Capture the Near-Future: Shoot Realistic VR Footage with Canon Lenses | Release #220
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Amidst the daily advancements in camera technology, Canon's latest product stands out. The stereo fisheye lens 'RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE' for APS-C sensors enables high-quality 180° VR footage.
Compact VR Lens
The 'RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE' is a compact system designed exclusively for the 'EOS R7,' featuring a unique design that combines two fisheye lenses into one. With a 144-degree horizontal field of view and a 4K resolution APS-C sensor, it delivers natural stereoscopic images as if seen through the human eye.
Apple-Certified Spatial Video Lens
This lens was announced at WWDC 2024 as a video lens. It further enhances the video technology used in the 'iPhone 15 Pro,' delivering a more realistic visual experience when used with Vision Pro and other XR headsets. With a square aspect ratio and approximately 60-degree field of view, it supports AR glasses, allowing for immersive spatial experiences across a wide range of devices.
Fisheye Lens Creating Depth
The light entering through the two lenses is directed to the RF mount sensor via a prism. By utilizing parallax, it creates a realistic sense of depth close to human vision, achieving more three-dimensional VR footage.
Amazing Sample Footage
When viewed through the Meta Quest 3 XR headset, the sample footage released by Canon Marketing Japan offers a solid sense of depth.
What do you think?
With this announcement, shooting futuristic VR footage is becoming more accessible to us. The new lens is scheduled for release in 2024, but the price has not yet been disclosed. We hope it will be affordably priced for many creators.
