One of the major ways smartphone cameras fall short of even old point-and-shoots is zoom. How are you supposed to squeeze an optical zoom mechanism into that little space? Chinese company OPPO has figured it out.
Using an optical technique we’ve been anticipating for a couple of years nowat least two... more
OPPO is not showing any new smartphone models at the Mobile World Congress but, as teased last week, the Chinese company has announced 5x Dual Camera Zoom system for smartphones. The system uses a periscope-style design and fits into a module that is only 5.7mm... more
Sony has today announced two new high-end Android smartphones, the Xperia XZ Premium and the Xperia XZs, which both use a 19MP 1/2.3 image sensor that is based on Sony's recently announced 3-layer stack technology for smartphones. The... more
Kazuto Yamaki, CEO of Sigma Corporation, pictured at CP+ 2017, with Sigma's new 14mm F1.8.
Sigma released four lenses at this year's CP+ show in Yokohama - the 14mm F1.8 DG HSM Art, 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art, 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Art and 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM. We're at the show, where we made time to sit down with Kazuto Yamaki, CEO... more
CP+ 2017: HandeVision shows off prime lenses for mirrorless and Leica M
Originally announced in late 2015, German-Chinese company HandeVision's collection of Leica-inspired, full-frame 'Iberit' prime lenses is on display at this year's CP+ tradeshow in Yokohama, Japan.
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book, a competitor to the Microsoft Surface and Huawei Matebook 2-in-1 devices. The Galaxy Book comes in 10.6" and 12" screen sizes and with its Intel-powered Windows 10 operating system offers full PC functionality in a tablet form factor.
Both Galaxy Book models offer a metal body with a thin design for optimized portability.... more
Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone duo at the Mobile World Congress today, the P10 and P10 Plus. The new models come with a refreshed design that features 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5, an all-metal backplate with a sandblasted finish and Huawei's hyper-diamond cut on the edges. Both devices come in a range of colors including new green and blue options.... more
Lenovo has launched the latest model of its Moto sub-brand at the Mobile World Congress. The Moto G5 Plus is the successor to last year's Moto G4 Plus and, like its predecessor, an upper mid-range device that puts a lot of emphasis on camera performance. For the new model's camera resolution has been reduced from 16MP to 12MP and, with a 1.4m pixel size, on-sensor phase detection and very fast F1.7... more
LG has today announced its latest flagship smartphone, the LG G6 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. For the new model LG has abandoned the G5's modular concept and focused on usability and durability instead. The G6 comes with an elegant looking metal frame with chamfered edges and a brushed metal back plate. The body is now also water and dust proof. On the front you'll find a 5.7... more
Things we found at CP+ 2017 which had been cut in half
We'll be honest - the past year has been pretty rough. It's hard to find much good news out there, and it seems like the world is more divided than ever. With so much uncertainty in so many areas of our lives, it's important to hold on firmly to the important things. Friends, family, lifebelts, and amusing-... more
