Panasonic Lumix S1 II review
The Panasonic Lumix S1 II has a partially stacked full-frame sensor, 24 Megapixel photos, 70fps bursts and 6k video.
Brillnics mono-IR global shutter sensor
Miyauchi et al. from Brillnics Inc., Japan published a paper titled "A 3.96-μm, 124-dB Dynamic-Range, Digital-Pixel Sensor With Triple- and Single-Quantization Operations for Monochrome and Near-Infrared Dual-Channel Global Shutter Operation" in IEEE JSSC (May 2025).
Paper on pixel reverse engineering technique
In an ArXiV preprint titled "Multi-Length-Scale Dopants Analysis of an Image Sensor via Focused Ion Beam-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry and Atom Probe Tomography", Guerguis et al write:The following article presents a multi-length-scale characterization approach for investigating doping chemistry a...
3D effects in time-delay integration sensor pixels
Guo et al. from Changchun Institute of Optics, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Gpixel Inc. published a paper titled "Study on 3D Effects on Small Time Delay Integration Image Sensor Pixels" in Sensors.
Sony FE 50-150mm f2 GM review
The Sony FE 50-150mm f2 G Master is a bright telephoto zoom that’ll delight portrait, event and close range sports photographers.
Conference List - October 2025
ASNT Annual Conference - 6-9 October 2025 - Orlando, Florida, USA - WebsiteScientific Detector Workshop 6-10 October 2025 - Canberra, Australia - WebsiteAutoSens Europe - 7-9 October 2025 - Barcelona, Spain - WebsiteSPIE/COS Photonics Asia - 12-14 October 2025 - Beijing...
Sigma BF review so far
The Sigma BF is a stylish mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel full-frame sensor and L-mount, packed into a body milled from a single block of aluminium.
Canon EOS R50 V review
The Canon EOS R50 V is a mirrorless camera aimed at video creators who want a compact body with interchangeable lenses. It will take photos too, but it’s mostly designed for video.
Conference List - August 2025
Low Temperature Quantum Detectors - 3-6 August 2025 - Helsinki, Finland - WebsiteSPIE Optics & Photonics - 3-7 Aug 2025 - San Diego, California, USA - WebsiteVERTEX 2025: 33rd International Workshop on Vertex Detectors - 25-29 August 2025 - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - WebsiteBNL Physics and Dete...
Canon PowerShot 350 retro review
The PowerShot 350 was Canon's second digicam, launched in 1997 and sporting one third of a Megapixel and a tilting screen! But who actually made it? Find out the story in my retro review!…
Conference List - June 2025
Low-Temperature Detectors Conference - 1-6 June 2025 - Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA - WebsiteInternational Image Sensor Workshop - 2-5 June 2025 - Hyogo, Japan - WebsiteSymposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits - 8-12 June 2025 - Kyoto, Japan - WebsiteAutoSens USA 2025 - 10-12 June 2025 - Detroit, Mich...
Future of Image Sensors: IS&T Rochester NY chapter talk by John McCarten
The Future of Image Sensors, John McCartenJohn McCarten presented a talk as part of the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) Rochester NY chapter seminar series on 22 Jan. 2025.John McCarten studied Physics at Cornell University and currently works for L3Harris.
Improving color sensitivity in low light using nano-prisms, light pillars, and color splitters
A recent article in IEEE Spectrum discusses three approaches to improve color throughput in low-light settings: nano-prisms, light pillars, and color splitters.Link: https://spectrum.ieee.
Gpixel announces large format image sensor 16.8MP
Link: https://www.vision-systems.com/cameras-accessories/image-sensors/article/55264400/gpixel-launches-new-large-format-image-sensorGpixel Launches New Large Format Image SensorSensor especially designed for physical science, astronomy vision applications.
OM System OM-3 review
The OM System OM-3 is a compact weather-sealed camera based on Micro Four Thirds with a 20.4 Megapixel stacked sensor.
SiOnyx vs Apple iPhone15 lawsuit
Link: https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/01/09/apple-fights-patent-lawsuit-over-iphone-15-camera-techIn September, Apple was the target of a patent infringement lawsuit from SiOnyx, for allegedly encroaching on patents for full-color night vision imaging sensors.
Fujifilm instax Wide Evo review
The instax Wide Evo is a digital camera with a built-in instant printer designed for the largest instax format. It's Fujifilm's most grown-up instant camera and one of the most fun to use too.
