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I bought it to explore the possibilities of Light Field imagery. For that purpose it is great. But I find the pictures to be subpar for the price, size and complexity. Especially around foreground subjects it is easy to get a hazy halo that makes pictures look unnatural. This might improve as my skills get better, but still, the camera should not be mistaken for a great performer.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Cons: Listing the cons first (since camera is no longer made) 1. Camera company is technically gone, no parts or support. 2. No built-in stabilization. 3. When you can find batteries they are expensive. Pros: 1. Very cool camera to play around with. 2. Light-Field technology is ahead of it's time like this camera. 3. Camera is purchased by people who know what it is and want the camera. By today's standards the image quality isn't up to par but fun camera to use.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The Lytro Illum is a triumph of design and functionality. The interface is direct and well considered. The camera was designed and manufactured to sell for around $1500 so the presentation and finish are top notch. And if you take some time with your photos, the results can be effective, maybe startling. The camera appears to be at the end of its production cycle and no follow-up is expected, hence the recent pricing. There are extensive training videos on how to set up and use the camera and as of June 2016 there was still e-mail support. My interest in the camera was to produce 3D photos and the output is very good both printed and on-screen - I use the red/blue glasses but there are other options for 3D. Theoretically the camera would be excellent for macro work. The problem is that since the camera is so unlike other cameras, there is a non-trivial learning curve. Others have noted software crashes but my experience has been good if not perfect. Note that the files are in a proprietary format (although they can be exported, edited in PS or whatever and then imported) and you need to use the Lytro software to edit and process the Lytro files. It requires determination to become proficient with the hardware and software. This camera will be no threat to other cameras in terms of resolution (although it is perfectly acceptable to many applications) but it will produce photos you can almost walk around inside of. It made me think about composing in three dimensions and I take that experience back to my normal shooting. So if you have some time and are intellectually curious, this camera which is selling at less than 20% of its target price may help you see a scene in a new way. Just do not expect to pick it up and do something interesting without being willing to put in some work and concentration first.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a well made camera that requires you to re-learn how to shoot while composing for depth. It lacks a feature to allow you to enlarge the image on the LED screen to review your picture. All in all it is fun to use.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
The ILLUM is a camera for the professional, but with unique features that even the non professional can make studio like images. I'm not a pro but mu pictures look like they were taken by one. I only hope that with the next firmware update they can add video recording feature. Making this the must have for short movie producers.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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