Category Archives: Lytro

Firmware update for Lytro cameras unlocks manual controls, ND filter, AE lock

         Lytro released a new firmware update that introduces shutter speed+ ISO manual controls, AE lock and ND filter to their light field camera: Shutter Speed – By manually controlling the shutter speed, Lytro photographers can keep the shutter open longer to capture living pictures in dark conditions. The maximum shutter speed is 8 seconds and the […]

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What else is new? [weekend digest]

New: ThumbsUp EP-7S for Fuji X-Pro1 camera.   New from Polaroid: Z2300 Instant Digital Camera: 10 MP digital camera 3.0” bright color LCD for viewing images Compact size and usability SD compatible for expanded memory, up to 32GB Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Speaker / micropohone Prints with ZINK Zero ink The 41MP Nokia 808 smart phone will […]

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What else is new?

Quick recap on the remaining news from last week: Rayqual announced Leica M and Nikon G lens adapters for Pentax Q mirrorless cameras (read more). VTEC announced new lenses for iPhone: 12x telephoto, fish eye and a macro lens. See also this article on iPhone accessories. Plustek introduced OpticFilm 120 – a new professional grade film […]

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Lytro light field camera caught with a hidden Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip

When Lytro submitted their light field camera to the FCC for testing, it was discovered that inside there is a chip capable of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Maybe future versions of the camera will support wireless file transfer? Via The Verge

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Will Lytro’s light field technology move to cell phone cameras?

Lytro’s executives chairman Charles Chi discussed with PCWorld the possibility of licensing heir light field camera tech to phone manufacturers: “PCW: Do you see your company licensing the imaging technology out to other camera and camera-phone manufacturers? Chi: We feel that there’s a lot of technology that we can apply to some very differentiated, very interesting, […]

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Lytro camera hands-on videos

Here are few hands-on video of the new Lytro camera that got announced earlier today:

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Lytro’s new light field camera is now official

Lytro’s new camera is now on their website. Check the specs and press release at the bottom of this post.

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