As far as unique new cameras go, this latest from Canon is pretty much a one-of-one. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of ultra-low-light full-color video shooting, the Canon MS-510 is an innovative multipurpose camera that builds on the already audacious technology unveiled with its predecessor, the MS-500.

Built around a 1" 3.2MP ultrahigh-sensitivity SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche…