Apple is developing anti-reflective technology: it will reduce shooting glare and other problems

On April 16, foreign blogger yeux1122 broke the news that Apple is testing new anti-reflective optical coating technology, which is designed to reduce artifacts such as lens flare and ghosting to improve photo quality.

1. According to supply chain news, Apple is considering introducing new atomic layer deposition (ALD) equipment in the iPhone camera lens manufacturing process.

2. Atomic layer deposition is a thin film deposition technology based on the continuous use of a gas phase chemical process, which is achieved by plating substances on the surface of a substrate layer by layer in the form of a single atomic film.
3. ALD is a nanotechnology that can achieve nanoscale ultra-thin film deposition in a precisely controlled manner.

   

   Camera Lens Application

ALD process is mainly used for camera lenses, specifically spraying anti-reflective coatings to reduce photographic artifacts.

1. Reduce image distortion

When a strong light source (such as the sun) shines directly on the lens, it may cause stripes and halos in the captured images. ALD technology can reduce these image distortions.

2. Protect the lens system

ALD applied materials can also prevent environmental damage to the camera lens system without affecting the sensor's ability to effectively capture light.

1. The blog post pointed out that Apple plans to apply this process to the Pro series models of iPhone, which may be seen on the iPhone 16 Pro series or next year’s iPhone 17 Pro series.

2. Editor’s comment: iPhone users have always been troubled by the problem of glare and ghosting caused by light reflection. This new technology developed by Apple is expected to improve the quality of photos, reduce glare and artifacts, and bring more benefits to users. Excellent shooting experience. If successfully applied to the iPhone, it will further consolidate Apple's leading position in the field of smartphone photography.

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