Lytro introduced the first light-field camera to the general public in 2012. This camera opened up an entire world of new possibilities for photographers and audiences. The technology featured in the Lytro captures information from the subject being photographed that allows the resulting image to be refocused after it’s been taken.
What that means is when you use a Lytro, you can change the focal plane of an image by touching it (on a touchscreen display) or clicking on it with a mouse. While the Lytro and its successor, the Lytro Illum, haven’t become overwhelmingly popular with consumers yet, the technology is becoming more prevalent. Even some smartphone makers are trying to copy this effect.
