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Complete Table of Canon Autofocus and Exposure Metering Sensors(exclusivearchitecture.com)
3 points by ExAr 4mo ago|0 comments
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Directory of all Canon EOS SLR / DSLR cameras and their exact AF systems(exclusivearchitecture.com)
2 points by ExAr 6mo ago|0 comments
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by ExAr 6mo ago
Thanks for pointing this out! I had no idea something like this would happen by filling in a comment box in the original post window.
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Six ingenious ways how Canon DSLRs used to illuminate their autofocus points(exclusivearchitecture.com)
139 points by ExAr 6mo ago|49 comments
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by ExAr 6mo ago
This article presents the inventive solutions Canon has found to shoot beams of light into the camera's viewfinder in order to light up individual autofocus points. Six different approaches are shown using six Canon DSLR models between
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The Complete Evolution of Canon EOS Autofocus Sensors(exclusivearchitecture.com)
5 points by ExAr 1y ago|1 comments
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by ExAr 1y ago
To all tech-savvy friends: Here is an illustrated story about 33 years of Canon autofocus detection history. From one AF point to 191 AF points!
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by ExAr 2y ago
Thanks for following this up. I have checked the video you've linked. My suggestion would be that this whooshing noise is not generated by the piezoelectric part but rather from the connected focusing mechanism (especially the helical
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by ExAr 2y ago
As far as I know, Canon controls a large part of the supply chain and has numerous factories to manufacture quality-critical parts (especially their lenses, zoom mechanisms, and barrels) themselves. But there are numerous components that ar
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by ExAr 2y ago
This sounds like a fun gadget. Just out of curiosity, do you still have that demo kit, and would you consider selling it? :-)
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by ExAr 2y ago
What an absolute masterpiece this website is! Thanks for sharing.
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by ExAr 2y ago
Thanks nayuki for the detailed comment and positive feedback. Thanks for pointing out the missing EF-M, I am going to add that during the next polishing round. With regards to USM noise, the ultrasonic whine can be picked up by very good ea
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by ExAr 2y ago
Hi fooker, thanks for your feedback. I haven't heard of this issue before, but a quick research showed me that other people have (similar) AF problems with longer lenses on an R6 II. See here https://community.usa.canon.com&
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by ExAr 2y ago
Thanks for your feedback. Until now I have never blogged about the creation of these illustrations, but it's a nice idea, there is tons of "behind-the-scenes" material. With regards to the viewfinder image, the actual path of
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by ExAr 2y ago
On the ring-type USM motor you can click on some images to see animations running. But there is no additional interactivity at this point.
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by ExAr 2y ago
Cool videos, thanks! The driver shown in the first video is indeed a piezoelectric actuator, but not the type Canon uses in their lenses. The driver shown in the second video is probably related to Canon's Nano USM.
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by ExAr 2y ago
Much appreciated :)
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by ExAr 2y ago
You are right, I can change that.
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by ExAr 2y ago
turnsout Thank you very much. Trying to understand complex things has always fascinated me. Indeed it takes a lot of time (rd. 1.600 hours for the complete series of Canon lens chapters) but its people like you who drive me forward. I don&#
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by ExAr 2y ago
Thank you for your feedback! And great that you've found the other chapters - most of them are already complete. Enjoy!
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by ExAr 2y ago
Sorry to hear that. I tried on my Firefox and it worked. Not sure what might cause that issue.
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Canon EF and RF Lenses – All Autofocus Motors(exclusivearchitecture.com)
533 points by ExAr 2y ago|135 comments
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by ExAr 3y ago
LOL - It should be back online again.
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by ExAr 3y ago
Hi everyone! I am the author of the website exclusivearchitecture.com. Thanks everyone for all the positive feedback - so rewarding to see! I have already made some corrections to a detail where I gave an incorrect number with the "nin