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Chinese institute develops 100 megapixel camera
July 10, 2013, 8:49 am

[Xinhua]

According to the academy it is currently China’s highest pixel camera [Xinhua]

A Chinese institute has developed a camera featuring a 100 megapixel charged-coupled (CCD) chip.

The camera, designed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) is capable of producing images with 10,240 x 10,240 pixels.

IOE3-Kanban can be used at temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees centigrade to 55 degrees centigrade, according to the institute.

The camera will aid aerial mapping, city planning, disaster monitoring and intelligent transportation systems.

It comes equipped with advanced optical systems and high-capacity data recording systems.

It is currently China’s highest pixel camera, the academy said in a statement.

Source: Agencies