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
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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'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 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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Software
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