Lytro Illum User manual

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USER MANUAL

Table of contents
Tableofcontents.....................................................................................................................X
IntroducingtheLYTROILLUM............................................................................................X
Benefitsofthelightfield.......................................................................................................X
LearningtouseLytroILLUM................................................................................................x
Quickreferenceguide............................................................................................................X
Cameraexterior.................................................................................................................................X
Inthebox..............................................................................................................................................X
Productrequirements.....................................................................................................................X
TouchscreenlayoutinCaptureMode.........................................................................................X
InformationBar................................................................................................................................................X
MenuBar,page1.............................................................................................................................................X
MenuBar,page2.............................................................................................................................................X
TouchscreenlayoutinPlaybackMode......................................................................................X
GettingStarted..........................................................................................................................X
Chargingthebattery.........................................................................................................................X
Insertingthechargedbattery.......................................................................................................X
Insertingthestraprings.................................................................................................................X
InsertinganSDcard.........................................................................................................................X
Poweringon(andoff)......................................................................................................................X
Usingthesetupassistant...............................................................................................................X
Puttingthecameratosleep/wakingthecamera...................................................................X
CaptureMode............................................................................................................................X
Physicalcontrols.............................................................................................................................xx
TouchscreenlayoutinCaptureMode.......................................................................................xx
InformationBar...............................................................................................................................xx
MenuBar,page1.............................................................................................................................xx
MenuBar,page2.............................................................................................................................xx
Additionalmenufeatures(offbydefault)..............................................................................xx
HidinganddisplayingtheMenuBarandInformationBar.........................................................xx
Choosinganexposuremode........................................................................................................xx
SettingtheISO..................................................................................................................................xx
Settingtheshutterspeed..............................................................................................................xx
SettingtheEVcompensation.......................................................................................................xx
Usingautofocus................................................................................................................................xx
Tappingthescreentofocus.........................................................................................................xx
Usingmanualfocus.........................................................................................................................xx
Settingthewhitebalance.............................................................................................................xx
Usingtheliveexposurehistogram............................................................................................xx
UsingtheHorizonLevel................................................................................................................xx
Adjustingtheopticaloffset..........................................................................................................xx
Usingagridoverlay........................................................................................................................xx
Shootingwithcontinuousshutter.............................................................................................xx
Usingtheselftimer........................................................................................................................xx
Applyingexposurebracketing....................................................................................................xx

Applyingfocusbracketing............................................................................................................xx
OpeningtheSettingsmenu............................................................................................................x
Usingaflash......................................................................................................................................xx
PlaybackMode........................................................................................................................xx
TouchscreenlayoutinPlaybackMode....................................................................................xx
ProcessingaLivingPictureforrefocusing.............................................................................xx
RefocusingaLivingPicture..........................................................................................................xx
UsingGridView................................................................................................................................xx
Usingthereviewhistogram.........................................................................................................xx
Deletingapicture............................................................................................................................xx
OpeningtheSettingsmenu..........................................................................................................xx
DepthCompositionFeatures.............................................................................................xx
Therefocusablerange...................................................................................................................xx
Depthscale........................................................................................................................................xx
Opticaloffsetforcapture..............................................................................................................xx
SpotDepthFeedback......................................................................................................................xx
DepthHistogramandDepthOverlay........................................................................................xx
Focusbracketing.............................................................................................................................xx
Settings......................................................................................................................................xx
FormatSDcard.................................................................................................................................xx
Brightness..........................................................................................................................................xx
Exposuresimulation......................................................................................................................xx
Clippingwarning.............................................................................................................................xx
iOSConnect........................................................................................................................................xx
Cameracontrols...............................................................................................................................xx
Instantreviewtime........................................................................................................................xx
Sounds.................................................................................................................................................xx
Moreinformation.................................................................................................................XX
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Introducing the LYTRO ILLUM
LYTROILLUMisalightfieldcameraandsoftwareplatformdesignedtoredefinethe
wayweportraytheworldaroundus.Harnessingthefullpowerofthelightfield,the
LYTROILLUMwillgivephotographersauniquewayofcapturingvisualexperiences
—notasastaticcrosssectionofrealitybutaninteractivewindowintotheirworld
throughLightFieldPhotography.
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Benefits of the light field
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Unlikeaconventionaldigitalcamera,theLYTROILLUMcapturesthelightfield,
whichincludesthedirectionoflight.Mostrecently,lightfieldcameraslivedonlyin
academiclabs–viaaroomfulofcamerastetheredtoasupercomputer.Lytro’s
scientistsandengineershaveoptimizedthistechnologysothatthepowerofthe
lightfieldcanfitrightinyourpocket.
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Capturingthisfundamentallynewdatagivesconsumersunprecedentedcapabilities,
includingtheabilitytofocus,changetheperspective,viewin3Dallafterapicture
istaken.PhotographersusingtheLYTROILLUMhavenewcreativeopportunitiesto
tellstoriesandcapturemoments,deliveringLivingPicturestofriends,family,and
clients.
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Learning to use the LYTRO ILLUM
This User Manual is a technical reference for using the LYTRO ILLUM. It
explains how to operate the camera, and the behavior of each of the modes,
settings, and buttons.
For many photographers, getting the most out of a light field camera may require
additional education and thought on how to best compose and capture images
with depth.

