New Fujifilm CCD sensor announced

Leonard Goh | Sep 23, 2008

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of FinePix cameras , Fujifilm unveiled its next-generation sensor at Photokina and it promises to produce high-quality images than what is being offered now.

Picture credit: Fujifilm

The Super CCD EXR is the next iteration of the Super CCD VIII sensor, and its pixels are rearranged to prevent the generation of digital noise at high ISO sensitivity. To expand the dynamic range, the new sensor implements Dual Exposure Control which takes two similar images at different settings and combines them as one picture to provide a greater spectrum of details in both highlight and shadow regions. Last but not least, when the Super CCD EXR works in conjunction with the Real Photo image processor, it is possible to achieve higher resolutions without compromising on the image quality.

A Fujifilm representative told CNET Asia that shooters using the new CCD can be expected sometime in May 2009.

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