For decades, Canon cameras and lenses have been the top choice for professional and hobbyist photographers, combining high-end performance with premium glass and build quality. The new Canon Dual Fisheye Lens RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM is set to be another game-changing product from the brand for content creators branching into virtual reality productions.
Designed to work with the EOS R7 firmware, the Canon Dual Fisheye Lens allows for the creation of fully immersive 3D in conjunction with compatible VR headsets such as Oculus Quest 2. With a high-resolution system designed for Canon’s APS-C sensors, it incorporates a new approach to technology with an interpupillary distance of 60mm for creating 180º content.
The Canon Dual Fisheye Lens utilizes a gear-type STM for enhanced autofocus in photo mode and is compatible with a range of filters. It also comes with Air Sphere Coating to reduce ghosting. The 2 UD elements combined with a seven-blade aperture provide additional quality, cementing the brand’s reputation for outstanding performance.
Managing footage captured through the lens is simple, with the EOS VR Software Applications system working in tandem with popular video editing software, including Adobe Premiere Pro. The result is a flexible virtual reality production pipeline that allows content creators to access, process, and edit VR content quickly.
With its standard RF mount and folded optical design, the Canon Dual Fisheye Lens RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM looks set to bring VR filmmaking to a broader audience of content creators.
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