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- Satoshi Nakayama
- Chief, VIXIA HF G10
(LEGRIA HF G10)
imaging system
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- Akihisa Horiuchi
- Development chief,
HD Video Lens
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- Toru Koizumi
- Development chief,
HD CMOS PRO
Cameras used for television broadcasting make use of lenses with a large maximum aperture. This is because of the need to provide images that are consistently high in quality across a wide range of uses. However, it is not feasible to utilize large-aperture lenses in consumer-model video camcorders. Developers faced the challenge of creating a high-performance lens on par with professional lenses while retaining a compact size.
The aim was to provide an even higher level of image quality in response to the simple needs of users wishing to shoot beautiful video even in dark settings. Efforts to develop a high-sensitivity CMOS sensor began with the concept of efficiently collecting light by intentionally reducing the pixel count. However, development of the sensor was not the only issue, and the developers faced numerous difficulties, such as limiting power consumption and improving the performance of the image processor.
A new product completed upon overcoming various challenges and difficulties is always filled with the passion of its developers. Developers, with seemingly limitless energy and always aiming for the next level, describe their pride in the brand, saying: "Canon's strength is its ability to draw out the highest levels of performance."
- Interview and composition
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- Tadahiro Suda
- Born in Fukushima prefecture in 1955. Became a freelance writer after working as an editor at a news service and publisher, and managing an editing production agency. He is active in a wide range of publications, including management information journals and job-transfer publications. In recent years, he has contributed many articles to media portal sites, with the development of technology and products as one of his main areas of focus.
