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EOS CAMERAS

The history of Canon EOS cameras is brimming with examples of technological

innovations that have set new industry standards for performance and usability.

And yet, at Canon, technology is never an end in itself. Every technological

advancement must yield tangible benefits to the user.

Does a new feature enable the camera to more quickly

and faithfully respond to the photographer’s will? Does

a new material or process improve the camera’s

long-term reliability? Canon EOS camera

advancements endure because they

enhance the photographic

experience, whether you are

a seasoned professional or a

beginner. Put simply, the

technologies of Canon

EOS cameras are impressive

because of the quality of

the images they enable

you to create.

EOS TECHNOLOGY

conversion factor. Canon’s CMOS sensors

deliver outstanding resolution and signal

purity, making them ideal for the most critical

photo or video applications.

Full-Frame Canon CMOS Sensor

The Canon-manufactured full-frame

CMOS sensor delivers professional

performance with digital convenience.

EOS DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors, such

as the EOS-1D X, EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D

cameras, do not require a focal length conversion

factor common to other DSLR cameras on the

market. Instead, these cameras deliver the same

angle-of-view as 35mm film cameras, so the

working distance to the subject, with a given lens,

is the same as it would be on film. Since you can

use EF lenses on either 35mm film cameras or

Canon DSLR cameras with the same results, the

switch from film to digital is truly seamless.

Full-frame sensors provide greater control over

depth-of-field, which helps to create beautiful

background blur, perfect for portraits. The

large sensor area also helps to enable a

marked reduction in noise levels at all ISO

values. When combined with high resolution

and smooth gradation from highlights to

shadows, Canon DSLR cameras with full-frame

sensors produce images that rival those taken

with professional medium-format and large-

format film cameras. For maximum control and

dependable performance, the choice is simple —

Canon full-frame DSLR cameras.

Canon CMOS Sensor

Taking advantage of its own proprietary

technologies, Canon develops and produces

its own CMOS sensors. Unlike CCD sensors,

CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals before

they are transferred to the image processor,

enabling them to produce exceptionally clean

image data and reduce power consumption by

as much as 90%. Data transfer speeds are

increased by using multi-channel signal paths

that help dramatically improve the camera’s

responsiveness. Canon’s CMOS sensors

incorporate a unique on-chip noise reduction

technology to deal with both fixed pattern and

random noise. In addition, a multilayer low-pass

filter is placed in front of the sensor to isolate

false colors that the sensor may detect. Then,

Canon’s own Image Processor processes

the image to help eliminate those colors while

retaining full detail. CMOS sensors can also be

fabricated to full-frame 35mm dimensions, an

important consideration for photographers

who wish to use their lenses without a

Extensive ISO Range*

EOS cameras feature an extensive ISO range

for greater flexibility in diverse photographic

situations. The EOS-1D X camera features the

extended ISO range of ISO 100–51200 (L: 50,

H1: 102400, H2: 204800)! The EOS 5D Mark III

and EOS 6D cameras have an ISO range of ISO

100–25600 (L: 50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400). Even

at higher ISO settings where one might expect to

see a higher degree of noise, the renowned Canon

CMOS sensor and noise reduction system work

to help ensure superb image quality. Accordingly,

even demanding photographers can use EOS

cameras with confidence, no matter the light.

Effective Light-gathering

The EOS-1D X camera’s sensor has 18.1 effective

megapixels with individual 6.95μm pixels, the

EOS 5D Mark III camera has a 22.3 megapixel

sensor with individual 6.25μm pixels, and the

EOS 6D camera has a 20.2 megapixel sensor with

individual 6.55μm pixels. An improved S/N ratio

plus a photodiode structure with an increased

photoelectric conversion rate on the EOS-1D X,

EOS 5D Mark III and EOS 6D cameras’ sensor

helps increase sensitivity by approximately 2

stops over previous models, meaning higher

ISOs with even lower noise.

Advanced 14-bit A/D Conversion

EOS cameras employ 14-bit converters to

process the output of the imaging sensor.

Compared to the 12-bit converters used in

most digital cameras, the Canon design helps

ensure smoother tonal transitions, more

natural gradations, and superb color fidelity.

RAW images are recorded at 14 bits so that

processed 16-bit TIFF images contain the full

range of tonal values captured by the sensor.

5+/5/4 Image Processor

Designed to help

maximize the

performance

between the capture and recording stages of

digital photography, the Image Processor

uses advanced signal processing technologies to

help enhance image quality and deliver a more

intuitive, responsive camera. Processors like

the 4 Image Processor speed up camera

operations such that advanced technologies like

Face Detection AF, Live View composing, and Full

HD video recording are simple and easy. Dual

5+ Image Processors provide accelerated

processing speed and performance while the

5+ Image Processor enables greater

noise reduction at higher ISOs. The 5

Image Processor turbocharges performance

with advanced functions like HDR Backlight

Control, Creative Filters and can even support

compensation for chromatic aberration in both

still and motion images.

EOS iSA System

The 100,000-pixel RGB Metering Sensor with a

dedicated

Image Processor, found on

the EOS-1D X camera, helps deliver substantial

improvements in evaluative ambient and flash

metering. The sensor has 252 distinct zones,

and reduces to 35 zones in low light. It detects

face and color to perform more accurate

subject recognition, which is used to enhance

the performance of the AE, E-TTL and AF systems.

High ISO – Whether shooting stills or video, Canon EOS cameras capture silky-smooth low-noise images that are sharp

with a wide dynamic range of color and tone, even at high ISO speeds.

When using the same lens with different cameras, the

angle-of-view varies depending on the sensor size.

APS-C (1.6x)

Full-Frame (1.0x)

Dual DIGIC 5+ Image Processors (EOS-1D X)

* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.

EOS 5D Mark III Full-Frame CMOS Sensor (actual size)