Sphericam 2

Creator	Jeffrey Martin, Servaes Joordens, Poppo Wit
Developer	Sphericam Inc
Resolution	4096 x 2048
Refresh Rate	30FPS, 60FPS
Image
Optics
Audio	4 microphones
Camera	6 cameras
Connectivity	Micro USB
Power	Li-Po 2800mAh
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 synchronized lenses and global shutter, 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.

• 6 fully synchronized lenses along with global shutter.

• 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.

File Formats

High Quality - 30/60 FPS, 2.4 gigabits per second, 12-Bit color, CinemaDNG

Pro Quality - 30/60 FPS, 600 megabits per second, 10-Bit color, H.264

Real Time Stitching - 30 FPS, 600 megabits per second, 10-Bit color, H.264

Live Streaming - 100 megabits per second

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

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

Images