Additional Details About Canon 250MP Sensor and EOS R7 High Sensitivity Extended Firmware


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We first published details about the Canon 250MP Sensor and EOS R7 High Sensitivity Extended Firmware here, but details were limited at the time. The 250MP Sensor is a security sensor that Canon has shown off for years and there are some software announcements, but the very end of the article talks about 400MP pixel shift photography on the Canon EOS R5 and the extended ISO feature for the Canon EOS R7. They also provide a sample of what 204800 ISO looks like on the Canon EOS R7.

Canon published an article covering the announcements in Chinese at CPSE 2024 here, which I have translated and reproduced below.

Canon presents 250-megapixel CMOS image sensor and numerous security solutions at China International Public Security Products Expo
On October 22, 2024, Canon (China) Co., Ltd. made its debut at the 2024 China International Public Security Products Expo, showcasing Canon ‘s *1 250 million-pixel CMOS image sensors and their applications, security and conference room solutions, and SDK software development kits. Canon’s booth is located at E1F58, Shunyi Pavilion, China International Exhibition Center.


Canon exhibits 250 million pixel CMOS image sensor LI8020SA

Canon has been committed to developing CMOS image sensor technology to promote the development of new imaging fields. At this year’s CPSE, the focus was on the 250-megapixel high-pixel CMOS image sensor LI8020SA, which can be used for high-precision flat display inspection, industrial inspection and large-scale monitoring; 2.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor LI7050SAC, suitable for network and industrial cameras. At the same time, the SoC (System on Chip) adapted to the 2.1-megapixel LI7050SAC was also displayed, as well as the AI ​​prototype camera capable of edge computing that is currently under development using the 5-megapixel CMOS LI5020SA/LI5040SA.


SoC adapted to 2.1 megapixel LI7050SAC

In order to more intuitively demonstrate the application of Canon’s high-pixel CMOS image sensors in the security field, Canon has tried out a wide-area surveillance system with CMOS image sensors as the core. This system, combined with image recognition algorithms, consists of two cameras, including an industrial camera equipped with a 250-megapixel CMOS image sensor LI8020SA and a Canon EOS series micro-lens camera. With the advantages of the 250-megapixel high-pixel CMOS image sensor, it can clearly capture the details in the picture when shooting wide-area pictures. If a suspicious object appears in the wide-area picture, the Canon EOS series micro-lens camera will capture the object in time, and then identify it through the image recognition algorithm, so as to achieve accurate and timely warning, showing users a new choice in the field of wide-area surveillance.


Canon exhibits wide-area surveillance system combining image recognition algorithm


Canon cameras will capture suspicious objects in a timely manner, and the image recognition algorithm will identify them to provide accurate and timely warnings.

In the security overall solution exhibition area, Canon brought a security product group consisting of four network cameras, VB-H47B, VB-S820D, VB-S920F and VB-S32D, and Milestone video management platform software, BriefCam video analysis software, AXIS network cameras and management platform. Among them, the VB-H47B network camera is equipped with a new sensor and high-performance lens, and its high-quality technology has further improved the performance of shooting in dark environments. With the Milestone open video management platform and BriefCom video analysis platform, Canon’s security solution can realize a wider range of intelligent applications such as video management, video retrieval, and video analysis, and can be widely used in factory production lines, warehousing and logistics, building management and other scenarios, providing a more efficient solution for corporate security management.


Canon brought a security product group consisting of four network cameras and Milestone, BriefCam, AXIS, etc.


Canon’s security solutions enable a wider range of intelligent applications such as video management, video retrieval, and video analysis

With the rapid development of the Internet, online office and network conferencing have become the new normal for corporate office work. Canon’s CR-N100 and CR-N300 camera controllers on display are equipped with 4K high optical performance 20x optical zoom lenses and support IP network shooting. They can transmit high-quality videos in real time, providing high-quality conferencing solutions for enterprises, governments and other office units.

Canon CR-N100 and CR-N300 camera controllers are equipped with 4K high optical performance zoom lenses, providing high-quality conference solutions

At this exhibition, Canon showed the newly launched Android SDK to the public for the first time, providing developers with API interfaces for remote operation or configuration of camera settings, providing a broad space for development and use. At this exhibition, Canon brought the newly launched Android SDK. Through the Canon Android SDK, developers can access all camera models compatible with Canon’s EDSDK, allowing users to control Canon cameras through mobile devices (such as mobile phones and tablets). The Android SDK also provides a set of RESTful APIs compatible with multiple platforms and operating systems. Developers can control the camera to perform various functions by requesting these APIs, such as parameter settings, taking pictures, live view, etc., providing convenience for more intelligent and convenient applications.


Canon debuts new Android SDK to public

Canon also exhibited Vision Edition 2.01, a software for image processing at the manufacturing site. This software is one of the software products in Canon’s industrial imaging platform product line, which can meet the needs of automated image processing at the production site, help achieve stable production, prevent failures, and help with rapid repairs. Vision Edition 2.01 can be linked with Canon network cameras/industrial cameras to help users achieve “factory visualization management” by providing a systematic solution.


Canon exhibits Vision Edition 2.01, a manufacturing site image processing software

At the same time, Canon has also brought 400 million pixel solutions and ISO sensitivity expansion upgrade services to Canon EOS R5 and R7 camera products respectively. After the Canon EOS R5 firmware is upgraded to version 1.8.1 and above, relying on the body anti-shake mechanism of the EOS R5, a new high-resolution shooting mode that supports body anti-shake has been added. In this mode, the user only needs to release the shutter once, and the camera will take 9 images in succession and synthesize an ultra-high-resolution image of more than 400 million pixels in the camera; through the ISO expansion firmware upgrade, the ISO 204800 sensitivity enables the EOS R7 to have stronger shooting capabilities in extremely low light conditions, and can capture more details, bringing more cost-effective solutions to data recording and monitoring, industrial inspection, medical imaging and other fields.


Canon’s 400-million-pixel solution and ISO sensitivity expansion upgrade service


With the ISO expansion firmware upgrade, the sensitivity of ISO 204800 enables the EOS R7 to have stronger shooting capabilities in extremely low light conditions

  1. To facilitate readers’ understanding, Canon in this article may refer to: Canon (China) Co., Ltd., Canon Co., Ltd., Canon brand, etc.

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