Last Updated on 06/11/2014 by Kevin Lee
Almost two months ago Lytro introduced its first serious camera aimed at photographers and creative pioneers who wanted to take advantage of its refocusing light-field technology. While the camera originally launched with only a few specs including its 40-megaray sensor, we have now received a full technical breakdown of the Lytro Illum.
Firstly the camera really is as massive as it looks measuring 3.38 x 5.70 x 6.53 inches (86mm x 145 mm x 166 mm) and weighing just over two pounds. This is largely thanks to the camera being made out of magnesium and aluminum with a silicone grip. The camera has 3.19-crop factor, which turns its 9.5 – 77.8 mm lens into an equivalent 30-250 mm focal length range. It’s a bit lacking in the wide-angle territory but on the bright side it’s also a constant f2.0 aperture.
Tucked inside there’s a 1/1.2-inch 40-megaray CMOS sensor. While there’s no “real” metric known as megarays all that matters is the Illum creates 7728 x 5368 resolution images. It also has a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000 of a second and continuous shooting mode, but there’s no word on fps. The only thing lacking about the Lytro Illum is its 480 x 800 resolution (or 320k dot) screen but it does come on a dual tilting hinge.
The Lytro Illum is up for preorder now for $1499 on Lytro’s site. It’s a big chunk of change but those who own Lytro’s original camera can get a 20% discount. Read on for more specifications of the Lytro Illum.
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions 86mm x 145 mm x 166 mm
Weight 940 grams / 33.15 oz / 2.07 lbs
Body Magnesium and Aluminum
Grip and lens rings Silicone
Lens
Focal Length 9.5 – 77.8 mm (30 – 250 mm equivalent)
Crop Factor 3.19
Zoom 8x
Lens Aperture Constant f/2.0
Macro Focus to 0 mm from lens front
Macro Ratio 1 : 3
Image Sensor
Sensor Type CMOS
Light Field Resolution 40 Megaray
Processor Snapdragon® processor by QUALCOMM® Incorporated
Sensor Format 1/1.2″
Native Resolution 7728 x 5368 pixels
Active Area 10.82 x 7.52 mm
Image
Format Light Field Picture
Aspect Ratio 3 : 2
2D export resolution 4MP peak output
Custom White Balance Yes
File/Picture Storage SD memory card slot (SD card not included)
Shutter
Shutter Type Focal plane
Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting Options Single or Continuous
Self-Timer Yes
Exposure
Exposure Metering System Scene Evaluative
Exposure Histogram In Live View and Playback
Exposure Modes Program, ISO Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure Compensation Yes
Exposure Bracketing Yes
Exposure Lock Yes
Clipping Warning Yes
Focus / Autofocus
Auto-focus Modes Region AF
Screen
Touchscreen Yes
Screen Size 4″ LCD rear screen
Screen Resolution 480 x 800
Screen Angle of View Up to 80 degrees
Adjustable Brightness Yes
Screen Type back-lit LCD
Articulated Angles -10 to +90
Articulated LCD Dual hinge tilting
Live view Yes
Playback
In Camera Picture Review Yes
Light Field Playback function Refocus
Menus / Interface
Customizable Buttons Yes
Power
Battery Removable Li-Ion battery
Battery Charging Standalone wall charger and USB
External
Hot-shoe ISO compatible hot shoe with center pin sync manual and Lytro-TTL
Tripod Socket Standard 1/4″-20
Cable Shutter Release Compatible Yes
USB Micro USB 3.0
Miscellaneous
Technology Lytro Light Field Sensor and Lytro Light Field Engine 2.0
Wireless Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac enabled
Software Includes a free desktop application for importing, processing and interacting with living pictures from the camera. Software requires Mac OS 10.8.5 or higher or Windows 7 or 64-bit Windows 8.
E-Waste RoHS certified