A New Camera Type
Feb 29, 2012 23:10:04 #
This is from the Wall Street Journal, I hope it connects.
You can focus in post processing.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203753704577253382656074346.html?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_2
You can focus in post processing.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203753704577253382656074346.html?mod=WSJ_hps_editorsPicks_2
Feb 29, 2012 23:18:28 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
That is pretty cool, they did a segment on GMA a couple months ago. Would be fun to have as a P&S for fun but still lacks the flexibility of a DSLR. Could be the wave of the future however.
Feb 29, 2012 23:27:42 #
The Lytro was announced over a year ago, but was delayed due to manufacturing problems. I see this article is an update because they are actually shipping them now. Pretty cool toy with variable focus and DOF adjustable in PP. Last I heard was they still had not completed a Windows version of the software yet though. Not useable in Adobe or any after-market PP programs, all PP work has to be done in their proprietary software.
Feb 29, 2012 23:30:47 #
Pepper wrote:
That is pretty cool, they did a segment on GMA a couple months ago. Would be fun to have as a P&S for fun but still lacks the flexibility of a DSLR. Could be the wave of the future however.
How much do you want to bet that in 2 years you will see this processor in a DSLR body, or maybe at least a bridge camera. Or How about a Nikon J3/V3??
Feb 29, 2012 23:36:17 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
MT Shooter wrote:
How much do you want to bet that in 2 years you will see this processor in a DSLR body, or maybe at least a bridge camera. Or How about a Nikon J3/V3??
Pepper wrote:
That is pretty cool, they did a segment on GMA a couple months ago. Would be fun to have as a P&S for fun but still lacks the flexibility of a DSLR. Could be the wave of the future however.
How much do you want to bet that in 2 years you will see this processor in a DSLR body, or maybe at least a bridge camera. Or How about a Nikon J3/V3??
I'm not sure it'll even take 2 years the way technology is leaping forward. If I wasn't saving my pennies for a new lens I might buy one just to play after they come out with Windows compatible software. I'd also like to have a MAC but alas so many wants, so few dollars and of course mama always wants some new shoes and then of course there are the grandkids and on and on. I bitch but I wouldn't have it any other way. Life is good.
Feb 29, 2012 23:41:19 #
Pepper wrote:
quote=MT Shooter quote=Pepper That is pretty coo... (show quote)
Supposedly the Windows software will be a free download when it is released, but until then, only Apple users will be buying this camera. I am not sure it is such a wise marketing decision to release it that way, but at least the demand shouldn't outstrip the supply right away like always happens with Nikons.
Mar 1, 2012 13:33:28 #
Might be ideal for the street photographer - easier to conceal and not intrude. The re-focus loss in converting in JPEG is an issue; hopefully non-proprietary PP software will come onto the market and make the camera more useable. More toys...and more stuff to gobble up the money...oh well. Thanks, Mark/MT, for the post & insights.
Mar 3, 2012 05:53:14 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
I have reviews of the Lytro camera and it allows you to focus on a second subject in the background, vs the most prominent subject,
Here is a link to the review done my preview
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/lytro/
Here is a link to the review done my preview
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/lytro/
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