Samyang finally announced a dedicated astrophotography lens with autofocus for Sony APS-C Mirrorless cameras. The lens features 12mm Focal length (18mm focal length perspective equivalent to 35mm full-frame format)
Samyang MF 12mm F2.0, one of the Samyang’s bestsellers, now adopts the Autofocus system!
This new prime lens is the world’s first Autofocus 12mm lens compatible with E mount, which performs optimally on Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras.
1. It’s the only option for APS-C users who want ultra-wide-angle autofocus lens.
2. It’s a perfect match to compact APS-C camera with gimbal, since it’s very compact and light.
3. It includes useful design features as well as new modern design to meet the photographers’ needs.
It has new modern designs such as matt finishing and a hidden red ring. An ergonomically designed grip with a micro pattern rubber ring maximizes the usability. A weather-sealing feature and a rear protective glass prevent dust, light rain, and snow from penetrating.
Bright F2 aperture guarantees faster shutter speed in low light condition while capturing astrophotography or nightscapes. 5 special glasses (1 H-ASP, 1 ASP, and 3 ED) in this lens deliver exceptional resolution from the center to corner, minimizing optical aberration. Meet the ‘Astrophotography-Centric’ lens for the photographers who want both astrophotography and Autofocus system.
Finally, Tamron announced an ultra-wide-angle lens for APS-C Mirrorless cameras (Sony A6400, Sony A6600, A6100, and Sony A6000 / aka A6000 series). The 11-20mm F2.8 RXD is an addition to the already announced 17-70mm F2.8 Lens.
Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 RXD – Highly Usable Lens for Video Vloggers
Before the announcement of 11-20mm F2.8 RXD Lens we were recommending Sigma 16mm F1.4 lens for Video vloggers (also a cheap alternative Sony 16mm F2.8 also there). But, now after this lens announcement, I will include this lens in my recommendation list, since by maintaining the F2.8 aperture range the lens is also giving you zooming capability so you can adjust composition as per you like
Sony officially released 120MP (127.68 Effective pixels) Medium Format Sensors with a global shutter. As we all know Fuji Cameras uses a Sony Medium format sensor. So, in near future, we may see Fuji GFX 120 or Fuji GFX 200 soon.
Sony announced the commercialization of the CMOS image sensor “IMX661” on March 9th. Mass production of new sensors will begin in April of 2021.
1. Sony 120MP Medium Format Sensor Major Features
Main Features
The industry’s highest effective pixel count of 127.68 megapixels
This product features a large optical size of 3.6-type (56.73mm diagonal), nearly 10 times larger than the common 1.1-type image sensor corresponded to the C mount lens for industrial equipment with a pixel size of 3.45 μm, resulting in a massive pixel count of 127.68 megapixels, which is the industry’s highest for a CMOS image sensor equipped with a global shutter. It enables a wide viewing angle and high-resolution imaging by increased pixel count, and the motion distortion-free imaging demanded on cameras for industrial equipment, thereby improving imaging efficiency and recognition precision.
High-speed image readout
Generally, increased pixel count means increased signal processing volume, which causes issues such as a drop in frame rate and longer readout times. In order to realize high-speed readout, it is necessary to improve the processing functionality of the AD converter which converts the analog signal output from the pixel to digital signals, and at the same time, increase the speed of the output interface.
This product features Sony’s original device configuration employing a chip-on-wafer process where chips with certain functions are stacked on top of the pixel wafer, allowing for optimal positioning of the AD converter. This design improves AD converter processing functionality without increasing the size.
The new sensor also employs the Scalable Low Voltage Signaling with Embedded Clock (SLVS-EC™)*7 high-speed interface standard developed by Sony, in order to make output interface faster. These two original technologies enable 127.68 megapixels,10bits,21.8fps, which is a high-speed output data rate nearly four times faster than conventional models*4.The dramatic increase in multi-pixel and readout speed greatly contribute to the improvement of productivity in industrial applications.
Equipped with signal processing capabilities needed for a variety of industrial applications
The new product is equipped with a range of signal processing capabilities required for industrial equipment CMOS image sensors to meet diverse applications and needs. These include such as; trigger synchronization for controlling imaging timing during high-speed inspections; Region of Interest (ROI), which reduces post signal processing load by only reading out the required regions; gradation compression, which reduces data volume while outputting required information; multi-exposure, which is capable of detecting the trajectory of moving objects; short exposure time for blur-free imaging of objects moving at high speeds; pixel binning readout, which can enhance sensitivity in low luminance situations.
