With the introduction of the zoom function in mobile phone cameras, the periscope module has become the standard, especially for flagship models. However, one challenge manufacturers face is the increase in the weight and thickness of the phone body at a time fans lookout for lightweight and thin smartphones. To mitigate this challenge, Chinese image sensor manufacturer O-Film has unveiled its latest periscope lens module for smartphones that is just 5.9 mm thick.

The model isn’t just compact, it also offers continuous zoom instead of being locked at a specific focal length like what obtains on current periscopes. The modules are said to be capable of smoothly transitioning between 85mm and 170mm (in 35mm equivalent) while the lens aperture simultaneously changes from f/3.1 to f/5.1.

Further, the new O-Film module will provide 3x to 7x magnification compared to a typical wide camera. The company claims that it can also manufacture periscope designs with 3-5x, 5-8x and 3.5-9.5x zoom ranges. There is a piezoelectric motor onboard which smoothly and accurately drives a 3-lens assembly alongside the autofocus mechanism forward and back to reach the desired focal length.

The Continuous zoom feature is said to offer higher quality images at different levels. The feature also adds to the usefulness of the periscopes as current designs with 5x magnification limit you to shooting only faraway objects.

In addition, the new module also has a prism which is deployed for Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). We hope to see this module gets adopted on a smartphone soon.

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Taiwanese research firm DigiTimes has revealed that LG Innotek, Sharp and Shenzhen O-Film technology have received orders from Apple for camera modules for upcoming iPhone 12 models.

The report is also said to have revealed that Apple will utilise OLED screens for all the models and that the US company will take the wraps off the products in the second half of 2020. The  2020 iPhone lineup is said to comprise of a new 5.4-inch device, two 6.1-inch models, and one 6.7-inch handset.

LG is reportedly selected already to supply camera modules for the two high-end 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch models. Module shipments for the two models are expected to reach 35-40 million units in 2020. On the other hand, Sharp and China’s O-film are said to share the orders for the two lower-end 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch phones.  Camera module shipments for the two models are expected to hit 50-55 million units this year.

Most of the orders will be supplied by Sharp Corporation, with the Japanese company expected to account for 60 to 70 per cent of those shipments. Shenzhen O-Film Technology will be responsible for the remaining 30-40 per cent. The report also disclosed that the production of the camera modules will commence in July.

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