{"id":13283,"date":"2021-10-20T14:20:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=13283"},"modified":"2021-10-20T14:21:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T12:21:01","slug":"canon-revolutionises-180-vr-with-innovative-3d-vr-system-and-canon-rf-5-2mm-f2-8l-dual-fisheye-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2021\/10\/20\/canon-revolutionises-180-vr-with-innovative-3d-vr-system-and-canon-rf-5-2mm-f2-8l-dual-fisheye-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Canon Revolutionises 180\u00b0 VR With innovative 3D VR System And Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE Lens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Canon Europe today announces the latest innovation in the EOS R System \u2013 a pioneering new virtual reality capture solution that leverages the superior capabilities of the RF mount. Canon\u2019s EOS VR SYSTEM, which includes a new Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens, has been developed in response to demand for high quality 3D 180\u00b0 VR content. With the adoption of VR technology on the rise across many sectors such as training, travel, sports, live events and documentaries, Canon\u2019s new offering simplifies the whole process of stereoscopic 180\u00b0 VR capture and post-production. The EOS VR SYSTEM\u2019s ability to create an immersive experience brings viewers into the heart of the action by providing professional image quality and higher levels of realism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ground-breaking new EOS VR SYSTEM includes the world\u2019s first1 lens for digital interchangeable lens cameras enabling 180\u00b0 VR shooting with one camera to a single sensor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Innovative lens design for simplified capture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE dual forward-facing fisheye lenses have an ultra-wide 190-degree field of view which form the basis of its stereoscopic VR capture capability. Canon\u2019s advanced lens design then enables projection of two images onto the camera\u2019s single sensor for perfect alignment and synchronisation straight out of the camera. By utilising the lens in this way, VR setup is simpler than a two-camera system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capturing two images on a single sensor also means that both images have the same performance characteristics, avoiding subtle variances such as image quality and exposure that other two sensor systems can suffer from. Additionally, the two EMD (aperture) units, one for each lens, are also finely controlled to maintain a consistent exposure onto the sensor \u2013 helping to reduce post-production grading and expertise required to match the left and right image output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The compact lens features a clever folding optical design and baseline distance of 60mm for a natural looking view. Engineered to work with compatible cameras within the VR system such as the Canon EOS R5, the system offers both the portability and familiarity of the EOS System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pushing optical boundaries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stereoscopic Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens features the infamous red ring, denoting it as a professional L-series lens that utilises two UD elements per lens, helping to produce sharp clear images, from edge-to-edge. The Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens SWC coating is ideal for shooting with the sun in the frame, as it suppresses ghosting and flare of sunlight \u2013 a commonly encountered shooting condition in VR capture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Featuring a gelatin holder across the rear elements, Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens users can leverage third-party gelatin ND filters to maintain \u2018normal\u2019 shutter speeds and apertures when shooting in bright conditions. The MF Peaking function in the EOS R5 provides simple assisted manual focusing, highlighting the areas within focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When using the EOS R5\u2019s 8K Full Frame sensor3<\/sup>, the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens achieves high resolution 180\u00b0 VR capture with a high dynamic range using Canon Log \/ Log 3. A fast f\/2.8 aperture along with high ISO capabilities of the EOS R5 means great low light performance \u2013 giving content creators the opportunity to shoot in a wider range of scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Streamlined 180\u00b0 VR workflows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The brand-new EOS VR SYSTEM uses the Canon RF 5.2mm F2.8L DUAL FISHEYE lens on a single sensor camera where no lens alignment is required \u2013 meaning only one file is produced for both the left and right images which is already perfectly synchronised. This allows the Canon software or plug-in to accurately convert the captured dual circular fisheye format to a standard 180\u00b0 VR format, ready for further editing in Adobe Premiere Pro or viewing on a VR headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically one of the more complicated and time-consuming tasks in VR content creation, Canon\u2019s new powerful EOS VR Utility application and EOS VR Plug-in for Adobe Premiere Pro makes the image conversion process4<\/sup>, from a dual circular fisheye image to a more recognisable side-by-side equirectangular 180\u00b0 VR format, effortless. With these additional solutions, videos and stills can be easily processed3,<\/sup>5<\/sup> and exported into various resolutions and (professional) codecs, up to 8K in file size for video output2<\/sup> \u2013 designed for post-production editing and\/or final playback on suitable VR headsets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canon\u2019s updated EOS Utility and Camera Connect App will also provide easy remote control and live image preview whilst capturing content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This high-quality solution leverages the benefits of the RF mount whilst delivering innovative new VR technology to simplify the entire process of 180\u00b0 VR capture from set up through to post-production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features EOS VR SYSTEM<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n