Sphericam 2
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Basic Info
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Type
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Virtual Reality
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Subtype
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Camera
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Creator
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Jeffrey Martin, Servaes Joordens, Poppo Wit
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Developer
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Sphericam Inc
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Release Date
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December 2015
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Price
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~$1,500
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Website
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Sphericam.com
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System
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Storage
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Display
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Resolution
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4096 x 2048
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Refresh Rate
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30FPS, 60FPS
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Image
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Optics
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Tracking
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Audio
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Audio
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4 microphones
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Camera
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6 camears
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Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Micro USB
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Power
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Li-Po 2800mAh
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Device
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Weight
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less than 400g
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Size
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68mm in diameter
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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.
Contents
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 the recording and monitor, edit, transfer and view the footage.
Hardware
Specifications
- 6 image sensors/lenses
- Wi-Fi button
- On/Off button
- Micro USB port
- 8 Tripod Mounts
- 4 Microphones
- 6 Micro SD Card Slots[1]
Physical
Part
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Spec
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Housing |
Anodized Aluminum
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Size |
68 millimeters in diameter
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Weight |
less than 400g
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Number of Mounting Points |
8
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Port |
Micro USB
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Battery |
Li-Po 2800mAh
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GPS |
Yes
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Automatic Stabilization |
Yes
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Microphones |
4
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Imaging
Part
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Spec
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Number of Cameras |
6
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Sensor Type |
Global Shutter
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Spherical Image Resolution |
4096 x 2048 (equidirectional rectangle)
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Frame Rate |
30FPS, 60FPS
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Coverage |
100% spherical
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Recording Time |
60 - 90 minutes
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Live Stream |
Yes (100 megabits per second RTMP)
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Chroma Subsampling |
4:2:2, 4:4:4
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[1]
File Formats
Part
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Spec
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Pro Quality |
30/60 FPS, 2.4 gigabits per second, 12-Bit color, CinemaDNG
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High Quality |
30/60 FPS, 600 megabits per second, 10-Bit color, H.264
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Realtime Stitching |
30 FPS, 10-Bit color, H.264
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[1]
Software
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