Light L16 Review: Optical Insanity
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- The very first time I laid eyes on the Light L16 camera, I knew I had to test it. Sixteen individual 13MP sensors ranging from 28mm to 150mm, laid out in a scattershot pattern without even the pretense of adhering to a grid, festooned with steerable mirrors that wiggled and warbled as they fixed those big mechanical eyes on a subject ... it was the perfect mix of oversized smartphone and terrifying Matrix robo-spider. I snapped one up as soon as it went on sale.
Unfortunately, I very quickly encountered many of the problems I'd read about - all of which trace themselves back to the core promise of the product. Light calls the L16 the "camera of the future," and given its potent mixture of cutting-edge technology and the hefty $1950 price tag, I expected nothing less. Sadly, though, the photos the L16 delivered fell far short of the pictures kicked out by my Pixel 2 XL - disappointments which continued even after a software update and a trip through Light's special Lumen desktop suite.
Of course the L16 wasn't made to go head-to-head with a smartphone; rather, it seems to have been built as equal parts technology showcase and DSLR replacement. And there's still a lot to learn (and some, even, to like) about the L16. It's just not a camera I would recommend to anyone at this point. Click on through to the MrMobile L16 review to find out why!
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Jesus. This looks like something government would use to do the 'enhance' pictures is those shows.
Duncan F. Oh great. You're one of those guys. Question. Do you show up to parties to tell everyone you don't like that you hope they have a terrible time?
Daniel Blair I bet he isn't over the age of 13.
Zoom in... Enhance. There, zoom in on that.... Enhance please. Just focus on that object... And enhance.. * _People gawk as a realisation occurs_
@@imdeadserious6102 what does any of that have to do with an overpowered camera?
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I've followed this since the inception and concept of bringing this device to light, no pun intended. And, I'm sure gradually over time it will certainly be a capable device, but the pricing and software currently are its biggest drawbacks. In any case though Michael, thanks again for another killer video! And, tell Justus thank you for his awesome work at hand as well!
frist time seeing the device and i totally did not expect a $2k price tag! image quality between the website and in the video are stark... so much hope for a pocket camera!
over twice the price of the Pixel 2XL
2-3 times as bulky as the Pixel 2XL
takes worse photos than the Pixel 2XL
10 Cameras does a worse portrait mode than the 1 on the Pixel 2XL
No front facing shooter unlike the Pixel 2XL
Pixel 2XL is a multipurpose computer, this is just a camera
Did I mention it's well over twice the price of the Pixel 2XL?
But hey, props for having a headphone jack lol
Pety but still it’s an interesting idea the same way iPhone 7 8 and 10 merge zoomed and normal camera
I think in 2 to 3 years this can be perfected
oh yeah, to be clear I never mind attempts to advance technology, I hope they keep making these and refining it, I just dont think its in the state it needs to be in at the moment
Jouz It really is!!
It's almost a competitor to mid-range DSLRs!!
The amount of data this captures makes the raw files for this seem like an editing dream.
How many seconds pixel take for portrait image? If anyone have pixel?
The guys at MrMobile are supreme. The quality of videos on this channel is insane!
Thanks!
+MrMobile [Michale Fisher] How many guys make your team?
its just one guy, look at the end card ("host/cam/vo/edit-->Michael Fisher")
there is another one, sorry I don't remember his name. He occasionally appears in some videos.
Thai Binh you mean the modern dad guy?
As you said, it seems a lot like a prototype and even then, the price is absurd. Who would spend $2000 when they can get an infinitely better DSLR?
And with no video, they might as well wait for the Snapdragon 845 so they can shoot 4K60 + HDR.
You have to start somewhere... mobiles used to be a BRICK
Migth as well buy an iphone x 🙄
Releasing the product is probably part of their long term goal to be acquired. Imagine a smartphone with this sort of technology.
Yongki Siaw yea, you'd be overpaying for either.
David hunsinger at least the iphone is more usable then this but really if i have to choose a smartphone right now, i would choose oneplus 5t hands down.
