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A look at the current market for lens technology and some of the latest products available
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New Kowa Ultra-Wide-Angle Lens The new Kowa LM3JC10M ultra-wide-angle lens complements the popular 2/3” 10MP JC10M series. The 3.7mm lens features high optical quality and low distortion. The broadband coating guarantees high transmission from the visible to the NIR range. Due to aspherical lens elements, the new 3.7mm model remains compact and shows only low chromatic aberration.
The LM3JC10M is suitable for sensors with a pixel size down to 2.5µm. This makes it ideal for Sony IMX536, IMX537 and Onsemi XGS5000, for example.
L
enses are an essential component of any imaging system in
order to focus the image of the examined object onto the camera sensor. Tey can be used to remove parallax or perspective error, or provide adjustable magnifications, field of views, or focal lengths. Lenses continue to
evolve in order to be able to accommodate the changing needs of imaging systems for
‘Consumer electronics is driving demand for video capture’
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a variety of applications and use cases, with consumer electronics driving demand for video capture. Other important markets include automotive, medical, security and manufacturing, with sensors being developed in different sizes and designs. Tis demand is driving
growth in the lens market, according to the latest figures from market intelligence and advisory firm, Mordor Intelligence, which cited the value of the global camera lens market at $4.28bn in 2020. Tis is expected to reach $6.19bn by 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate of 6.5 per cent during the forecast period (2021 to 2026).
The high resolution in combination with the horizontal angle of view of 100° make the lens the perfect choice for high-end inspection, broadcast and surround view applications.
The new ultra-wide-angle lens is available now. More information at:
www.kowa-lenses.com
Te report, Camera Lens
Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, And Forecasts (2021 - 2026), highlighted that technological improvements such as image stabilisation, faster processors for digital cameras, and an increase in storage device capacity and speed, have provided a push for the market to evolve.
Driving demand Smartphones currently comprise a significant share of this market, which is expected to continue. Tis is because of the smartphone’s evolution to become a device similar to a dual primary camera setup. Some manufacturers have even integrated triple, quad or more cameras
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