Omni-Camera-Designs

Currently, we propose two different image acquisition systems, both based on omnidirectional sensors.

Omni-camera stereo rig

Lens: Nikon FC-E9
horizontal field of view: 183°
vertical field of view: 183°
Camera: Two Kyocera M410R,
synchronized shutter release,
no real HW synchronization
Framerate: 3 frames/sec.
Image circle radius: approx. 800 pixels
Pros: High resolution, image quality.
Cons: Bulky, slow framerate.

An example image acquired with Nikon FC-E9 Perspective cut-out

The Sunex DSL 125 fisheye lens

Lens: Sunex DSL 125
Camera 1: Pixelink
Framerate: 6 frames/sec.
Image circle radius: approx. 280 pixels
horizontal field of view: 185°
vertical field of view: 185°
Camera 2: Unibrain Fire-I
Framerate: 30 frames/sec.
Image circle radius: fullframe 640x480
horizontal field of view: 120°
vertical field of view: 90°
Pros: Compact lens, small cameras, reasonable framerate.
Cons: Resolution, not full field of view on the Unibrain camera

An example image acquired with Sunex DSL 125 Perspective cut-out

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