The telephoto is the only phone camera that really matters

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra wasn’t the first phone to feature a periscopic telephoto lens — both Huawei and Oppo beat the ...
Android Authority

I don't want a zoom lens on my next phone, I want two zoom lenses

Smartphone zoom has made significant strides since the iPhone 7 series debuted a 2x telephoto camera back in 2016. In fact, a 2x telephoto shooter seems rather quaint by modern standards when we have ...
Android Authority

What is a periscope camera lens, and how does it work?

A periscope camera lens is a lens assembly that uses prisms, mirrors, or a combination of them to redirect light before it reaches the camera sensor. In doing so, it magnifies the image more so than ...
Digital Camera World

ShiftCam LensUltra Explorer Super Zoom Tele 240mm review: big reach, big compromises

A 240mm add-on lens promises serious telephoto power for your phone – but modern smartphone zoom tech makes this a tougher ...
TV Technology

FUJIFILM Unveils FUJINON HZK25-1000 Broadcast Zoom Lens

SYDNEY—FUJIFILM has announced the FUJINON HZK25-1000mm broadcast zoom lens, which offers 40x zoom capability and a focal length of 1000mm. The HZK25-1000mm is a box-type broadcast dual-format zoom ...
The New York Times

How Much Camera Zoom Do You Really Need?

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