I thought it was a prank
It is, look up on your screen and wave at the camera.
Aakash Jhaveri like iPhone 11
Hey dawg i heard u liked cameras so i added cameras on ur camera
Wut
yes
Cbreezy *WAT*
A shame this mame went extinct
Have u never seen the sun
Interesting idea, but really not seeing a lot of people using it. I do see 3 cameras happening on phones, but that is about it I think... Still a nice concept idea, but seems to fail to impress ugh
3? Those are rookie numbers
Well well u underestimated 😂
Oh boy does he know!
this camera is now on amazon for $130. is it worth the buy in 2024? can you get the images off the device and on to a computer? I’m hearing there’s no more comp support.
I understand it's a prototype but... not really interested in that. I would buy the GH5 instead. Or A6500 and save some cash. Great review!
When I first saw this thing, I thought it was just a photoshopped meme about the fact that smartphones have too many cameras.
Who is after fact techz
😅
has snapdragon 820... instals google pixel camera on it...
When I first heard of the L16, I was excited to see what it promises. But after seeing this review I am turned off by it. Especially the price. 2000 dollars is insane for the quality of photos being captured.
The fact that the L16 can be used as a smartphone shouldn’t give it a pass either. For 2000 dollars I can get a OnePlus 5T along with a Fujifilm XT-20 or some other similarly priced professional camera with probably some money to spare for one or two of inexpensive lenses to start off with.
The L16 is a really neat concept though, but I’m not convinced anymore.
Are you using a different microphone? The audio quality sounded much worse than from previous videos.
Recording VO on the road with a Sennheiser HandMic Digital because holidays.
Saw a listing on ebay was instantly intrigued by the amount of sensors, but I am disappointed after seeing those sample photos. Might still buy one if the listing is still up later just because its look is so striking
By far, one of the hardest-working and best reviewers on RUclips. Love your videos. Every one of them.
What the hell 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
This things has so many lenses it looks terrifying.
I want oneplus to colab with this company at some point. To help them out in the camera department.
How 'bout Google? The true kings of mobile photography? They know their stuff when it comes to software.
Michael, I really appreciate how you admit that you "don't have expertise needed" to test the camera. Being humble is one quality I found in you, and I always love your unique perspective on mobile tech. Keep up the good work!
The low light and dynamic range / focus have been DRAMATICALLY improved since it’s release. It easily rivals DSLRs in image quality now. You get to see the full image quality after you export a DNG from Lumen and post process .
I'd like to rearrange those cameras
Thanks for the tripophobia detail, the pictures I saw on Instagram of this on ur feed were terrifying but the video didn't trigger it for me. Love the content creation
I can sell my Nokia 808 pureview for around 5000$ after watching this video.
I was really looking forward to this, but yikes!
dzpian nope, it’s the image quality mainly. I thought that it might be a bit inconsistent, but I didn’t think that it would be this bad!
The image quality isn't as bad as he makes it out to be!
@@lightRumors I agree . With the exception of the watch I thought the L16 images were better than his phone. It appears Mr. Mobile likes the hyper jpeg version of reality as opposed to a raw image.
I don't have the expertise to use this camera, but I'm gonna review it anyway like a camera. even though it's a demo and I'm not a photographer. great.
here from the h3 pod
Hearing Michael says "Stay Mobile My Friend" is like Hearing Obi-Wan Kenobi said "May The Force be With you" 😂😂😂
Dave Elzacky or the most interesting man in the world "stay thirsty my friends"
Never thought it that way, but you have a point there.
Did you went for testing that was so cool and got us more precise results. That was a super review!
Mediocre? Those test shots are hands down some of the worst digital pictures I've seen since the late 2000s. I'm sure I was taking pics as nice as those on the OG iPhone.
So he takes bad test shots :) Judging based on one non-photographers test shots isn't the best idea -- come see the photos taken on the Light L16 in the flickr group: www.flickr.com/groups/lightl16/
Well the same shots were taken by a pixel 2 as well ...
