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 ...

If you’re new to the world of photography, the idea of a lens that doesn’t zoom might seem a bit odd. Even our phones have zoom lenses on them now, or a least a version of zoom thanks to multiple ...

We’ve heard reports before that Apple plans to include a periscope lens on future iPhones, and a new Ming-Chi Kuo report today suggests this is coming in 2022. But what exactly is a periscope lens, ...

Camera lenses are often described as being 'aspherical', but what does it mean, and is it the only way to design a lens? A lot of lenses are spherical, though. What we mean by “spherical” is usually ...

The world of cameras is vast, and for beginners, a cursory glance alone can present tons of questions. Which of the major camera brands are the worst and best? What kind of photography or videography ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most photographers will start out with zoom lenses, but the more serious you get about the hobby, the more likely you are to seek out ...

Google Lens is an application developed by Google that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to scrutinize and comprehend images, objects, and text captured through your smartphone’s camera. Once an ...

Image: Sigma Lens names can be complicated things. Companies often try to fit every detail of the lens into the name, ...

Google keeps surprising us with its unique features that make our phones even more thoughtful. One standout feature is Google Lens, which is like having a super bright friend on your phone, changing ...

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