Note 8 camera uses same lens for both modes

[Guru1uk]

Just got my note 8 and was testing the 2 cameras...
I noticed if i cover one lens then both modes (wide and zoomed) use same lens which is a bit confusing
Looks like same lens zooms in digitally
Maybe iv set it uo wrong?

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

The phone will switch depending on conditions.

If conditions are good, it will use the zoom camera. If not, it resorts to a cropped view but may use info from the other sensor to enhance the image via processing.

The EXIF will show which camera shot the image. The main camera has an f/1.7 aperture and a 4.3mm focal length. The secondary zoom camera has an f/2.4 aperture and a 6mm focal length.

 

[Guru1uk]

The phone will switch depending on conditions.

If conditions are good, it will use the zoom camera. If not, it resorts to a cropped view but may use info from the other sensor to enhance the image via processing.

The EXIF will show which camera shot the image. The main camera has an f/1.7 aperture and a 4.3mm focal length. The secondary zoom camera has an f/2.4 aperture and a 6mm focal length.

Thanks for explaining...now i can sleep peacefully lol