The people of Sphericam have returned with a second generation model of their exclusive sloping camera. The Sphericam 2 is, according to the company, the first fully spherical 360-degree professional-grade camera that records 4K at up to 60 fps. The resulting videos can be used in virtual reality apps, as well as on platforms that support 360-degree content like YouTube.
Unlike other spherical chambers, the Sphericam has sloping sides that include a geometric anodized aluminum design.
- The camera has two power options: a non-removable rechargeable battery for up to 90 minutes of operation and a USB-C port for continuous operation when connected.
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- Sphericam has a total of 8 mounting points.
- Each with a standard of 1/4 -20 wires.
- For use with various third-party mounting accessories.
Sphericam 2 is available for pre-order on the Sphericam website for $2,499; Shipping is expected to start between 10 and 12 weeks after placing the order.
Global industrial shutter sensor
The sensor with a 1/3 global shutter is highly rated at the highest in quantum efficiency, sensitivity and low noise. The global shutter allows a perfect capture of each pixel instantly, without distortion of the focal plane, without blind effect and without “gelatin”. “Effect. No other 360o camera on the market is able to provide this type of performance.
Sync
The Sphericam is a unique integrated professional camera. Its six sensors are fully synchronized in all directions. The six sensors start at 50 microseconds difference (five hundredths of a millisecond!). Exposure and white balance are also synchronized.
Frequency of images
Up to 60 FPS RAW / unresolved, more than 30 FPS. The real-time edited panoramic video can be captured up to 30 ips, in raw or compressed formats.
Bitrate
Sphericam writes large files. If you are recording in RAW or with some compression, the videos are ready for editing and there is a good margin for color grading in post-production. Sphericam records up to 150 megabytes per second (1. 2 gigabits per second) for the internal microSD card module or up to 100 MB/s (800 megabits) via USB port.
File formats
Sphericam recordings have a patented format built into the camera that is then converted to any Cinema DNG or Motion JPEG format using our software. In addition, we offer the possibility to convert these files to MP4/H. 264 on your PC or Mac.
Live streaming
It is possible to transfer any unreleased edition or video, via USB cable, to a local PC or Mac, at a speed of up to 100 MB/s (100 megabytes per second or 800 megabits per second). it will then be processed in real time in a compressed H. 264 video stream that can be streamed on the web. We are currently working to complete this feature.
Gps
Sphericam contains a GPS module that encodes the actual location of each image in the video.
IMU / compass / accelerometer
Thanks to the internal motion sensor, Sphericam knows which path is at the top and which path is at the bottom. So is it possible to have a video? Every time. Currently, the camera orientation is set before pressing the “Save” button, and then the orientation metadata is recorded in real time while the video is being recorded. Then, on your PC/Mac, you can reprocess the video (whether it has already been edited or not) to apply additional stabilization to each image. The role is currently in development.
Storage space
There are 6 microSD cards inside Sphericam, hosted in a single removable module. With a current limit of 768GB, it has a maximum recording time of approximately 85 minutes in 12 bits, in RAW almost without loss. You can, of course, stay a long time. longer if you record with a more compressed quality.
drumming
Sphericam has a non-removable Li-FE-PO4 rechargeable battery with a total capacity of approximately 2600 mAh, allowing approximately 60 to 90 minutes to operate. Does battery life depend in part on how the camera is used?Wi-Fi and GPS will consume more energy; Modified video recording will consume more power than unpublished video recording, and so on.
External power
If you want to use Sphericam for several hours in a row, it’s possible!Our USB-C port allows much more power than the old USB 2, which means you can charge the battery and run the camera simultaneously. Computer, like the latest Macbook also equipped with USB-C, can keep the camera charged and stream the recorded video to the computer’s internal drive at the same time.
Carving
The diameter of the spherical optics is 65 mm, which means that the opposite lenses are spaced 65 millimeters, it is 3 mm smaller than a tennis ball. The camera’s aluminum case has a diameter of 87 millimetres, which is slightly larger than a baseball.
material
This camera is robust as it is made of a single solid piece of aluminum aircraft.
Mounting options
With its 8 mounting holes in each corner, with a standard 1/4-20 female threaded hole, you have unlimited mounting options. In terms of appropriate accessories, it is essential to have a good monopod, a table tripod and perhaps other options. like a support clamp, an arm and a suction cup.