The company has confirmed the availability of a complete VR production system by the end of December 2021.
The new EOS VR system includes mirrorless cameras, a dedicated lens, and computer software. Users can capture VR video by attaching a dedicated lens to the camera, and then use computer software to convert the resulting image files to the standard VR file format, which simplifies the post-production process.
Product Description and Availability
Key Features of RF5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye
The new RF5.2mm f/2.8L Dual Fisheye lens is equipped with two fisheye lenses that enable it to capture 3D 180-degree VR video using the parallax between left and right images.
Lenses are L (Luxury) lenses, designed and manufactured to provide the best possible standards of illustration performance, operability and durability. The large f/2.8 maximum aperture enables bright, high-quality images to be captured. The lens configuration also optimizes the bending of light beams, achieving a natural parallax effect with a 60 mm base length.
The left and right lenses are each equipped with an electromagnetic diaphragm (EMD) that electronically controls the aperture diameter. The lens has a gelatin filter holder which enables the ND filter to be installed. Dust- and drip-resistant sealing is used on the mount and the focus ring is lined up on the concave surface of the forefoot lens element to control internal light reflection to help reduce surface damage. The lens is capable of capturing high-definition 8K 180-degree VR footage.
Key Features of Computer Software Applications – EOS VR Utility and EOS VR Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro
Canon has also announced two softwares to make post processing easier for users. Users can stitch and process entire VT footage using the EOS VR utility or the EOS VR plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro.
EOS VR Utility (Paid)
- A computer software application that lets users convert images into identical rectangular projections (a standard VR image format) and perform simple edits on them.
- Supports toggling between images/footage shot by left and right lens. Also supports toggling between circular fisheye and equirectangular displays.
- Supports image erect/parallax correction for compatible lenses
- Supports playback of 180-degree VR images on a computer monitor and basic cutting.
- Videos recorded in 8K can be converted and saved in a different size, file specification, or format.
- LUT (Lookup Table) can be applied to video recorded in Canon LOG mode.
- Supports output to DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) and Apple ProRes for NLE (non-linear editing) purposes.
EOS VR Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro (Paid)
- A computer software plugin for video makers who edit with Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Supports left and right image swapping and converts images into right-angled projections (a standard VR image format).
- Supports image erect/parallax correction for compatible lenses
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