3D Lens for Refocusing Still Photos

Here's an interesting demo of the possibilities of specialized lenses combined with software, which in the future might allow you to not only refocus shots, but also to adjust the camera position somewhat.

While this light field lens probably won't show up on your pocket camera, this technology combined with high-resolution high-end cameras such as those from RED might allow for some amazing post-processes.

How this works is best explained by Stanford researchers in a short WMV movie (see also their site and paper) or via Popular Science's article.

- Jonas