Open source code available for new Olympus Air Smartphone Attachment

[GaryLH]

Not sure really where the right location of this thread should be placed. Moderators please move where u think it is appropriate.

Olympus announced its version of the Sony qx1 today, known as the Air...

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/04...lip-on-camera-for-smartphones-coming-to-japan

M43 sesnor instead of qx1's apsc. But for me the most interesting aspect is that the released an open source developers kit for it.. This opens up a whole bunch of different development aspects....for those who want to play outside the normal box.

Gary

 

[JoeV]

Another interesting aspect of the design is that it permits use of interchangeable micro-4/3 lenses. And, with the appropriate adapter, also means a plethora of third-party and film-era lenses can be adapted for use.

I see this as much better than the Sony QX1 design, despite the slight difference in sensor size. This really becomes a micro-4/3 camera that's paired with a smart phone.

~Joe