January 9, 2016
/
By:
Nicholas Echevarria/
- 0 Comments
/
- Connected Objects, Imaging
The advances in imaging technologies have resulted in ever smaller form factors incorporating an increasing amount of functionality. But while established companies are creating insane rigs for 360° video and VR content, Luna is offering the same functionality in a much more petite package.
Luna is a billiard ball-sized sphere containing two HD cameras that are able to create full 360° video without a single blind spot. Its durable, IP68 waterproof shell is super portable and can withstand tough conditions. Embedded Wi-Fi allows it to connect to iOS and Android devices to transfer data, geotag photos and videos and even live stream 360° video or virtual reality content.
As a bonus, it contains a magnetic adapter to attach itself to a wide variety of surfaces, like a singer’s mic at a concert. The Luna itself is priced at $299 and comes with a range of accessories like a power adapter and a monopod, expected to be shipped in October 2016. The Luna campaign is looking for $50,000 by January 23rd, 2015.
The Luna brings to mind the Sphericam 2, a previously launched Kickstarter that centered on the same concept priced at a premium. While the Luna doesn’t do 4K, it does bring the price down while still managing to include high-quality imagery along with virtual reality capabilities. Hobbyists and travelers will no doubt find Luna an attractive fit to their lifestyles.