Watch education and training videos at training.lytro.com
Lytro has developed a series of educational and training materials, including
videos, online help, and transformational galleries.
Visit www.training.lytro.com to get in-depth information in the following
categories:
•Orientation & Setup
•Light Field 101
•Light Field in the Field
•Workflow
The educational material covers the LYTRO ILLUM ecosystem including,
camera, desktop software, publishing to web and mobile devices.
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Quick reference guide
Camera exterior
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In the box
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•LYTROILLUMCamera
•LYTROILLUMQuickStartGuide
•LYTROILLUMQuickCharger
•LYTROILLUMRechargeableLiionBattery
•LYTROILLUMLensCap
•LYTROILLUMLensHood
•Shoulder/neckstrap
•Strapanchors(2)
•Neutraldensityfilter(ND8)–72mm
•MicroUSB3.0cable
•Lenscloth
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Product requirements
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SDcard(notincluded)
MacOSX10.8.5orhigher(min:4GBRAM,IntelCore2Duoornewer),or64bitWindows7or64bit
Windows8(min:4GBRAM,DirectX10.0anddualprocessorCPU)

Touchscreen layout in Capture Mode
Information Bar

Menu Bar, page 1
Menu Bar, page 2

Touchscreen layout in Playback Mode
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Getting Started
Charging the battery
Before using the camera for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery. Place
the battery into the included quick charger, and plug the charger into a standard
110-or 220-volt, 50-60 Hz electrical outlet. When taking the camera out of the
box, the battery may be partially charged; a fully discharged battery may take
four hours or more to charge completely.
During charging, the LED on the charger will illuminate. When charging is
complete, the LED will turn off. A blinking LED indicates a power or connection
problem, such as the battery not being inserted properly.
Inserting the charged battery
The battery compartment is on the underside of the camera. Hold the camera
upside down and slide the thumb-latch to one side to open the door. Insert the
charged battery, hold the door fully closed, and slide the latch back to the locked
position.
Inserting the strap rings
To prepare camera for use with a strap, install the included strap anchors. Insert
an anchor into the strap point on the top of the camera beside the power button.
Turn it 90 degrees to position it. Then place one of the included collars over the
strap anchor and press down until it snaps into place. Repeat theses steps for
the strap point on the side of the camera, below the port cover.
Once strap anchors are installed, attach the strap using the split-rings.
Inserting an SD card
Open the port cover and insert a SD, SDHC, or SDXC card into the SD card slot.
Close the port cover. For optimum performance, format an SD the first time it is
use it in the camera (see Settings, page XX).

Powering on (and off)
Briefly press the power button to turn the camera on. To power off, press the
power button for 3 seconds, then release.
Using the set-up assistant
The first time the camera is turned on, there is a walk through to set-up the
camera, where there is the selection of the language for the camera to use,
select time zone, and set the date and time. The camera will then give a very
brief overview of its most unique controls and features.
Putting the camera to sleep/waking the camera
When the camera is on, briefly press the power button to put the camera to sleep
and conserve power. To wake the camera, briefly press the power button again.

