Check it out at www.lytro.com.
Well, it's finally been unveiled. Lytro's consumer light field camera is now available for order, and I must admit that it seems pretty awesome, but I have my misgivings.
I do think that it could possibly revolutionize photography. It's forcing me to reconsider the way in which I think about photography; for example, I'm taken by the fact that the photographs are square, rather than rectangular. I'm trying to figure out what "light field resolution" means (the Lytro's is 11 Megarays).
It looks interesting, but I'm hesitant about purchasing one, or even considering purchasing one. For one thing, it seems like by buying this camera, I'd be forced to use the software that Lytro provides. For example, the storage of the photographs and the viewing and editing software are all by Lytro. Chances are that while some come with the purchase of the camera, other services (like storage) might not come for free. Since storage of the picture files would be on their website, and I would need to go through the website in order to post my photos elsewhere on the web, that could probably add up.
But, if anything, the Lytro is going to revolutionize the way we think about cameras. I mean, come on. Look at that thing. It looks like a telescope, not a highly advanced piece of technological equipment, much less anything that might remotely resemble a camera that professionals would use. Which leads me to think... Is this just the consumer design for the Lytro? Will there be a model more suited for professional photographers or the serious hobbyist?
All in all, I still have a lot of questions about this new Lytro camera. Undoubtedly, the technology and advancements it's putting forth are revolutionary to photography, but I'd still like to wait for the reviews before even thinking about buying one.
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