Osaka, Japan – Panasonic Corporation has developed unique “micro color splitters”, which separate the light that falls on image sensors by exploiting light’s wavelike properties. Applying them to actual image sensors allows bright color images to be achieved even under low-light conditions. This development makes color filters unnecessary by using the micro color splitters that control the diffraction1 of light at a microscopic level. Panasonic has achieved approximately double the color sensitivity in comparison with conventional sensors that use color filters.

via Panasonic Develops Technology for Highly Sensitive Image Sensors Using Micro Color Splitters | Headquarters News | Panasonic Global.

Matthew Allred – heliography.

Not my style of photography, but interesting nonetheless.

“…In order to achieve an exposure of days and even months I returned to the oldest optical device, the pinhole. I think it is a beautiful indicator of the burden of progress that in order to capture the slightest amount of time, the greatest amount of technology is required. But in order to capture great lengths of time all that is required is a very small hole…”

“…Boasting a three mega-pixel sensor, a whole host of shooting modes and a number of hidden buttons and slots built into its surface, This PVC-coated doughnut-shaped camera is just begging to be poked and prodded…”

via Take Sweet Pics with this Awesome New Doughnut Camera – Premium Gear.

Neat video. Not shot with an EOS 7D…

Amazing 360 degree panoramic image of London, shot over 3 days using  4 Canon EOS 7D cameras mounted with EF 400/2.8L IS II USMs and EF 2x III teleconverters:

“…To celebrate a record breaking year, we’ve taken the world’s biggest picture of the capital. Taken after the end of the London 2012 Games, its your chance to share your favourite views of the capital and to document London’s year in the global spotlight. The 320 gigapixel image – taken by expert photography firm 360Cities – comprises 48,640 individual frames which have been collated into a single panorama by a supercomputer…”

via BT Tower 360 Panorama of London.