> You still need the data. You're entirely missing my point. The "data" as you call it can come in all shape and forms, as long as it contains enough informat

> You still need the data. You're entirely missing my point. The "data" as you call it can come in all shape and forms, as long as it contains enough information to rebuild what the camera "saw" The "data" could come from 150 sensors arranged in a geometric pattern that completely alleviate the need for a traditional lens (see telescope arrays).