Red x Facebook manifold camera



After being unveiled earlier this year more details have been released this week on the new Red x Facebook manifold camera created thanks to a collaboration between Facebook and RED Digital Cinema. 

The 360 video camera created to be the world’s first end-to-end solution for 3D and 360 video capture. The new camera is the first studio-ready system for immersive 6DoF storytelling aimed at connecting “creative professionals with audiences in a bold new way”. Features and specifications of the Red x Facebook manifold camera include :
  • 16 RED(R) Helium 8K(R) Sensors arranged to allow full 360 6DoF capture
  • Record raw from 16 cameras running 8k @60 fps simultaneously
  • Custom Schneider 8mm, F4.0, 180 degree fish eye lenses
  • Single SMPTE 304M cable for power, control and data
  • Camera Control Unit and storage device may be up to 100 meters from Camera Head
  • 5, 12g SDI outputs for monitoring or third party stitch processing
  • Multiple third party storage device choices providing 1 hour or more record time
  • Front of lens ND filters available
  • Quick release handles for manoeuvring and setup
  • Web app based control interface for flexibility of user interface device choice
  • SDK provided for post processing