Well, at least now I know that I shouldn't feel too ignorant that I
didn't know what the hell it was ;-)
xo,
a
On 1/17/2021 1:38 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
Thanks Ann!
The Light L16 is/was a technology demonstration of computational photography
algorithms. Its hallmark is a very small form factor device housing 16 small
cameras, apportioned into groups of three different focal length lenses. Every
exposure is made with ten of the cameras, based on the desired focal length
equivalence, and separate exposures are integrated into a single image with up
to 50+ Mpixel resolution, depending upon the focal length chosen.
It's a fun camera to learn, the smallest, lightest 50Mpixel camera system with
that great a focal length range. It's a little larger than a plus model iPhone
and very nicely made. On the downside, it's not terribly responsive and
requires a good bit of understanding … of both the hardware and the required
processing app … to get the best results possible. And, of course, that it's
now discontinued and support has been discontinued as well.
I bought into the project somewhere around Summer 2014 with a crowdfunding
effort and a big discount for the finished product; it took two and a half
years for the camera to be delivered. They achieved their goals, the camera
works well, and they sold a few independent of the funding effort at nearly
double what I paid for it. I knew going in that it was a one-off, technology
demonstration, so when the company announced the end of the line I was prepared
for it.
The setup I have now requires a separate computer running an older version of
the OS to keep going. Fine by me, it's not that inconvenient and I find the
camera quite worth it … but not a solution for most, I suspect. :)
G
On Jan 16, 2021, at 7:52 PM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
My faves are these - the first and the last...
i guess I should google what an L16 is :-)
ann
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