What camera let you refocus images after shooting?
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I remember reading about a digital camera from years ago that was described as revolutionary because you could choose the focus point later in post-processing from a single shot. I vaguely remember it being a long, boxy camera. What was it called, and what technology did it use?
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I'm guessing you're referring to the Lytro by Lytro, Inc. It's an example of a light-field or plenoptic camera.
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You’re most likely thinking of the Lytro. It was a light-field (plenoptic) camera, which captured directional light information rather than just a conventional 2D image. That let you change the focus point after the photo was taken using compatible software.
So the idea wasn’t snake oil—the technology was real—but it was quite specialized and didn’t become mainstream. If you want to read more about it, look up Lytro and light-field / plenoptic photography.
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