VR

by Mary Latvis ·Posted
Truly immerse your viewers in your VR recordings with the AUROVIS Argus 360˚ Spherical VR Camera. AUROVIS highlights the importance of audio in creating life-like virtual reality with an impressive array of 64 ambisonic microphones. With FPGA circuitry and a proprietary algorithm to boost processing speeds, the AUROVIS Argus uses in-camera, real-time stitching for live-streaming with preview right from the camera. This pro-style VR
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Join AB as he examines the new Zoom H3-VR Handy Recorder, an all-in-one, 360° audio-recording solution. With features such as Ambisonics A-to-B conversion, single-knob microphone gain capabilities, internal gyroscope, and a compact form factor, the H3-VR is a powerful and portable solution for your 360° audio needs. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
Zoom is turning heads with the announcement of its latest handy recorder, the H3-VR, which not only records in Ambisonics format, but also offers binaural stereo, standard stereo, 5.1 surround support, and live streaming. What's more, the recorder is self-contained and provides a fast and easy way to record 360-audio and monitor in real time. Whether you are a filmmaker, musician, or gamer, 360-audio is the undeniable future of content creation
by David Adler ·Posted
Insta360, as a brand, seems to be bent on building 360-degree cameras whose internal functionality outsizes their physical footprint. While I could describe the new Insta360 Pro2 as six cameras built into an aluminum-shelled grapefruit, I would be remiss in doing so. Insta360 has updated this new revision of its Pro line with greater processing power, improved wireless connectivity, and compatibility with Insta360's Farsight
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
The Ricoh THETA V can do many things: produce hi-res 360-degree images, shoot spherical 4K video, and capture immersive VR-compatible sound. These aren't hidden abilities—they're listed prominently at the top of the THETA V's product page. But what isn't mentioned—at least, not directly—is what I feel is the THETA V's strongest selling point: It's fun. We took the THETA V out to Central Park for a test run and had an absolute blast playing with
by Ronald Francis ·Posted
Manfrotto has announced five new 360 VR camera support products: a VR Selfie-Stick for the consumer enthusiast and four products for pro users. As with many of its previous VR supports, the goal is to provide stability for varying payloads in as compact a form as possible, to circumvent the challenges of shooting in 360. VR Selfie-Stick
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
We at B&H Photo Video are pleased to announce the new Z CAM K1 PRO—a Google VR180-certified, dual-lens video and still camera available exclusively at B&H. Capture immersive 180˚ views of your experiences, then view them as you prefer in either 2D, or in 3D using a VR headset. The stereoscopic K1 PRO employs dual Sony EXMOR 4/3" Thirds CMOS sensors for image recording, and offers robust post-stitching output rates of 6K at 30 fps,
by Steven Gladstone ·Posted
Here at B&H, we are pleased to announce that we now offer the new S1 6K Professional VR Camera from Z CAM. The S1 shoots high-quality spherical VR video at 6K/30 or 4K/60 fps, spherical video being a 360˚ panoramic view extending 90˚ up and down for a 360 x 180˚ field of view. Using a single small camera body and employing four Sony CMOS image sensors to capture your footage saves you the time normally spend building a rig and
by BH Online Videos ·Posted
In this video, Lok Chung takes us on an adventure with the Insta360 ONE Action Cam, a compact 360 camera system that’s designed to work with iOS, and allows you to design your camera movement in post. 360-degree video has been around for a while, but with all the options available, many people might wonder how one can utilize 360-degree video these days. Join Chung for a look at this tool of the trade. We hope you enjoy the video
by Patrick Chiang ·Posted
It's the holiday season and you can't wait to celebrate it with your family and loved ones. There are plenty of presents to go around, food to eat, and bonding to do. Yet, just only two hours in, you start to realize how much you dislike your itchy sweater, the never-right-tasting eggnog, and the nonstop babbling of your cousin's kids. And that's okay, because you've secretly got your escape planned. You just need to work on your excuses to leave. Where do you escape to? Virtual reality, of course. Whether you're gone for a few minutes, hours
by Shawn C. Steiner ·Posted
Reach the high-resolution heights you have always wanted for your 360° imaging dreams, with the just-announced Theta V from Ricoh. Keeping a form similar to its much-loved predecessors, the Theta V makes some serious improvements to video quality with its ability to record and live stream video over USB, at up to 4K resolution. It also boosts stills quality with an ISO range that has been expanded to ISO 64-6400, resulting in sharper and cleaner
by Mary Latvis ·Posted
We here at B&H are pleased to announce the newest 360˚ VR camera offered by Insta360, the Insta360 ONE. This 4K model blends the portability of an action camera with the all-encompassing views of 360˚ video capture. The versatile ONE offers three operating modes: stand-alone, Bluetooth remote control, and direct control when attached to an Apple iOS smartphone (an Android version is on its way). The Insta360 ONE’s intriguing
by William Min ·Posted
Virtual reality is all about being transported to another world. Whether you’re flying through space or running from zombies in a dystopian society, your experience can be ruined when you walk too far and have the power cord yank the headset (and your head) back. The ZOTAC VR GO removes the tether that holds you back to the real world...by letting you bring the computer with you. The VR GO comes with a backpack that you
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This 4-capsule Ambisonics microphone is designed to capture immersive “spherical” audio for VR and surround applications.
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Looking for spherical video solutions to spice up your production? The aptly named Sphere, from Teradek, might be the answer. In this quick preview video, check out how you can set up the Sphere with GoPro HERO cameras and take advantage of the pro-grade features that the Sphere contains, such as real-time stitching, fine image