360 Designs, a company backed by the experts who come from various industries including filmmaking, live show concerts, and TV production, has come up with Mini Eye 360 camera which claims to deliver the best image quality of all 360 video cameras available in the market. Mini eye 360 Camera is a modular 360 degree camera kit which can be used for high cinematic quality 360 degree footage capture. The Mini Eye series consists of two camera systems launched by 360 Designs; Mini Eye 3 and Mini Eye 4. All the cameras, cables, and mounts provided in the package provided to customers are completely interchangeable and allow easy switching between the two camera systems.
The GoPro activity camera has been the staple of the 360 video industry throughout recent years. Adore it or detest it, there"s no other camera framework on the planet with the same number of choices and adaptability in such a little bundle at a reasonable cost. It"s not a flawless framework by any methods, but rather we"ve all figured out how to function around the many agony focuses. Recently, GoPro Omni Rig has stayed entirely uninvolved in the 360 video scene.
GoPro"s Omni is a 360 camera fix intended for six GoPro Hero4 cameras, much like a number of the other 3D printed mounts you"ve seen, yet made out of aluminum and like the measure of a Freedom 360 Explorer. Not at all like other 360 camera frameworks, GoPro Omni has its own particular focal control unit the cameras connect to. This permits every one of the six Hero4 to be gen-lock matched up, taking out the requirement for sound synchronize or movement adjust in the post and making sewing (some of the time) less demanding because of the precise adjust. It likewise has a port for an outside battery pack, the unit battery supplies up to 3 hours of runtime.
GoPro Omni Rig transports in 2 bundles, the full unit for $5000 and the apparatus alternative for $1,500. The entire unit incorporates 6 Hero4 Black cameras, 6 Hero4 batteries, 6 32 GB smaller scale SD cards, an Autopano Video license, hard conveying case, external battery pack and a 7 port USB center point. The rig only alternative will get you an empty Omni fix alongside a carrying case, you supply the GoPro Omni’s and supporting gear.
It"s likewise imperative to say that the GoPro Omni Rig is not waterproof, and offers no waterproof choice.The GoPro Omni Rig requires that GoPro camera should have special array camera firmware introduced, and on the odd chance that you purchase the apparatus, you"ll have to download the upgrade. This firmware permits 1 camera to go about as an ace, while the other 5 cameras go about as slaves. Driving on, beginning record or changing settings will be reflected every one of the six cameras. You just need to touch 1 camera to change settings for the whole apparatus. An insight worth heeding if you plan to purchase the equipment just alternative and overhaul six GoPro Hero 4 Black you already own, there are a few disadvantages to redesigning the firmware for Omni that ought to be specified. At present, the main accessible modes are video in 1440 at 60 fps, video in 2.7k at 30 fps, or photograph mode. Time lapse video mode can also be altered through settings under video mode, although there"s no option for photo-based time lapses yet.
WiFi has been changed a bit also. The WiFi mode can no longer be empowered by holding down the settings button; you need to control the camera on and turn the WiFi on using the menu. You likewise can"t utilize WiFi on any of the 5 slave cameras, when attempted to pull the cameras to use them in the other apparatus, we were unhappy to find out we cannot pair any of the five slave cameras to the remote. These restrictions can stunt your capacities with these cameras if utilized outside of the GoPro Omni fix. You"ll need to return to the standard Hero4 firmware to utilize a few elements. The most recent Hero4 firmware even permits presentation to be bolted, yet this is not accessible for the GoPro Omni Rig firmware assemble.
GoPro Omni truly sparkles when you utilize it for moving shots. One can be exceptionally astounded at the nature of the join and that it is so difficult to see sewing creases on the strolling shots tried in this way. The smooth mixing mode used as a matter, of course, can be scarcely recognizable when blended with the camera"s characteristic motion blur, be that as it may, it will be exceptionally clear on static shots with items or individuals near the camera.
To import your footage, Kolor has packaged GoPro Omni Importer with the most recent rendition of Autopano Video. The shots are duplicated and composed into individual shot envelopes, with every one of the six recordings from every cam in the cluster. You can likewise review every shot in equirectangular configuration, and apply shading rectification and adjustment. All shots can be naturally rendered in 4K, 2K, or Cineform full determination. It will likewise connect the more extended multi-part shots into one document naturally. An Autopano Video project file will be made in every shot envelope, with adjustment and shading changes in the event that you set them beforehand in the shipper.
GoPro Omni Rig has furnished everybody with a useful device that can spare us a considerable measure of time on preparations. One can see that it has a remarkable potential for outside shots with movement and can cherish that it is so easy to make straightforward settings alterations. Be that as it may, as of now said it"s no magic bullet. Many people who are new to our industry think the GoPro Omni Rig is the response to the majority of petitions, when in all actuality, the main significant advantage is the genlock sync. Anyone who has shot at 60 or 120 fps and found an immaculate adjust realizes that one can get entirely fortunate even without genlock as a rule. The battery swap issue and the fact that it"s not waterproof are unquestionably constraining variables for activity games or experience producers. A sprinkle of water or a tuft of dust could cost a huge number of dollars. Individuals utilizing it as a part of studio settings or other indoor areas will soon discover that parallax still backs its large head, sewing creases will, in any case, be an issue.
