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Canon’s portable VR camera

Canon has showcased a prototype of its first 360/180 3D VR camera, tentatively stepping into the realm of virtual reality, at the Photo Next 2023 fair in Yokohama, Japan.

The unnamed, foldable camera prototype can capture 360-degree footage when folded and 180-degree 3D content when unfolded.

Notably, the product seems aimed at the consumer market, differing from Canon's previous VR products which were professional-oriented.

Takeaways

• This camera prototype marks Canon's shift towards VR, following its release of the RF 5.2mm f/2.8 L Dual Fisheye Lens and the EOS R5 C for full-scale video production.

• The device's foldable design allowing for both 360-degree and 180-degree 3D capture reflects a significant innovation in camera technology.

• The foldable design is similar to the new Insta360 EVO camera.

• Despite the VR camera market being relatively niche, Canon's entry signals potential market expansion, especially with the potential growth of VR with Apple's new Vision Pro headset.

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  Events

• ROE is hosting daily GhostFrame workshops in the UK from June 28 - July 21

• VIVE Mars launched a film competition to show off your best VP shot. Deadline is July 21st.

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