The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a patent for a compact camera that uses a set of prisms to “fold” light and compress the amount of space needed for a telephoto lens.
This type of lens is typically referred to as a “periscope” lens in smartphones. As some background, “periscope” is […]. petapixel.com
The iPhone 11 Pro Max camera relies on a 54mm (2x) tele lens. Space constraints in thin smartphone bodies mean it's challenging to design and use camera lenses with long focal lengths, significantly limiting the tele capabilities of even the best smartphones when compared to conventional cameras. dpreview.com »
2020-07-22 18:02
MacRumors published a report earlier this week that stated a “periscope” lens system like those found in competitor Android-powered devices is still years away. While disappointing, Apple has still been busy, as the 2021 devices should still see a notable improvement.