Framework Laptop 13 Deep Dive: A laptop webcam with smartphone technology
Development of a new second-generation Webcam Module for Framework Laptop 13 addresses poor image quality. Features 9.2MP OV08X sensor, BSI, pixel binning, 2.0 f-stop lens, wider view, improved microphones, and enhanced privacy switch. Upgrades available.
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The article discusses the development of a new second-generation Webcam Module for the Framework Laptop 13, aiming to address the poor image quality commonly found in laptop webcams. The module features the 9.2MP OV08X sensor from Omnivision, incorporating smartphone image sensor technologies into a laptop-ready format. Key improvements include backside illumination (BSI) and pixel binning, enhancing light sensitivity and low-light performance. The module also includes a 5-element 2.0 f-stop lens, wider field of view, and improved microphones for better audio clarity. Additionally, the hardware privacy switch circuitry has been enhanced to reduce standby power consumption, with a new privacy mode that cuts off the image sensor power for faster switching. The new Webcam Module will come pre-installed on select Framework Laptop models and will be compatible with existing models for upgrade through the Framework Marketplace.
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10 commentsIt's nice to see this in a world where the status quo is soldered-in unfixable hardware.
Does it have battery life like the macbook or those new arm machines? No. Does it have the same performance for RAM as soldered options? Probably not. But if they introduce an LPCAMM2 variant, it will be more competitive.
I wonder how hard it would be to use this for other purposes.
I don't see it at first glance, that would peak my interest.
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