Chinese manufacturer Detu has launched the F4 Plus professional grade 8K panoramic VR camera today. The F4 Plus can can capture 360° stills, videos and broadcast livestream footage at 8K resolution (7680 x 3840 pixels).
Image data is captured using four 200° fisheye lenses coupled with 12MP Sony IMX117 1/2. 3" CMOS sensors. For livestreaming the camera be connected to a computer via Ethernet cable. Wireless livestreaming to Youtube, Facebook and other 360° enabled platforms is possible via 2. 4G and 5G dual frequency Wi-Fi.
The images recorded by the individual cameras are stitched together in-camera and Detu says its optical flow algorithm is suitable for dynamic stitching for capturing scenes with a lot of motion.
The camera comes with a copper and aluminum frame and an air duct cooling system for efficient heat dissipation during livestreaming. The 4800mAh lithium-ion removable battery allows for up to 120 minutes of continuous shooting and a microSD slot supports cards up to a capacity of 128GB. Audio is recorded via two built-in microphones.
The camera can be controlled, and footage edited and shared, via dedicated iOS and Android apps. The F4 Plus camera's professional target clientele is reflected in its $2600 RRP. More information and sample images are available on the Detu website.
. dpreview.com2017-10-18 20:12
