Digital image sensors are available in a variety of sizes. There are primarily three different image sensor formats that are used in the DSLRs and MILCs on the consumer market. The biggest is a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm), followed by the smaller APS-C sensor (usually 24 x16 mm), and lastly, the Micro 4/3 sensor being the smallest of the three (17 x 13 mm).

If you have two cameras with the same amount of megapixels, but different sensor sizes, the one with the larger sensor size will produce better photographs. Similarly, a 10 megapixel full frame sensor will still be physically larger than a 12 megapixel APS-C sensor, and the larger 10 megapixel sensor will produce better photographs than a smaller 12 megapixel sensor. Why? The larger sensor contains larger photosites, so each individual photosite will be are able to collect more raw data than the smaller photosites of the smaller sensor. The more raw data each photo has, the more malleable it is in post-production.

That means that any light that hits to the gap as opposed to the photosites will not be used for exposure of the photograph. The purpose of the microlens is to eradicate this light waste, which it does by leading the wasted light (that would’ve otherwise hit the gap) into a photosite. In other words, the microlens effectively increases the quantum efficiency of the pixel.

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This is such an interesting post! I´m just starting to explore the world of photography and cameras. Right know the big sensor is maybe not needed for me, but I hope that I´ll get there one day 🙂

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An LED mask cannot be "FDA-Approved". It does not meet the risk category associated with these regulations. FDA Registration simply means that a company has registered their company name and information on the FDA website. Consider it a "red flag" if brands are making these claims. Red, blue and infrared light therapy have already been cleared. All other colors have not as of yet.

Charge Your ControllerEnsure your ILLUMINATE LED Mask controller is fully charged before use. This allows you to move freely without being tethered to a wall.

While red light therapy can be safe for the eyes, it’s best to use the provided eye guards if you plan to keep your eyes open during treatment. For complete eye protection, keep your eyes closed during the session if not using the guards.

I must admit that I had never heard of a digital image sensor before. This is totally helpful because I have been trying to improve my photo skills.

When you press the shutter release button and the exposure process begins, the camera’s shutter curtains open briefly, allowing light to flood through the photographic lens onto the image sensor. Each photosite on the surface of the image sensor collects a certain amount of light particles (light photons), and records the intensity of light, i.e. the number of photons that fell onto it. The amount of collected photons is based on factors such as the length of the exposure (i.e. the shutter speed you chose) and the light characteristics of the scene.

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Blue light is a very short wavelength. [460nm]. Blue light-emitting diodes work with the body to regulate sebum production. They can also stimulate the production of ROS (reactive oxygen species) in microbial cells. This naturally inactivates bacteria. This will penetrate around 1mm in the skin.

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Each and every digital camera, whether it’s a gigantic professional full-frame DSLR, or a small built-in mobile phone camera, is equipped with a digital image sensor. The sensor, which resembles a tiny chip, is a solid-state device, and sits in the heart of the device, just behind the lens. The sensor acts like a film, detecting and capturing all the data that is required in order to form a photograph.

Amber light is another shorter length. [605nm]. Its main benefit is soothing irritation and helping to rejuvenate the skin. It can also benefit prolonged erythema/redness and damages/pigmentation from the sun.

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Clean skin is recommended before using the mask, and you may apply a water-based serum beforehand if desired. After the session, you can continue with your regular skincare routine.

When the shutter curtains finally close and the exposure comes to an end, the photons from each photosite are counted and converted into a digital number that represents the brightness of a single pixel. Together with the rest of the pixels captured by all of the other photosites on the surface of the sensor, the image sensor circuitry reads all this information, and turns all the raw data into a full-coloured grid of pixels that ultimately constitute a photograph.

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Relax and EnjoySit back and relax or continue with light tasks while the mask works its magic. After the session, follow with your regular skincare routine if needed.

Red and Deep red light are shorter wavelengths. [630nm, 660nm]. They are beneficial in targeting the upper surface of the skin where uneven pigmentation and dull skin lies. Red light will penetrate around 4-5mm into the skin.

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I am, too, constantly trying to improve my photography skills. I just recently got into the tech side of it, and I truly believe that mastering the tech of photography does enable you to take better photographs.

Image quality isn’t really dependent on the type of camera (e.g. mirrorless vs DSLR) you use, but rather on factors such as the image sensor format, the camera’s processor, and the lens. The sensor format, and to a certain extent; the megapizel count, determines the general quality of a photograph. In addition, the the sensor also determines the how well the camera performs in low light conditions.

It’s great to learn something about photography and camera tips. Reading this will surely help me with my photos a little better than before.

Lastly, the Micro 4/3 sensor is exclusive to the mirrorless cameras, oftentimes found in Olympus and Panasonic cameras. There are no DSLR cameras outfitted with this type of sensor. With a surface area of 220 mm², the M4/3 sensor is almost four times smaller than the full-frame sensor, and about 30% smaller than the APS-C sensor.

