Canon aims to simplify how users capture virtual reality (VR) content with a dual-fisheye lens that attaches to its premier mirrorless camera, the Canon R5.
The lens captures two images or video streams on a single image sensor and can shoot in 8K. This means that when converted and played back correctly through a VR headset, the footage looks very sharp and realistic.
While this is infinitely easier than an entirely separate camera rig for shooting VR footage, it’s not the one-stop-shop machine that Canon promises. Users will still need the $5,000 EOS R5, the latest 1.5.0 software update, a Premiere Pro plugin, and an EOS VR Utility conversion app.
The lens itself also carries a premium price tag of $2,699 and will be available in late December.
While Canon’s dual-fisheye lens is pricey, so are other dedicated VR rigs. The lens also offers the versatility of being a great mirrorless camera on top of a VR camera, offering pretty good value.
While not many people will likely pick up this dual-fisheye yet, it’s smart for Canon to bet on the VR market with a dedicated lens as the space matures.
Source: Canon
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