Sphericam 2
| Sphericam 2 | |
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| Basic Info | |
| Type | Camera |
| Subtype | 360° Camera |
| Creator | Jeffrey Martin, Servaes Joordens, Poppo Wit |
| Developer | Sphericam Inc |
| Release Date | December 2015 |
| Price | ~$1,500 |
| Website | Sphericam.com |
| System | |
| Storage | |
| Display | |
| Resolution | 4096 x 2048 |
| Refresh Rate | 30FPS, 60FPS |
| Image | |
| Optics | |
| Tracking | |
| Audio | |
| Audio | 4 microphones |
| Camera | 6 cameras |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Micro USB |
| Power | Li-Po 2800mAh |
| Device | |
| Weight | less than 400g |
| 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[1]
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 |
Software
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