Lytro Camera
Dec 26, 2011 18:20:03 #
Has anyone used one of these? It certainly is a clever idea: focus after you shoot. Price is a bit high, though.
Dec 26, 2011 18:27:38 #
I may have to do some research - you got me curious now. In answer to your question, no.
Dec 26, 2011 18:29:22 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Has anyone used one of these? It certainly is a clever idea: focus after you shoot. Price is a bit high, though.
I found a recent reference to that camera/program/system and either technology has risen to unimaginable heights or they are trying to sell you the oink while ignoring the pig. Or something like that.
I am often amazed at just how much things have changed, so perhaps it is as cool as many think. I know film, not digital.
There are some great digital systems out there for doing various things, but they quite often cannot equal old techniques. The old techniques are more costly in some cases, so digital ends up being "better." Or something like that.
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Dec 26, 2011 18:40:46 #
I have been following the lytro camera and discarded it as an option.
The technology is impressive and all that has but major obstacles: All the images are exploitable only through their site at the moment (windows users) and you are not able to print.
http://lytro.zendesk.com/entries/20558518
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20558498-do-i-have-to-upload-my-living-pictures-to-lytro-com
The company announced a windows version of the software to view the images w/o their site.
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20552322-what-are-the-system-requirements-for-the-lytro-desktop-software
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20805258-is-it-possible-to-convert-a-photo-taken-with-the-lytro-camera-to-a-regular-jpg no answer at this timeActually this was answered somewhere else: http://support.lytro.com/entries/20718762-what-file-formats-does-the-lytro-support
In my opinion, this is a gadget for now but is likely the precursor of newer ways too look at photography. I do not see it taking off soon but in a fringe market.
The technology is impressive and all that has but major obstacles: All the images are exploitable only through their site at the moment (windows users) and you are not able to print.
http://lytro.zendesk.com/entries/20558518
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20558498-do-i-have-to-upload-my-living-pictures-to-lytro-com
The company announced a windows version of the software to view the images w/o their site.
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20552322-what-are-the-system-requirements-for-the-lytro-desktop-software
http://support.lytro.com/entries/20805258-is-it-possible-to-convert-a-photo-taken-with-the-lytro-camera-to-a-regular-jpg no answer at this timeActually this was answered somewhere else: http://support.lytro.com/entries/20718762-what-file-formats-does-the-lytro-support
In my opinion, this is a gadget for now but is likely the precursor of newer ways too look at photography. I do not see it taking off soon but in a fringe market.
Dec 26, 2011 18:40:55 #
Apparently, it is a basic point and shoot camera with almost no control. Apparently, if you want to edit the images, you must convert them to 1.2 MP JPEGs. Apparently, you can't adjust colors or your exposure, use filters or convert a picture to black and white.
But that/this is today and perhaps the technology will grow. Or Nikon will purchase the company and it will cost us 12,000.00
But that/this is today and perhaps the technology will grow. Or Nikon will purchase the company and it will cost us 12,000.00
Dec 27, 2011 00:20:47 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Has anyone used one of these? It certainly is a clever idea: focus after you shoot. Price is a bit high, though.
seen them advertsed then found this
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20125910-1/lytro-camera-5-things-to-know-before-you-buy/
Dec 27, 2011 01:32:48 #
it's mainly a novelty for use by the Facebook crowd and similar users. while the technology itself is interesting, this camera is no threat to even a decent point-n-shoot. you have no control whatsoever over things like exposure, zero creative options, and nowhere near enough resolution to be useful for anything other than web posting.
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Dec 27, 2011 16:50:27 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My son has used one at NASA in the zero G plane. Kind of a gimmick right now...but you never know.Has anyone used one of these? It certainly is a clever idea: focus after you shoot. Price is a bit high, though.
Dec 27, 2011 16:51:33 #
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