Apple Reportedly Selects Camera Lens Supplier for Second-Generation iPad
Largan Precision has declined to comment on market rumors indicating the company will be the sole lens module supplier for Apple's upcoming iPad 2 tablet with shipments to kick off in the first quarter of 2011, according to a company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE).
While the report does not specify whether Largan has been claimed to be providing VGA-resolution front-facing cameras or higher-resolution rear-facing cameras (or both), the report comes just as Largan has reportedly begun shipping 5-megapixel lens modules for tablet devices. According to that report, Largan has begun outsourcing production of VGA-resolution models in order to focus on the higher-resolution versions, leading to speculation that the company may be gearing up for high-volume production of the 5-megapixel module for a rear-facing camera on the iPad.Largan currently supplies the 5-megapixel lens module for the iPhone 4's rear-facing camera.
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Low resolution front camera sounds like this rumor is accurate. Typical Apple.
I agree, it does sound like Apple. I would think that if they were going to put cameras into the next generation of iPads that they would take it slow and put the same ones the current iPhone 4 has. It just seems like something Apple would do to keep costs down.
Here's to hoping for higher resolution rear AND front facing cameras!
Higher than what?It wouldn't be hard to better the current camera would it?
Let's just say for one moment, we assume the iPad will have both a front and rear camera.
It's a bit of a guess, but let's just assume that for one moment.
How would you feel if Apple fitted a lower quality camera unit into the iPad than they have already fitted in the iPhone4 ?
Personally I'd not be happy as I would like to think Apple would see the iPad as their "Premier Device" and not 2nd in line to the more important iPhone.
Would you be upset if the iPhone 4 camera was better than the iPad2 model?
Just for the record. I have zero interest in a front facing camera. I will never ever make a FaceTime call.
Assuming a front camera is fitted, whilst I will be happy it's there, I can think of no current use I can make of it.
A rear mounted Camera I can see myself using from time to time.
If the iPad2 only gets a front camera for facetime I will be very dissapointed, as I say I have no use for it ever.
I don't want a high-resolution camera on an iPad... I want one on my camera! All I would ever want to do on an iPad is video chat or take a quick pic.
I don't know why so many people want high-end features everywhere? Can you imagine trying to take pictures with something the size of an iPad other than quick snapshots? One good resolution camera on the front is more than enough for this device. Otherwise... get a camera if you want more.
Sounds great!
I don't want a high-resolution camera on an iPad... I want one on my camera! All I would ever want to do on an iPad is video chat or take a quick pic.
I don't know why so many people want high-end features everywhere? Can you imagine trying to take pictures with something the size of an iPad other than quick snapshots? One good resolution camera on the front is more than enough for this device. Otherwise... get a camera if you want more.
So you ideally want a low quality device fitted. Thats fine :)
When you say you feel only 1 good lens needs to be fitted onto the front, as you saying the front is the face that faces you?
So a hi res camera for something like facetime and a low quality camera on the back for the occasional photo/video is your ideal scenario?
I would be interested to hear others views on this:
Let's just say for one moment, we assume the iPad will have both a front and rear camera.
It's a bit of a guess, but let's just assume that for one moment.
How would you feel if Apple fitted a lower quality camera unit into the iPad than they have already fitted in the iPhone4 ?
Personally I'd not be happy as I would like to think Apple would see the iPad as their "Premier Device" and not 2nd in line to the more important iPhone.
Would you be upset if the iPhone 4 camera was better than the iPad2 model?
Just for the record. I have zero interest in a front facing camera. I will never ever make a FaceTime call.
Assuming a front camera is fitted, whilst I will be happy it's there, I can think of no current use I can make of it.
A rear mounted Camera I can see myself using from time to time.
If the iPad2 only gets a front camera for facetime I will be very dissapointed, as I say I have no use for it ever.
I'd like two cameras,but I wouldn't be upset if it had none.My facetime use so far is exactly 1 call,just to check it out,and since my iPad rarely leaves the house,a rear camera would get little use.Of course I can see that many people would get lots of use from both cameras.
I'd like a retina display(I know-not likely),better performance,and some delightfully surprising feature I haven't imagined yet but will use all the time and love.
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