Tiny Camera Packs 16 Lenses And Takes Massive 52-Megapixel Photos
A brand new camera is aiming to offer DSLR-quality photos in a gadget the size of a smartphone by packing in 16 lenses for high-definition 52-megapixel photos.
Billed as the ‘world’s first mini aperture camera’, the Light L16 sports 16 small and inexpensive lens modules.
Each time users take a shot, up to 10 of the lenses will fire at the same time, capturing shots at various focal lengths.
The camera’s clever software then fuses these multiple frames into one super high-resolution image at 52 megapixels.
Developed by U.S.-based startup Light, the new snapper sports a simple design with a 5-inch touchscreen. The shutter is the only physical button, with everything else being controlled using the display.
The Android-powered device also packs built-in Wi-Fi, enabling users to upload directly to social media.
Like the innovative Lytro camera, the L16 enables users to adjust the focus and depth of field of their images after they’ve been taken.
The makers also claim that the camera performs particularly well in low light, something that compact cameras are not traditionally known for.
UK users won’t be able to try out the pocket-sized DSLR replacement just yet as it’s US only for now, with no word on an international release. The initial early price tag is $1,299 (£845), going up to $1,699 (£1,105) in November.
Image credit: Light