Counterpoint Research's CIS report
Global Smartphone CIS Shipments Climb 2% YoY in 2024Samsung is no longer in the top-3 smartphone CIS suppliers. Global smartphone image sensor shipments rose 2% YoY to 4.4 billion units in 2024.Meanwhile, the average number of cameras per smartphone declined further to 3.7 units in 2024 from 3.
Sony SSSpeculations
Several news sources are repeating a Bloomberg report that Sony is considering partially spinning off its semiconductor business.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sony-reportedly-mulling-semiconductor-unit-155046940.
Lecture on fundamentals of CMOS image sensors
 The Fundamentals of CMOS Image Sensors with Richard Crisp This video provides a sneak peek of "CMOS Image Sensors: Technology, Applications, and Camera Design Methodology," an SPIE course taught by imaging systems expert Richard Crisp.
Hamamatsu SPAD tutorial
 SPAD and SPAD Arrays: Theory, Practice, and Applications The video is a comprehensive webinar on Single Photon Avalanche Diodes (SPADs) and SPAD arrays, addressing their theory, applications, and recent advancements.
ICCP 2024 Keynote on Event Cameras
 In this keynote held at the 2024 International Conference on Computational Photography, Prof.
Fujifilm GFX100RF review
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a fixed lens rangefinder-styled camera with a 102 Megapixel medium format sensor. It essentially packs the quality of the GFX100S II with a fixed 28mm equiv lens into a body that’s more akin to a slightly chunkier X100.
Panasonic Lumix S1R II review
The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is a high-end full-frame mirrorless camera with a 44 Megapixel BSI sensor and 8k video.
Paper on RGBC-IR color filter array
Tripurari Singh, Image Algorithmics (US); Mritunjay Singh, Image Algorithmics presented a paper titled "RGBC-IR: A CFA for single exposure dark flash" at Electronic Imaging 2025.Abstract: Modern RGB-IR cameras have evolved to capture accurate colors and NIR from a single sensor.
Conference List - July 2025
10th International Smart Sensor Technology Exhibition - 2-4 July 2025 - Goyang, South Korea - Website26th International Workshop on Radiation Detectors - 6-10 July 2025 - Bratislava, Slovakia - WebsiteIEEE Sensors Applications Symposium - 8-10 July 2025 - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Websit...
Canon PowerShot V1 review
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a fixed lens compact with a large 22 Megapixel sensor and 16-50 equivalent zoom. It's aimed at video creators who want a step-up over the G7X series.
Conference List - May 2025
CLEO - Congress on Lasers and Electro-Optics - 4-9 May 2025 - Long Beach, California, USA - WebsiteSensor+Test - 6-8 May 2025 - Nuremberg, Germany - WebsiteAutomate - 12-15 May 2025 - Detroit, Michigan, USA - WebsiteQuantum Photonics Conference, Networking and Trade Exhibition - 13-14 May 2025 ...
IISW 2025 preliminary technical program available
 New! IISW25 Technical Program (preliminary): Link Venue: Awaji Yumebutai Int. Conf. Center, Hyogo, Japan.Date: 2–5 June, 2025 New! Pre-registration information: LinkAuthors can find the Paper Numbers or Poster Numbers in the Program to complete the required pre-registration.
IISW 2025 pre-registration is open!
TLDR; Register as soon as possible starting February 17, as the number of attendees is limited!  IISW 2025 Announcement of Pre-registration The 2025 International Image Sensor Workshop (IISW) provides a biennial opportunity to present innovative work in the area of solid-state image sensor...
Nikon Z 35mm f1.2 S review
The Z 35mm f1.2 S completes Nikon's trio of f1.2 lenses and is also their third 35mm lens. How does it compare in features and optical performance? Find out in my full review.
19th edition of Image Sensors Europe to feature leading experts from across the supply chain
More than 250 key stakeholders from across the image sensors industry will convene in London 18-19th March for the 19th edition of Smithers’ renowned Image Sensors Europe conference.
Prophesee files for insolvency [Updated]
Source: https://sifted.eu/articles/startups-went-bust-2024 French deeptech Prophesee developed advanced ‘neuromorphic’ computer vision technology — meaning that it aimed to imitate the structure and function of the human brain and eye.
