Nikon's 4 Lens Camera Concept Raises Interest in Multi-Aperture Photography

Since the original pinhole cameras were invented, cameras have traditionally only had one aperture. But with new technological advances comes the ability to rethink old ideas. Enter multi-aperture photography, and innovation that can combine images from small sensors to achieve the same quality a larger sensor can capture. Similar to HDR and composite photography, one may achieve the perfect shot despite low-light environments or incorrect focus points. While Nikon filed for the 4-eye camera patent in April 2013, there is no finished design for the product, but upcoming products like the iPhone 7 and its double-lens camera could stir up changes in how camera design is approached.