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densohax
Up and Coming
July 22, 2014

HD Camera for augmented reality..

I am wondering, what would be a good choice of HD cameras (2) to put on a physical head model (or in front of the HMD if you want) that would have the correct fov and at the same time, best fps, light sensitivity etc.. ?

I tried using two cheap webcams but it simply is not the solution, but ok for development.

Thanks!

    3 replies

    mrjazz
    Up and Coming
    July 22, 2014
    Best solution: GoPro Hero3+ in the 1440p30-mode (largest field of view (about 153 degrees diagonally) and best resolution) connected to a frame grabber like the epiphan dvi2usb. (720p60-mode smoother, but smaller vertical field of view)
    Good solution: Smartphone with fisheye-lens adapter running an ip-camera app. The best app for the iPhone for this purpose you will find is this one:
    https://itunes.apple.com/app/id570912928
    Watch panoramic 3D photos, videos and do FPV-flying with LiveViewRift! viewtopic.php?f=28&t=11001
    densohaxAuthor
    Up and Coming
    July 23, 2014
    Nice camera! However, it's too big for my needs. I actually want to put those cameras in a robot/mobile platform and they will swivel in gimbals..

    I may have to play with lenses to get the correct fov and probably will have to go with 720p if I can't find higher res..

    Although, the gopro hero3 would be an ideal choice if only smaller.
    Anonymous
    July 24, 2014
    The latency in the video pipeline is usually the kiss of death for projects like this.

    Without haphazardly blowing money on cameras - are there any out there with a proven track record that won't induce migraines or sickness? :P
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