Nikon has recently announced its newly developed multilayer CMOS image sensor featuring a total pixel count of approximately 17.84 million pixels with high-resolution imaging of 1,000 frames per second, HDR characteristics of 110 dB, and 4K×4K. [caption id="attachment_264915" align="aligncenter" width="864"] Images taken in 1000 frames per second | Photo credits: Nikon[/caption] Furthermore, this also achieves exposure that can be controlled for each area of the screen. According to Nikon, the top tip has 16×16 pixels in one block, and 264×264 blocks (4224×4224 pixels) split on one screen. [caption id="attachment_264916" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Photo credits: Nikon[/caption] Nikon is also currently conducting research and developing state-of-the-art image sensors, which are the core of video technology, focusing on optical technology, precision measurement and processing technology, and material technology. With that said, the development of image sensor technology is essential for Nikon, and the company will continue to research and develop sensors based on market demands. Nikon introduced a new entry-level dSLR, the Nikon D3100, which has the capability of recording full HD 1080p videos. The Nikon D3100 is the successor to the popular D3000 line and brings in a set of new features and upgrades. The Nikon D3100 will come with a AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR as the kit lens. Read more in our articles including "Nikon intros multilayer CMOS image sensor" and "Nikon D3100 dSLR gets Full 1080p video".
Nikon has recently announced its newly developed multilayer CMOS image sensor featuring a total pixel count of approximately 17.84 million pixels with high-resolution imaging of 1,000 frames per second, HDR characteristics of 110 dB, and 4K×4K. [caption id="attachment_264915" align="aligncenter" width="864"] Images taken in 1000 frames per second | Photo credits: Nikon[/caption] Furthermore, this also achieves exposure that can be controlled for each area of the screen.
According to Nikon, the top tip has 16×16 pixels in one block, and 264×264 blocks (4224×4224 pixels) split on one screen. [caption id="attachment_264916" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Photo credits: Nikon[/caption] Nikon is also currently conducting research and developing state-of-the-art image sensors, which are the core of video technology, focusing on optical technology, precision measurement and processing technology, and material technology. With that said, the development of image sensor technology is essential for Nikon, and the company will continue to research and develop sensors based on market demands.
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