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Humaneyes launched the Vuze XR, a 5.7K 360 camera that converts to a VR180 (3D 180) camera.   It will be $439, making it one of the most affordable 5.7K 360 cameras on the market.  Here are more details about this exciting new camera, including complete specifications and sample videos.

Updated: March 24, 2019 – new stabilization demo
Updated: March 21, 2019 – Streaming to Oculus Go
Updated: March 13, 2019 (detailed review and comparison)
Updated: December 5, 2018 (stabilization demo video)
Updated: September 25, 2018 (complete specs, sample videos, price, availability)
Originally posted: July 19, 2018

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Here is an in-depth review of the Vuze XR, with a comparison against other popular VR180 and 360 cameras:

BACKGROUND

The Vuze XR is a new 360 camera that converts into a VR180 camera (XR stands for Cross Reality).  It’s not the first such camera, but unlike other hybrid VR180 cameras such as the Kandao Qoocam, this one has a 5.7K resolution, and will cost just $439, making it much more affordable than other 360 cameras the GoPro Fusion ($699, 5K) or Garmin Virb 360 ($799, 5.7K).

Here is an updated product video:

What is VR180 and why is it so interesting?

Vuze XR in VR180 mode

The key feature of Vuze XR is that it can convert from a 360 camera to a VR180 camera.  VR180 is a 3D 180-degree format for photos and videos.  It’s exciting for several reasons.  First,  it’s immersive. A photo or video in 3D 180 looks very immersive in a VR headset, more so than a 2D 360, in my opinion.  Although it doesn’t provide a 360 view, heatmaps show that many people tend to look only in the forward direction of a 360 video.

Second, it’s much easier to shoot, especially for narratives.  One of the challenges of shooting in 360 is that it requires an entirely different shooting technique.  It’s hard for the director to force the audience to look at a specific direction.  Even audiences can get confused and wonder whether they are missing out on what the director really wants them to see.  There are also other challenges.  For example, you normally can’t employ lighting because the lights would be visible in the shot.  With VR180, the camera shows only the front hemisphere, which means the director and shooting equipment can stay behind the camera and remain hidden.  That’s one of the reasons VR180 is appealing to many VR video professionals.   But even casual users will find shooting in VR180 much more familiar and similar to how they shoot with a smartphone.

Lenovo Mirage Camera Review (Google VR180)
Lenovo Mirage  (Google VR180)

I have three VR180 cameras at the moment, the Kandao QoocamLenovo Mirage (reviewed here) and the LucidCam (samples here).  I love the photos and videos that I’ve captured with them.  But there are times when I do prefer a 360 view, such as to provide excellent stabilization (VR180 cameras don’t have the amazing stabilization of a stabilized 360 camera).  The Vuze XR, with its ability to convert from 360 to VR180, could be perfect for both types of videos.

Vuze XR Specifications

Here are detailed specifications for the Vuze XR.

Lenses two 210-degree fisheye lenses
Sensors two 12mp 1/2.3-inch Sony IMX378 BSI CMOS sensors
Processor Ambarella H2
Field of view Fully spherical or 3D 180
Video resolution 5.7K@30fps, 4K@60fps
120mbps bitrate
Realtime in-camera stitching 4K
Photo resolution 6000 x 3000
Livestreaming yes, via mobile app
Stabilization yes (accelerometer, gyroscope)
Waterproof waterproof housing accessory
Operating temperature and humidity 0-40C, up to to 95% RH
Connectivity USB 3.0 Type C
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4ghz and 5ghz,
Bluetooth 4.2
Storage Removable Micro SD (UHS-III)
Battery LiPo 1150mAH (3.8V)
1 hr battery life
Weight 212g
Dimensions 152 x 56 x 39mm
Price and availability $439 Launched Nov 2018

Vuze XR 360 camera with VR180
Vuze XR 360 camera with VR180

 

Other features and characteristics

It will have have an optional waterproof case.  The video has an underwater scene where the stitching is not perfect but seems passable.

Stitch line seems to imply a waterproof housing
Stitch line seems to imply a waterproof housing

The Vuze XR does have gyro-based stabilization in 360 mode.  You’ll be able to render stabilized videos with either the desktop or mobile app.

via GIPHY

The Vuze XR app has animated 360 stamps and filters.  If you place a stamp somewhere in the 360 photo, it will appear to be anchored to that position as you change the view of the 360 photo or video.

Vuze XR app animated stamps and filters
Vuze XR app animated stamps and filters

Sample videos

Here are sample videos from the Vuze XR, in 360 format, and in VR180 format.  First here is the 360 video:

Here is a 3D 180 / VR180 sample video:

I viewed the videos in a VR headset, and I think the detail is quite good, as is the stereoscopic effect.

Stabilization sample demo video

Here is a sample video showing how well the Vuze XR’s stabilization works.  The demo looks very convincing.

The video also appears to show that the Vuze has excellent highlight range.

Tutorial

How to connect Vuze XR wirelessly

For Android, connecting to Vuze XR is straightforward: just press the Wi-Fi button on the XR, connect your phone to the XR’s Wi-Fi signal (default password: 12345678), launch the XR app.   For iPhone, here is a tutorial for setting up the Wi-Fi connection (note: you only need to do this once):

Wireless viewing with Oculus Go

View Vuze XR phtoos and videos wirelessly on Oculus Go
View Vuze XR phtoos and videos wirelessly on Oculus Go

You can now view Vuze XR photos and 4K videos wirelessly on Oculus Go.  To use this feature, you need to update the firmware.
1. Download the Vuze XR firmware (version 1.2.52426 March 19, 2019 or later).  To install it, copy the firmware to the root directory of the Vuze XR.  Ensure that the XR has adequate battery life, then with the XR turned off, insert the memory card.  Turn on the XR.  The power button will keep blinking during the update.  Do not interrupt this process.  The XR will reboot itself and you will hear three beeps indicating a successful update.

2. To use the new feature, double click the Wi-Fi.  Instead of a white LED, it will show a blue LED.

3. Connect the Oculus Go to the Vuze XR wirelessly.  You can do this from within the Oculus headset (from the Settings, select Wi-Fi and select the XR’s signal).  Alternatively, you can go to the Oculus smartphone app and under settings, select the Oculus Go and tap on Wi-Fi to select the XR’s wireless signal.

4. Launch Oculus Gallery app.  The Vuze XR will appear as a separate drive.  You will be able to view videos in 4K 30fps (either 360 or VR180) or photos.  4k60 or 5.7K videos are not yet viewable with this method.

Pricing and availability

Vuze XR will be $439 direct from Humaneyes or through Amazon or through B&H Photo, and was released in November 2018.  Here is the official website.   Vuze XR will compete with a few other 360 cameras that can convert to a 3D 180 mode, including the Kandao Qoocam, which has a lower 4K resolution but has other features such as depth mapping, refocusing, and background replacement.  Another competitor is a foldable Kodak PIXPRO camera shown at CES 2018 (temporarily called 3D 360 VR camera).  I will keep this post updated as I get more new info about the XR.  You can receive free e-mail alerts here.  You can also join the growing community at the Facebook VR180 group.

The post Best of both VR worlds: Vuze XR 5.7K 360 camera with 3D VR180, SAMPLE VIDEOS (updated March 24, 2019) appeared first on 360 Rumors.

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