The Meta Three
Stunning 12.5k resolution
High resolution. Low parallax. Low Light.
We love the Meta One and the Meta Two, they both have perfect use cases and are well tried and tested workhorses. Sometimes though, you just need more RESOLUTION!
Looking at the new industry of virtual productions, projection domes, new VR headsets and an increase in shooting 360 for 'overcapture' (16x9 output)... We knew we needed more pixels.
The Meta Three not only has 12.5k resolution but it is SHARP, the detail from this camera is amazing. Also, it's highly controllable - we can set the focus and aperture digitally and on the fly!
Drop us a note on the contact form or give us a call, we'd love to show you. Otherwise, read on below for some of the key features of this awesome new camera.
Key Features
High Resolution
That's right, 12.5k resolution from four portrait orientated 6k sensors shooting open gate and with high quality glass. The data is saved on to four CFast 2.0 cards or four SSD's attached via USB-C. You'll need a Varjo headset, giant screens/projectors or a ride in the Doc Brown's Delorean to make the most of it though!
The resolution of the Meta Three camera is why it's being used in virtual productions - it's perfect for filling pixels in large LED volumes.
Electronic Aperture Control
This is the first of the Meta Cameras to have full electronic focus and aperture control, featuring individual lens focus, plus reset to pre-set settings.
Also, the aperture is controllable between f3.5 to f22. The lenses are calibrated to default to infinity focus and if you shoot at f/5.6 no focus adjustment should be necessary anyway!
Low Parallax
There is no better formation for getting four lenses close. We've got them so close in fact that they stich beautifully. Also, as these lenses are so sharp all across the plane, they look fantastic wherever on the overlap you choose to stitch them.
The low-parallax means you can get the camera in and amongst much tighter spaces. For example, we regularly shoot with the Meta Four in the middle of an orchestra.
No Hyperbole
RESOLUTION
The META Three is a professional 360 camera with a resolution of 12.5K on an equirectangular projection @30fps. The four lenses have great overlap and cover the full 360 by 180 degree sphere.
It is crazy sharp and the colour space is spot on, get in touch, we'd love to show you!
Footage
THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING
Everything on this page is shot on our camera. We’re tired of taking leaps of faith and looking at examples from sun drenched locations that would suit even an action cam. These are real world examples, watch on YouTube (please select the highest quality!), download the footage, have a look for yourself.
Here's 50s from a shoot we did with the Philarmonia Orchestra in London. Select '8k' in YouTube and have a look at the sharpness and dynamic range in the shot. All shot Rec709. Relatively close and seamless stitching of the musicians around the camera too.
This is footage from the 'look-out' camera at the top of the Eden Project's Rainforest Biome. Slung upside down on an active gimbal this is a short piece of footage, zoom in to spot the people and the waterfall!
This is some test footage we shot, driving along some London roads, you can download it in Rec709 or LOG.
Download Stitched 12k Footage, Rec709 (5.3Gb)
This is some test footage, shot in LA download it in LOG and try to stitch for yourself.
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