Spherical Sensors

[LesPalenik]

Radical and potentially trendsetting concept by Apple

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/8027168176/apple-patent-describes-use-of-curved-image-sensor-to-design-small-camera-module

Could this be applied also to larger (APS-C and FF) frame sensors?

[ErikKaffehr]

Hi,

I don't think it makes a lot of sense. It wouldn't work with existing lenses. Yes, it would make lens design simpler, but lenses needed to be constructed with a field curvature matching the sensor.

With cell phone lenses it is a bit different. They need very high performance at low cost and with a small form factor.

Best regards
Erik

Radical and potentially trendsetting concept by Apple

http://connect.dpreview.com/post/8027168176/apple-patent-describes-use-of-curved-image-sensor-to-design-small-camera-module

Could this be applied also to larger (APS-C and FF) frame sensors?

[E.J. Peiker]

Sony patent from a year ago...
http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2015/03/27/sony-patent-shows-off-curved-full-frame-sensor-and-accompanying-lenses

[Telecaster]

Sounds like a potentially good way forward for a camera with a fixed & purpose-designed lens.

-Dave-