Acer now has a 3D digicam for its glasses-free 3D laptops

Acer isn’t a model that you just’d usually affiliate with images, however its new digicam providing comes with an fascinating twist — the power to snap footage and video in stereoscopic 3D. Introduced forward of subsequent week’s Computex occasion, the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Digicam additionally permits customers to livestream 3D content material to YouTube, and make 3D video calls on Zoom, Groups, and Google Meet.

Acer says the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Digicam shall be obtainable in Q3 this 12 months beginning at $549. It totally integrates with Acer’s lineup of SpatialLabs 3D units — such because the Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs Version laptop computer — which have wowed us with their spectacular skill to show glasses-free 3D content material. Photos and video recorded on the SpatialLabs digicam can be considered on different 3D-capable shows, 3D projectors, VR headsets, or on the digicam itself.

Help for 3D livestreaming and convention calls is a distinct segment characteristic, nevertheless it’s good to see Acer increasing its SpatialLabs 3D tech. The 3D expertise Acer offers actually must be skilled firsthand to know how visually thoughts blowing it’s to see issues reaching out at you with out the help of glasses. It’s far superior (and extra nice to view) than older glasses-free 3D choices like Nintendo’s 3DS handheld, and the SpatialLabs digicam makes filming such content material extra accessible to these with out expansive videography information.

The SpatialLabs digicam is compact, weighing 220 grams (0.4 kilos) and measuring in at 4 x 2.5 x 0.9 inches. It has a decision of 8 megapixels per eye, a built-in “selfie mirror,” and a smattering of acquainted images options — like Digital Picture Stabilization (EIS) and the power to manually regulate ISO, white stability, and shutter velocity settings. The digicam additionally has a 1500mAh battery capability, a microSD card slot to increase storage, and a 2.4-inch touchscreen contained in a “weatherproof” casing.

Livestreaming to YouTube would require the newest model of Acer’s SpatialLabs Participant, whereas 3D video conferencing assist — which additionally comes with “customizable depth options” — shall be enabled through the incoming SpatialLabs video name widget which can be launching someday in Q3.