LIGHT 16: A pocket camera with 16 lenses producing a 52 megapixel DSLR image
The Lytro Illum just lost its claim as the most futuristic camera to the Light 16. The L16 is a compact camera that uses multiple lens systems to shoot photos at the same time, then computationally fuses them into a DSLR-quality image. While traditional DSLR cameras create photos by detecting light passing through a single large aperture and bulky lens barrel. The L16 is different. The L16 captures light through many small apertures and uses folded optics technology to bounce light off angled periscopic reflex mirrors and through slim, horizontally positioned lens barrels before reaching an optical sensor. The result is a camera capable of taking DSLR quality photos that can fit in the palm of your hand.Computational fusing = high quality.
Each scene captured by the Light L16 Camera is shot by up to 10 of 16 individual 28mm, 70mm, and 150mm camera modules firing simultaneously. Check out the video:
The magic behind LightL16 technology generates high-res, de-noised, frame-worthy photos from the first snap, but it also gives photographers full access to their files for further manipulation in post-processing. Connect your L16 to an existing wireless network and instantly share photos on your favorite social media platforms. You can also connect and share photos to your laptop, phone, or any other WiFi enabled device.
How much for this technological wonder? Try $1699! But the Light 16 is sold out until 2017!
