Image capture apparatus with first and second pixel groups

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PATENT NO 8970773
APP PUB NO 20130107086A1
SERIAL NO

13809262

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An image capture apparatus comprises an image sensor which photo-electrically converts an object image formed by an imaging lens, the image sensor including a first pixel group having a first light-receiving area, and a second pixel group which is discretely arranged in the first pixel group and configured by dividing a light-receiving area substantially equal in area to the first light-receiving area into a second light-receiving area and a third light-receiving area different in area from the second light-receiving area, and control means for integrally controlling the second light-receiving area of the second pixel group and the first light-receiving area of the first pixel group.

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  • CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

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Nagano, Akihiko Ichihara, JP 71 1569

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