Capture Mode
Each time the camera is powered on, it will start up in Capture Mode. If there’s a
compatible SD card in place, and the card is not full, the camera is ready to
capture a Living Picture. Compose the shot by looking at the live view displayed
on the screen. When ready to capture a picture, press the shutter button all the
way down and release.
To operate the camera in Capture Mode, use a combination of physical controls
and on-screen controls.
Physical controls
Note that these are the default behaviors of the controls. Many can be customized in Settings (see page XX).
•Powerbutton—whenthecameraisoff,abriefpressturnsiton;whenthecamerais
on,abriefpressputsthecameratosleeporwakesitup,alongpressturnsitoff
•Lytrobutton—ahalfpressdisplaysdepthfeedbackfortheobjectatthecenterofthe
frame;afullpressdisplaysalivedepthhistogramanddepthoverlay
•Shutterbutton—ahalfpressengagesautoexposurelock(AEL);afullpressreleases
theshutter
•Frontdial—setstheISO(inISOPriorityMode);setsShutterSpeed(inShutterSpeed
PriorityModeandManualMode)
•Zoomring—adjuststhefocallengthofthelens
•Focusring—adjuststhefocusofthelens
•Reardial—setstheEVcompensationinProgram,ISOPriority,andShutterSpeed
PriorityModes;setstheISOinManualMode
•AFbutton—activatesautofocuswhenpressed,locksautofocuswhilehelddown

•AELbutton—lockstheexposureatthecurrentsettingwhilehelddown
•Hyperfocalbutton—setsthefocusofthelenstothelightfieldhyperfocalposition
(movesthefarendoftherefocusablerangetoinfinity)
•Fn—togglesbetweenCaptureModeandPlaybackMode
Touchscreen layout in Capture Mode
•Imageviewarea—displaystheliveview;sensorcropregionisindicatedbythethin
grayframe
•DepthAssistBar—displaystherefocusablerange(indicatedbythecoloredbands)fora
LivingPicturecapturedatthecurrentsettings
•MenuBar—displaystouchcontrolicons(swipeuptoscrolltoadditionalpages)
•InformationBar—displayscurrentcapturesettings,aswellasSDcardandbattery
status

Information Bar
•ISOindicator—displaysthecurrentISO;taptosetISOinISOPriorityModeandManual
Mode
•Shutterspeedindicator—displaysthecurrentshutterspeed;taptosetspeedin
ShutterPriorityModeandManualMode
•EVcompensationindicator—displaysthecompensationcurrentlyselected;taptoset
compensation(notavailableinManualMode)
•Exposuremodeindicator—PforProgram,IforISOPriority,SforShutterSpeed
Priority,MforManual;replacedbyalocksymbolwhenAEislocked
•Whitebalanceindicator—displaysthecurrentwhitebalancesetting
•Focallengthindicator—displaysthecurrentfocallength(35mmequivalent)
•Shuttermodeindicator—displaysSforsingleandCforcontinuousshuttersetting;
replacedbyselftimerindicatorwhenselftimerisactivated
•Shotbufferindicator—displaysthenumberofshotsthebuffercancurrentlyhold
•Shotsremainingindicator—displayshowmanyadditionalLivingPicturestheSDcard
canhold;whennoSDcardisinserted,thenoSDcardindicatorwillappearhere
•WiFi(iOSConnect)indicator—visibleonlywhenthecameraisenabledasanaccess
pointinSettings,iOSConnect

•Batterychargeindicator—displaysthebattery’sremainingcharge
Menu Bar, page 1
Note that the order of the icons in the Menu Bar may be customized and additional icons may be added (see
Settings, page XX). The default order is referenced here.
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•PlaybackModeicon—taptoopenPlaybackMode,displayingthemostrecentLiving
Picture
•ExposureModeicon—taptoopenthesubmenuforsettingthemode;iconchangesto
reflectthecurrentmode
•ContinuousShuttericon—activatescontinuousshutterwhentapped/illuminated
•WhiteBalanceicon—taptoopenthesubmenuforsettingthewhitebalance;icon
changestoreflectthecurrentsetting
•SelfTimericon—taptoactivatetheselftimer;tapandholdopensthesubmenutoset
thecountdownat2or10seconds;iconchangestoreflectthecurrentsetting
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Menu Bar, page 2
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•Histogramicon—displaystheliveexposurehistogramonscreenwhen
tapped/illuminated
•GridOverlayicon—taptoactivategridoverlay;tapandholdopensthesubmenufor
selectingthestyleofoverlay;iconchangestoreflectthecurrentselection
•HorizonLevelicon—displayslevelindicatorsattheleftandbottomofthescreenwhen
tapped/illuminated
•OpticalOffseticon—taptoactivateopticaloffsetcontrol(usingthefrontdial)and
display(attherightedgeofthescreen)
•Settings—openstheSettingsmenu(thiswillreplacetheliveview;tapCAPTUREorpress
theshutterbuttonhalfwaytoclosethemenuandrestoretheliveview)
Additional touch control icons (not in the Menu Bar by default)
TheadditionaltouchcontrolsbelowmaybeaddedtotheMenuBar.Fordetailson
selectingandreorderingthecontrolsshownintheMenuBarseeRearrangemenu,
pageXX.

