Comparable to a GoPro camera, the tech behind the Centr 360-degree panoramic camera is highly advanced. Created by a skilled team is comprised of several former Apple employees, Centr is a multi-purpose camera that captures everything around you when filming. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, you can control this panoramic camera with any smart device like a phone or tablet. To record, you can either wear it like a ring on your finger through the center hole on the camera or hook it up to a tripod for a phenomenal stationary 360-degree angle.
As described by Centr’s CEO Bill Banta, this camera is like an enhanced version of GoPro. “It lets you do everything you could with a GoPro, plus see another dimension.” Centr has similar characteristics to GoPro cameras while performing all the same features and even more. Users can access shots from new perspectives that they “couldn’t normally get with a GoPro.” Users can even take panoramic selfies. While recording high-definition 360-degree video, the user will be able to capture amazing-looking footage. The working title of this feature is called Stealth HD. So far, Stealth HD has been used to shoot panoramic videos for corporations like National Geographic, military operations, and sports groups.
Within the last year, the team at Centr determined how to mass-produce this technology at a reasonable rate. This camera that calibrates and processes images in real-time will soon be hitting the shelves for $399.
The onboard calibration system has 4 HD image sensors that seamlessly knit panoramic videos together to generate a video with wonderful viewpoint and clarity. The camera autofocuses and literally captures the big picture so users don’t have to fear of missing something that lies outside of the camera’s frame. Continuous shooting enables two hours’ worth of battery life, while the camera can stay on for up to six hours in standby mode. The camera also takes 20MP time-lapse style panoramic photos. When users want to shoot normal video, all they have to do is switch the setting to its regular camera mode.
In terms of maximum recording time possibilities with Centr, you can shoot for up to 8 hours with a 64GB SD memory card when recording at a resolution of 720. Centr can record in 1080 video and already has an onboard flash storage of 8GB. There are three microphones, intrinsic Wi-Fi capabilities so users can watch footage previews, and a 3.0 USB connector.
Centr’s team has started a fundraising campaign on Kickstarter with a $900,000 goal set to help get them financially situated. With 25 days left in the campaign, Centr has already raised $315,371. When you donate $299 to the campaign, you’ll receive your own Centr camera.
Story via Kickstarter, Mashable
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