![]() ![]() As the nature of 360 video is such that you have to be out of view during capture, not having an option to be able to preview what the camera is recording is borderline mind-boggling. One, there is no live view on the app while recording. With all that being said, my main, and perhaps only, gripes with this camera lie in two glaring omissions in the app’s functionality. It's worth noting that others I spoke with did not have this problem.Įxposure can be adjusted independently for each of the four sets of lenses on the Vuze+, a feature typically reserved for higher end VR cameras. It worked great for automatic exposure adjustments but, unfortunately, more often than not, the app crashed when I tried to manually change the exposure settings on a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. You also have the option of adjusting exposure settings for each of the four sets of lenses independently, a fantastic feature typically reserved for much higher end rigs like the Insta360 Pro 2. The Vuze app has a very convenient digital bubble level – very helpful when setting up a shot. The app also has an incredibly convenient digital bubble level to ensure an even horizon for every shot. You also have record setting options that include choosing between 80 or 120Mbps bitrate, 50Hz or 60Hz anti-flicker, and 3D 30fps or 2D 60fps recording. The camera records onto a single microSD card and there is a companion app for both iOS and Android that gives you control over ISO, shutter speed, and exposure. Overall, the Vuze+ is very easy and fun to use. Currently the livestream feature is available for Windows PC only.Īlso, brownie points to the manufacturer, HumanEyes, for including mini VR glasses for a mobile phone and an international plug adapter, which as any media professional will be quick to tell you is a much appreciated touch. This also allows you to save the out-of-camera video while you stream. ![]() It should be noted that in order to livestream, the camera needs to be connected to a computer, which acts as the stitch-box. One of the main attractions of the Vuze+ is its capability to livestream in full resolution to various platforms that support 360 video including Facebook, YouTube, Periscope and any Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP). The included hard-shell case for the Vuze+ is compact and protects the camera very effectively. The app displays both battery levels and memory card space remaining. The internal battery charged from empty to full in a little under 2 hours. Though the battery is not swappable, it does provide a respectable 90-120 minutes of recording power, and you can attach an external battery pack if needed. The Vuze+ ships with a small handle, lens cloth, USB charger and cable, and a quite trustworthy thick padded hard-shell case. There is a standard 1/4" 20 tripod thread on the bottom of the unit. Hidden behind a thick rubber flap between two of the lenses is the slot for the microSD memory card, the mini-USB 2.0 input/output plug, as well as a battery charge status LED and Wi-Fi on/off and status indicator LED. The camera has two buttons, one for power/mode and one to start/stop capture, as well as two LED lights to help indicate camera status such as photo, video, and recording. I was immediately surprised by how hefty a piece of quality machinery this was, especially for what is essentially a portable stereoscopic rig. Stereoscopic (3D) at 4K/30p or monoscopic (2D) at 4K/60p.After all, the original Vuze was good enough for National Geographic to film the first 3D VR footage in space and Discovery VR used the Vuze+ to capture VR footage for Sharkweek (with the optional underwater housing case). While there are a few aspects not to like, and I’ll get into those a bit below, those are almost negated (depending on your intended use for the camera) by the aspects that are very much to like, including the quality, the build, and the ease-of-use, especially at the impressive price point. ![]() The main difference between the original and the Vuze+ are the IP65 instead of IP64 dustproof/water-resistant rating, the addition of spatial 360 audio, upgraded lenses, and the ability to livestream. For the unfamiliar, the original Vuze was perhaps the most consumer friendly entry-level and affordable stereoscopic (3D) option. The Vuze+ is an upgraded version of HumanEyes Technology’s flagship Vuze stereoscopic 3D 360 camera. ![]()
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