The dictionary says that a ‘periscope’ is “an optical instrument to observe, generally from a hidden or protected position, an object located above an obstacle that prevents direct vision; It consists of a system of mirrors or prisms mounted on a tube placed vertically, which can go up, down and rotate in all directions; it is used especially in submarines to observe what is on the surface of the sea, when they are submerged ”. Although not exactly the same, Huawei has taken out of the hat for its new P30 series its particular ‘periscope’, a prism-shaped lens that gives its new range of smartphones a competitive advantage that the rest will take time to achieve.
Redefining photography again has been the motto chosen by Huawei to bring together in Paris not only the technological media for the staging of its P30 series, but also photography experts, influencers, blockers and youtubers from the world of fashion or life style. And all this to show the already consumer of the Chinese brand, and potential new customers, that innovation in smart terminals, as Richar Yu, CEO of the Consumer Unit, has told us, “has no end and we will continue to define the future. of this industry from applications and differential services that will reach users from a personal imprint in the development of artificial intelligence ”.
And for those who do not know, do not want to know, or do not have to, having a Huawei smartphone with the best processor, with the best camera with artificial intelligence (AI), now becomes even more different with the P30 and P30. Pro. Until we can handle it, test it and test it with more time, I will show in these lines some of its characteristics in the world of photography. And for the record in advance that although the new devices have lost 3D facial unlocking by incorporating a single sensor or front camera, it works very effectively, compared for example to the Samsung Galaxy S10 +. We have done the test, and the P30 Pro is impossible to unlock with a photo of the user’s face from another mobile, something that does happen with the new Samsung equipment.
But the real stars of the new Huawei P30 Pro are the new capabilities of its cameras managed by the powerful Kirin 980 processor and its double Neural Processing Unit (NPU). These devices feature an innovative SuperSpectrum sensor, SuperZoom optical lenses, a new Time of Flight (TOF) camera, and OIS and AIS technology for image stabilization. Innovations that allow Huawei to go further not only in the field of photography, but also in the field of video.
Huawei P30 Pro equips a new Leica Quad camera system, including a 40MP main camera with SuperSpectrum sensor, a 20MP wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, a Time-of-Flight (TOF) camera and a camera. 32MP front end to reach new heights with selfies. The 1 / 1.7-inch SuperSpectrum sensor analyzes light in a whole new way, and the RYYB SuperSpectrum sensor differs from the traditional Bayer RGBG filter by replacing green pixels with higher yellow pixels, thus achieving maximum ISO values of 204,800 and 409,600 with the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro models, respectively.
The f / 1.6 aperture sensor offers ultra-wide snapshots to capture more than the user sees. Together with the RYYB sensor and Huawei AIS + OIS technology, the P30 Pro provides brighter images in all lighting conditions. Photos are captured in detail even at night, while the main camera with optical stabilization and telephoto lens stabilize images.
In addition, Huawei P30 Pro exclusively offers a Time-of-Flight (TOF) camera to capture depth of field information and achieve precise image segmentation. Accurate distance ratings allow the simulation of multiple levels of bokeh, from a centered background to smooth Leica-like blur, to highlight the subject in any setting.
The artificial intelligence of the Kirin 980 processor is what helps to combine all the elements to achieve perfect images, and Huawei AI HDR + technology allows the front and rear cameras to combine multiple images taken in rapid sequence, to avoid overexposure and backlighting.
Also the Huawei P30 series opens the doors to a new era of professional-level video thanks to the SuperSpectrum sensor, which allows spectacular video capture in low light, which makes it possible to take night shots with great clarity. Huawei AIS and OIS technologies now offer stabilization in all settings for video capture, including 4K videos at 60fps, for stable shots at all times, while the SuperZoom lens provides perfect close-ups. In addition, the AI in the video editor automatically identifies the highlights of the action and gives users the tools they need to add background music and special effects, such as time-lapse and slow-motion shots, to produce engaging videos to share with friends and family.
And with Dual-View Video functionality, a whole new perspective is given to videos. Huawei P30 devices allow two of the rear cameras to be used to record different videos simultaneously, so that the user, for example, can capture wide-angle images and zoom shots, or to offer a panoramic view to the right and a close-up to the left of the screen. Although we could expand on more capabilities, functionalities or features, we will not do so in this first chapter of the Huawei P30 series of smartphones. Just comment that they are already available to purchase, from 749 euros and up to 1249 euros its model with the best features of RAM and ROM.
For the end I have left what, for me, has been and will be the innovation of this year, if Nadi is able to replicate it. The periscope prism that, among other things, is capable of taking images at great distances thanks to having a x50 digital zoom. And for a sample I leave several buttons that, although I have not made them personally, they can give an idea of what we are talking about.
