Apple’s secretive 3D cinema camera resurfaces for ‘Submerged’

Apple’s 3D cinema camera used to record immersive video has been revealed in detail, with the rig capable of 8K-resolution recording for the Apple Vision Pro.Apple’s 3D cinema camera [Apple]On Thursday, Apple released Submerged, a 16-minute short film viewabl…

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Apple’s 3D cinema camera [Apple] Apple’s 3D cinema camera used to record immersive video has been revealed in detail, with the rig capable of 8K-resolution recording for the Apple Vision Pro.
On Thursday, Apple released Submerged, a 16-minute short film viewable on the Apple Vision Pro. One day later, details about Apple’s camera used to film the immersive video have surfaced.
The camera, so far unnamed, is shown as a stereoscopic device that can capture spatial content for the Apple Vision Pro. It’s an Apple-designed imaging device, using a pair of large sensors that could record at up to an 8K resolution in a 180-degree field of view, according to YMCinema, which is using patents as a reference point.
Much like the name, Apple hasn’t offered specifications, nor the availability nor pricing for the hardware.
It is believed that the sensors are the equivalent of Micro-Four-Thirds or Super 35 in size. This would be generally considered large for sensors, let alone for stereoscopic recording.
The camera is also built with a set of microphones that could record multidirectional audio. This is especially useful for recording spatial sound, to enhance the visual experience.
This is not the first time the camera has appeared in public. In May, shots of the cameras appeared on Reddit, with the rigs used to capture footage from an MLS game.
While Apple isn’t rushing to release the camera itself, videographers have other options available. The best is arguably the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera, part of Blackmagic’s end-to-end solution for shooting immersive video. On Thursday, Apple released Submerged, a 16-minute short film viewable on the Apple Vision Pro. One day later, details about Apple’s camera used to film the immersive video have surfaced.
The camera, so far unnamed, is shown as a stereoscopic device that can capture spatial content for the Apple Vision Pro. It’s an Apple-designed imaging device, using a pair of large sensors that could record at up to an 8K resolution in a 180-degree field of view, according to YMCinema, which is using patents as a reference point.
Much like the name, Apple hasn’t offered specifications, nor the availability nor pricing for the hardware.
It is believed that the sensors are the equivalent of Micro-Four-Thirds or Super 35 in size. This would be generally considered large for sensors, let alone for stereoscopic recording.
The camera is also built with a set of microphones that could record multidirectional audio. This is especially useful for recording spatial sound, to enhance the visual experience.
This is not the first time the camera has appeared in public. In May, shots of the cameras appeared on Reddit, with the rigs used to capture footage from an MLS game.
While Apple isn’t rushing to release the camera itself, videographers have other options available. The best is arguably the Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera, part of Blackmagic’s end-to-end solution for shooting immersive video. Based in South Wales, Malcolm Owen has written about tech since 2012, and previously wrote for Electronista and MacNN. In his downtime, he pursues photography, has an interest in magic tricks, and is bothered by his c… The photo is upside down.

The photo is upside down.

charles1 said:

The photo is upside down.

I think the photo is right side up, noting the OOF person at the bottom of the shot.  It’s the camera upside-down.

I think the photo is right side up, noting the OOF person at the bottom of the shot.  It’s the camera upside-down.

gatorguy said:

charles1 said:

The photo is upside down.

I think the photo is right side up, noting the OOF person at the bottom of the shot.  It’s the camera upside-down.

I believe you have it right. The camera appears to be under-mounted on a jib arm.

I believe you have it right. The camera appears to be under-mounted on a jib arm. Cue all the rumors about how and why Apple should buy Blackmagic Design.

Cue all the rumors about how and why Apple should buy Blackmagic Design. lol secretive really now all we need to do is find its fortress of solitude so we hang out with the dinosaurs it filmed.

lol secretive really now all we need to do is find its fortress of solitude so we hang out with the dinosaurs it filmed.  The first reviews of the New Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in — and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath. Apple isn’t soldering the SSD to the logic board in the M4 Mac mini, but given the company’s history with Apple Silicon, don’t expect upgrades. In a major update to the camera system, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 18 Pro’s wide angle lens will be upgraded to have a variable aperture. There’s not much new to talk about regarding the iPad mini 7 beyond the chipset upgrade that provides a much-needed mid-life upgrade. Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain. Glyde’s specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices. Multiple iPhone units stored for forensic analysis have rebooted themselves, causing concern among law enforcement officials that Apple has a new security feature. Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials’ iPhones. You can protect more than just one Mac or iPhone with a VPN. Here’s how to protect all of your Internet-connected devices at once by setting up a VPN on your router. Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president. Apple elected not to make a combination strap for Apple Vision Pro that used the solo knit back with an over the head support. Belkin made one instead, and we’ve got it installed.

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