A new way to photography

[gobble]

Came across this interesting product being launched: Lytro announces Light Field Camera: Digital Photography Review

Unlike conventional cameras, the Lytro light field camera captures all the rays of light in a scene, providing new capabilities never before possible, such as the ability to focus a picture after it's taken. The pocket-sized camera, which offers a powerful 8x optical zoom and f/2 lens in an iconic design, creates interactive "living pictures" that can be endlessly refocused. The camera is available in two models and three colors, starting at $399.

The Lytro's sleek design was created with simplicity in mind. With no unnecessary modes or dials, the camera features just two buttons power and shutter and has an intuitive glass touchscreen that lets pictures be viewed and refocused directly on the camera. While the Lytro camera houses complex technology, it is fundamentally easy to use, opening new creative opportunities for anyone interested in sharing their favorite memories with friends and family.

"Light field photography was once only possible with 100 cameras tethered to a supercomputer in a lab," said Ng. "Today it's accessible to everyone in a camera that's small and powerful, but incredibly easy to use. Our goal is to forever change the way people take and experience pictures, and today marks our first major step."

Interesting to say the least! :clapping:

---G0bble

 

[miroflex]

Hi Gobble,

The new method of photography is certainly very interesting and exciting. The technology involved is intriguing to say the least. The method of zooming into or away from a scene is not very clear with only two buttons. Does the lens rotate for zooming or is the zooming done in camera after shooting? The constant f2 lens aperture will be very useful in low light conditions but will yield very shallow depth of field which may not be desirable in all situations.

What are your second thoughts?

Regards.

 

[moktan]

seems the Lytro can be yours for Rs33,500/-.
Junglee.com: Lytro - Light Field Camera (8GB)

someone with serious money to burn can be part of photographing history.
the camera is reviewed here...
Lytro Light Field Camera: Digital Photography Review

 

[gobble]

seems the Lytro can be yours for Rs33,500/-.
Junglee.com: Lytro - Light Field Camera (8GB)

someone with serious money to burn can be part of photographing history.
the camera is reviewed here...
Lytro Light Field Camera: Digital Photography Review

I m contemplating getting this one as soon as a driver/software for linux is launched. Right now one will have to spend another 90K on a macbook to use this camera.

--G

 

[ravikant124]

I like it very nice keep it up..........