Richard CanonNews / Sunday, October 15, 2017 / Categories: Canon Patents Is Canon's next generation sensor back side illuminated? There was rumors that the 7D mark III will have what is considered "the next generation" of Canon sensors. Could this be back side illuminated. It would make alot of sense if canon is increasing the pixel density to 28-30mp as being rumored. Here is one patent that Canon has applied for recently that illustrates this line of thought from Canon. Clearly this patent is describing a BSI (back side illuminated sensor) designed sensor and the patent is about different ways of preventing color mixing between neighboring pixels. US Patent Application 20140132812 This patent application was granted to Canon in September of 2016 (US9437635). It also shows that when we identify patent applications just how long it can take before being granted. (2 years in this case). Specifications for the Is Canon's next generation sensor back side illuminated? Camera Category and Release Details Camera Mount Type Camera Sensor Size Launch Date Initial Price Camera Physical Characteristics Heightmm Widthmm Depthmm Weightg Weather Sealing LCD Size" LCD Type Includes Flash Battery Used CIPA Rating shots per battery Other Details Maximum FPS Sensor MegaPixels Purchase Links for the Is Canon's next generation sensor back side illuminated? Print 5330 Tags: Patents Richard CanonNewsRichard CanonNews Richard has been using Canon cameras since the 1990s, with his first being the now legendary EOS-3. Since then, Richard has continued to use Canon cameras and now focuses mostly on infrared photography. Richard is the founder and editor of CanonNews since 2017, and has worked as a writer on CanonRumors and other websites in the past. Other posts by Richard CanonNews Contact author Facebook page Please login or register to post comments.