Aside from that, this is a really cool idea! But I don't know how it's being positioned. Is it a point and shoot replacement? Or a mirrorless camera replacement?
Or maybe it's just a technology demonstrator - this sort of system, suitably minimized, would make an excellent smartphone camera.
...or perhaps I'm letting my understanding of computer vision/geometry/linear algebra run away from me...
In any case, yeah don't google it.
The Verge's review does say that it compares well with the 5DIII in detail. It also says that the Light's photos "weren't as punchy" -- not sure what that means. Saturation or contrast? I'll wait on a good comparison review.
It's not even a pre-order price. It's a crowdfunding contribution, for which the company is not obliged to give you anything in return.
> The company will take preorders, with a limited number of units available for $1,299, until Nov. 6.
The reservation form on the actual site is the same way. Why do you call it crowdfunding?
"If you’re a Contributor, you make payments to an Organizer at your own risk. Unforeseen or other events may prevent an Organizer from providing goods, services or rewards exactly as promised. If things go awry, please be understanding and consider cutting the Organizer some slack. At the end of the day, though, it’s the Organizer’s responsibility, not Tilt’s."