So that has been said, it’s certain the GoPro Omni Rig will be a significant bit of pack for us, however, it might never replace Freedom 360 Explorer (waterproof).
Are you searching for a best binocular that best suit your movement? All things considered, A newly consumer focused 360 degree 3-D VR camera has been unhidden at CES 2016 called the Vuze VR 3D 360 Camera. The camera is charged as the world"s first consumer, convenient 360 degree 3D VR camera. What"s more, it will offer for under $1000. It"s fundamentally a camera that contains 8 focal points that permit the user to catch pictures and recordings in 360 degree.
The camera has 8 full HD cameras fenced in area, as well as has simple to use shape calculate inside it. It has studio programming that gives close, continuous handling of the video and sewing of footage. The product utilizes an exclusive system known as Adaptive Blending that emulates the way the human eye interfaces with the mind. The camera has been made simple, however, much as could be expected to make its utilization and operation as simple as could be expected under the circumstances. The Vuze VR 3D review is presented underneath.
At the Cannes Film Festival, HumanEyes Technologies divulged the Vuze 3D Camera, a shopper review 360-degree camera for VR applications. The camera was utilized to record the as of late screened Vuze 3D Camera short motion picture Summertime and is presently accessible to pre-arrange for $799 USD.
Notwithstanding catching 3D stereoscopic substance for VR stages, Vuze 3D Camera can record 360 degree 2D video. The camera will be accessible with its own particular selfie stick and a tripod made particularly for the Vuze 3D Camera. Each of the 8 inside cameras has ultra-wide focal points to capture 180 degree vertical, and 120 degree level pictures 2D or 3D round pictures. It catches HD quality recordings and photographs in 360 degree with no visually impaired spots. Full Camera Control by a method for versatile application on iOS and Android. Has got removable battery and SD card. Furthermore, the SD card can catch up to an hour of video. The pictures and recordings recorded with the camera can be seen on VR headset, 3D gadget, or TV by means of any VR player.
Features
• Video format H.264 Video resolution 4-K panorama @ 30fps
• Video recording rate up to 120 Mbps VBRFOV spherical 180 x 360 degrees
• Audio format AAC8 FHD lenses, 120 x 180 FOV
• Indicators for vibration, sound, light (LED).
• Micro SD-Card storage
• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 with b/g/n 2.4 GHZ support
• Remote control with mobile app control for iOS and Android Data transfer
• USB 2.0, SD Card,
• Wi-Fi Supported
• PC OS: Mac OS, Windows
• Size: 12x12x3 cm
• Weighs 250 grams
Vuze VR 3D 360 Camera is furnished with eight cameras fit for recording full stereophonic sound and 360-degree Full HD video in both 2D and 3D. Every camera is equipped with focal points that catch a 120 degree FOV on a level plane and 180 degree FOV vertically. At the point when the recordings are sewed together, the subsequent video has a 4K determination.
The camera is little at 12 x 12 x 3cm (4.7 x 4.7 x 1 in.) and highlights what Human Eyes calls "real time processing," with every moment of footage requiring one moment of preparing. The camera underpins both PCs and Macs and can be remotely controlled utilizing related iOS and Android applications.
The Vuze VR 3D 360 Camera can also be pre-ordered now for $799 from the item"s site.
Love Star Wars, Marvel, or Pixar? Just imagine watching these favorite movies in an extraordinarily immersive 360-degree experience. Well, that can be possible pretty soon. Ever since its launch, the Nokia Ozo Camera has been pitched by its makers as a high-end option for Hollywood filmmakers, and its recent deal with Disney proves so. The camera which started shipping in the first quarter of 2016, is the world’s first virtual camera built for professionals.
The Build and Design
Nokia Ozo Camera includes an array of eight fully synchronized lenses with a fixed aperture of f/2.4, a 195-degree field of view and each lens is backed by 2k x 2k sensors. Nokia Ozo Camera uses global shutter which makes it ideal for capturing moving objects without blur at a capture frame rate of 30 fps. The spherical and stereoscopic video capture with Spatial Audio Array through Ozo supports MP4, MP4VR, and Monoscopic or stereoscopic 360-degree panoramas with multichannel audio. The Nokia Ozo camera certainly looks amazing with a spherical rig including an array of eight optical image sensors carefully bolted together. The spherical shape is appealing and seems like an object from the future. The audio is captured in 3D by eight microphones which are pre-embedded in the camera. The camera offers specification which makes it a professional grade gadget. The camera offers a dynamic range of 60 dB / ten stops along with an audio dynamic range of 64dB S/N, 120dB max SPL, and a base color temperature of 4000 degrees Kelvin. The omnidirectional audio sensors work great and help you locate things in the Nokia Ozo Camera created VR. The camera boasts a 500 GB module which stores around 45 minutes of footage. VR footage follows a master file format of MOV wrapped OZO Virtual Reality with 8Ch raw Video and 8Ch PCM Audio.
