Canon spokesman Hirotomo Fujimori declined to comment on product plans but said the company has the technological capability of releasing a mirrorless camera now.

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Apparently, no mere agency can confine it: photography workshop director Vincent Kang has posted a photo of the pre-release mirrorless camera on Weibo for all to see.

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"The AR1011HS image sensor is a great match for the performance-oriented bridge and mirrorless camera market, " said Sandor Barna, Vice President and General Manager of Aptina's Consumer Camera business.

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