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Startup launches smartphone-inspired camera to take on DSLRs

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Not many people are aware that Android was originally meant to be an advanced operating system for digital cameras. But since the market was not ready for it, the early founders of Android started working on a software for mobile phones. Now when smartphones have largely gobbled up the point-and-shoot cameras’ market, the only kind of cameras that remain relevant anymore are the DSLRs. But a photography startup called, Light, claims that its Android-based point-and-shoot cameras are capable of taking better images than DSLRs.

The L16 – the company’s first camera – is inspired by the hardware principles a smartphone’s snapper. It uses multiple camera modules for higher resolution and a series of sensors of different focal lengths for the greater zoom. The compact camera combines 16 lenses of different focal lengths (five 35mm lenses, five at 70mm and six at 150 mm) to take 54-megapixel images and 4k resolution videos.

“We repurpose and leverage the billions of dollars invested in these little smartphone cameras. The economics and quality have become very compelling in these,” Light’s CEO Dave Grannan said.

The company has begun taking preorders for its first batch of L16 cameras, which will cost $1,299 until November 6 and  $1,699 thereafter. However, the devices won’t begin shipping until late next summer.

As for the specifications, the L16 features a 5-inch touchscreen, 16 camera modules, Android OS and Wi-Fi. Clearly, editing and sharing a perfect shot will not be a problem with this unique snapper.

Source: Light
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