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Lytro Illum Light Field Digital Camera
Key Features
- 40 Megaray Light Field CMOS Sensor
- Light Field Engine 2.0 & Snapdragon 801
- 8x Zoom Lens; 30-250mm Equivalency
- Constant Aperture of f/2.0
The Illum Light Field Digital Camera from Lytro is their second-generation light field camera and offers not only an upgraded 40 megaray sensor but a traditionally-styled camera body and lens barrel with touchscreen LCD control, large grip and hot shoe mount. The Illum is a point-and-shoot camera that utilizes the unique Light Field sensor and the Light Field Engine 2.0 for image capture and processing. With a micro-lens array on the sensor it records the color, intensity and direction of light traveling in every direction throughout a scene and creates "living pictures" in which the focus point can be determined after you have shot the image. In addition to adjusting focus points and depth of field on an image, you can change the point of perspective slightly to the left, right, up or down.
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What's the point of this camera? I'm not sure what makes it special.
The primary reason the camera failed is because people don't understand its use. This is not a regular camera, take your phone and it will be better. This camera records images capable of changing to 3D or focus animation and so on. Other than that it is a proof-of-concept of what will be possible (starting with Sony, find the interview with the camera boss where he states that computational photography will be the next iteration of innovation)...
Don't buy this when you want a good camera, everything will be better than this. Buy it if youre interested in exploring new grounds..
Date published: 2019-05-14
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Good morning, confirm me what accessories you have, the camera is new?
Camera is new. Included with the camera: Rechargeable Removable Lithium-Ion Battery, Standalone Wall Charger, Micro-USB 3.0 Cable, Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Neck Strap, 2 x Strap Anchors, Neutral Density Filter (ND8), Cleaning Cloth, Desktop Software via Download, Limited 1-Year Warranty
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Can this camera take videos?
It doesn't take video but it does take great pictures with depth information
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Now that the camera is discontinued where can I buy additional batteries?
I am sorry, but the batteries for this camera have been discontinued. We no longer have them available for sale. You may want to contact Lytro directly to see if they have batteries available as a service part:http://bit.ly/2kRWFpW
Date published: 2018-08-25
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would this camera be good for photographing jewelry and getting good focus across depth of field of the whole piece for example the front and back of a ring all in focus?
The Illum may be suitable for your requirement but I wouldn't buy it just for that requirement. It has a lovely 30-250mm (8x zoom)constant f/2.0 lens that can be only be shut down to smaller apertures to f/16 for good depth of field using the supplied software. Pretty much defeating the Illum's purpose. I do not have worthwhile experience doing this. Instead, I would suggest an ILC/CSC like the Olympus OMD/PEN range with a good macro lens.
Date published: 2018-08-25
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What kind of external flash can be connected?Is there a Lytro flash?
There is a flash unit available at B&H. It would be the Lytro Viltrox JY680L TTL Flash for Illum. (B&H # LYFIC) MFR # B6-0014
Date published: 2018-08-25
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It's a complete Swiveling display?
Tilt only
Date published: 2018-08-25
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Is there no Android app?
Sorry, the Lytro Mobile App is only available for Mac iOS and they have no current plans for Android.
Date published: 2018-08-25