Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 At least that's what they say (not necessarily the right board, but it'll get the most notice here!)... I think there's something nice about having a manual zoom and focus, but you've gotta admit it's a pretty great evolution for cameras! Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I am buying the shit out of that. I head about this kind of post-process focus tech a couple years back. Looks awesome. I wonder if they can integrate it into (my) phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It seems like a prototype and not a final product. The idea of being able to adjust focus after taking the photo is great, but things like the resolution, very limited settings and not many features. The software adjustment of focus on a decent camera would be a wonderful thing. This is just a tech demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 @Daft Yeah you can definately see the tech being implemented into phones and DSLRs down the line. I think they've priced it alright too, because even if you have a pretty pricey DSLR, at what... £250(8gb)/£350(16gb) (or import)... it's a second camera you wouldn't mind buying for when ultra convenience is key... or you want to be able to make adjustments like these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Very expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yeah you can definately see the tech being implemented into phones and DSLRs down the line. Sure. However 3 megapixels would be the "magic" line (it's the resolution you need for decent printing). So hopefully version 2 will have that rather than the 1.2 megapixels this one does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Sure. However 3 megapixels would be the "magic" line (it's the resolution you need for decent printing). So hopefully version 2 will have that rather than the 1.2 megapixels this one does.Oh yeah, that's definately the wouldbe deal breaker atm. Hopefully some competition will come about and start to drive this forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieColeslaw Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The post-capture focus chooser is awesome, should be implemented in all cameras (especially point-and-shoots). I really don't like the way it's held though, how are you supposed to keep it steady? It's probably a prototype though, as everyone said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) It's probably a prototype though, as everyone said.It's not a prototype, you can order one right now in the US... they start shipping 2012 (I thought @Cube meant this tech still seemed quite early at the moment, almost like a prototype)... Here's the website: https://www.lytro.com/camera If you check out the 'Experience' tab you can click around on the flower photo to see how it works. Also, having no focus means there's no shutter delay of course, so you get an instant image! Edited October 28, 2011 by Retro_Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieColeslaw Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It's not a prototype, you can order one right now in the US... they start shipping 2012 (I thought @Cube meant this tech still seemed quite early at the moment, almost like a prototype)... Here's the website: https://www.lytro.com/camera If you check out the 'Experience' tab you can click around on the flower photo to see how it works. Also, having no focus means there's no shutter delay of course, so you get an instant image! Ah, right! Was watching the video with divided attention (obviously) I want it! Still hate the shape though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fused King Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 An interesting 'revolutionary' idea. But I'd say the following pisses all over that: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 An interesting 'revolutionary' idea. But I'd say the following pisses all over that: No reason why the two couldn't be combined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fused King Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 No reason why the two couldn't be combined? and that's why competition and patents are non-likeable notions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm confused. Anyway, yeah that camera looked awesome. Great to see real someone tackling these kinds of things in a completely different way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paj! Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Kinda cool, but yeah this tech will just find it's way into actually AMAZING cameras eventually, and it's not like it's something everyone's been clamouring for. Interesting/useful, but yeah. Whatevs for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Shame its so fucking ugly. The panoramic one is fun too. Now just to learn how to catch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieColeslaw Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Shame its so fucking ugly. The panoramic one is fun too. Now just to learn how to catch... The hilarity factor increases the more expensive it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Kinda cool, but yeah this tech will just find it's way into actually AMAZING cameras eventually, and it's not like it's something everyone's been clamouring for. Interesting/useful, but yeah. Whatevs for now. Sorry, what so you mean by "actually AMAZING" cameras? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Sorry, what so you mean by "actually AMAZING" cameras?Mid-Range/Semi-Pro/Pro DSLR I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 But... this... but... Nevermind. OH LOOK HERE'S A KITTY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Kitty with a camera? I know, I know - it's serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I actually like its unconventional design. Its like the new Polaroid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro_Link Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Agreed! It's got a retro feel to it. The 'Red Hot' Model especially looks great IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) I don't really get it... Why would you want to have to choose what to focus on after you take the photo? Why not just focus on it in the first place?... I could understand that if you took a picture which was out of focus on the part you actually wanted to be focused on and then could fix it but this seems to take the whole picture out of focus then you choose what you want in focus afterwards? I can't remember the last time my point and shoot wasn't in focus when I took a picture. I'm not a big camera person or photo-taker but to me it seems like this is trying to fix something which was never a problem? Edited October 28, 2011 by Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wesley Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The cameras main focus (HAHA GET IT?!) isn't about being able to re-focus afterwards. The main point of this camera is the way it captures the image, making it so you don't have to care about things like focusing. EDIT: Just realised this isn't the whole AsiaD presentation. Go find that, it's 15 minutes long and you'll see some awesome stuff. LIKE BUSINESS PEOPLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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