If there was something that Nokia has been touting time and again, it has to be its camera and photography technology, which does outperform most, if not all, of its competition in the smartphone category.

And some time next year, it seems that the company will be going to greater heights with the introduction of a 16-lens camera for 2014 flagship Lumia phones.

Pocket-Lint reports that Jo Harlow, executive VP for smartphones, has hinted the existence of the 16-lens smartphone camera, giving a nod to the rumored Pelican Imaging investment that Nokia has made.

The way Pelican Imaging works involves 25 lenses and sensors, which according to SlashGear, combines into an image to allow post-processing. This means the ability to change the focus even without a re-shot, similar to how a Lytro camera works. But this may mean cutting to down the 25 lenses down to the planned 16.

"If you look at where imaging is going, computational imaging is an area of exploration. Being able to capture even more data-data you cannot even see with the human eye, that you can only see by actually going back to the picture and being able to do things with them," said Rajat Agrawal of BGR India to Pocket-Lint.

Can this mean Nokia is pushing for this kind of camera technology as early as 2014? It will certainly boost Nokia as a name for those who are interested in superb camera offerings, a niche that none of the big smartphone names have really bothered to own.

For the meantime, reports state that Pelican Imaging technology will debut in at least one Nokia smartphone in 2014, potentially marking Nokia's domination of the smartphone camera industry.

Shoot your own movie with the Nokia Lumia 920

Most people have already seen movies shot with phone cameras, with the grainy finishing touches having been accepted as art of itself. And while there's nothing bad about this, it's also refreshing to see a camera phone being used to shoot cinematic images, a step towards making art out of your everyday surroundings.

This was the goal of Christopher Westerholm, whose video, seen below, has been shot entirely with the Nokia Lumia 920.

According to Conversations by Nokia, more than expensive equipment, creativity coupled with progressive but affordable technology can be the key to creating your own movie magic.

"The technology that exists on the smarpthone in our pockets means we don't necessarily need conventional video cameras," said Westerholm to Conversations by Nokia. "Nokia has always innovated when it comes to camera sensors."

Of course, part and parcel of the experience is that planning goes a long way. And it's not like there is no post-editing done either. From reducing frame rates to achieve a slow-motion effect to adding music and sounds, you will still need a touch of knowledge for finishing touches.

But when you've already captured that great scene or moment, you know you're already on your way to having a great piece of art.

"Remember, the camera is only a filmmaker's tool. Sure, the lens stabilization (OIS) on the Nokia Lumia 920 performs exceptionally well and makes it easier, but it's all about the content."

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