ASUS unveils ZenFone Zoom with 3x optical zoom

ASUS along with the ZenFone 2 has announced ZenFone Zoom at its event in Las Vegas. ASUS CEO Jonney Shih during his presentation showcased the company’s latest camera phone. ASUS ZenFone Zoom is basically the ZenFone 2 itself with an enhanced rear camera. The device is presumably targeted towards heavy photography users. The ZenFone Zoom sports a 5.5-inch display with a Full HD resolution. The talking point of the device is at the rear of the smartphone – the 13 megapixel rear camera with 3x optical zoom and optical image stabilization. If you are a photography enthusiast, you get to enjoy a lot of freedom with the device’s camera featuring a manual mode, which allows you to control options such as white balance, exposure, ISO, shutter speed and focal point. ASUS ZenFone Zoom also has laser based auto focus for precise and speedy measurements. ASUS claims that the ZenFone Zoom is the thinnest smartphone to have a camera with a 3x optical zoom. There is a 5 megapixel front facing camera as well. Apart from the camera, the other internal hardware configuration remains identical to the ZenFone 2. The ASUS ZenFone Zoom will be available in the market starting from second quarter of ...

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