http://www.canonrumors.com/2011/07/canon-3-layer-sensor-foveon-type-patent/
similar from panasonic
http://www.43rumors.com/panasonic-3-layer-patent-like-the-sigma-foveon-sensor/
[quote name='miro' timestamp='1310484618' post='9958']
similar from panasonic
http://www.43rumors.com/panasonic-3-layer-patent-like-the-sigma-foveon-sensor/
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I guess the big players are ready to explore new territory. Unless of course they trying to secure just the patents to avoid royalties in the future.
[quote name='borisbg' timestamp='1310501950' post='9962']
I guess the big players are ready to explore new territory. Unless of course they trying to secure just the patents to avoid royalties in the future.
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I hope so... But usually the latter is the case... Nikon also had a patent for a innovative sensor design (some years ago), but we didn't see this on any DSLRs...
Edit: the (important) difference in this case is that Canon itself manifactures the sensors, does not design and order them.
