Camera Ideas (9/20/15)

Camera Ideas
9/20/15
Adnan Khan


   There are no available compound eye cameras on the market. Because of this, the initial idea would be to have several pictures taken to form one complete image or a 360° panoramic picture taken. This will be done with pictures form a single aperture camera.

On the market:

• Cameras for Compound Eye Imitation: 

   -   Amcrest ProHD 1080P WiFi Security Monitoring System:
       -   Wireless pan/tilt/zoom ("Intelligent Digital Zoom").
       -   Mounted camera with 90° field of view.
       -   Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 inches, .5 lb.
       -   32ft Night vision range using 12 IR LEDs.
       -   Relatively cheap: $120.
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145OQXCK?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p421_d0_i1

   -   Ricoh Theta M15 360° Spherical Spherical Panoramic Camera:
       -   360° spherical panorama picture capture.
       -   Two lenses: One on each side of the device.
       -   Relatively expensive: $300.
       -   Dimensions: 0.9 x 1.6 x 5 inches, .25 lb.
       -   Wireless connection to smartphone devices.
Link
http://www.amazon.com/Ricoh-Theta-Degree-Spherical-Panorama/dp/B00OZCM70K/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1442768015&sr=1-1&keywords=360+degree+camera

• Cameras for Infrared/Thermal Detection:

   -   Seek Thermal Imaging Camera for Android/iOS Devices:
        -   Attachable to devices: Android USB and iOS Lightning ports.
        -   Small/compact: 1.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 inches, 1 lb.
        -   Relatively expensive: $250.
        -   Very Sensitive: Heat detection from -40°F to 626°F.
        -   36° field of view.
Link:
http://www.amazon.com/Seek-UW-AAA-Thermal-Imaging-Connector/dp/B00NYWAHHM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1442768741&sr=8-5&keywords=infrared+camera