Author Topic: WSJ: This Crazy Camera Is the Future of Photography (Read 8275 times)

namussi · « **on:** September 27, 2017, 22:47 »

"The L16 fits in your back pocket, yet packs 16 lenses and sensors to capture a single holy-guacamole shot"

https://www.wsj.com/articles/this-crazy-camera-is-the-future-of-photography-1506527521

increasingdifficulty · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2017, 02:37 »

It would be nice to downsize. Does it come with a motorized slider based on magnets? If so, I'm in!

noodle · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2017, 09:55 »

That looks like promising technology

YadaYadaYada · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2017, 10:58 »

Quote from: noodle on September 28, 2017, 09:55

That looks like promising technology

That's where it is. Interesting concept but a little early to be jumping in with the often claimed, will make the DSLR obsolete. Just like the phones haven't made the DSLR obsolete. Although pocket cameras have probably been knocked into history by phones and the quality.

Lets see, slow focus, a little grainy, and did anyone notice the tiny flash? Nice idea putting stitching software into the camera, and 50MP images can be downsized to make them appear sharper.

Photobomb · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2017, 11:05 »

You can reserve one now for a $250 deposit and $1700 due prior to shipment (sometime this year and only available in the USA so far).
A bit much for something I can't hold in my hand and see raw images on my computer before I buy.

Pauws99 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2017, 11:17 »

Lets wait and see where it is in 5 years might be on to something might be a gimmick. If the technology is really any good by then will be 1/2 the price and four times better.

increasingdifficulty · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2017, 11:29 »

Quote from: Pauws99 on September 28, 2017, 11:17

Lets wait and see where it is in 5 years might be on to something might be a gimmick. If the technology is really any good by then will be 1/2 the price and four times better.

With full-frame quality, 10-600 mm focal length and a hovering magnetic slider and I would gladly drop $10k. Maybe in 5 years the technology will be there...