Lucid VR has announced the general availability of the LucidCam, its 3D VR camera.
The LucidCam captures a 180º field of view, less than the spherical 360º field of view found on many consumer VR cameras, however it does so with binocular vision, creating a 3D VR experience with a sense of depth. If you want to capture a full 360º view, three LucidCams can be combined to do so.
The LucidCam was developed with the help of a crowdfunding campaign in 2015, and while it`s just now becoming available, the wait appears to have had at least one side benefit: the camera`s original specs called for 1080p resolution per eye, but the final product will ship with 4K cameras instead.
In addition to 4K binocular recording, the LucidCam also supports live streaming through Facebook, YouTube, and Lucid`s own iOS and Android apps, so that you can share what you`re doing with friends in 3D VR. The camera also features stereo audio, 32GB of internal storage as well as MicroSD card support, HDMI out, and 1.5 hour battery life.
For those of you in the in the Bay Area, Lucid will be touring around San Francisco on Friday, June 23 to give people a chance to experience the LucidCam in person. The company will begin taking orders for the $499 camera on June 26, with shipments expected to begin in early August. As a promotion, Lucid will be offering a 15% discount to anyone who orders a camera between June 26 and July 26.
Press release:
LucidCam Launching into General Availability with Truck Tour of SF Landmarks
Lucid VR truck to tour SF landmarks on Friday, June 23 encouraging consumers to capture and share VR experiences with friends & family far away
Santa Clara, CA - June 21, 2017- Lucid VR is officially kicking off the general availability of its simple-to-use, pocket-size 3D VR camera, the LucidCam with a billboard truck touring photogenic San Francisco landmarks all day on Friday, June 23. View the itinerary here.
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