The invention comprises an imaging apparatus housed within a mobile device housing, and configured to enable multiple image acquisition modes. The apparatus includes an image sensor, a first optical assembly, a second optical assembly and a controller. The first optical assembly of the invention is positioned over a first image capture region of the imaging surface, and defines a first field of view - such that the first optical assembly images onto the first image capture region, any object plane within the first field of view. The second optical assembly is positioned over a second image capture region of the imaging surface, and defines a second field of view - such that the second optical assembly images onto the second image capture region, any object plane within the second field of view. The invention additionally includes a corresponding method for enabling multiple image acquisition modes in an imaging apparatus.
