Canon Introduces Affordable 180 Camera
Leading camera manufacturer Canon has unveiled its latest addition to the dual-optic lens lineup, designed to enhance spatial video and photo capabilities for its high-end EOS R7 cameras.
The new lens, named RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye, is engineered to provide an ideal blend of clarity and usability, particularly for vlog-style VR creation. This more affordable lens option offers a slightly lower field of view and aperture compared to its predecessor but comes at a significantly reduced price.
Scheduled for release later this month at $1,099.00, this new lens is about half the price of the original lens launched with Canon’s EOS VR System in 2021.
Canon’s Official Statement: “This APS-C Stereoscopic VR lens’ ability to achieve a 144º wide-angle view and utilize equidistant projection makes it ideally suited for everyday, virtually hassle-free VR production. Also designed for versatility, this lens permits multiple methods of camera handling, from hand-holding, mounting on a gimbal, or tripod-mounting.”
The stereoscopic lens features an interpupillary distance (IPD) of 60mm, closely matching the average human IPD, which enhances the realism of the captured content when viewed by users.
Key Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 3.9mm |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 – f/16 (1/3 stops, 1/2 stops) |
| Lens Mount Type | Canon RF Mount; Metal Mount |
| Interpupillary Distance | 60mm |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 0.66 ft. (7.9 in.) / 0.2 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.03x |
| Angle of View (Diagonal) | 144° 00′ |
| Lens Construction (each lens) | 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Special Elements (each lens) | Two UD glass elements |
| Lens Coating | Canon ASC (Air Sphere Coating) |
| Filter Size Diameter | 30.5mm screw-type filter |
| Rear Mounted Gelatin Filter Holder | Supported – Built-in Supports cut gel or polyester |
| Aperture Blades (each lens) | 7 |
| Lens Switches | None |
| Dust/Water Resistance | Not Provided |
| Focusing System | Gear type STM focusing |
| Left/right focus difference adjustment | User-adjustable, via adjustment mode switch |
| Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Supported |
| Focus Guide | Not Supported |
| Full-time Manual Focusing | Supported |
| Control Ring | Supported |
| IS Mode Selection | Not Supported |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Not Supported |
| Stabilization with in-body IS (EOS R7) | Not Supported |
| Dimensions (W x H x L) | 4.4 x 3.3 x 2.1 in. (112.0 x 83.7 x 54.6mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 10.2 oz. (290g) |
The new RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM Dual Fisheye lens promises to bring high-quality VR content creation within reach of more users, providing a versatile and affordable option for capturing immersive spatial video and photos.