Post by account_disabled on Jan 29, 2024 9:36:21 GMT
Polarizing filters are often found in or many scenes that include lots of water or sky. The reason for this is the effects brought to the table by the polarization filter, such as the reduction of reflections. In order to reduce the dependence on polarizing filters, Olympus develops a special double-layer sensor. One layer consists of the sensor itself, while the other layer consists of a thin sheet that records the light polarization information and reproduces the presence of the polarization filter. This could lead to multi-layer sensors in consumer cameras that no longer require a polarizing filter attached to the lens. Olympus double-layer sensor Olympus patents.
A double-layer sensor with an integrated polarizing filter A sketch Industry Email List depicting Olympus' patent for a dual-layer sensor that includes an integrated polarizing filter. Olympus patents a multi-layer sensor with built-in polarization filters Sunlight is not polarized, but when it is exposed to a different light scattering medium, such as the atmosphere or water, the effect of polarization appears. In simple terms, light reflects when it encounters objects as it travels. Often, photographers run into such issues, and they need to darken the blue sky, add some contrast to the cloud, and cut out the water reflection. This can be done with the help of a polarizing filter that can be attached to the front element of the lens.
Olympus is working on a way to eliminate the need for a special polarizing filter. The way to do this is a multi-layer sensor. The Japan-based company has just patented a dual-layer sensor that includes a secondary layer specifically designed to record light polarization information. Why is this a big deal? The top layer also records color and brightness information. This also happens with regular sensors found in most cameras. As we said above, there will be another layer below that records the color information, but the second layer captures the information related to the polarization of the light.
A double-layer sensor with an integrated polarizing filter A sketch Industry Email List depicting Olympus' patent for a dual-layer sensor that includes an integrated polarizing filter. Olympus patents a multi-layer sensor with built-in polarization filters Sunlight is not polarized, but when it is exposed to a different light scattering medium, such as the atmosphere or water, the effect of polarization appears. In simple terms, light reflects when it encounters objects as it travels. Often, photographers run into such issues, and they need to darken the blue sky, add some contrast to the cloud, and cut out the water reflection. This can be done with the help of a polarizing filter that can be attached to the front element of the lens.
Olympus is working on a way to eliminate the need for a special polarizing filter. The way to do this is a multi-layer sensor. The Japan-based company has just patented a dual-layer sensor that includes a secondary layer specifically designed to record light polarization information. Why is this a big deal? The top layer also records color and brightness information. This also happens with regular sensors found in most cameras. As we said above, there will be another layer below that records the color information, but the second layer captures the information related to the polarization of the light.