Vivo recently teased its upcoming flagship, the Vivo Apex 2020, again. However, this time the company revealed tidbits of information regarding the unique camera module that the device will arrive with.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer shared multiple image posters on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging website. According to the post, it appears that the Vivo Apex 2020 will arrive with a rather unique camera system. In other words, a one of the first of its kind PTZ camera (Pan Tilt Zoom). Furthermore, other phrases like “Gimbal-stabilizing Camera-Super Stable Micro PTZ Camera” was also stated along with the teaser.
Looking at the image, the Vivo Apex 2020’s circular camera module can be observed alongside a 360 degree indicating lines, which represent the angles of motions. In simpler terms, it implies a smartphone with a moving mechanism on the camera module. However, how it functions exactly and its workings are still a mystery. So we will have to wait for the official launch event on 28th February 2020.
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For those unaware, PTZ is commonly used as an add on to any photographic device. Basically, it serves the purpose of stabilizing images and making the output results in a lot more clearer and also deliver a more stable experience. Thus, if Vivo has succeeded in building such a complex mechanical structure like a gimbal into a smartphone, then it can be termed as a remarkable breakthrough in the smartphone industry.
This is not the first time the company has brought on new innovation in the mobile photography field. Back in 2014, Vivo was the world’s first to introduce an F1.8 aperture optical image stabilization. Similarly, in 2018, the company released the ToF 3D Super induction technology as well. So, it can be assumed that the 2020 Vivo Apex will bring about a unique shifting/rotating camera module that could potentially push the innovation in smartphone photography further.
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