MINOX is launching a conceptual study with a new camera called the PX3D. This camera stacks four lenses vertically. When a person takes a picture, each of the 5 megapixel sensors takes an image from a slightly different perspective. These four images could then be combined into one 20 megapixel image using the provided software. Or, the user could opt to view the image in 3-D, again using the special MINOX software. Since this is a conceptual study, they are not ready to market it yet. However, if they do market the camera, it is expected to be available in the summer of 2011 at a price of about 500 Euros.
If four lenses is not enough for you, then how about the following:
Forecast: the next step is to extend the underlying concept of the PX3D to 16 camera modules. The main advantage of this technology, in addition to the 3D effect, lies within the ability of each module to specifically select an individual exposure and focal point. This allows the user to decide and determine the priority between exposure and sharpness for each shot.
Yes, I can see the marketing people now. “Why view in 3-D when you can view in 16-D! Up to 80 megapixel images!” You can click on the link below to see a video of the conceptual camera.
via : MINOX PX3D – future-oriented 3D camera concept for photography
