Apple’s first 3D VR camera is a headset, and it's not for me
is that it can take spatial 3D photos and videos using its two forward-facing cameras, for immersive playback on its 23 million-pixel display.
It’s a terrifying vision of future family life. Using what Apple calls eyesight, you can see the dad’s eyes in the headset lenses, and then a flash of light as he takes the picture. But those aren't actually his eyes – what we're seeing from the outside is actually an OLED display that can display the wearer's eyes in real time using the cameras inside the headset, while the display illuminates to make it clear when you're capturing a photo or video.
Now step back and view the whole picture. Can you really enjoy a moment in real time with a headset strapped on? And what about engaging with the people you're with? In the video the presenter says:"Spatial photos and videos bring you closer than ever to the moments and people you care about." That I'm calling out as BS.or mixed-reality headsets, but capturing them? No thanks.
I use my camera in moderation in family life, whether it’s a smartphone or mirrorless camera, because it can be intrusive. But a headset is outright voyeuristic. I can picture the conversation now, “Hey kids, watch this. You remember, when I was watching the entire time with a headset strapped on?” Except I won’t be reliving that moment with them either, but on my own with the headset on.
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