{"id":200216,"date":"2021-03-12T05:50:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T02:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-oppo-find-x3s-microscope-camera-is-the-kind-of-gimmick-im-here-for\/"},"modified":"2021-03-12T05:50:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T02:50:53","slug":"the-oppo-find-x3s-microscope-camera-is-the-kind-of-gimmick-im-here-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-oppo-find-x3s-microscope-camera-is-the-kind-of-gimmick-im-here-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Oppo Find X3\u2019s microscope camera is the kind of gimmick I\u2019m here for"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#The Oppo Find X3\u2019s microscope camera is the kind of gimmick I\u2019m here for<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

\n Not a year goes by that a phone maker doesn\u2019t try some kind of gimmick with the camera system. But\u00a0Oppo\u2019s new Find X3 Pro<\/a> has a gimmick that\u2019s actually pretty rad: a camera that is practically a microscope.<\/p>\n

Well, Oppo is calling it a \u2018Microlens\u2019\u00a0camera, but whatever you call it, it\u2019s able to magnify objects up to 60x. That puts it more the territory of a basic microscope (40x, 100x, and 400x are common magnifications) than, say, the cheesy macro lenses on some cameras, where you\u2019re often just better off cropping a higher resolution. Sure, it\u2019s not enough to resolution peer into cells, but it\u2019ll still net you some pretty cool closeups.<\/p>\n

To use some samples from Oppo, here\u2019s some seaweed:<\/p>\n

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Interesting, I guess. Now here\u2019s a closeup with the Microlens:<\/p>\n

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Woah!<\/p>\n

Of course, those are prettied up, but even the shots we\u2019ve seen from journalists with access to the phones already are way more interesting than what you usually get with gimmick cameras.\u00a0\u00a0Here are some samples from YouTube<\/a>r Mr. Mobile<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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My favorite samples from a week with the Find X3’s “microlens” camera.<\/p>\n

Call it a gimmick if you want, but I love that Oppo has pushed phone camera capabilities into this new realm. It’s incredibly fun to re-experience mundane objects through a 30X “pocket microscope.” (1\/2) pic.twitter.com\/KNN5rxozXE<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Michael Fisher (@theMrMobile) March 11, 2021<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here are some samples by Andy Boxall<\/a> from Digital Trends:<\/p>\n

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I’ll probably get laughed at by a few cam-snobs for this\u2026 but the @OPPOMobileUK<\/a> #OPPOFindX3Pro<\/a>‘s gimmicky microlens 60x zoom “microscope” camera takes cool, fun photos.
L to R: Fabric, card, moss, and a phone screen.
I’ve got a full story on it coming up later.#AwakenColour<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rP6cbF3fmC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Andy Boxall (@AndyBoxall) March 11, 2021<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Granted, they\u2019re not the highest quality images in traditional terms \u2014 the camera is a measly 3 megapixels, after all. And it must be tricky to keep objects in focus with depth-of-field so shallow and the shakiness of such high magnifications. Still, these are images you just don\u2019t get on other devices, and at least Oppo includes a ring light around the lens to help keep subjects illuminated.<\/p>\n

You might be thinking this is just another fad, like the novelty optics seen in so many phones. And who knows, maybe the Microlens camera will be gone in a year or two. But unlike, say, a monochrome or depth camera \u2014 or even a traditional \u2018Macro\u2019 lens \u2014 the microlens in the Oppo Find X3 actually lets you capture images you wouldn\u2019t be able to otherwise.<\/p>\n

This is the way you do a gimmick: deliver something that people haven\u2019t seen before and can\u2019t readily imitate. I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see others copy it down the line; maybe in 5 years, we\u2019ll all have proper microscopes in our pockets.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Look at that smooth camera bump. And see that trim ring?\u00a0Oppo includes a little ring light around the lens to help illuminate your tiny subjects evenly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The other cameras are pretty neat, and Oppo is using 50 MP Sony IMX766 sensors for both the normal and ultra-wide lenses; it\u2019s nice to see a company ensuring equal quality for both kinds of images, much like you\u2019d get from a traditional camera. It\u2019s also able to film 4K with 10-bit color resolution, which should help for color grading video footage.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, the phone is a typical 2021 release. Here are the other key specs to know:<\/p>\n

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  • Snapdragon 888<\/li>\n
  • 12GB RAM\/ 256GB storage<\/li>\n
  • 6.7-inch OLED<\/li>\n
  • 3216 x 1440 resolution<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 32MP front camera<\/li>\n
  • 1,300 nits peak brightness<\/li>\n
  • 4,500 mAh battery<\/li>\n
  • Dolby Atmos tuning<\/li>\n
  • 65W charging, 30W wireless charging<\/li>\n
  • In-display fingerprint reader<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    It also has ringtones by Hans Zimmer, which is pretty neat, though I\u2019m more of a John Williams guy myself.<\/p>\n

    The Oppo Find X3 will be available starting March 30 in Europe; where it\u2019ll cost \u00a31149. You can read more about the Find X3 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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    \n     and you can subscribe to it right here<\/a>.
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    \n Published March 12, 2021 \u2014 02:50 UTC\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n