Patent: 360 degree camera from Canon

Craig Blair
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LetsGoDigital has found a Canon patent application with the USPTO for a 360-degree camera, the patent was published on October 4, 2018

The device has 8 cameras that can zoom independently of each other and will overlap each other to make image stitching a breeze. The camera can capture full 360-degree images as well as panoramics.

The camera also comes with a built-in tripod for easy placement anywhere. The device can also be controlled remotely via a computer or smartphone.

It also looks like the camera has various lighting options built-into the orb-shaped body.

This is a pretty detailed patent for what appears to be a product close to production. If we're going to see this type of camera, I would think CES in January will be the place Canon might show it off.

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Craig is the founder and editorial director for Canon Rumors. He has been writing about all things Canon for more than 17 years. When he's not writing, you can find him shooting professional basketball and travelling the world looking for the next wildlife adventure. The Canon EOS R1 is his camera of choice.
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