It is important to understand that the size of a sensor is not relevant to the number of megapixels. A larger sensor is made up of larger photosites, hence a larger sensor will be able to collect more photons with less noise and greater range of tones – which translates into a more detailed, sharper and brighter photograph.

The number of photons collected by a photosite is proportional to the light intensity. The more photons that hit a photosite, the brighter the pixel will be. It is correct to assume that photosites recording light from highlights will contain many photons, while the photosites recording light from shadows will contain fewer photons. If the photosites haven’t captured any photons whatsoever, the pixel will be black, if the photosite is completely full, the pixel will be white. Once a photosite has collected the maximum amount of photons (as in; once the cavity is full and no longer can fit more photons) the pixel will be “blown” – completely white (think of a blown-out area in a photograph).

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Yes, red light therapy is generally considered safe for sensitive skin and conditions like rosacea. However, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting treatment if you have specific concerns.

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The quantity of LED bulbs available. This is going to be a matter of Quality over Quantity. The quantity of bulbs does not equate to a better mask. The irradiance (mW/cm2) is the most important. Studies using irradiances of 35-50 mW/cm2 had the strongest evidence of LED working as intended. The lowest level of red light led irradiance in our mask is 38 mW/cm2 (on our Lowest setting), to 62 mW/cm2 (on our highest setting). We know you want these numbers though, so we have 68 Red and 64 blue. The Amber is in the same bulb as red. Total 132 bulbs.

You know what I never took ‘image sensor’ into account. You see my phone has 23 mp (its the Sony Experia XZ) but I am not sure about the image sensor. Do you know by any chance? x

Wow thanks for sharing this post… I had no idea about all these though I use a camera in my day to day life… This is sooo informative 😀

Absolutely! The mask’s flexible design allows you to use it on various areas, such as your hands, arms, legs, or décolleté, wherever you need targeted light therapy.

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Continuing, the third layer of the sensor, the microlens, sits atop the Bayer filter. Its role is to assist each photosite with collecting the maximum amount of light. If you visualize the construction of a sensor and its photosites, try to visualize a gap between each photosite. The photosites are not placed exactly site by side, in contrast, there is a small gap between each photosite.

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After each use, wipe down the mask with a soft, dry cloth. Store it in the provided storage bag to keep it clean and protected from dust and damage.

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Summarizing the above, it stands to reason that a larger sensor will produce photos that have more depth of field, better bokeh, more width, more dynamic range and less noise than a smaller sensor.

Does this sound confusing? Think of it this way … The Bayer filter consists of alternating rows of red and green filters and blue and green filters. The red filters will only allow red photons to pass through it and onto the photosite, the green will only capture green photons, and the blue will only capture blue photons. Thus, blue light can never penetrate a red filter and vice versa.

Full-frame sensors are mainly used in professional cameras, such as flagship models in many manufacturers’ lines. The large large surface area of a full-frame sensor enables them to capture a lot of light, resulting in high quality images. As we mentioned earlier, a full-frame sensor camera can be mirrorless or a DSLR.

For best results, use the mask 3-5 times per week for a minimum of 4 weeks. Daily treatments are not necessary, and it’s important to allow your skin to rest between sessions.

Thanks to the Bayer filter, the processor (which handles the colour calculation), will have the ability to not only measure the number of photons is has collected, but also the number of each red photon, each green photon, and each blue photon. If a photosite with a red filter above it has collected 1,000 photons, the processor is able to deduce that these photons are all red, thus it can measure the level of red light at that certain pixel in the photograph.

Light Emitting Diode. LED's emit photons and those are absorbed by our skin's cells. These help to "energize" our cells. Think of it as drinking an energy drink! With all that extra energy you can get more accomplished. Run a lap or two instead of walking. THIS is how the photons work on our cells. When they are full of energy - every cell, tissue and organ can work better. Since our skin is the largest organ in the body - it can be extra beneficial to add these lights into your weekly regimen.

DSLRs are equipped with either a full-frame or an APS-C sensor, whilst MILCs are equipped with either of the three sensor formats. The medium-format is yet another type of sensor format, significantly larger than any of the three, and is usually found in the most expensive cameras. Due to its extreme rarity among traveling photographers, we will not delve deep into the medium format, but merely touch upon it.

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That is where a second layer of a sensor, the Bayer filter, comes into play. The Bayer filter is also referred to as the RGBG filter, or the Colour Filter Array (CFA for short). The Bayer filter isn’t actually a part of the sensor, so it wouldn’t be factual accurate to call it a layer of the sensor. The Bayer filter is actually a filter bonded to the sensor substrate, where it acts as a shield, allowing only photons of a certain colour into each photosite.

