Meanwhile, in VR news, Canon today announced a new addition to its lens lineup, the new RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM dual fisheye lens.
While they may make your camera look like something out of a sci-fi movie, this dual-lens system facilitates more efficient VR video production. This technology delivers a more immersive experience for viewers, either on a traditional screen where they can move within a frame or, even better, in a VR headset. The footage is then fed into Canon’s own software or third-party software, which combines the footage into a complete virtual reality world. The idea was to create a world that viewers could enter rather than just one that they had to view from a set distance.
This is an APS-C stereoscopic VR lens with 144-degree wide-angle viewing to bring virtual reality production capabilities to the company EOS R7 body. This VR lens is designed with content creators in mind and promises additional handling options for gun shooters, vloggers or gimbal shooters for more mobility during shooting. their VR creation.
Lenses provided:
- One-shot AF and left/right focus adjustment
- A first for non-L series lenses: Air Sphere coating to minimize ghosting
- Rear filter holder accommodates both 30.5mm screw filters as well as sheet filters (gelatin, polyester, etc.)
The Canon RF-S 3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual fisheye will hit shelves in June 2024 for $1,099.
