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'''''Elphel Eyesis''''' is a complete open hardware / free software panoramic camera solution that is able to capture high resolution 360° panoramas at a rate up to 5 frames per second . Metadata like GPS coordinates (geotags), viewing direction, movement speed, etc. can directly be embedded into the images EXIF fields.<br> | '''''Elphel Eyesis''''' is a complete open hardware / free software panoramic camera solution that is able to capture high resolution 360° panoramas at a rate up to 5 frames per second . Metadata like GPS coordinates (geotags), viewing direction, movement speed, etc. can directly be embedded into the images EXIF fields.<br> | ||
== Tech specs == | == Tech specs == | ||
'''Eyesis Camera''' | |||
*8 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array | *8 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array | ||
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*RAW or compressed image formats | *RAW or compressed image formats | ||
*High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount | *High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount | ||
*Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm | *Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm<br> | ||
* | *Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm<br> | ||
*Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm <br> | |||
*Weatherproof camera body and camera pole<br> | |||
*Total power consumption: 50W <br> | |||
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'''Eyesis Data Storage'''<br> | |||
*3x swappable 256GB - 2.5" - SSDs (Total 768GB) in Drivebay<br> | |||
*Enough space for up to 11 hours of full Resolution/FPS footage (depending on quality settings and actual image content)<br> | |||
*GigEthernet Switch | *GigEthernet Switch | ||
*Weatherproof enclosure<br> | |||
*Weatherproof | *Dimensions of Data Storage : 280 x 120 x 170 mm<br> | ||
*Dimensions | |||
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=== Single Sensor Specs === | === Single Sensor Specs === | ||
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About
Elphel Eyesis is a complete open hardware / free software panoramic camera solution that is able to capture high resolution 360° panoramas at a rate up to 5 frames per second . Metadata like GPS coordinates (geotags), viewing direction, movement speed, etc. can directly be embedded into the images EXIF fields.
Tech specs
Eyesis Camera
- 8 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensors in array
- 1 Color 5Mpix CMOS sensor pointing upwards
- Resolution - 38MPix (45MPix before stitching)
- Up to 5 FPS at full resolution
- highly customizeable
- Web-based GUI
- GPS powered geo-tagging
- Precise image capture synchronisation
- RAW or compressed image formats
- High resolution lenses: 9x M12 lens mount
- Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm
- Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm
- Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm
- Weatherproof camera body and camera pole
- Total power consumption: 50W
Eyesis Data Storage
- 3x swappable 256GB - 2.5" - SSDs (Total 768GB) in Drivebay
- Enough space for up to 11 hours of full Resolution/FPS footage (depending on quality settings and actual image content)
- GigEthernet Switch
- Weatherproof enclosure
- Dimensions of Data Storage : 280 x 120 x 170 mm
Single Sensor Specs
| Color Image Sensor | 1/2.5" bayer-pattern CMOS |
| Effective number of pixels | 2592x1936 (5,018,112 pixels) |
| Aspect Ratio | Chip 4:3, Region of interest freely adjustable in 16 pixel steps |
| Sensor Output | 12 Bit ADC |
| Sensor Features | Region of interest, on-chip binning and decimation |
| Dynamic Range | 70 db (76 db at 2x2 binning) |
| Electronic Shutter | 1 us to "very long" (~3h) in 1us steps |
| Gain | Analog & Digital (0 db to 12 db continuous) |
Price and Lead-Time
Available now!
| Item |
List Price*, USD |
|---|---|
| Eyesis Camera |
$24,000.00 |
| Eyesis Data Storage |
$5,400.00 |
| Eyesis Computer |
$2,900.00 |
| Eyesis Shipping Case |
$450.00 |
Delivery is 3-4 months after 50% pre-payment.
For quotes and orders please use: Elphel Sales Contacts
*GPL discount definition: Pricing/Discount/Donation Policy
Package Contents
The complete Eyesis kit comes with:
- Pole
- Camera Head:
- 9x Sensor Front Ends (10338 Rev. D)
- 8x Lenses + 1x fisheye lens
- 3x Processor Boards (10353 Rev. E)
- 3x IO Boards (10369 Rev. A)
- 3x Multiplexer Boards (10359 Rev. A)
- Storage Box
- 3 SSDs (3x 256GB = 768GB) in Drivebay
- Gigabit Ethernet Switch
- All required cables
- GPS receiver
- Software to control and monitor Eyesis
- Eyesis Computer for Image Post-Processing (not required for recording)
- Small form factor high-end Shuttle PC with Intel Core i7-950 Quad-Core Processor, 16 GB DDR3 RAM, GeForce GTX 465 (Fermi) 1GB
Training
Eyesis is a very complex piece of hardware, we strongly advise to budget training your staff:
- Initial Eyesis Camera Operation Instruction
- Hardware Operation
- Operating and Monitoring Eyesis Software
- Raw Image Enhancement
provided by Elphel
Not in the kit
- Power supply (115/220V AC) - Eyesis can be plugged into a wall plug / car power converter
- Computer/Notebook to monitor Image Acquisition
- Software to stitch panoramas
More Information
Wiki:
Elphel Deveopment Blog: