◉ Report Naoto Someze
QOOCAM 8K was a revolutionary product that realizes the world's first 8K video recording as a consumer VR camera.In many other points, as the catch phrase of "Beyond the Max" is a specification that surpasses rivals.Unlike the first 360/180 combination type released about one year and three months ago, it is a 360 -degree camera with two fisheye lenses.
In addition, VLOG mode is prepared, and you can switch from the full -natural ball shooting mode and shoot by specifying any framing from the touch screen placed on the body.Not only VR but also this one can be used properly depending on the application, so it may be accepted by a wide range of users.
In the case of VR video, even if you shoot in 4K, when watching with VR goggles, the area you are actually looking at is about 1/4 of the total.In front of the VR video, high resolution has been desired, and since last year, it has been released with a video size nearly 6k, such as GoPro Fusion and INSTA360 ONE X, since last year.If it becomes 8K, 4 times the 4K of the previous model, 5.Double size of 6K will be achieved.In other words, the resolution of the same video as the company's high -end model, Obsidian R, can be obtained from a pocket -sized housing that fits with one hand.
In QooCam 8K, in the case of video (360 degrees), 8K (7680 3840) 30 fps 10bit, 4K (3840 1920) 30fps, 60fps, up to 120 fps 10bit can be recorded.Using the company's unique technology AI slow motion, you can generate a 960fps super slow motion.The video codec is H.264 and H.265, the maximum bit rate is 200Mbps.According to Kandao's CEO Dan Chen, he is also considering the support of Apple Prores in the future.
The size of the still image (360 degrees) can be recorded at 8k (7680 3840), JPEG and 12bit DNG (RAW) at the same time.In Kandao's proprietary technology, real -time RAW+mode, it is possible to output DNG images with 16 -bit HDR effects by synthesizing multiple DNG images taken at high speed in the camera.This time, KANDAO claims that the processing speed has been improved by 70 times, and the image quality has achieved the image quality of the APS-C machine even in the case of the effective sensor size equivalent to 8 times, and even in low-light situations.
It seems that the size and weight have not been disclosed so far, but it is slightly larger than the THETA Z1.The material of the housing is made of metal.
The viewing angle of the lens is 200 °, the aperture is F2.0.The image sensor is 1/1.A 7 -inch back irradiated CMOS sensor was adopted, and the effective sensor area was increased by 246%from the previous aircraft.The number of output pixels is 20MP (20 million pixels), and the dynamic range is expanded and the SN ratio is increased, which suppresses noise.
With the conventional 360 -degree camera for consumer, we communicated with a smartphone to set, operate, and preview.In QooCam 8K, 2 on the body.Equipped with a 4 -inch touch screen, it is an interface that can be completed only on the main unit, from video confirmation to shutter speed and parameters such as ISO.Gopro Max, which was released earlier, has a touch screen, but in QooCam 8K, unlike MAX, swiping the screen with your finger during previews, moving the direction of the viewpoint or projection.Can be changed.
Two microphones are implemented, but one is located at the top, and the other is located inside for noise cancellation, so it is actually monaural recording.In fact, QOOCAM 8K has a fan inside as a heat generation countermeasure, and a ventilation hole for exhaust heat is provided on the side, so noise cancellation seems to be for this response.On the right side of the body, 3.It has a 5mm stereo mini plug terminal, so it is possible to connect an external microphone to record high quality.Assuming that VLOG is recorded, a mount for attaching an external microphone can be installed.
Wi-Fi is 2.It supports 4GHz/5GHz, but has a USB Type-C port on the right side, so it is encouraging to connect to a smartphone with a wired wire to quickly and reliably transfer data.The battery has a built -in 3600mAh lithium polymer battery, making it possible to record for about 40 minutes.From USB Type-C port, USB-PD (USB Power Delivery) 2.0 quick charging and power supply during shooting can be performed.From the Q button on the left side of the body, you can switch between 8K still images, 8K videos, 4K videos, 4K slow motion, VLOG, etc.You can save your favorite settings as presets.
The inside of the camera has a built -in 64GB storage, but a micro SD card slot is also available on the left side of the body, and up to 256GB can be used.According to CHEN, in the future, we are considering recording an external SSD.
As an optional accessories, a circular lens protector for protection and drip -proof that is detachable and drip -proof around the lens is attached.It is said that ND filters are also developed so that they can be mounted.A silicon protector surrounding the outer periphery of the body is also provided so that it can be kept with bare hands when it is high temperature due to the impact of falling and the high temperature is high due to 8K recording.As far as I brought a driven prototype machine, I felt the fever, but it was not as high as the high -end machine, but I would like to verify this area later when the actual machine arrives.Protector is expected to release colorful variations in the future, besides black.
In addition, accessories include a diving case, a microphone for VLOG recording, and a selfie stick with a holder for smartphones.
In addition, Shenzhen's VR camera manufacturers, including the INSTA360 ARASHI VISION, have a reputation for the powerful camera shake reduction performance that does not require a gimbal.Even in QooCam 8K, the stabilization function, which is a 6 -axis gyroscope, a built -in IMU sensor and KANDAO's unique algorithm, is still alive.It will be powerful when mounted on a drone.
From the QooCam dedicated app, of course, remote shooting with Wi-Fi is of course. It is also possible to trim and adjust the image after shooting, or to reflect the viewpoint and viewing angle as a 4K plane video from all natural ball images, and write it out. By using a "smart clip" template for beginners, you can easily create works with various unique effects. After editing, you can quickly post the content on the platform such as SNS on the spot. In addition, even if it is an 8K express edit, even a 8K all -sphere video, there is a flow that can be edited in a smartphone connected by wired without using a PC. It is prepared. When performing advanced editing such as batch editing or AI slow motion, you will use the free editing tool "QOOCAM STUDIO" (Win / Mac) from your PC.
QOOCAM 8K supports 4K 360 -degree live distribution to Facebook and YouTube without going through a PC from a smartphone.In the future, the timing is undecided, but a higher -performance, higher -priced QOOCAM 8K Pro (professional version) will be released, and this is a built -in GPS for Google Street View.Ethernet ports for 5G are deployed, and 8K VR live distribution by stitching in the world's smallest camera can be realized.
QOOCAM 8K has been pre -ordered at the same time as the announcement on November 7, and shipments are expected to be shipped in late December.The price is ¥ 67,100, and a reservation until December 11 has a dedicated selfie stick, and if you have purchased the first QOOCAM, you will be subject to a discount of $ 30.
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