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•FocusBracketingicon—taptoactivatefocusbracketing;tapandholdopensonscreen
selectionbands,whichcanbeswipedtosetthenumberofshotsandtheincrementin
focusstepsbetweeneachshot
•ExposureBracketingicon—taptoactivateexposurebracketing;tapandholdopens
onscreenselectionbands,whichcanbeswipedtosetthenumberofshotsandthe
incrementinEVcompensationbetweeneachshot
•ManualFocusicon—whentapped/illuminated,autofocusisdisabled
•Lightsouticon–taptopowerdownthetouchscreen.Tapandholdanywhereonthe
screentorestorepower
•FocusLockicon—whentapped/illuminated,thefocusringisdisabled
•ZoomLockicon—whentapped/illuminated,thezoomringisdisabled
•Hyperfocalicon—whentapped,thefocusismovedtothelightfieldhyperfocal
positionforthecurrentfocallength
Using the Depth Assist Bar
See Depth Assist Bar in Depth composition features, page XX.
Hiding and displaying the Menu Bar and Information Bar
The Menu Bar can be hidden from view by swiping it to the right. To display it
again, swipe left from the right edge of the screen. The Information Bar can be
hidden from view by swiping it down. To display it again, swipe up from the
bottom edge of the screen.
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Choosing an exposure mode
The camera offers four exposure modes. The first letter of the currently selected
mode appears in the exposure mode indicator in the Information Bar at the
bottom of the screen. It is also displayed and illuminated as the exposure mode
icon — the first item in the Menu Bar. To select a different mode, tap the
exposure mode icon. The exposure mode submenu will open to the left,
displaying the four mode options.
Tap the exposure mode icon to open the submenu displaying the four options.
•P; Program Mode — the camera sets the ISO and the shutter speed based on metered value and
EV compensation value
•I; ISO Priority Mode — manually set the ISO, and the camera sets the shutter speed based on
metered value and EV compensation
•S; Shutter Priority Mode — manually set the shutter speed, and the camera sets ISO based on
metered value and EV compensation
•M; Manual Mode — manually set both the shutter speed and the ISO
Tap on one of the letter options to set the exposure mode. The submenu will
close, and the new selection will now be displayed as the exposure mode icon as
well as in the exposure mode indicator in the Information Bar. If no selection is
made, after a few seconds the submenu will close.

Tap one of the four options in the submenu to set the exposure mode.
Setting the ISO
In ISO Priority Mode and Manual Mode, set the ISO by tapping the ISO indicator
at the left end of the Information Bar. A selection band will open across the
middle of the screen, with the current ISO at the center. Available ISO speeds
range from 80 to 3200.
Tap the ISO indicator to open the ISO selection band.
Swipe the band from right to left to increase the ISO, or from left to right to lower
it. Tap on any ISO visible in the selection band to go directly to that setting.
Double-tap on the selection band returns to the initial ISO setting.
Once the selection has been made, tap the screen anywhere outside of the
selection band to close the band. A half press of the shutter button will also close
the selection band. A full press will close it and take a picture.

Swipe the ISO selection band to increase or lower the ISO.
Set the ISO using the front dial while in ISO Priority Mode or using the rear dial
while in Manual Mode*. As the dial is rotated, the ISO indicator in the Information
Bar at the bottom of the screen will change to display the current setting.
*Note that the functions assigned to the front and rear dials in the various exposure modes can
be changed (see Settings,page XX). The default assignments are referenced here.
Setting the shutter speed
In Shutter Priority Mode and Manual Mode, set the shutter speed by tapping the
shutter speed indicator in the information bar at the bottom of the screen. A
selection band will open across the middle of the screen, with the current speed
at the center. Available shutter speeds range from 1/4000th of a second to 32
seconds.
[Screenshot: shutter speed selection band displayed; shutter speed indicator highlighted, displays
1/30]
Tap the shutter speed indicator to open the shutter speed selection band.
Swipe the band from right to left to increase the shutter speed, or from left to right
to lower it. Tap on any speed visible in the selection band to go directly to that
speed. Double-tap on the selection band to the initial shutter speed setting.