2. Sony 120MP Medium Format Sensor Specification
Model name
IMX661 (color, black and white)
Unit cell size
3.45 μm x 3.45 μm (H x V)
Effective pixels
13,400 x 9,528 (H x V), 127.68 megapixels
Image size
Diagonal 56.73 mm (3.6-type)
Active area
46.2 mm x 32.9 mm (H x V)
Package
Ceramic LGA
Micro lens
EPD -100mm (CRA 15.8 degrees)
Power supply
Analog: 3.3V
Digital: 1.2V
Interface: 1.8V
Output
4.7Gbps/lane SLVS-EC 16/8/4 lane
891Mbps/lane SLVS 16 lane
Omni Vision announced a new Smartphone sensor that features Quad Pixel AF technology and features 50MP resolution. Take a look at what Omni Vision said about their Quad Pixel Tech
‘QPD enables 2×2 phase detection autofocus (PDAF) across the sensor’s entire image array, for 100% coverage. Unlike the microlens and half-shield PDAF technologies, which only capture 3–6% of the phase detection data, QPD uniquely captures 100% of this data for improved distance calculation, faster autofocus and better low-light performance.’
Instead of 2 subpixels like the Canon DPAF system, the OmniVision sensor is using 4 subpixels for AF work. We do have received rumors in past related to the introduction of Quadpixel AF-based Camera sensor in the near future from Canon.
OmniVision QuadPixel CMOS AF Press Release
OmniVision Debuts Its First Image Sensor With 100% Phase Detection Coverage for Superior Autofocus in Flagship and High End Smartphones
Combination of 1.0 Micron Pixel and 1/1.5” Optical Format With Selective Conversion Gain, 50MP Resolution and QPD Provides Premium Still and 8K Video Captures for Wide and Ultrawide Main Cameras
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Feb. 16, 2021 – OmniVision Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced in advance of Mobile World Congress Shanghai the OV50A image sensor, combining 50MP resolution, 1.0 micron pixel size, selective conversion gain and a 1/1.5”optical format with quad phase detection (QPD) autofocus technology and on-chip remosaic. QPD enables 2×2 phase detection autofocus (PDAF) across the sensor’s entire image array, for 100% coverage. Unlike the microlens and half-shield PDAF technologies, which only capture 3-6% of the phase detection data, QPD uniquely captures 100% of this data for improved distance calculation, faster autofocus and better low-light performance. In combination with on-chip remosaic for the QPD color filter array, the result is premium image quality for the wide and ultrawide main cameras in flagship and high end smartphones.
“One of the biggest selling points for mobile phones is camera performance, and they have been steadily closing the gap with DSLR cameras for years,” said Arun Jayaseelan, staff marketing manager at OmniVision. “Our QPD autofocus technology now makes that gap even smaller, by bringing DSLR level autofocus performance to smartphone cameras.”
The OV50A image sensor also provides the best low-light performance in its class, via the unique combination of a large 1.0 micron pixel size, selective conversion gain’s low-noise, high conversion gain mode, and its distinction as OmniVision’s first high end mobile sensor to be offered in the large 1/1.5”optical format. Additionally, this sensor offers excellent HDR through 2- and 3-exposure staggered HDR timing, along with selective conversion gain for the optimum balance between low-light image quality and HDR. These features provide mobile designers with maximum flexibility to select the best HDR method for the contrasting light and dark areas in any scene.
Built on OmniVision’s PureCel® Plus-S stacked die technology, the OV50A integrates an on-chip, QPD color filter array and hardware remosaic, which provides significantly improved autofocus performance along with high quality, 50MP Bayer output, or 8K video, in real time. This sensor can also use near-pixel binning to output a 12.5MP image for 4K2K video with four times the sensitivity, yielding 2.0 micron-equivalent performance for preview and video. In either case, the OV50A can consistently capture the highest quality images, as well as enabling 2x digital crop zoom with 12.5MP resolution and fast mode switch.
Output formats include 50MP, or 8K video, with QPD autofocus at 30 frames per second (fps), 12.5MP with QPD autofocus at 60fps, 4K2K video with QPD autofocus at 90fps, 1080p at 240fps and 720p at 480fps. All of these options can be output at up to 3.5 Gsps per trio, over the sensor’s CPHY MIPI interface.
OV50A samples are expected in Q2 2021. Contact your OmniVision sales representative for more information: www.ovt.com/contact-sales.
According to the latest rumors coming from a trusted Japanese source, Nikon will do an official announcement on Feb 18, which will have all the details related to the upcoming firmware update of the Nikon Z6 II & Nikon Z7 II camera. The Upcoming update will enable 4k 60p mode in the Nikon Z6 Mark II camera and it will also upscale the AI algorithms inside the Nikon Z6 II as well as the Nikon Z7 II camera.
According to the latest rumors surfaced over the web, the upcoming Sigma fp camera will use Sigma home-made 60MP faveon sensor. The new fp L camera also features a built-in IBIS unit and a mechanical shutter unit.
That’s all the information available now for the Sigma fp L camera. We will soon publish the images and specs of the camera.
Image of the upcoming Fuji GFX 100S camera. Take a look at the images of the to be announced GFX 100S camera. The successor of Fuji GFX 50S and features the same sensor as GFX100. camera.
We will post an update once we get the detailed specification of the upcoming camera
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