In our technological present, and also on its horizon, there are both virtual reality and augmented reality. Perhaps its incorporation is not being as fast as some experts predicted, but everything indicates that it is an industry that is in full development and that it will change our lives .
One of the companies that is betting heavily on this technology is the South Korean Samsung, which has just presented its new 360 Round camera . It is a system that will allow you to record and broadcast high-quality 3D virtual reality content live. For this, it has a whopping 17 lenses (eight pairs of stereoscopic lenses in a horizontal position and a single lens in a vertical position). Stream 4K 3D video and spatial audio live and create deep 3D images.
Due to its characteristics, it seems an almost off-road camera, since it is resistant to water and also to dust – it is IP651 certified – and that will allow us to use it in very different weather conditions. Therefore, it is an ideal choice for capturing content in environments that present more challenges. Another of its advantages is that it does not incorporate fans and with that we achieve: on the one hand, we eliminate background noise –the recorded sound is much cleaner–; and, on the other, a compact design, since the size and weight is lower.
Additional features, such as PC software to control and stitch images, or removable external storage, make the new 360 Round the perfect device for any job that requires many hours of recording .
360º content on the rise
Samsung highlights that the rise of 360 content platforms, such as Samsung VR, Facebook or YouTube, and the proliferation of 360 videos, has increased the need to generate high quality 360 videos. And it is something that interests both professionals and fans of virtual reality. ” 360 Round is the first product to meet these needs by combining high-quality 360-degree images with advanced 3D depth at an affordable price compared to other professional 360 cameras,” explains Samsung.
This camera takes high-quality 3D images with a 4K camera, thanks to its 17 lenses, which capture a 360-degree view to offer a complete 3D experience. In addition, it provides live transmission “with little or no latency and in a simple way”, as specified by the South Korean company, with Samsung software that allows the joining of images in a single step .
Built on a one-piece chassis designed to reduce heat (and thus eliminate the need for a cooling fan), it is also designed to easily connect to additional equipment, such as an external microphone (it has two ports for external microphones), as well as to store large files.
It remains for us to talk about the price. Although we still do not have an official price, some specialized media point out that this camera will be around $ 10,500, which would move it away from the category of consumer product – and, therefore, from the average user – to bring it closer to the field. pseudoprofessional.
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