Lytro’s Illum, the first professional light field camera, will be available at consumer outlets worldwide and will ship all_pre-orders on Friday, August 1. The camera retails for $1599 and is available in the US from Amazon, Best Buy, Target and B&H. The camera combines a unique mix of 3D graphics and computational photography to produce_distinctive “living pictures” that can change focus, depth of field, and perspective tilt at a viewer’s command. It’s targeted to professional photographers and enthusiasts keen to experiment with alternative photographic techniques and_interactive storytelling. The refocus and perspective shift features_offer new opportunities to convey a narrative or...
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