Cleanse Your SkinWash your face (or neck/décolleté for the neck mask) thoroughly. A water-based serum can be applied for added hydration if desired.

I love this article! So incredibly interesting to learn about camera sensor formats. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise!

There have been many studies done on the efficacy of LED Photons over the years. The research goes back decades ... to the 60's! The most important aspect is that LED are Safe. They do not cause damage to the epidermis or dermis tissues and there is no downtime.

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The rainbow of colors available. This is not as important as you may think. The 3 lights that have demonstrated therapeutic benefits are Red, Infrared and Blue. Yellows or higher NIR are just a bonus! All other colors do not have the studies to show they are as beneficial - or helpful at all. While they can have some minor benefits - they are best as an adjunct, and not the main function of the mask. Our mask has infrared on both the Red and Blue frequencies.

APS-C sensors (also referred to as cropped) are to be found in both DSLRs and MILCs, and were initially used mostly in entry-level and mid-range system cameras, although nowadays there are compact cameras outfitted with a cropped sensor. An APS-C sensor provides an excellent blend of portability, image quality and flexibility in regards to interchangeable lenses. It is important to note that not all APS-C sensors are equal in size. Canon’s APS-C sensors are smaller (23x15mm) than the the sensors found in Nikon and Sony (24x16mm) cameras.

No, LED light therapy will not interfere with neurotoxins, fillers, or other professional treatments. In fact, it can be used immediately afterward to help soothe and heal the skin.

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Fit the MaskAttach the mask straps for a secure fit, and place the mask comfortably on your face (or neck/décolleté). Adjust as needed.

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im rarely behind the camera but knowing how it works is always helpful to both the photographer and model. This is an informative article, thanks!

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Near infrared light is a longer wavelength. [830nm-850nm]. They are helpful in reaching the deepest layers of the skin. This can help calm inflammation and can be beneficial in the body's natural production of collagen. You will not be able to see this wavelength with the human eye, but know it is on no matter which color you toggle in our ILLUMINATE. This will be able to penetrate 5mm in the skin.

In this article, we’ll discuss the very fundamentals of an image sensor, and why it is important to understand its role in digital photography.

Very simplified, a digital image sensor is made up of three layers. The base layer is called the sensor substrate and is often times made out of silicone. The surface of the sensor substrate is not completely flat, instead, it is covered by millions and millions of microscopic photo-sensitive “cavities” – referred to as photosites. Each individual photosite represents a pixel in the final photograph.

Select Your SettingsUse the controller to choose your desired color mode, session time, and irradiance strength. Pop the controller into your pocket for easy movement during the session.

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When speaking about the aspect ratio of a sensor, we are speaking about the ratio of the sensor’s width to height. The aspect ratio dictates the proportions of the image produced by the camera. A square has an aspect ratio of is 1:1 (e.i.  equal width and height), whilst a 35mm film has an aspect ratio of 1.5:1 (1,5 times wider than it is high). Most image sensors fall in between these two aspect ratios.

To measure the aspect ratio of your camera, divide the larger number in the image resolution by the smaller number. If your image is sized 800×533, the aspect ratio is 1.5.

I have a Cannon Rebel and I go to YouTube when I need to know how to get a shot of something I want. Love all the videos on there.

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I gave up my slr a few years back because it was just so clunky and my iPhone took such great pics, but after reading this post, I see what I am missing. I may have to put a new digital camera on my holiday wishlist.

No, the ILLUMINATE LED Mask does not emit UV rays, so it will not tan or damage your skin like sunlight can. It is completely safe to use without the risk of sunburn.

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23 mp might sound like a lot, but the sensor size of the built-in camera in your Sony Experia XZ is tiny – 1/2.3”. If you are interested in developing your photography skills, I’d recommend to get a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Mirrorless cameras are generally smaller and lighter than traditional DSLRs. There are models that are very compact and can fit into a small purse or even a pocket! For example, the Panasonic GM1 is 98 x 55 x 30 mm in size and weighs 274 grams (the Sony Xperia XZ weights 160grams). The sensor of the Panasonic is about three times as large as the one in your phone, so you can expect much, much better photo quality! I hope this helped! If you want to learn more about mirrorless cameras, make sure to read our article “DSLR VS. Mirrorless Cameras – The Key Differences“.

Huge bulky full-frame DSLRs with gazillions of megapixels once used to be synonymous with top-notch photo quality. That is no longer the case. More and more photography amateurs have started to appreciate the importance of a digital camera’s image sensor and comprehend the impact it has on their photographs. Fact is, the quality, size and make up of the image sensor, combined with the lens and image processor, play a massive role in the image quality, and, ultimately, the end result.

The photosites can only measure the number of photons it has collected, i.e. the intensity of the light, however, it can not determine the colour of those photons. In other words, the photosites covering the surface of the sensor can only record in monochrome.