Before you start speculating, let
me offer two hints: This device is
neither a sleek kaleidoscope nor a modern spyglass…but don’t lose interest just
yet. You can still
use it to spot land and morph colors.
Dubbed the “Lytro light field camera,” this
gadget boasts the impressive powers of refocusing images after capture.
As the article
notes, “Lytro also has a bright fixed-aperture zoom lens, and can create a
depth map from the captured image which lets it provide a limited 3D effect, as
demonstrated on the company's blog. And
without the need to focus, by all accounts it's pretty speedy.”
Though the low
resolution and miniscule monitor yield critical grumbles, the primary function
of the device—providing post-picture clarity—is impressive.
As the
designated photographer of my family and friends, I sometimes resent the obtrusive
digital screen that detaches me from the goings on of various outings. From whale watches to dinner parties, I spend
too much time viewing the reproduced images of friends, relatives, and earthly spectacles,
and not enough time gazing at the physical beings and happenings before me.
Unlike tablets,
apps, and the majority of technologies, this device heightens man’s engagement
with his immediate world. Indeed, Lytro reduces
the amount of time we must stare at screens.
Without the need to focus on an image, users can simply capture a moment
and edit it later, after the company departs or the ship docks.
The price
point? To deepen your acquaintance with
reality, you’ll have to shell out $400.
Money well spent?
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