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==Features==
 
==Features==
*4096 x 2048 Resolution and 60FPS with 2.4 Gbps of raw capture.  
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*Crystalline shaped body that is 68mm in diameter and weigh less than 400 grams.
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*4096 x 2048 Resolution and 60FPS with 2.4 Gbps of raw capture and 12-bit color.  
  
 
*6 fully synchronized cameras with [[global shutter]].
 
*6 fully synchronized cameras with [[global shutter]].
  
*Crystalline shaped body that is 68mm in diameter and weigh less than 400 grams.  
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*Live and automatic stitching of content from all 6 cameras.
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*Live stream content through Wi-Fi or Ethernet via micro USB adapter.
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*Companion mobile App that allows the user to start and stop, transfer, view, edit, and monitor the footage while recording.
 
==Hardware==
 
==Hardware==
  

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Sphericam 2
Sphericam 21.jpg
Basic Info
Type Virtual Reality
Subtype Camera
Creator Jeffrey Martin, Servaes Joordens, Poppo Wit
Developer Sphericam Inc
Release Date December 2015
Price ~$1,500
Website Sphericam.com
System
Storage
Display
Resolution 4096 x 2048
Image
Optics
Tracking
Audio
Audio 4 microphones
Camera 6 camears
Connectivity
Connectivity Micro USB
Power Li-Po 2800mAh
Device
Weight less than 400g
Size 68mm in diameter
Sphericam 2 is a 360° Camera developed by Sphericam Inc. The apricot-sized and crystalline-shaped camera is able to record monoscopic 360° video in 4K resolution and 60 FPS. Consisting of 6 lenses and sensors, Sphericam 2 is able to produce automatically stitched 360 degree video with 4096 x 2048 resolution. Recorded content can be streamed live through Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable. The entire process can be controlled with Sphericam 2's mobile app.

Sphericam 2's Kickstarter campaign took place in July, 2015 and raised over 3 times the original funding goal of $150,000. The camera will ship in December 2015 with a retail price of around $1,500.

Features

  • Crystalline shaped body that is 68mm in diameter and weigh less than 400 grams.
  • 4096 x 2048 Resolution and 60FPS with 2.4 Gbps of raw capture and 12-bit color.
  • Live and automatic stitching of content from all 6 cameras.
  • Live stream content through Wi-Fi or Ethernet via micro USB adapter.
  • Companion mobile App that allows the user to start and stop, transfer, view, edit, and monitor the footage while recording.

Hardware

Specifications

Physical

Part Spec
Housing Anodized Aluminum
Size 68 millimeters in diameter
Weight less than 400g
Number of Mounting Points 8
Port Micro USB
Battery Li-Po 2800mAh
GPS Yes
Automatic Stabilization Yes
Microphones 4

Imaging

Part Spec
Number of Cameras 6
Sensor Type Global Shutter
Spherical Image Resolution 4096 x 2048 (equidirectional rectangle)
Frame Rate 30FPS, 60FPS
Coverage 100% spherical
Recording Time 60 - 90 minutes
Live Stream Yes (100 megabits per second RTMP)
Chroma Subsampling 4:2:2, 4:4:4

File Formats

Part Spec
Pro Quality 30/60 FPS, 2.4 gigabits per second, 12-Bit color, CinemaDNG
High Quality 30/60 FPS, 600 megabits per second, 10-Bit color, H.264
Realtime Stitching 30 FPS, 10-Bit color, H.264

Software

Images

Sphericam 2 concept1.jpg Sphericam 22.jpg

References