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Canon announces new prototype 50-mega-pixel sensor

Tuesday 05 June, 2007

In news which may be of interest to users of Lexmark laser printers and HP A4 photo gloss laser paper, Canon has unveiled details of a new prototype CMOS sensor.

Sporting a resolution of 50 mega-pixels, the new sensor is able to create a 6x4 photographic print with a resolution of 1,333dpi, despite having a physical size of 19x28mm, reports Wired.

"This new sensor is twice the resolution of even the closest competitor," said Pocket-lint.

"There are no plans to launch this just yet, so we can rest easy for now with our measly, pathetic [and low resolution] digi-cams. Sigh," the website added.

In related news, according to photographer, consultant and blogger Rob Galbraith and reported by cnet News, Canon is reported to be pondering the introduction of a new file format for use in digital cameras, which may be of interest to users of Canon printer cartridges and HP A4 superior laser paper.

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