Advanced Lens Coating Technology SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating)
The last challenge in lens design is the pair of phenomena known as ghosting and flare. Using a completely-new coating technology, SWC, Canon succeeded in overcoming those phenomena. By taking a cue from insect eyes and other mechanisms existing in nature and applying leading-edge nanotechnology, Canon realized the creation of a non-reflective structure.
Created: October 2011
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- Mirror Projection Mask Aligners
(04'17'') - LCD television screens continue to increase in size and resolution. Mirror projection mask aligners play a critical role in the manufacturing process of LCD panels. Canon mirror projection mask aligners can expose TFT circuits of three micrometers wide to glass substrates using the world's largest* concave mirror Canon developed. This equipment enables the single-shot exposure of six 52-inch wide-format liquid crystal panels, contributing to an increase in the productivity of LCD panel manufacture.
* As of October 2012
Created: September 2012
- Mirror Projection Mask Aligners
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- Advanced Lens Coating Technology SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating)
(03'46'') - The last challenge in lens design is the pair of phenomena known as ghosting and flare. Using a completely-new coating technology, SWC, Canon succeeded in overcoming those phenomena. By taking a cue from insect eyes and other mechanisms existing in nature and applying leading-edge nanotechnology, Canon realized the creation of a non-reflective structure.
Created: October 2011
- Advanced Lens Coating Technology SWC (Subwavelength Structure Coating)
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- Fluorite Lenses-The Ultimate High-Performance Lenses
(04'31'') - Fluorite is the ideal mineral for correcting chromatic aberration. However, no naturally occurring fluorite can meet all the requirements for a camera lens. Based on our belief in making use of its own abilities to create whatever is necessary, Canon overcame the numerous barriers that stood before us to successfully realize the mass production of fluorite lenses. Canon is now the only manufacturer to incorporate fluorite in its auto-focus lenses for SLR cameras.
Created: September 2011
- Fluorite Lenses-The Ultimate High-Performance Lenses
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- Digital Image Processor DIGIC 4
(04'13'') - An image processor is the brain of a digital camera. Canon's DIGIC 4 image processor offers ultra-high-speed image processing capabilities to enable a whole new world of photographic expression. DIGIC 4 includes such functions as Face Detection technology, Full HD video recording, and servo auto-focus for continuous subject focus and exposure. The image processor also incorporates neural-network technology that recognizes facial expressions and instantly detects whether or not a subject's eyes are closed.
Created: August 2009
- Digital Image Processor DIGIC 4
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- All-in-One Toner Cartridge (CG)
(02'31'') - The heart of a printer, Canon all-in-one toner cartridges enable the easy maintenance of laser printers. This video introduces the printing process and Canon's toner cartridge recycling activities.
Created: September 2007
- All-in-One Toner Cartridge (CG)
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- Inkjet Printer Technology (CG)
(02'32'') - Contained within Canon inkjet printers are several thousand nozzles that are placed in a perfect array on the print heads. Ink drops as small as one-trillionth of a liter are simultaneously ejected in a single thrust to ensure circular ink dots and high placement accuracy. This technology and the manufacturing methods behind it are explained using HD-quality CG.
Created: June 2007
- Inkjet Printer Technology (CG)
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- The Pursuit of the Ideal Lens
(09'49'') - For over 70 years, Canon has been pursuing the ideal lens. This video introduces how an image is created when light passes through a lens and also highlights Canon's technological breakthroughs in aspherical lenses, fluorite lenses and DO lenses, as well as the traditional craftsmanship that makes these lenses possible. This video also presents the advanced design technologies and manufacturing technologies cultivated by Canon over many years.
Created: December 2006. 2007 World Media Festival silver prize recipient.
- The Pursuit of the Ideal Lens
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- Lens-shift Type Image Stabilizer (CG)
(02'11'') - Blurred photographs are often the result of camera shake. Canon's advanced lens-shift type image stabilizer shifts the lens horizontally in accordance with the camera's movement. This video explains how blur-free images are achieved without sacrificing image quality.
Created: September 2006
- Lens-shift Type Image Stabilizer (CG)
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- CMOS Sensor
(03'50'') - Canon's proprietary CMOS sensors stand at the forefront of global imaging technology. This video introduces Canon's efforts and breakthroughs to achieve this image sensor technology. CMOS sensors deliver high-resolution imaging, rich tonality that captures the most subtle of light, delicate color reproduction, and beautiful background blur that brings out a subject's facial expression. This video explains the secret behind powerful, descriptive photography.
Created: December 2005. 2006 World Media Festival gold prize recipient.
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- Color On-Demand Fixing Technology (CG)
(01'42'') - In laser printers and copying machines, a powdered ink called toner is heated and fixed to paper when printing. On-demand fixing technology replaces the previously employed fixing roller, which required continual heating, with a fixing film developed by Canon that greatly reduces warm-up time. Learn about this groundbreaking technology and the fixing process in this video.
Created: June 2005
- Color On-Demand Fixing Technology (CG)
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- Digital Cameras
(01'24'') - Learn about lenses, image sensors, DIGIC image processors and software-the technologies that support Canon digital cameras. Allow us to show you why our technological know-how makes Canon the leading in digital camera manufacturer.
Created: December 2004
- Digital Cameras
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- Network Digital Multifunction Devices
(02'39'') - Network digital multifunction devices provide the foundation for document work in offices. This video highlights the advanced features offered by Canon network multifunction devices, introducing how the machines handle copying, printing, faxing and scanning while also enabling the flexible exchange of data across networks.
Created: December 2004
- Network Digital Multifunction Devices
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- DO (Diffractive Optics) Lens (CG)
(02'46'') - DO (diffractive optics) lens elements enable telephoto lenses to be lighter and more compact while maintaining a high level of performance. Canon succeeded in creating the innovative DO lenses by bonding a precise diffraction grating to the surface of a glass lens. This video introduces the mechanics of DO lenses, highlighting the construction of dual- and triple-layer DO lenses.
Created: December 2004
- DO (Diffractive Optics) Lens (CG)
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- Power Projectors (CG)
(01'39'') - This video introduces Canon projector technology, which enables the projection of highly detailed high-resolution images. Canon's proprietary AISYS optical system converges light at a larger angle in the vertical direction to increase brightness, and at a smaller angle in the horizontal direction to improve contrast. This system enables LCOS reflective liquid crystal panels to deliver the highest levels of imaging performance.
Created: June 2004
- Power Projectors (CG)
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- iR Controller (CG)
(01'58'') - The iR Controller is a key component in Canon imageRUNNER network multifunction devices. This technology enables the high-speed, simultaneous parallel processing of copying, printing, scanning and networking functions. This video introduces such functions performed by the iR Controller as parallel processing, high-compression PDF creation and Advanced Box support.
Created: June 2004
- iR Controller (CG)
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- 100x Television Broadcasting Lenses
(01'49'') - Canon is a leading manufacturer of broadcast TV lenses. Canon commercialized the world's first 100x broadcast zoom lens, which is used at sports events, concerts and in other large venues. Lens-shift type image stabilization technology enables high quality HD images even at high levels of magnification.
Created: December 2002
- 100x Television Broadcasting Lenses
