Originally posted by BigMackCam Google are already working on it, Dave
Time for another cup of hot, milky tea, my friend
Actually you could stay at home, the camera will drive itself to a self chosen location, decide on a composition and take pictures.
But then, it will also hold the copyright
Regarding USB, I'd suggest an USB-C port, rather than the clumsier micro USB 3 port.
How about... an evolution of the SLR concept - by combining a variable transmission mirror (we discussed a Ricoh Imaging patent a while ago) and on-sensor PDAF?
Think of the classic SLR system, but on which:
- the main mirror is fixed, and with variable transmission
- there is no dedicated PDAF system under the mirror, and in consequence no secondary mirror to divert light to it
- light will thus be split between the OVF and the sensor (with the option of reducing/disabling the reflection of light to the OVF during the exposure, and perhaps autofocus)
Besides mechanical complexity, this arrangement would also help with video and frame rates. And, of course, with AF points coverage (more difficult to do on a dedicated PDAF system).
I'd also be happy to see any new idea Ricoh Imaging would have, like that other patent about increasing the AF point coverage through a new type of secondary mirror.
Yes, I'm for improving the basic functions, first and foremost