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Anticipating the emergence of digital cameras, Canon began developing photo sensors in the 1970s and, in 2000, Canon released the EOS D30 digital SLR camera, equipped with a CMOS image sensor. Widely praised for their high sensitivity and high image quality, Canon's CMOS sensors have continued to evolve as a key device in digital cameras and digital video camcorders.

Devices Technologies

High Density, Speed, and Image Quality Built on Accumulated Technologies

CMOS Sensor Technologies

Precision Laser Beam Control
 

Galvano Scanner

Using Ultrasonic Vibrations to Drive Focus and Zoom Lenses

Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
 

Accurately Detecting Movements as Small as 0.1µm
 

Ultra-Compact Encoder (SR Sensor / MRA Scale)

For Ultra-Sensitive Displacement Detection at 0.08 nm

Micro Laser Interferometer