The Light L16 camera (http://light.co) that I ordered in 2015 is finally in production. I received my unit yesterday. I snapped a few exploratory frames playing with the controls. I then set it on a shelf, a 35mm equivalent FoV selected, and let it make a photo of me. I rendered the file with its app and with Lightroom to this first, full resolution (50Mpixel) JPEG. It's a pleasing result given the three different light sources in my office and my complete lack of experience in using this camera. https://flic.kr/p/22Ca1VJ (ISO 511 @ f/8 @ 1/25 @ 35mm equiv)
Here's the full resolution JPEG, if you're so inclined: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/39134202292_e4d97307b7_o.jpg It's a very interesting camera and will take some time to master, never mind for the firmware and its processing app (Lumen) to become mature. With respect to size, here are two comparison photos of it parked next to my iPhone 6: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4683/24303915537_1fea5e2abe_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4680/39134657842_92caec51b7_b.jpg Weight wise, it's 145g for the iPhone and 435g for the L16. The L16, in its slip case, fits in my jacket or vest pocket easily, or into the smallest camera bag I have. I can carry it on the bicycle in the back pocket of my cycling jersey (or in a small sling bag) and not even notice it's there. It's quite portable: a lot of camera in a very small package. When coupled with a small tripod for best stability, I think it will make an excellent field camera for various types of subject matter. And no: I'm not selling my Leicas any time soon… =:-D G — “The biggest hindrance to learning is fear of showing one's self a fool.” - William Least Heat-Moon, Blue Highways -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
