By Shawn C. SteinerIt
Used to be pretty easy to claim that smartphones would never deliver the same image quality as a real camera, but now Motorola has the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera, making a strong argument that smartphones can definitely deliver outstanding photographs. Made in partnership with the legendary imaging company, the True Zoom Camera is a Moto Mod supported by Motorola’s Z family of smartphones, including the Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, and Moto Z Play Droid. It attaches quickly using magnets on the back of the smartphone and features electronic contacts for data and power transmission. The camera attachment will then add an entire suite of features, including a 12MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200 and a 10x optical zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 25-250mm, as well as a physical shutter release and zoom lever.
Used to be pretty easy to claim that smartphones would never deliver the same image quality as a real camera, but now Motorola has the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera, making a strong argument that smartphones can definitely deliver outstanding photographs. Made in partnership with the legendary imaging company, the True Zoom Camera is a Moto Mod supported by Motorola’s Z family of smartphones, including the Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid, and Moto Z Play Droid. It attaches quickly using magnets on the back of the smartphone and features electronic contacts for data and power transmission. The camera attachment will then add an entire suite of features, including a 12MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-3200 and a 10x optical zoom lens with an equivalent focal length of 25-250mm, as well as a physical shutter release and zoom lever.
The Hasselblad 10x Optical Zoom Lens, which is a major selling point of this camera, features an extremely useful wide-angle to telephoto range, meaning you can capture great group photos, as well as get close to distant subjects with ease. It features an f/3.5-6.5 variable aperture to keep size to a minimum, has optical image stabilization, and offers a minimum focus distance of just 2" at the widest setting. It is not just photos that get a boost with the True Zoom Camera—shooters will be able to record Full HD 1080p video at 30 fps with stereo audio and electronic stabilization. Also, pros will love a manual mode that lets them control focus, white balance, aperture, ISO, and exposure while a few color effects and capture modes will satisfy most users. Additionally, it offers DNG raw recording for advanced post-processing capabilities and a built-in Xenon flash for illuminating dark scenes. Beyond the camera, being attached to a smartphone offers many added bonuses, such as built-in Wi-Fi and cellular connections and the ability to have a suite of editing tools at your disposal.
