Canon Japan recently posted a new patent about GPS and Wi-Fi features in the Canon metal bodies. We already know recently announced Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has built-in GPS, but no built-in Wi-Fi. So this patent is probably designed for upcoming Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. As according to previous rumors, 5D Mark IV will feature with built-in GPS and built-in Wi-Fi.
Patent Publication No. 2016-53665
- Published 2016.4.14
- Filing date 2014.9.4
- Magnesium alloy
- Providing a GPS module to the finder part
- To protect the GPS module in the wireless communication lid made of a synthetic resin material
- The GPS module and the warship portion connected by high thermal conduction efficiency copper foil tape, heat away
via: EG
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