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Nikon Files Patent for a Smart Watch that Releases Fragrance
In one of the oddest major camera brand patents we’ve seen, it appears Nikon has filed a patent for a smart watch that releases a fragrance. According to the Egami Blog, the watch would contain a fragrance cartridge that emits a … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for Potential Successor to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a potential successor to the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II. If I’m understanding the garbled Google Translation correctly, there seems to be an emphasis on reduced vignetting in the lens. [Sean] Description … Continue reading
Sigma Files Patent for 120-600mm f/5-6.3 Lens
According to the Egami Blog, Sigma has filed a patent for a 120-600mm f/5-6.3 optical design which could indicate that the current 150-600mm Sports and/or Contemporary models may receive an even larger focal range when replaced. Description of Patent Patent Publication No. … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for EF-M 55-300mm DO IS STM
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for an EF-M 55-300mm f/4.5-6.3 DO IS STM. Patent Description Patent Publication No. 2015-232674 Published 2015.12.24 Filing date 2014.6.11 Example 1 Zoom ratio 5.27 Focal length 55.04 135.00 290.01 F-number 4.60 5.18 … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for 24-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 24-300mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens. Description of Patent Patent Publication No. 2015-215438 Published 2015.12.3 Filing date 2014.5.9 Example Focal length 24.70 101.33 292.01 F number 3.50 4.59 5.87 AOV (degrees) … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for 16-40mm f/4 Lens Design
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 16-40mm f/4 lens design. Might the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM‘s successor be in the works with an even wider focal length? Only time will tell. From the Egami Blog (Google … Continue reading
Canon Files Patent for EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS
According to the Egami Blog, Canon has filed a patent for a 600mm diffractive optics lens for mirrorless cameras. Plans to release an EF-M 600mm f/5.6 DO IS may indicate that Canon is planning to take their mirrorless camera system to … Continue reading