[Renoktation]

It's hard to understand few things. One such thing is why Microsoft did not just use Lumia 950's camera on Surface Duo. I know it's aged but it would have been still lots better than what Duo is offering.

I also wonder why Microsoft is not utilizing the 950's camera technology even on other Surface products. I mean just look at the specs.

Single 20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Features Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps

What do you think guys?

[spicypadthai]

I think the Surface team has a lot of smart people who understand engineering hardware way more than anyone here and they made the decision they thought was best for gen 1.

[anon(5327127)]

That 'part' might no longer be available. They were, more than likely, offered a few options and chose the option that fitted their budget. Once they know that they have 'a' market for the device, the second release should be a lot better.

[RTGent]

It's hard to understand few things. One such thing is why Microsoft did not just use Lumia 950's camera on Surface Duo. I know it's aged but it would have been still lots better than what Duo is offering.

I also wonder why Microsoft is not utilizing the 950's camera technology even on other Surface products. I mean just look at the specs.

Single 20 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/2.4", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Features Zeiss optics, triple-LED RGB flash, panorama, HDR
Video 4K@30fps, stereo sound rec., 1080p@30/60fps

What do you think guys?

Still loving my 950 camera, but I'm with Spicy. Zeiss has surely re-married, in any event.

[calfee20]

The Duo uses 2 thin screens and I think this prevented the use of a better camera.