Latest Nikon patent surfaced over the web that shows a tripod fan connected with the camera battery cooling image sensor, see more patent details below
Self-interpretation and summary, Patent Documents (translated by google)
- Patent Publication No. 2012-198447
- Release Date 2012.10.18
- Filing date 2011.3.23
- Cooling system camera
- Camera
- Intake and exhaust vent
- Exhaust inlet holes tripod
- The exhaust outlet opening speaker sound output
- Cooling device can be attached to a tripod removable part
- Cooling system
- Intake and exhaust vent
- Blower (fan)
nikon making patent for heater to warm sensor as well?