Canon is selling it's 2MP low light sensor now

Seems that Canon is now selling its 2MP low light sensor.  Its high sensitivities are tailored for astronomical and industrial users.  Doubtful you can buy these in limited quantities and build your own low light monster camera, but for that kind of information, you'd have to call up Canon and ask them.

Nikkei reports;

The new product, "35MMFHDXSCA," is targeted at astronomical observation, monitoring of a natural disaster, industrial use, etc. Its pixel is as large as 19 x 19μm. Canon reduced noise, which tends to increase as pixel size increases. As a result, it became possible to shoot color video with a low illuminance of 0.001lx or less, enabling to take video of shooting stars.

According to Canon USA's page;

The 35MMFHDXS CMOS sensor delivers high sensitivity, low-noise imaging performance, even in exceptionally low-light environments. The sensor’s pixels and readout circuitry employ new technologies that reduce noise, which tends to increase as pixel size increases. High sensitivity and increased well depth have been achieved through a larger pixel size of 19μm x 19μm (square) with proprietary device design technologies. The 35MMFHDXS CMOS sensor is available in RGB or Monochrome.

Download and view the PDF whitepaper and brochure below.