Light Introduces DSLR-Quality L16 Camera, Built-in with 16 Different Lenses
Taking photos will never be the same again with the Light L16 camera. Apparently, this capturing device is not an ordinary one. It is the world's "first multi-aperture computational camera" that has a size of smartphone but produces images that are of the same quality as that of a DSLR take.
In a report by IBN Live, Light's co-founder and CTO Rajiv Laroia said that the Light L16 was particularly designed to get rid of the tradeoff between the quality one gets with a DSLR and the convenience of a cellphone. "I wanted the camera to be easy, so that anyone could pick it up and instantly get amazing pictures with that 'magic' quality. I wanted it to be small and light enough to go where I go," he said.
According to Extreme Tech, startup Light announced just this week its plans to put on sale the 52-megapixel camera that comes along with 16 completely separate sensor and lens modules. Ten out of the 16 individual sensors fire altogether to capture the detail of an image at different fixed focal lengths. It will then combine to form one huge 52-megapixel picture. Gizmodo noted that the lenses range from 35 to 150mm. It has five 35mm lenses, five 70 mm lenses with mirrors and six 150 mm lenses.
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No doubt that the camera is a very promising one. Aside from its high-quality image, its physical size is very convenient as one will no longer need to carry around a bulky DLSR body and multiple lenses. The L16 is also very efficient in taking photos even in low light. It also allows the user to adjust the focus and depth of field even after capturing. Other features include a 5-inch touchscreen on the back for editing and sharing photos with the use of its built-in Wi-Fi and also run on Android.
Light L16 is expected to be available in late summer of 2016 and it will be sold for $1,700. Those who pre-order can purchase the unit at $1,300.
