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Full Lens-Equipped Smartphones

Xiaomi's Concept Phone Adds a Full-Size Leica Lens on a Smartphone

— November 2, 2022 — Tech
Xiaomi's new concept phone comes with a new feature that allows consumers to attach a full-size Leica camera lens to the back of the ‘12S Ultra.’ Xiaomi demonstrates how the idea is made to work with Leica M-series lenses. In contrast to the software-based backdrop blurring techniques available in most smartphones, the firm claims that upgrading to a full-size camera lens transforms the smartphone into a "professional photo-making tool," with advantages like "authentic depth of focus."

According to Xiaomi, the concept phone will support 10-bit RAW photography and use its AI Image Solution to analyze images. Focus peaking, zebra lines, and a histogram are just a few of the software capabilities that the attachable lens would offer alongside its camera app.

The brand currently has yet to plan to mass-produce the new lens for wider use, as it often lets concept devices remain as concepts. For more information, interested parties can visit Xiaomi’s website.

Image Credit: Xiaomi, Agatha Tang
Trend Themes
1. Full-size Lens Attachments - The concept of full-size lens attachments for smartphones presents an opportunity for camera manufacturers to tap into the lucrative smartphone market.
2. Prosumer Smartphones - The rise of smartphones with professional-grade photography features presents an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to target prosumers who want high-quality photos without the need for a separate camera.
3. AI-powered Photography - The use of AI-powered image analysis and processing creates an opportunity for tech companies to develop new software for enhancing the capabilities of smartphone cameras.
Industry Implications
1. Camera Manufacturing - The trend towards lens attachments for smartphones creates an opportunity for camera manufacturers to tap into the lucrative smartphone market by developing custom lenses.
2. Smartphone Manufacturing - The trend towards prosumer smartphones creates an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to target customers who want high-quality photography features without the need for a separate camera.
3. Software Development - The trend towards AI-powered photography creates an opportunity for software development companies to create new software for enhancing the capabilities of smartphone cameras.
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