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 ...

Camera lens names might look like gibberish, but they have meaning. We decode the naming conventions of 11 lens manufacturers, including Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, and other major brands. Images, and the ...

Most consumer point and shoot digital cameras say something like, "5x optical zoom," or "9x optical zoom" on the box. But, when you move up to micro-4/3s and SLRs, you lose that. It makes sense - the ...

Documentary photographer Ian Howorth has travelled the globe and tested out countless cameras along the way. He shares his tips for choosing cameras, lenses and accessories for the perfect shot. Ian ...

The new Microsaccade camera relies on rotating prisms to recreate the movement of the human eye. Image: Shutterstock. Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a new camera that works ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to photography, the right lens can make all the difference. You can improve how wide the angle of the photo is, how crisp it is, ...