Finally the Lytro camera announced the first consumer light field camera, The Lytro features 11 megaray sensor(according to lytro ), F2 lens and 8X Optical Zoom. Unlike a conventional camera that captures a single plane of light, the Lytro camera captures the entire light field.
The Lytro is the only consumer camera that lets people instantly capture a scene just as they see it by recording a fundamentally richer set of data than ever before. Lytro cameras feature a light field sensor that collects the color, intensity, and the direction of every light ray flowing into the camera, capturing a scene in four dimensions. To process this additional information, Lytro cameras contain a light field engine that allows camera owners to refocus pictures directly on the camera. When the Lytro’s living pictures are shared online, the light field engine travels with each picture so anyone can interact with them on nearly any device, including web browsers, mobile phones, and tablets—without having to download special software.
Pricing & Availability
The Lytro camera is available in two models: 8GB ($399, 350 pictures, in Electric Blue or Graphite) and 16GB ($499, 750 pictures, in Red Hot). It is now available to order at Lytro.com and will ship in early 2012. The Lytro desktop application will be available initially for the Mac operating system; a Windows version will be available in 2012.
Lytro Major Features
Form follows function: The Lytro’s unique compact design is driven by its 8x optical zoom lens, which features a constant f/2 aperture. The Lytro’s anodized aluminum body is lightweight yet sturdy. At less than eight ounces, the Lytro puts remarkable power in a pocket-sized camera.
Proprietary light field science: The Lytro is the only camera that captures life in living pictures. Its innovative light field sensor captures 11 million light rays of data (or 11 megarays), including the direction of each ray, something conventional cameras don’t do. The light field engine then processes the data into a picture that is displayed in HD quality.
Unparalleled speed: The Lytro’s speed ensures that people never miss a moment. It turns on instantly and has an instant shutter. With no need to auto-focus, the Lytro has no shutter delays.
Low-light sensitivity: By using all of the available light in a scene, the Lytro performs well in low-light environments without the use of a flash.
Significant storage: The Lytro is available in both 8GB and 16GB models, storing 350 and 750 pictures respectively. In addition, our first camera owners will enjoy free storage for the light field pictures they’ve uploaded to Lytro.com.
Seeing in 3D: Coming soon! Captured as a full light field, all pictures taken with the Lytro are inherently 3D. Special light field algorithms, available in 2012, will be applied to the light field pictures to enable viewing on any 3D display and to enable viewers to shift the perspective of the scene.
Lytro Full Specification
Technology
Lytro Light Field Sensor and Lytro Light Field Engine 1.0
Lens
8x optical zoom; Constant f/2 lens
Controls
Power button; Shutter button; Zoom slider; Touchscreen
Display
1.46 in | 33 mm back-lit LCD display with glass touchscreen
Exposure Control
Tap on touchscreen to set exposure
Battery
Long-life Li-Ion internal battery
File Output
Light field picture file (.lfp)
Light Field Resolution
11 Megarays: the number of light rays captured by the light field sensor.
Software
Includes a free desktop application for importing, processing and interacting with living pictures from the camera. It is built for Mac OS and requires Mac OS 10.6 or higher. A Windows application is in development.
Picture Output
Produces HD-quality interactive, living pictures
Picture Storage
Free storage for living pictures on Lytro.com, subject to the Terms of Use (internet access required).
Picture Viewing
View and interact with living pictures on the Lytro camera as well as any supported computer, smartphone or tablet.
Light Field Engine
Version 1.0. This is the software that processes light fields to produce interactive pictures. Keep watching this space!
According to chipworks iphone 4S uses Sony 8 megapixel BSI CMOS Sensor, The chipworks used infrared microscope to look through the structure of this image sensor.
Canon S100 vs. Canon S95 Specification comparison review, Which one is more better and why? See the Specification comparison table and review(below).
Canon S100 vs Canon S95:
Sensor: Canon S100 have new 12 megapixel CMOS Sensor with higher sensitivity, you get more megapixel and low noise.
Lens: The PowerShot S100 features 5X optical zoom and F2.0 – F5.9 Aperture, high performance lens developed and manufactured using the same methods and expertise as Canon’s leading EF lenses,
Image processor: New Digic V image processor of S100 is 6X faster and produces 75% less noise compared to Digic IV images processor of S95.
Improved low light performance: Due to Digic V image processor and new CMOS sensor, At ISO 1600 the Canon S100 creates 75% less noise compared to Canon S95.
New Intelligent IS – Canon’s highly-effective 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer to counter camera shake in stills and Full HD movies, Intelligent IS automatically identifies the scene and adapts the optical Image Stabilizer settings for optimal compensation.
Full HD with AF: Canon S100 features Full HD Video Recording at 24p, 5.0x optical zoom, AF can be used during video capture, while Dynamic IS and Powered IS mode within Intelligent IS counteract camera shake when recording whilst moving, or when using the zoom.
GPS: Canon PowerShot S100’s integrated GPS, supplied Map Utility software which integrates with Google Map.
LCD: Same LCD Screen as S95.
Conclusion: Upgrade from S95 to S100 is highly recommended.
Before we start, a quick reminder – Nikon V1 and Nikon J1 features same 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and Expeed 3 dual core image processor (See Nikon V1 vs Nikon J1).
Nikon V1 ISO test is done by FOCUS NUMERIQUE, Nikon V1 different ISO result was compared with Nikon P7100, E-P3, G3, NEX-5.
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Nikon V1 is showing noise even at base ISO, Nikon P7100 (compact camera) result are better compared to V1 at ISO 200.
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At high sensitivity test (above ISO 800 to 6400) the Nikon V1 is doing much better than the Nikon P7100 and Olympus E-P3(m 4/3), but also shows lower performance compared to Panasonic G3 (m 4/3) and Sony NEX-5N (APS-C).
Canon SX40 HS new megazoom camera from canon, features same 35X optical zoom, 12 megapixel CMOS sensor and HD movie recording. Read more about SX40 HS camera
Get the latest price and stock status update about the new powershot S100 Digital camera, the PowerShot S100 is a serious photographic tool, which incorporates the Canon HS SYSTEM, now featuring the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor. Know more about S100
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Finally the Lytro camera announced the first consumer light field camera, The Lytro features 11 megaray sensor(according to lytro ), F2 lens and 8X Optical Zoom. Unlike a conventional camera that captures a single plane of light, the Lytro camera captures the entire light field.