They are bad as well
I have a question? Can i use this for recordings or stream in twitch or other platforms ? Or better buy a real camera
A true review by a consumer friendly reviewer . Well done Michile
I think it looks so fun! I like how they consciously have text around each Ken's.
Great review but I'm a little suspicious about those test shots you took on the L16 vs. the Pixel 2 XL. Are you sure the camera settings were the same for both devices?
Not even watched but already know it's gonna be a great video! Hopefully you reach 1 million soon!
Micheal, finally someone with their fingers on the pulse of Technology, I've been waiting for the L16 in like forever; good job Mr. Fisher.
Sweet baby Jesus! $2k for a prototype? Nice review Michael! Thanks for buying it to review for us and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
"Not yet" "Not ready" "Not activated" How long this is going to be a prototype? Mr.Mobile when did u made the review bcoz I've seen this camera on YT like 6 months ago and still this is a prototype alike? This is a outdated device already.
Despite clicking the bell didn't get the notification! Btw waiting for the review for this one since I heard it. Couldn't have been more informative.
What would be a better value for money decision, the Oneplus 5t or LG V30?
Very good job with this! Excellent review. They're on amazon tight now for $200. What happened? Do you think it's worth it?
The company is dead, so I wouldn't recommend it, especially considering how its photos look worse than those from modern smartphones 1/3 the size.
@@Agnes.Nutterthe photos are good they updated it since this review and has dslr quality
I'm still trying to figure out why the lenses seem to be throw about at random. My OCD is going nuts and I want them to be lined up 😅
See, I was super excited about the tech behind the concept, hoards of lenses with different focal ranges and settings, able in theory to take outstanding images! Including an innate ability to take outstanding 3D images, I believe that this was what kicked off the multi sensor phones we are seeing today.
Four years has passed. How is it going with it?
OMG I've been waiting for a review of this thing for soooo long!!!
Did you change your microphone ? Your voice sounds different now
Today is the first day I've heard of this camera from what I mistakenly assumed was from Lytro. Does anyone know if they addressed these problems during this six month period or are they selling the same unmodified, mostly unresolved, prototypesque camera?
How old is this L16?
I saw somw prom in late 2016?
Do you have to pay TAX on things you GET on your channel in your country? Where do i have to move :)
Michael, are you sick by any means? Your voice sounds a bit muffled. I hope you are going to get well soon if that is the case.
Also, happy holidays Michael! Happy Christmas and Happy New Yaer in advance.
I like your voice so much I even stay for the ad at the end :)
this device is not for point and shoot photography. you have to tinker with the manual mode to utilize its full potential. I'm like shaking my head with the photos you got. I love this review though :) so yeah
Thank you for realizing that.
Jescae Jul Saavedra Sorry, but this is not true as the camera even doesn't have a shutter priority mode/auto iso, manual focus, histogram or manual white balance. Therefore this product is clearly not intended for using manual mode!
By the way when you look at 4:29 the shutter speed doesn't seem to be fast AND there is a lot of noise reduction. Therefore in this case manual mode wouldn't help.
Interesting tech, great quality video and review, you're the man Mr Mobile.
But Can It upload high resolution in Instagram stories/posts ?
This is actually really good proof-of-concept. It obviously needs improvement, better image sensors. If paired with smart camera software (like Google Pixel 2), it would be possible to make an awesome "Moto Mod" for smartphones. Photography enthusiasts would be interested for sure. Wider range of focal length would be a great addition - 14~105mm. Camera in Google Pixel 2 is good, but it lacks flexibility in terms of focal lengths and manual controls (RAW, flat video profiles).
2018 is the year Mr. Mobile finally hits one million subscribers. I can feel it
Thanks for the review. It is a great idea to make a professional camera more compact.. hopefully they weed out some of the bugs and design flaws in the future.. or another company can successfully create a similar camera that is more functional.
great review, was interested in this when it was first announced, but seems like they have a TON of issues to work out before it can even compete with cheap smartphones
Is there a Mi Mix 2 video coming out soon?
