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Nokia along with Carl Zeiss, one of the world’s leading optics companies, today announced the Nokia N series camera phones which incorporates Carl Zeiss optics. Launched today was the Nokia N90, which features a 2 megapixel camera and VHS-grade video capture, also providing a “twist-and-shoot” design. Based on the Nokia Series 60 Smartphone platform, the products already support over 3,000 applications out of the box.
From Nokia’s Press Release:
“The close collaboration with Carl Zeiss, one of the most respected companies in the camera industry, underlines Nokia’s dedication to excel in mobile imaging products,” says Juha Putkiranta, Senior Vice President, Imaging, Nokia. “We are proud to be the first camera phone manufacturer in the world to introduce ZEISS-quality products to consumers. Through continuous knowledge exchange and determination for hard work, we strive to set a new benchmark for the mobile imaging industry.”
“We are delighted to join forces with the world leader in mobility, and recognize this collaboration as an important step in creating a high-end camera phone market,” comments Dr. Dieter Kurz, CEO at Carl Zeiss. “Nokia’s technological expertise and market understanding of mobile devices combined with Carl Zeiss’ proven proficiency of optics and lens solutions makes us a strong team.”
