Tecno has unveiled the first dual prism telephoto camera that automatically tracks moving objects. The Tecno Eagle Eye Lens uses a system of two prisms that serves to enhance the quality of motion pictures. Typical telephoto lenses feature optical image stabilization (OIS). However, because optical stabilization multiplies handshakes, it still requires the user to manually track a moving object. This also tends to amplify the handshake and quality of the image.
In the two-prism setup of the Eagle Eye Lens, each prism can rotate along one axis at ±8 degrees and the other at ±10 degrees. The camera combines the two prisms to automatically track an object by up to 16º on one axis and 20º on the other axis. Optical image stabilization is also present in the Eagle Eye Lens, correcting as much as ±6º. The OIS and automatic image tracking are powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
The Tecno Eagle Eye Lens works for photos and videos, resulting in better image quality. Tecno says it can capture high-speed images during car races or other high-octane events. It is expected that the Eagle Eye Lens will debut in Tecno and other smartphones in 2023. Tecno has not released any specifics yet on the first smartphone to feature the Eagle Eye Lens. It will be impressive to see the Eagle Eye Lens in an actual smartphone which will be great for photography.
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