Conference List - March 2025
21st Annual Device Packaging Conference - 3-6 March 2025 - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - WebsiteLaser World of Photonics China - 11-13 March 2025 - Shanghai, China - WebsiteImage Sensors Europe - 18-19 March 2025 - London, UK - WebsiteMEMS & Sensors Technical Conference - 26-27 March 2025 - ...
IS&T EI 2025 plenary talk on imaging and AI
 This plenary presentation was delivered at the Electronic Imaging Symposium held in Burlingame, CA over 2-6 February 2025. For more information see: http://www.electronicimaging.
Paper on pixel reverse engineering technique
In an ArXiV preprint titled "Multi-Length-Scale Dopants Analysis of an Image Sensor via Focused Ion Beam-Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry and Atom Probe Tomography", Guerguis et al write:The following article presents a multi-length-scale characterization approach for investigating doping chemistry a...
Sigma 300-600mm f4 DG OS review
The Sigma 300-600mm f4 DG OS is a bright aperture, super-tele zoom aimed at high-end sports and wildlife photographers. Available in Sony e and L mounts, it costs around half that of 600 f4 primes from the big names while also zooming-out to 300mm.
Speculation about Samsung exiting CIS business?
Recent speculative news article suggest that Samsung is weighing exiting CIS business after recent exit by SK Hynix.News source: https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20250312PD213/cis-samsung-sk-hynix-business-lsi.
Sony releases SPAD-based depth sensor
From PetaPixel: https://petapixel.com/2025/04/15/sony-unveils-the-worlds-smallest-and-lightest-lidar-depth-sensor/Sony announced the AS-DT1, the world’s smallest and lightest miniature precision LiDAR depth sensor.Measuring a mere 29 by 29 by 31 millimeters (1.14 by 1.14 by 1.
Fujifilm instax mini 41 review
The instax mini 41 is Fujifilm’s latest camera to use their hugely popular instax mini film. It's based on the fully analogue mini 12, but reskinned in a more serious-looking, technical body.
Feisol TT-224 mini tripod review
The Feisol TT-224 is a table-top tripod now with extending legs. Launched in early 2025, it’s the follow-up to the TT-15 Mark II, one of my favourite mini tripods and a constant companion on my travels.
Conference List - September 2025
IEEE 2025 International Conference on Multisensor Fusion and Integration for Intelligent Systems - 2-4 September 2025 - College Station, Texas, USA - WebsiteIEEE European Solid-State Electronics Research Conference - 8-11 September 2025 - Munich, Germany - WebsiteIEEE International Conference on Sen...
IDS launches new industrial camera series featuring Prophesee
PARIS, France and OBERSULM, Germany – March 5, 2025 - IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH,  market leader in industrial machine vision, and Prophesee SA, inventor of the most advanced neuromorphic vision systems, today announced that IDS’ new uEye EVS camera line incorporates the high-spee...
SK hynix plans to exit CMOS image sensor business
Various news agencies reporting that SK hynix is exiting the CIS business to focus on AI.https://www.trendforce.
International Conference on Computational Photography (ICCP) 2025 call for papers
ICCP is the premier annual conference on computational imaging.
TriEye SWIR machine vision solutions
 Discover TriEye's high-performance SWIR-based machine vision solutions, designed to enhance visibility and accuracy across various applications. This webinar explores the unique capabilities of SWIR (Short-Wave Infrared) technology and its impact on machine vision systems.
Lucid Vision Labs tech report on IMX636 and IMX637
Link: https://thinklucid.com/tech-briefs/triton2-evs-explained-optimizing-event-based-imaging/Lucid Vision Labs has published an in-depth article on their analysis of the bias and threshold features of Sony's IMX636 and IMX637 event-based sensors.
Videos of the day: ST, LYNRED, Teledyne/FLIR, ams OSRAM
 ST's Ultra Low Power Image Sensor VD55G1 LYNRED Eyesential SW, VGA 10 µm pitch SWIR imaging sensor, provides leading-edge performance in sensitivity, low noise and ease-of-use for machine vision, scientific imaging and spectroscopy, where delivering affordability is key Teledyne/FLI...
Conference List - April 2025
Compound Semiconductor International Conference - 7-9 April 2025 - Brussels.
ISP development short course at Electronic Imaging 2025
10xEngineers invites the Imaging and Vision community to attend a Short Course on Infinite-ISP, the open-source hardware image signal processor development package at Electronic Imaging 2025.

 

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