Category Archives: Sensors

In case you didn’t know, the RE35 digital film cartridge was a prank

By PR admin | Published: April 6, 2011

Several readers asked me if the RE35 digital film cartridge was real. RE35 website promised film sized cartridges with a new “Flexisensor” that can store images digitally and then upload them via USB to a computer. Here is the answer: Good prank indeed! Check Wikipedia for more info on a related scam from 2001.

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New 14MP sensor, able to capture 1080p/60fps HD video

By PR admin | Published: November 13, 2009

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 [...]

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20MP imaging and 720p video coming soon to your phone

By PR admin | Published: October 13, 2009

Texas Instruments developed a coprocessor that supports 20MP imaging and 720p video for the phone industry. A matching sensor is yet to be developed. Press release after the break:

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