Is this just a camera? Can you use it to film?
THAT IS THE MOST HILLIRIOUS THING I’VE EVER SEEN😂
How is that Watch called? It looks freaking awesome. Happy Holidays
I love the honesty in this guy.
It looks like that scary spider with a bunch of eyes
I love these interesting finds! Thank you Mr Mobile
Thanks for this. Been waiting 2 years for this
This thing had so much potential, sad they weren't able to do any software updates with today's tech.
Dude, did you take classes from Linus? Cause damn that segway into the sponsor was smooth.
I have high hopes for this device please do another review once it's fully complete
Michael, are you going to do the Moto X4 review?
Danté I'm also hoping he does that review soon. it'd be nice to see it compared to budget devices of 2017...as well as it's predecessor the Moto X PE(2015). Michael is uniquely suited to give us just such a review/comparison.
+Danté It's being covered as part of an affordable phone round up, which has been pushed back a few times because it's complicated. Coming though!
Thank you for the reply! I appreciate :)
The best review I've seen so far. Thank you so much for producing this video!
I would like to see a updated video for this if there have been any improvements. Still looks like it could be good
Reminds me of the Lytro light field camera. Cool concept, limited usage. Hopefully both these technologies get refined.
Limited usage? I use it all the time instead of my crap cellphone camera. It isn't perfect yet, but much better than my smartphone!
That browser is the open source CAF browser developed by Qualcomm. It's supposed to be optimised for Qualcomm devices.
finally i was waiting for this
they only madam high price cause the 16 lenses i like to know how you make the blurt image clear
Kirk: Ready the Video Camera, prepare to record on my command.
Helm: We don't have video recording, Sir...
Kirk to Capt. Harriman: You launched a camera without video recording?
Capt. Harriman: The Video Recording wont be installed until Tuesday...
After factechz
That thing looks badass when it's snappin pics!
Didn't Lytro also do something like this?
Mr. Mobile... please come back to this and do a follow-up review.
They want $2000 for a beta unit? NO THANKS! They are crazy to think that. When a cell phone can out pace a dedicated camera its time to go back to the drawing board. Great review by the way!
So finally something that can grind the whole camera industry but I'll still say "another one" until it's perfected..
Did they ever fix it?
2:19 The camera uses different focal lengths. I very much doubt those are the real focal lengths: they are focal length equivalents with respect to full frame 35mm cameras.
The reviewer with the best voice
I remember a very similar camera arrangement from 2014 or 2016. The fact that it wasn't mentioned makes me doubt that memory.
Plot twist:
This video was recorded with that camera on it.
Are you gonna review huawei mate 10??
I kinda dig the novelty of all the camera lens, but then the reality of price, bulk, unfinished software, 5mp cheap Android phone like picture quality, and etc come up.
GREATEST TECH REVIEWER OF ALL TIME 🔥 PERIOD
Oh my god I already fell in love with this!!!
1440p60 😍 Thank you MrMobile!
You see how complicated to replace single lens in dslr ?
You do not warn me fast enough about trypophobia
Sorry but i can't keep on watching this video
U Have it that phobia thing for real
I have this too and it's the reason i don't like the HTC Vive. "Watched" this video by covering the screen with my palm
I noticed the second he mentioned it, but I can't go anymore either. I'm always surprised how the vast majority of the population isn't bothered by it at all though
Damn that must suck. I do not have this phobia but when I see the camera it makes me feel sick.
Phobias are weird... I mean comon is there a phobia for air or breathing too smh
I saw one guy using this several days ago in brooklyn bridge park, it was actually much bulkier than you'd think. Never knew it was 2 grands. Most ridiculous camera price of the year.
It’s available again on Amazon brand new and looks like it’s software updated
Can someone please tell me the name of those earbuds
Can it film in 60fps
Ur video starts with a high interesting note!
When someone is taking a picture of you with the light L16 and you don’t know what lens to look at 😂