Earlier today, reputable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the
iPhone 7
Plus will likely have a
dual-lens camera system based on tech**logy Apple
acquired from LinX Imaging. The new hardware
Could lead to some significant improvements in
Camera quality on Apple's next flagship smartphone.
LinX's multi-aperture cameras pack impressive image quality in a smaller size than single aperture cameras, meaning the
iPhone 7
Plus may lack a protruding
Camera lens and be able to take SLR-quality photos ? think Ca**n or Nikon. The
Camera modules are also capable of very interesting tech**logy called 3D
Depth Mapping and more.
We previously provided an
in-depth look at LinX's camera modules after Apple acquired the company, but it is worth recapping some of the major advantages of their tech**logy, given today's
iPhone 7
Plus rumor.
**ise Reduction
The images captured by the LinX
Camera are brighter and clearer, with significantly reduced **ise levels, compared to smartphone cameras. Available detail when zoomed into a photo was also much greater, as can be seen in the comparison below. View
this PDF for more side-by-side image comparisons.
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Improved Indoor Photos
In the photo below, the image was taken in mid-levels of light, at approximately 40 to 50 lux, similar to a decently well-lit room in a house or restaurant. The LinX sensor let in more light than the
iPhone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S4, for a photo that is clearer and sharper with less **ise.
Improved Low Light Photos
LinX tech**logy is able to significantly improve low light performance by using multiple channels to increase the sensitivity of the
Camera for better detail. It also keeps exposure times short to cut down on the motion blurring that can impact photo quality in conditions where lighting is **t optimal.
LinX tech**logy doesn't have to compromise between pixel size and resolution, as it can use small pixels but still let in adequate amounts of light.
3D Depth Mapping
LinX's multi-aperture cameras can create detailed
Depth maps of objects. With
Depth information on a per-pixel basis along with RGB information, LinX cameras can create 3D point clouds of objects from a single frame or a complete 3D model by combining several frames captured from different angles.
3D
Depth Mapping has a number of useful applications, including 3D scanning of objects, sizing of objects, background removal and replacement and gesture recognition. The
Depth maps also allow for improved refocusing; by k**wing the
Depth at every pixel, the feature allows for a synthetic blur to be applied that emulates a shallow depth.
Benefits Overview
- Better color accuracy and uniformity
- HDR - higher dynamic range
- UHDR - ultra high dynamic range
- Low **ise levels
- Higher resolution
- Low module costs
- ** Autofocus for modules of up to 20MP
- Zero shutter lag
- Small size allows for slim devices and edge-to-edge displays
Read
A Look at LinX Camera Tech**logy for more details about the
Dual Camera systems.
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