Canon Ventures into Spatial Imaging with the RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual
Creates high-quality immersive spatial 3D photos and videos that come alive when viewed with the Apple Vision Pro
RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual with EOS R7
Ho Chi Minh City, 30 October 2024 — Canon today announced the RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual, the third of its EOS VR System lens lineup. Currently supported by the EOS R7, the new lens provides a different mode of 3D visual expression from the recently released RF-S3.9mm f/3.5 STM Dual Fisheye.
“With the RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual, we are redefining the boundaries of virtual reality by combining cutting-edge technology with a user-friendly design and workflow. The new lens is also more accessible and allows users to create unique immersive experiences. We look forward to seeing how the RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual inspires creators to explore expressive possibilities and ways of connecting with their audiences,” said Ichinomiya Takashi, Director of Regional ICB Sales & Marketing Division, Canon Singapore.
Realistic Scenes within Your Reach
While Canon’s two recent dual fisheye lenses create 180° VR images that transport users into the virtual world within their images, the RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual captures a narrower field of view. This creates realistic spatial 3D stills and videos, thus bringing VR to users. When viewed on a compatible device like the Apple Vision Pro, subjects in an image appear to be right in front of you, making them lifelike enough for users to reach out. This realistic effect is further enhanced through a combination of the detailed, high-quality rendering of the lens and high-resolution image sensor of an EOS R system camera.
See, Frame, and Shoot
Weighing approximately 131 g and staying compact at just 41.5 mm long, the lens is as easy to carry around as the tiny RF50mm f/1.8 STM “nifty fifty”. Users can document precious moments, scenes, and objects in new ways, providing a unique experience that will fascinate viewers and pique their curiosity.
The 63° angle of view of each dual lens is the same as that of the popular and versatile 35 mm lens on a full-frame camera, allowing easy framing of everyday scenes and objects even at a shooting distance as close as 15 cm. Autofocus operates the same way as on conventional lenses, and users have the freedom to adjust camera settings for basic control over the image.
Shoot, Convert, and Export.
Shooting records a parallax image from each lens onto the camera’s image sensor, and from there, users can simply convert the data in the EOS VR Utility software or Adobe Premiere Pro via the EOS VR plugin. After which, users can make edits if necessary and output the image or footage to their desired format for viewing. Available output formats are the MV-HEVC Spatial Video format supported by the Apple Vision Pro, VR 180° and the 3D SBS1, a split image movie without metadata that appears 3D with VR glasses.
The RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual is compatible with the EOS R7, and the two together, weigh approximately 743 g (with card and battery). When shooting video in bright daylight conditions, a conventional 58 mm screw-in circular ND filter can be attached easily to maintain proper exposure while keeping the same frame rates and aperture.
Product Specifications
| Lens | RF-S7.8mm f/4 STM Dual |
| Focal Length | 7.8 mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.07x |
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Filter Size Diameter | Ø58 mm |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Projection Type | Center Projection |
| Drive | Gear-type STM |
| Maximum Diameter and Length | Approx. 69.2 mm x 41.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 131 g |
About Canon Marketing Vietnam Nam Co, Ltd
Canon products have been available in Vietnam since the 1980s through its authorized distributors. During the past years, it established a more significant presence when it set up four production facilities in Thang Long, Hanoi, Que Vo and Tien Son, Bac Ninh and Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd. Besides providing employment for more than 25,000 people, Canon also makes outstanding contributions to the country's development through its meaningful social activities. Canon Marketing Vietnam Co. Ltd was founded in July 2012 and have been operating under the guidance and support of Canon Asia Marketing Group and Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd., which is the regional marketing headquarter for Canon's South & Southeast Asia region.From 1st January 2024, Canon Marketing Vietnam Company Limited is assigned as the sole authorized distributor for Canon Imaging Products (i.e.: cameras, lenses, Selphy photo printers) in Vietnam, replacing Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company.Le Bao Minh Joint Stock Company continues to be the authorized distributor of Canon office and printing products in Vietnam.
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