Google first revealed Jump – an open-source platform that allows users capture 360-degree video – in May. The camera itself is made up of 16 cameras arranged in a circle, which at the time, GoPro showed off as a prototype.
Now, GoPro has announced the consumer-ready version of the camera, called the GoPro Odyssey. Made up of an array of GoPro's Hero4 Black cameras, which can capture spherical 8K video, it will be available in November for a cool $15,000.
The entire rig has a diameter of approximately 11.6 inches, with a height of 2.6 inches. It weighs around 14.5 pounds. Apart from the rig itself, users will still need to buy necessary accessories, cables and memory cards — 16 in total.
Even discounting the accessories, the Odyssey is not cheap at all. Considering the fact that people could just buy 16 Hero4 Cameras for around $500 each, the Odyssey is almost double that price. GoPro however says the Odyssey is built "to withstand the rigors of professional use," meaning that it is hopefully much more sturdy than something that could be put together at home.
To use the Odyssey and assemble the video, users will need to make use of Google's Jump video assembler, which can turn the 16 recorded images into one stereophonic image. Jump support will also be making its way to YouTube soon.
It's also important to mention that not everyone will be able to simply order the Odyssey. Instead, only select partners will have access to it. Those interested can sign up at the GoPro website.
Via: Mashable