Performance
What’s most appealing in the Nokia Ozo Camera is that it allows filmmakers to monitor what is being recorded in real time. It does so through a virtual reality headset and also plays back low-resolution footage in a span of only a few minutes, which in other 360 degree cameras requires lots of time as it can be done only after processing the content through a stitching software. This, however, is quite a time-consuming task in itself. Ozo affixes to a tripod which is one of the components required on the top of the camera itself. Other components include SDI and Thunderbolt cable, a computer, plus a Black Magic Ultra Studio Mini Recorder to complete the package. Jaunt VR, the company that manufactures Jaunt one camera among others, has agreed to be one of the first few partners for the Nokia Ozo camera. The live feed recorded in the camera is somewhat muddy and out of focus which according to the company can be eliminated through post production. But the sound is the highlight about this camera as it is immersive and tracks the viewer in the space.
To work with the camera one requires setting up the Ozo remote app which can be used to adjust the exposure, check framing and start and stop recording. Apart from that, the adjustments can also be made in the global shutter speed and color temperature. The Ozo remote app is very easy to use, and we can soon see a mobile app for Nokia Ozo Camera in web stores. The camera though is capable of capturing both monoscopic and stereoscopic footage. The stitching process takes places once the content has been imported into Ozo Creator software. The stitches can manually be adjusted by moving the seam over the images as per one’s requirements. The footage requires several hours depending upon the length of the footage to be converted into a 360-degree image which can late be edited through third party software.
Nokia Ozo Remote Application supports various operating systems including Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X El Capitan, Windows 10. On the other hand, the Ozo creator application requires minimum specifications of Mac Pro (Late 2013) with Dual AMD FirePro D500 or PC with quad core-i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 2 x NVIDIA GTX 1080 GPUs. But there are a few downfalls with Nokia Ozo camera. Firstly, the post render time is outrageous compared to a GoPro Rig and it offers low frame rate and a resolution that is not quite up to the mark. Secondly, there is some noise while shooting in darker environments. This might be disappointing for some once they have a look at the price tag as one might expect great video capture in almost all the conditions.
Price
Nokia Ozo Camera is available in the market with a price tag of $45000 which is $15000 less the price when it was launched. The high price tag is not something everyone can afford; Ozo is not a camera for the hobbyists. Beyond Disney, Nokia is in talks with NASA to capture Virtual Reality content along with NBA to stream the live sporting feed to viewers. It is indeed an incredible camera system with excellent specifications, but the price remains the concern for something that still requires a lot of improvements.
The Verdict
Nokia Ozo Camera looks promising; its tie-ups make it look even more. Ozo aims at removing certain primary hurdles faced while creating 360-degree content through its convenient usability. Ozo has low-light limitations and images sometimes get grainy, and hence, calls for improvements. The audio features are incredible, the sound from the headphones adjust automatically depending on where the user is looking at. To sum it all, Nokia Ozo is a $60,000 camera from Nokia Technologies that impresses with its audio quality and features but falls short with its VR quality that still requires improvement. Nokia Ozo camera is Nokia’s bet in Virtual reality industry which is forecasted to reach triple digits by 2020. It will be fascinating to see whether it becomes an industry standard or not.
Not bigger than the size of volleyball, Lytro Immerge camera is an insanely sophisticated camera from Lytro which even lets you move in the Virtual Reality video. Immerge comprises of five layers of optics with each layer loaded up with lenses and image sensors that capture high-resolution spherical video all around the camera. Can it be a Virtual reality game changer?
Jaunt defines its latest addition to the VR market, Jaunt One Camera as the most amazing camera ever built. Formerly known as Neo, Jaunt One camera is built as the first professional VR camera used for capturing stereoscopic 3D, 360-degree videos.
The camera is capable of recording in a low-light environment and giving perfectly stitched panoramic images. What is even more amazing is the fact that Jaunt is renting its Jaunt one camera to the public through a pilot program with Radiant Images, a Los Angeles-based digital cinema company.
If you think GoPro Hero4 was cool, then think about 16 of them bolted on a spaceship like a rig capturing footage at a super high resolution equivalent to five 4k TVs playing at once. That’s GoPro Odyssey Rig for you.
GoPro and Google’s much anticipated virtual reality rig which started to be shipped to customers in March 2016. The rig is capable of capturing immersive content in the form of 8k30 video. The video from each camera is stitched together through jump assembler online to create an unmatched immersive experience from every direction.
If something can beat Santa in giving surprises, it surely has to be the tech companies, and Facebook stands out as one of the top contenders.Keeping in line with is legacy, Facebook surprised everyone with the launch of Facebook Surround 360 Camera a stunning, open-source 360-degree video camera which it claims to be best of its kind and a step ahead in Facebook’s mission of connecting people.
The Pro’s and The Con’s
