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'''''Elphel Eyesis''''' is a complete open hardware / free software&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 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>
  
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'''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  
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*Very small parallax - distance between entrance pupils: 29.5 mm<br>
*3 swappable 2.5" SSDs (3x 256GB = 768GB) in Drivebay  
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*Dimensions of camera pole: ~1.4 m x 60 mm<br>
** Enough space for up to 11 hours of full Resolution/FPS footage (depends on quality settings and actual image content)
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*Dimensions of camera head: 210 x 332 mm <br>
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*Weatherproof camera body and camera pole<br>
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*Total power consumption: 50W <br>
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'''Eyesis Data Storage'''<br>
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*3x swappable 256GB - 2.5" - SSDs (Total 768GB) in Drivebay<br>
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*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  
*Total power consumption: 50W
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*Weatherproof enclosure<br>
*Weatherproof camera body and data storage
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*Dimensions of Data Storage&nbsp;: 280 x 120 x 170 mm<br>
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**Camera head: 210 x 332 mm
 
**Data storage&nbsp;: 280 x 120 x 170 mm  
 
**Fixation bar: ~1.4 m x 60 mm
 
  
 
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Revision as of 05:22, 30 January 2011

Images

Camera Head
Complete Pole with Storage Box
Complete Package in Shipping Case
Storage Box Close-Up

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: