The Lytro Illum Camera
Vishal Khan
May 18, 2014
The Lytro Camera came and gripped the world’s attention with its incredible technology, and subsequently paved the way for its successor, the Lytro Illum Camera. Centered on light-field camera technology, the Illum is an elegantly futuristic camera that is sure to revolutionize the world of digital cameras with its incredible features.
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Aimed At Professionals
The Lytro Illum camera is highly sophisticated at was developed with professional photographers in mind. It is equipped with an 8x optical zoom, and can capture up to 1/4000 of a second. Its maximum aperture is F/2.0, and it has a tight body very much like a DSLR.
Light Sensors
Perhaps the most innovative feature of the Illum is its light sensors, which make focusing an afterthought. In post-production, the camera lets you make extraordinary adjustments like focus, tilt, perspective and even depth of the field, after you’ve clicked the pictures.
Powerful Software
The Lytro Illum is accompanied by an impressive on-camera software that gives you real-time feedback. This helps in the dramatic composition of every shot. You are also provided with a sophisticated series of playback controls, so that you can preview the dimensions of each photo you click on the device.
Control Your Pictures
Giving you extensive control over the pictures you take is probably what Lytro is best known for, and the Illum simply emphasizes that fact. Powered by tablet-class processors, the Illum can capture heavily detailed digital information about every photo you take.
You can edit your shots on the go, with the most advanced editing tools known to man. Redefining high-end photography, the Illum creates a 3D effect thanks to its light-field technology.
Pricing And Availability
Ever since its launch in 2006, Lytro has continued to stun the world with its products. Ren Ng is the Executive Chairman of the company, and he is the holder of an ACM Dissertation award. The Lytro Illum is expected to go on sale in July of this year, and will be priced at $1,599.
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