Besides rumors, this blog covers (or will cover) also the future development of photography equipment. I am working on a series of posts that will cover various topics in this area. I created a new category "Future of Photo Equipment".
Today's news: we have a new sensor from Aptina: MT9F001 camera image sensor with 14MP (1.4um-pixel) able to capture 1080p/60fps HD.
Full press release after the break:
Aptina A-Pix technology advancements drive new 1.4-micron high-end camera sensor
San Jose, CA, November 10, 2009 —
Aptina announced today the launch of the MT9F001 camera image sensor, the latest addition to its extensive portfolio of high performance image sensor solutions. The sensor’s high resolution, high speed snapshot and HD video modes, flexible interface and pre-processing options reflect the new “must have” features manufacturers are looking for in their premier cameras. The new 14-megapixel camera sensor, captures high quality, full HD video (1080p/60fps) while also enabling valuable end-user features manufacturers are seeking for their high performance designs including support for Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). The MT9F001 image sensor incorporates Aptina’s most advanced 1.4-micron pixel using Aptina TM A-Pix technology and a four-lane HiSPiTM (High Speed Serial Pixel Interface) serial data interface to achieve the combination of still image quality and video performance that set it apart from CCD technology.
Early customer response to the MT9F001 has been positive. “We are impressed by the performance advancement the MT9F001 sensor represents, both in terms of image quality and in high definition video capability” said Mr. Toshinobu Haruki, General Manager in the DI Division at SANYO, a leading supplier of hybrid cameras that couple high resolution still capture with high quality video capture.“ Aptina is clearly focused on continuous improvement to meet the severe demands of the consumer digital camera market,” adds Haruki.
The Right Solution
Aptina™ A-Pix technology overcomes the challenge of effective photon collection in the photodiodes that small pixels present when using conventional front side illumination (FSI). The result achieved with Aptina’s technology is BSI-equivalent sensitivity, but with less crosstalk for lower noise and more accurate color reproduction. When considering such critical performance parameters such as sensitivity, cross-talk, hot pixel count, and manufacturability, Aptina’s MT9F001 technology is the right solution for high performance digital consumer camera products.
“The MT9F001 is a unique image sensor combining a smaller pixel and increased performance,” says Sandor Barna, General Manager for Aptina’s Camera Business Unit. “This sensor puts into practice Aptina’s latest technology, including Aptina™ A-Pix which maximizes the light gathering of each pixel.”
High Speed
The MT9F001 incorporates Aptina’s HiSPiTM interface technology which was developed and is owned by Aptina. It is an open access, scalable technology that enables 1080p/60fps performance (and beyond) and has been adopted by a growing number of Aptina Tier 1 business partners to meet the challenges of high speed, low power consumption data transfer. HiSPiTM technology provides distinct benefits for users including open access to a performance focused interface, the ability to support 1080p/60fps today, and the scalability to accommodate higher data rates for the future.
The MT9F001 will be in mass production in Q1 2010.
©2009 Aptina Imaging Corporation. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice.
SANYO is a registered trademark of Sanyo Electric Company, Ltd.
About Aptina
Aptina is a global provider of CMOS image sensor solutions with a growing portfolio of products that can be found in all of the leading mobile phone and notebook computer brands. Aptina also offers a wide range of products for digital and video cameras, surveillance, medical, automotive and industrial applications, video conferencing, barcode scanners, toys and gaming. Aptina continually drives innovation in the market as seen with the introduction of the first 10MP CMOS image sensor for point-and-shoot cameras (MT9J003), and the industry’s first 5MP SOC with ¼” format (MT9P111). For additional information on Aptina, visit www.aptina.com.
Aptina and the Aptina logo are trademarks of Aptina Imaging Corporation.
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15 Comments
Is this a 35mm sensor, APS-C, or something else?
That is going to be one tiny sensor, 1/2″ at most. A 1.4 micron pixel is about as small as it can get. Looking at their website I see where they already produce plenty of tiny high speed sensors, I can’t see this as anything to get excited about. They already make a 10mp 1/2.3″ sensor that does 1080/60:
http://www.aptina.com/products/image_sensors/mt9j003i12stcv/#overview
Maybe Sony will surprise us next week with a larger version of their amazing little IMX017CQE high-speed sensor
Yes, I agree that’s not surpising. But that’s the new hope of low budget DC to archive competitive specification in future. It is easier to sell a 14MP HD movie DC than 12MP DC with VGA movie if the price different is just within 100 USD.
For myself, I prefer more high speed camera which can shot 120fps with the size of 1920 x 1080 or less demanding 1280 x 720. That’s the space of making creative shot rather than plain real time recording. Casio has made FC-100 with 120fps but it can’t be use in video production because the it is not long enough and resolution is not large enough. But I think it can be archive in the near future.
Oh better than the FC-100 is the now ancient F1, it can do 60fps at its full 6mp of resolution, and it uses the old Sony IMX017CQE. If Sony were to build a larger version of that chip, at least a 2/3″ sensor or better yet a 1″+ sensor the results could be phenomenal. The 6mp is not a turnoff to me, especially if it had a better dynamic range, though I wish it were in a 3:2 ratio instead of a 4:3 format.
I think the “Future Of Photo Equipment” category is a great idea, but isn’t that just another way of saying rumors?
Since this one has a press release, what is the rumor about it, it is already a fact
What I had in mind was to cover topics like the black silicon sensor for example:
http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=140
not really a rumor, but still may impact the future of photo equipment.
maybe this was not a good press release to start this category – for me here the “future” part comes form the 1080p/60fps HD video capture. Casio already has a camera with 60fps HD video: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FR2W9Y?ie=UTF8&tag=photorumors-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001FR2W9Y
Actually it has 60 fps 1584p video – but only for 1 second
what does PR stand for, PhotoRomors or PeteR? I suggest you update the rumor on the Sony mirrorless RX1, it sounded pretty fake in the beginning but is gathering momentum now and I wont be surprised if it gets announced on the 18th.
Is it a CMOS? If so, does it have a global shutter?
Is it a CMOS? If so, does it have a global shutter?
Yes, it is a CMOS, and doesn´t have a global shutter, would be impossible to get 60fps with a global shutter.
this uninteresting news came to the top of the front page and doesn’t want to go away, it gives me depression every time I check and find it still there.
Gone now – I agree, this was not one of the best posts here but I really thought that it will interesting news to share. I was wrong, lesson learned.
Thanks a lot Peter, the new item at the top (Sony mirrorless) sounds very interesting.