Lytro Light Field Camera

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f you're a gadget-loving early adopter with deep pockets who really likes to compose photos and be creatively different, the Lytro Light Field Camera might be your dream device.

3.0 stars

CNET Editors' Rating

2.5 stars

Average User Review

out of 5 user reviews

Starting at: $632.71

The good: The eye-catching, revolutionary Lytro Light Field Camera creates photos that you can refocus again and again -- after you've shot them -- opening up new creative possibilities.

The bad: The proprietary Lytro image file format can only be processed and edited with Lytro's software. Low-light photo quality is disappointing. Its LCD is poor for such an otherwise high-end device.

The bottom line: The Lytro Light Field Camera rethinks photography with its unique hardware and fascinating image output. But if you're not a gadget-loving early adopter with deep pockets, steer clear until Lytro makes improvements.

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October 31, 2012 10:30 PM PDT

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