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EOS CAMERAS
Canon CMOS Sensor
Taking advantage of its own proprietary
technologies, Canon develops and produces
its own CMOS sensors. Unlike CCD sensors,
CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals
before they are transferred to the image
processor, enabling them to produce superbly
clean image data and help reduce power
consumption by as much as 90%. Data transfer
speeds are increased by using multi-channel
signal paths that help dramatically improve
the camera’s responsiveness. Canon’s
CMOS sensors incorporate an on-chip noise
reduction technology to deal with both fixed
pattern and random noise. In addition, a
multilayer low-pass filter is placed in front of
the sensor to help isolate false colors that the
sensor may detect. Then, Canon’s own
Image Processor helps eliminate those colors
while retaining full detail. CMOS sensors
can also be fabricated to full-frame 35mm
dimensions, an important consideration for
photographers who wish to use their lenses
without a conversion factor. Canon’s CMOS
sensors deliver outstanding resolution and
signal purity, making them ideal for critical
photo or video applications.
EOS TECHNOLOGY
Onne van der Wal
Explorer of Light
One of the many
benefits of the Canon
full-frame CMOS
sensor is the ability
it gives me to shoot
handheld in extreme
low-light conditions.
Even when shooting
at a very high ISO,
I can still capture
stunning results with
little to no noise.
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The history of Canon EOS cameras is brimming with examples of technological
innovations that have set new industry standards for performance and usability.
And yet, at Canon, technology is never an end in itself. Every technological
advancement must yield tangible benefits to the user. Does a new feature enable
the camera to more quickly and faithfully respond to the photographer’s will?
Does a new material or process improve the camera’s long-term reliability?
Canon EOS camera advancements endure because they are designed to enhance
the photographic experience, whether you are a seasoned professional or a
beginner. Put simply, the technologies of Canon EOS cameras are impressive
because of the quality of the images they enable you to create.
©Onne van der Wal
Full-frame Canon CMOS Sensor
The Canon-manufactured
full-frame CMOS sensor
delivers professional
performance with digital
convenience. EOS DSLR cameras with
full-frame sensors do not require a focal
length conversion factor common to other
DSLR cameras on the market. Instead, these
cameras deliver the same angle-of-view as
35mm film cameras, so the working distance
to the subject, with a given lens, is the same
as it would be on film. Full-frame sensors
provide greater control over depth-of-field,
which helps to create beautiful background
blur, perfect for portraits. The large sensor
area also helps to enable a marked reduction
in noise levels at all ISO values. When
combined with high resolution and smooth
gradation from highlights to shadows, Canon
DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors
produce images that rival those taken with
professional medium-format and large-format
film cameras.
Extensive ISO Range*
EOS cameras feature an extensive ISO range
for greater flexibility in diverse photographic
situations. The EOS-1D X camera features
the extended ISO range of 100–51200 (L: 50,
H1: 102400, H2: 204800). The EOS 5D Mark III
and EOS 6D cameras have an ISO range of
100–25600 (L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400).
Even at higher ISO settings where a higher
degree of noise is expected, the renowned
Canon CMOS sensor and noise reduction
system work to help ensure superb image
quality. Accordingly, even demanding
photographers can use EOS cameras with
confidence, no matter the light.
Effective Light-gathering
The EOS-1D X camera’s sensor has 18.1
effective megapixels with individual 6.95µm
pixels, the EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R cameras
have a 50.6 megapixel sensor with individual
4.14µm pixels, the EOS 5D Mark III camera
has a 22.3 megapixel sensor with individual
6.25µm pixels, and the EOS 6D camera has a
20.2 megapixel sensor with individual
* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
When using the same lens with different cameras, the
angle-of-view varies depending on the sensor size.
APS-C (1.6x)
APS-C (1.6x)
Full-Frame (1.0x)
Full-frame (1.0x)
EOS 5D Mark III Full-frame CMOS Sensor (actual size)
6.55µm pixels. An advanced S/N ratio plus a
photodiode structure with an increased
photoelectric conversion rate of sensor on
these EOS cameras help increase sensitivity by
approximately 2 stops over previous models,
meaning higher ISOs with even lower noise.
Advanced 14-bit A/D Conversion
EOS cameras employ 14-bit converters to
process the output of the imaging sensor.
Compared to the 12-bit converters used in
most digital cameras, the Canon design helps
ensure smoother tonal transitions, more
natural gradations, and superb color fidelity.
RAW images are recorded at 14 bits so that
processed 16-bit TIFF images contain the full
range of tonal values captured by the sensor.
6/5+/5/4 Image Processor
Designed to help
maximize performance
between the capture and
recording stages of
digital photography, the
Image Processor
uses advanced signal
processing technologies to help enhance
image quality and deliver a more intuitive,
responsive camera. The 4 Image
Processor enables Face Detection AF, Live
View composing, and Full HD video recording.
The speedier 5 Image Processor makes
advanced functions possible like HDR
Backlight Control and Creative Filters, and
can support compensation for chromatic
aberration in both still and moving images.
The 5+ Image Processer extends
performance to greater levels of noise
reduction at higher ISOs, while Dual 5+
Image Processers add lightning-fast speed.
Dual 6 Image Processors provide
turbocharged features like noise-reduction
processing at ISO 16000, more precise EOS
iTR AF and tracking of faces during Live View
and movie shooting, and enabling the camera
to record Full HD video at 60 fps.
Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors (EOS 7D Mark II)
High ISO – Whether shooting stills or video, Canon EOS cameras capture silky-smooth low-noise images that are sharp
with a wide dynamic range of color and tone, even at high ISO speeds.