Canon patent a small optical viewfinder with 100% coverage, so we may see some modified versions of small DSLRs or G series camera with bright optical viewfinders.
Self-interpretation and summary, Patent Documents
- Patent Publication No. 2012-237877
- 2012.12.6 Release Date
- Filing date 2011.5.12
- 100% field of view finder is greater reason
- Space is required movement of the mask field of view finder optical system and
- Canon patent
- PN liquid crystal panel disposed on the outer periphery of the display element within the viewfinder
- By the application of a voltage to switch the transmission and non-transmission of the display segments
- For adjustable without the need for physical movement space, downsizing can be electronically
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