The completely unique Light L16 camera, a new kind of imaging device sporting 16 camera modules, is now available to pre-order. Roughly the size of an iPhone 6S Plus in a case, the Light L16 has 5 cameras with 35mm equivalent lenses, 5 modules with 70mm equivalent primes and 6 units boasting 150mm equivalent telephoto lenses. Each camera module utilises a small imaging chip of the kind typically  used in smartphones. The 35mm equivalent units have a traditional, vertically stacked optical arrangement, whilst the 70mm and 150mm equivalent ones utilise a folded-optics design. When taking a picture, 10 of the cameras fire simultaneously and the resulting images are then "computationally fused" to create a clear, highly detailed final photograph (up to 52 megapixels when shooting at the 35mm or 70mm focal lengths). When working at the 150mm end, there is no superresolution advantage - the final images will be13 megapixels, which is the native pixel count of the individual sensors used - but having multiple cameras take the same shot at the same time still helps with keeping noise levels down and producing HDR imagery even for moving subjects. Additionally, the Light L16 uses depth mapping to allow for post-capture adjustment of the point of focus and depth of field. If you order before 1 January 2016, you get a ￡100 discount, otherwise the camera will cost ￡1199.99.

Press Release

Introducing Light L16 the world’s first multi-aperture camera with 16 lenses

• Camera of the future means magic moments are never missed
• Available to pre-order now
• Innovative design and technology, Light’s “L16” camera provides the same quality of a DSLR and the convenience   of a smartphone
• Multiple 16-lens camera fuses images together, creating a single high quality image, up to 52 megapixels
• Retailing now at ￡1099, and available on pre-order now. This holiday offer is available until 1st January 2016

High-quality, beautiful photography becomes a more accessible feat with the world’s first 16-lens camera from Light (https://light.co/). The debut L16 camera model features multi-lenses which work by fusing together multiple shots taken from each lens. The result – one single, high quality image of up to 52 megapixels.[BL1] 

The L16 uses innovative technology, offering the quality of a DSLR that fits perfectly inside your pocket.[BL2]  Its smaller, lighter, and better image quality are unrivalled by other cameras in its price class.

A travel-friendly, lightweight and portable camera, the L16 allows you to enjoy every moment, with its easy to use touch-screen interface, as well as the option to edit photos directly on the device, and allows phots to be shared on social media platforms. Compared to professional-grade cameras that require multiple lenses and add-ons, the L16 requires no additional equipment.

RRP at launch: ￡1,199. Pre-order the L16 now for a ￡100 discount – available for a limited time.  Shipment will take place late 2016. Pre-order here http://light.co/holiday

Dave Grannan, CEO & Co-Founder, Light says:

“Our lives are made up of many moments. Some are big and impressive, and others are quiet and meaningful. Photography is about finding these moments and capturing their magic in a single frame. Until the L16 camera, this required expert knowledge, heavy equipment and high prices. Light’s vision is to enable anyone to take amazing pictures, and to change consumers’ mindset that quality must come at high cost, a big size and with a steep learning curve.”

Rajiv Laroia, CTO & Co-Founder, Light says:

“At Light, we believe you shouldn’t have to focus on mastering equipment, you should be able to focus on the moment. The L16 was designed to allow anyone to easily take high-quality photos without needing a big and complicated device. Using a breakthrough in optical system design, and pushing the boundaries of computational imaging, we’ve packed the capabilities of a high-quality interchangeable lens camera into a device small enough to fit in your pocket. Our design goal was to produce the highest quality images in the smallest, lightest, most convenient form factor.

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