To understand what a periscope camera does and the problem it solves, we have to know a little bit about how cameras work. At the most basic level, lenses focus light onto a camera sensor (or film ...

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How smartphone cameras work - Gary explains Everything you need to know about how your smartphone's camera works, from lens to apertures to sensor sizes and megapixels.

If you’re shopping for a digital camera, sensor size is one of the first things you’ll hear about. Chances are you’ve seen terms like “crop sensor,” “full frame,” and “micro four ...

Once the light enters the camera module, the lens gathers the incoming light from your shot and directs it to the sensor. Smartphone cameras are made up of many plastic lenses called elements.

Periscope camera lenses have grown in popularity, especially in the premium smartphone segment. But what is a periscope zoom lens? We explain.

You use them on holiday, at concerts, or just for a plain old selfie, but how exactly does your camera work? James May explains all.