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{{Device Infobox | {{Device Infobox | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:sphericam 21.jpg|350px]] | ||
|Type=[[ | |Type=[[Camera]] | ||
|Subtype=[[Camera]] | |Subtype=[[360° Camera]] | ||
|Platform= | |Platform= | ||
|Creator=[[Jeffrey Martin]], [[Servaes Joordens]], [[Poppo Wit]] | |Creator=[[Jeffrey Martin]], [[Servaes Joordens]], [[Poppo Wit]] | ||
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|Storage= | |Storage= | ||
|Display= | |Display= | ||
|Resolution= | |Resolution=4096 x 2048 | ||
|Refresh Rate= | |Refresh Rate=30FPS, 60FPS | ||
|Persistence= | |Persistence= | ||
|Precision= | |Precision= | ||
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|Update Rate= | |Update Rate= | ||
|Latency= | |Latency= | ||
|Audio= | |Audio=4 microphones | ||
|Camera= | |Camera=6 cameras | ||
|Sensors= | |Sensors= | ||
|Input= | |Input= | ||
|Connectivity= | |Connectivity=Micro USB | ||
|Power= | |Power=Li-Po 2800mAh | ||
|Weight= | |Weight=less than 400g | ||
|Size= | |Size=68mm in diameter | ||
|Release Date= | |Release Date=December 2015 | ||
|Price= | |Price=~$1,500 | ||
|Website=[http://www.sphericam.com/ Sphericam.com] | |Website=[http://www.sphericam.com/ Sphericam.com] | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Sphericam 2]] is a [[360° Camera]] developed by [[Sphericam Inc]]. | [[Sphericam 2]] is a [[360 Camera|360° Camera]] developed by [[Sphericam Inc]]. The apricot-sized and crystalline-shaped camera is able to record monoscopic [[360 Video|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== | ==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== | ==Hardware== | ||
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | ||
*6 image sensors/lenses | |||
*Wi-Fi button | |||
*On/Off button | |||
*Micro USB port | |||
*8 Tripod Mounts | |||
*4 Microphones | |||
*6 Micro SD Card Slots<ref name="kickstarter">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1996234044/sphericam-2-the-4k-360o-video-camera-for-virtual-r/description</ref> | |||
====Physical==== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
!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 | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
<ref name="kickstarter">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1996234044/sphericam-2-the-4k-360o-video-camera-for-virtual-r/description</ref> | |||
====Imaging==== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
!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 | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
<ref name="kickstarter">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1996234044/sphericam-2-the-4k-360o-video-camera-for-virtual-r/description</ref> | |||
====File Formats==== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
!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 | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
<ref name="kickstarter">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1996234044/sphericam-2-the-4k-360o-video-camera-for-virtual-r/description</ref> | |||
==Software== | ==Software== | ||
==Images== | |||
[[File:sphericam 2 concept1.jpg|350px]] [[File:sphericam 22.jpg|350px]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||