Canon Patents ‘Clip-On’ Smartphone Camera with Magnetic Lenses
Canon has filed a patent for a new "image pickup-up device and adjustment mechanism" that appears to be a high-powered clip-on-style telephoto camera accessory for smartphones.
Canon Patents Retractable Barrier That Protects its Mirrorless Sensors
Canon has filed a patent for a new shutter-like barrier mechanism that appears designed to protect the shutter and image sensor of its mirrorless cameras when a lens is removed, ensuring that no dust or debris can enter and cause damage.
Canon Patents EOS R Lens Adapter with Active Cooling Built In
A newly discovered Canon patent in Japan shows an EF to RF lens adapter with active cooling built in. It seems Canon may have been aware of the potential for overheating in the new EOS R5 and EOS R6, and are already working on some solutions...
Sony Patent Shows Off Its Take on a Light Field Camera, Solves the Low-Res Problem
The light field photography market may soon get a little more crowded and competitive according to an exciting Sony patent that promises to not simply copy, but improve upon the technology made famous by Lytro.
Superzoom Battles: Canon Patents Nearly 100x Zoom PowerShot
A few days back, the folks over at Egami spotted a new Canon PowerShot patent that, unlike most, piqued many photographers' interest. That's because this patent seems to show plans for a 100x (or rather almost 100x) superzoom camera.
Sony Patent Reveals Plan to Start Tagging Photos with Vital Signs
Have you ever looked back at a photo and wondered "what was my heart rate and blood pressure when I took this photo?" Yeah, neither have we. But on the off-chance that you have, a new Sony patent application might pique your interests.
The technology specified in the application intends to enable the company's cameras and mobile devices to tag your photos with vital sign information -- allowing you to not only ask those questions, but have them answered as well.