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Cameras

New OM-1 Camera: Thomas Stirr has the most sensible perspective I have seen

His insight is to identify the clear strategic positioning of this new camera:

OM Digital Solutions has launched their new OM-1 flagship camera and the strategic positioning of the company is now crystal clear.

Source: OM-1 Strategic Positioning – Small Sensor Photography by Thomas Stirr

On the online photo forums and groups, some are excited by the new OM-1 while others get caught up in arguing spec details and full frame this versus not full frame that. The discussions are, frankly, boring.

Thomas Stirr’s observation, though, is that this is not necessarily the camera for a studio or perhaps wedding photographer. Instead, this is a camera for those who value “speed, durability, portability and weatherproofing”.

3D, 3D Tech, Gear

Again: “Breakthrough Glasses-Free 3D Technology on Display at CES 2022”

There have been several interesting 3D solutions including glasses-free, over the years. Unfortunately, the public so far has not been real interested in 3D.

MIAMI, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — IQH3D will be premiering their glasses-free 3D products at CES Las Vegas 2022 in booth #19274. IQH3D has pioneered a new generation of 3D devices through research and development of Glasses-Free 3D products and advanced software applications that will be on display. Experience the highest quality 3D optics ever produced on a consumer device with the featured product SKYY 10.8″ Streaming 3D tablet. All IQH3D’s devices can be used for viewing 3D content and extraordinary NFT Stereoscopic Digital Art. CES 2022 attendees are invited to visit www.IQH3D.com to learn more about IQH3D’s line of products.

Source: Breakthrough Glasses-Free 3D Technology on Display at CES 2022 | National News | kpvi.com

Those that I have seen have looked pretty good, too.

3D, Gear, Virtual Reality 360

The HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

I just got an HP Reverb G2 VR headset.

I had some difficulties setting it up, plus difficulties getting the controllers paired – and so on. Some of the information at this link will be helpful in overcoming problems you might encounter.

Source: HP Reverb G2 FAQs – Enthusiast Guide | Microsoft Docs

Since I normally use reading glasses, and the G2 has no diopter adjustment, you need to wear your reading glasses or contact lenses when using the system. So far, I have not had success using reading glasses inside the headset – this means I have used it without the reading glass correction – which means a bit much eye strain for now.

I have used the headset in conjunction with MS Flight Simulator in VR mode and this makes an already impressive simulator even better – and yes, it is in 3D then too. For now, the set up each time I launch is a bit time consuming but perhaps I will find some shortcuts.

I expect to have more comments on the G2 in the future. I  have much to learn.