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Post-processing a VR 180 video with the Canon R5C and Dual Fisheye lens

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When Canon introduced the 5.2mm dual fish eye lens for shooting VR 180 video, they didn’t just ‘make a new lens.’ They had to develop an entirely new ecosystem with software capable of processing the huge 8K RAW files and then make sure they were converted to a readable codec for post-processing and editing.

In this article, we will look in depth at what it takes to post-process and edit a VR 180 video that was shot on the Canon EOS R5c ($3,999.00) and dual fish eye lens ($1,999.00). If you’d like to read about preparation for a VR 180 video shoot or how to shoot with the equipment, see the previous two articles in this series.

How to shoot a 180 VR video with the Canon EOS R5C and 5.2mm Dual Fisheye Lens

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Canon has introduced a game-changer when it comes to shooting VR 180 video (virtual reality). This comes in the shape of its RF 5.2mm dual fish eye lens (staggering $1,999) and is capable of shooting stereoscopically in 3D. Combined with the powerhouse hybrid mirrorless camera body, the Canon EOS R5c (here), the result is incredibly powerful and pretty straightforward to use.

In this article, we will be exploring exactly how to shoot a VR 180 video with this equipment, using a music video as an example. We started this series with an article about preparing for a VR 180 video shoot if you want to learn more.

First look at Canon’s newest VR tools

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Canon is leading the field in virtual reality (VR) cameras and systems. With their stereoscopic dual fisheye lens and hybrid mirrorless camera bodies, you can produce high-grade 8K RAW VR videos at a relatively low cost.

It’s all very impressive, but Canon isn’t stopping there. They are pushing the boundaries and offering customers more exciting VR180 cameras and systems for lower prices without skimping on quality. DIYP talked to Mark from Canon to find out more.

Preparing for a VR 180 video shoot with the Canon R5C and Dual Fisheye Lens

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Last year, Canon introduced the Wall-E-like RF 5.2mm dual fish-eye lens, and most of us were baffled. While there was some VR 180 video chat, it was not really clear what was this $1,999.00 lens for? Also, why has Canon spent a huge budget developing this? Similarly, when Canon launched the EOS R5 ($3,899.00) and Canon EOS R5C ($3,999.00) camera bodies, they proudly announced that they shot 8K RAW video.

Why do we even need 8K RAW video, we asked? Most of us don’t have computers powerful enough to edit it, and our videos are mostly consumed on social media on mobile phones anyway. What was the point? Of course, most of us hadn’t even considered shooting VR 180 at this point, of course.

This is what virtual reality was made for: immersive kitten videos

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What is the internet for if it’s not for making cat videos? Well, this one could be the most expensive cat video ever if you take into account how much the camera and lens cost to shoot it. Of course, it’s not just any old cat video, this one is a virtual reality (VR) 180-degree immersive, meditative experience.

Canon’s latest masterpiece is a collaboration between Canon, renowned feline photographer Andrew Marttila, and accomplished VR content creators Hugh Hou and Keely Turner.

Canon shows off a new fold-out 180/360 VR camera at Photonext 2023

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Canon has been showing off a new camera at Photonext 2023 in Yokohama, Japan. The camera has no name or model number yet, and Pronews reports it to be a concept prototype. The concept, though, is intriguing coming from a company like Canon. Intriguing because it’s a concept that’s been released before and didn’t really seem to take off.

It’s a 180º and 360º hybrid camera aimed at the consumer market. In its folded state, it’s a standard 360º 2D camera with its lenses back-to-back. Unfolded, it places its lenses side-by-side to shoot 180º 3D VR content. While the overall form factor appears very different, it sounds very similar to the Insta360 EVO.

Google unveils a pair of 3D 180° point & shoot VR cameras by YI and Lenovo

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Well, this is pretty cool, a pair of new 3D 180° VR cameras, developed in partnership with Google for their VR180 app. They’re kicking the new VR180 platform with two offerings from Lenovo and YI Technology.  While the hardware is similar to a 360° camera, the configuration makes the final result very different. Instead of having one lens facing forward and one facing back, two stare in the same direction side-by-side.

This setup allows for 180-degree stereoscopic 3D video or stills when viewed back on Google Cardboard or a VR headset. The first camera is the Lenovo Mirage, which has a pair of 13 megapixel fisheye lenses with 4K sensors. Likewise, the YI VR180 also houses a pair of lenses and sensors, but is capable of 16.6MP images and 5.7K video.

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