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I've been pretty excited about the idea of light-field photography/Lytro, but this thing looks pretty awkward to carry/use :(. I look forward to seeing reviews when they start to trickle out. Hopefully Lytro can figure out how to make it more compact in the next iteration.

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This is about the same size as a normal point-and-shoot, isn't it?

Perhaps in length, but it looks much thicker. It seems like it would be awkward to carry in a pocket.

I understand the reason for its shape is because of the giant lens it has, but I do admit it's a bit awkward to carry because it feels like you're carrying a giant lens. Anyway, I'd love to play with it in person and have a realistic feel for it.

Does anyone know if you can refocus on the camera screen itself? Is it touch screen?

Looks like it has a touchscreen and you can set exposure using the touchscreen.

There is no focusing and so, there is no refocusing. You do all that in software.

Does anyone know if you can refocus on the camera screen itself? Is it touch screen?

Oh come on, you only had to read the first paragraph of the linked article!

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