Odyssey
Odyssey is a virtual reality camera developed by GoPro. It is the first camera built utilizing Google's Jump platform. Odyssey is composed of 16 GoPro HERO4 Black cameras lining the rim of a ring-shaped array. It uses Jump's software to stitch together feed from each GoPro camera to create stereoscopic 3D and panoramic videos.
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| Basic Info | |
| Type | Camera |
| Subtype | Virtual Reality Camera |
| Developer | GoPro |
| Release Date | September 8, 2015 |
| Price | $15,000 |
| Website | gopro.com/odyssey |
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Features
Stereoscopic Panoramic - Records immersive 360˚ 3D video with unrivaled depth perspective for realistic playback on VR devices.
High-Resolution Render - Jump assembler technology results in incredibly realistic video capture of up to 8K30.
Synchronized Rig - All 16 HERO4 cameras are synced down to the pixel level to function as one camera.
Extended Power - Ideal for longer recording times and additional power supply in remote locations.
Rugged All-In-One Housing - Designed to withstand the rigors of professional use.[1]
Hardware
Odyssey Panoramic Camera Rig, 16 HERO4 Black Cameras, 16 Array Bacpacs, 16 microSD cards, Pelican Case and cables and accessories.[1]
Specifications
| Part | Spec |
|---|---|
| Size | 294.6mm x 65.8mm |
| Weight | 6.57kg (14.5lbs) |
| Video Resolution | 2.7K 4:3 30 NTSC frames per second, 25 PAL frames per second Output resolutions (via Jump) 2kx2k over under panoramic MPEG4 video with a bit rate of 150Mbit/s 8kx8k over under panoramic MPEG4 video with a bit rate of 600Mbit/s |
| Video Format | h.264 codec, .mp4 file format (after stitch) |
| Power | 16 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (rated at 1160mAh, 3.8V, 4.4Wh) Support for external power(AC/DC) via XLR connector |
| Audio | 16 internal microphones: Mono External microphone support: Stereo supported with 3.5mm Mic Adapter 2 (Zoom H2N external recorder kit included) |
Software
Google's Jump