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Hydrus VR camera system captures 360 8K video deep underwater
Marine Imaging Technologies has announced a new camera system that’s capable of capturing incredible 360-degree video at underwater depths with almost no light. Dubbed Hydrus VR, it’s not meant for underwater photography hobbyists, but instead for professional VR experiences and documentary filmmakers.
The Hydrus VR is a 10-camera array that captures 360-degree video in 8K, 4K, or stereoscopic 4K, at depths up to 300 meters (984 feet), with light as minimal as 0.004 lux. Eight of the cameras are arranged horizontally in a circle, with the remaining two capturing vertical. Each of the cameras are Sony’s new UMC-S3CA with ultra-sensitive sensors and custom SLR Magic E-Mount lenses, allowing video to be recorded at up to ISO 409,600.