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The day is fast approaching when capturing 3D VR Content is going to be convenient for the average consumer. LucidVR just announced its new pocket-sized, affordable, and easy-to-use LucidCam VR Camera.
This small and handy camera packs plenty of features with live-streaming capabilities and on-the-go processing techniques that make it easier than ever for an average user to make his/her own 3D VR Content, anywhere and anytime. But before we proceed to understand all its features, here is a quick look at the LucidCam VR Camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTN56SFDTHM
LucidCam Features
The interesting thing about LucidCam’s virtual reality Camera is its binocular vision that lets the user capture 3D content is a stereoscopic manner. The LucidCam’s 180-degree viewing angle allows it to capture images which appear to be in real-life 3D as seen by the user’s field of vision.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBQ9Awx8Seg
In addition to delivering an amazing first-person experience, the LucidCam VR Camera performs on-the-go processing of 3D 180-degree VR content without the need of a special computer or other processing techniques. LucidCam also gives the user the flexibility to Livestream 3D 180-degree VR Content at a very high resolution with a very simple plug-and-play process flow and is compatible with all the Apple devices. Moreover, while using the phone case of viewing clip, you are just one click away from capturing immersive-rich 3D VR content.
Image credit: Lucid VR
Scalability and Sharing Options
The another interesting feature LucidCam VR Camera offers is the scalability option. This means that it also allows users to capture 3D 360-degree images and videos by combining multiple LucidCams at a time. Later, using LucidCam’s own WiFi network, you can even transfer all the images to your smartphone and view them using the company’s viewer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdKNWTEkeZI
All the images and videos captured through LucidCam VR can be instantly shared with your friends and family so that they can view them on their VR headsets. LucidCam also allows users to share content on social platforms like Facebook and YouTube while viewing with the recently announced Google’s VR180 Video Format.
LucidCam Technical Specifications
- Weight: 8oz (225g)
- Dimensions: 131mm x 67.3mm x 25mm
- Battery Life: Up to 1.5-hours Battery
- 4K Images, 4K-30fps/eye Videos
- Wifi Supported for Livestream
- 32GB Internal, Up to 32GB microSD, 2GB RAM
- Stereo audio with dual mics
- Field of View 180° x 180°
- Fixed F/2.2 Aperture
- Micro SD Supported
- Micro USB Supported
- HDMI Port Output
CEO’s Word
While being excited during the launch of the company’s affordable VR Camera, CEO Han Jin said “It’s been an incredible journey to bring this product to life while the industry was chasing 360-degree VR. 180-degree VR is much more appealing for the masses, as its simplicity and user experience allows more users to easily capture VR content. With Google’s announcement of support for VR180, one of the major players in VR is realizing the benefits of 180-degree VR video for consumers.”
The LucidCam VR Camera is currently available at a price of $499 on the company’s website with a host of other accessories.
this device has capability of starting a whole new market segment
Actually, Google announced the VR180 format on YouTube which will let VR headsets users see the content in 3D stereoscopic view…. The tech giant is still in talks with camera manufacturers and the first Google VR180 equipped camera is expected by the year end…. I guess LucidCam has still got an early competitive edge
Cool cam, but didn’t Google just announce some category killer device?
Yeah I think I heard about that. It’s called the VR180 or something. Either way the more competition the better. Can’t wait to film my vacation in 180 degrees!