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Did you know there is a phone that can focus in the dark with an assist light?

By Victor Hristov

Updated: May 20, 2014, 12:14 PM

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Did you know there is a phone that can focus in the dark with an assist light?

Did you know that the LG G3 is expected to come with a laser auto-focus system that would allow it to lock on objects even in very dim light? This might sound like a new kind of technology that’s migrating from cameras to make a debut on the latest smartphones, but truth is that a phone with such functionality had already been made long ago.

We’re talking about a strange and interesting phone way back from 2008, the Nokia 6220 classic. The 6220 classic did not only feature auto-focus assist light, it was also was a good overall cameraphone with powerful Xenon flash.

Why are we telling you about this now? Simple - because with the LG G3 right around the corner, this is exactly how the auto-focus assist light on it could work. You’ve probably already seen the technology on stand-alone cameras, where the biggest benefit you get is the capability to have properly focused images at night and in low-light. Some other phones back in the day (usually with Xenon flash) also had the assist light feature.

Right now, you can take a look below for a quick demonstration of the technology on this good old Nokia 6220 classic.

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source: B Potocnik

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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Did you know there is a phone that can focus in the dark with an assist light?

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