A dedicated telephoto lens (aka zoom lens) found on some iPhones boosts iPhone photography with optical zoom capabilities. Future iPhones are rumored to allow for even deeper zoom by adopting a periscope lens (or foldable lens as it's sometimes referred to). At its core, this technology diverts light through a prism and into a telephoto lens set at a ninety-degree angle to a rear-facing lens and buried deep inside the chassis.
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Leaked images show significantly larger lenses and camera bump for the iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple's next flagship iPhone may feature a significantly larger camera lenses on the back, with the entire camera module thought to protrude from the handset chassis by an additional 0.87mm compared to last year's iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Kuo: 2023 iPhones to debut Apple’s new periscope telephoto lens system
The iPhone models that Apple plans on releasing in 2023 may feature a new periscope-lens design for the telephoto camera to enable much deeper optical zoom, says a reliable analyst.
iPhone 13 Pro Max predicted to have a marginally upgraded ƒ/1.5 aperture wide camera
Apple's upcoming iPhone 13 lineup isn't expected to bring major improvements to imaging hardware except for the flagship iPhone 13 Pro Max model which should apparently rock a wide-angle rear camera outfitted with a marginally-improved ƒ/1.5 equivalent lens.
Kuo: iPhone 12 features a “high-end” lens array in the rear camera for better optical clarity
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the next iPhone to be released later this year will improve photography quality by utilizing "high-end" lens arrays in the rear camera.
Moment launches new Filmmaker Collection on Kickstarter with new lens, wireless charging battery case, more
Moment is back on Kickstarter with their latest round of new products, this time targeting aspiring (and professional) filmmakers.
Moment finally starts shipping updated photography cases for iPhone X
Popular mobile lens manufacturer Moment is finally shipping their updated Photo Case for the iPhone X.
Moment launches official counterweight to support using their lenses with DJI Osmo gimbal
Mobile lens manufacturer Moment has released a new counterweight to make using their (quite hefty) lenses with the Osmo Mobile gimbal possible.
Review: Moment’s wide angle V2 lens take mobile photography to the next level
Moment has updated their stunning and vastly popular wide angle lens with several important changes that greatly improve its performance, especially on the iPhone 7 Plus.
Aukey’s Ora 2-in-1 lens system for iPhone helps expand your mobile photography capabilities
I know a lot of people who take their iPhone photography seriously, and a number of them use the stock iPhone camera in all of its glory, while a select few use hardware lens attachments that can enhance the capabilities of their iPhone cameras beyond what software can.
In this review, we’ll show you a very affordable, yet high-quality 2-in-1 lens attachment option from Aukey called the Ora, which lets you experience both detailed macro shots and incredible wide angle shots.
Sharp working to secure iPhone camera lens orders from Apple
According to Japanese outlet Nikkei, cited by DigiTimes, Sharp is hoping to secure some camera lens orders from Apple for future iPhones. To boost its chances of cutting a lucrative deal with Apple, Sharp is now speculated to increase its investment in Japan-based lens module maker Kantatsu, in which it currently holds a 44 percent stake.
Sharp would need to compete with Taiwan-based Largan Precision, which currently supplies iPhone camera lens modules in volume. Sharp is owned by Foxconn, the world's top contract manufacturer that assembles iPhones.
Common camera problems on iPhone and how to fix them
The iPhone's camera may have gotten a lot of upgrades over the years, and it may be one of the most popular point-and-shoot cameras in the world, but that's not to say it's perfect. Just like any other camera, it can be subject to hardware issues and software bugs.
In this piece, we'll go over some of the most common issues related to problems with the camera on your iOS device, whether it's an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, and we'll explain some ways to troubleshoot those problems.