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 ...

Lens is one of the coolest things Google has going on, and it seems that very few people are paying it much attention. It's taking a branch of machine learning called "computer vision" and refining a ...

There is a huge range of glass available to filmmakers today – everything from vintage cinema lenses from the 60s to modern stills glass made for DSLRs. How can a DP choose which is right for their ...

If you wear contact lenses, you probably don't think much about them. But they're a relatively new invention -- in fact, the first disposable contact lens wasn't introduced until 1982. "We think of ...

A UV protection lens filter is an accessory that attaches to the front of your camera lens and blocks ultraviolet light rays. Many photographers argue that UV filters are essential, while others ...

Modern smartphones often feature multiple camera lenses, boasting about it even. But how does this actually enhance our ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. This image recognition app can be a great way to research a photo or copy some text This image recognition app ...

Cellphones with cameras began to arise in the year 2000, with the launch of Samsung's SCH-V200, capable of taking a limited number of shots at a formidable 0.35 megapixels. For those serious about ...