Nokia introduced Ozo camera to shoot video in virtual reality

Nokia has, despite the sale of the main part of Microsoft's business, continues to pursue its own development. Earlier, the Finnish company has successfully introduced the N1 tablet, and this morning at the show in Los Angeles was announced Ozo camera. Her feature - the video shooting with the effect of total immersion.

Nokia Ozo - a new generation camera for video shooting with a viewing angle of 360 degrees. full presence effect is achieved by placing the lens across the surface of a sphere. This makes it possible to cook in a virtual reality video format and will enable Nokia to enter new markets for the company in Hollywood, games, VR-projects.

Manufacturers themselves claim that Ozo great for creating movies for VR-points, which in the last year have gained immense popularity. In addition to the camera itself, the directors also receive a platform for fast video processing and formatting. The video itself is written in standard formats, so you can browse through the Oculus Rift or upload to YouTube.

American journalists have already called Ozo best camera of its kind. And for good reason. It weighs just 2.5 kg (for professional camera is a bit) has the optical lens 8. Audio is recorded in three directions, which involved 8 microphones at once: it allows you to hear sounds exactly on the other side, where they are heard.

Employees of Nokia with its Ozo successfully caught the trend to popularize VR-helmets: they appear more and at reasonable prices affordable for the masses. In addition, Nokia has already signed a contract with Jaunt VR Studio to create VR-films commissioned by the publishing house Condé Nast. But relaxing is not the time: their camera designs and GoPro, although the exact timing of their deliveries yet.

Ozo, as claimed by the manufacturer, - the camera is not for the casual user and the mass sale. That is why the cost of new items not disclosed. Ozo wishing to get to work you need to contact Nokia representatives directly.