Cameras
Cameras are an essential tool for automated calibration and auto-alignment. Immersive Calibration PRO comes with support for all major Web-cameras, IP-based computer vision cameras and DSLR cameras.
Note
All cameras must be connected to the Server PC. Client PCs can NOT be used to connect the cameras.
Cameras support for particular camera types can be individually enabled and disabled using the Camera manager. Access from Server Menu > Camera > Cameras manager
Web-cameras
Web-cameras connect mostly via USB. In large environments, the USB cable lengths might be a limiting factor, potentially causing connectivity issues. Web-cameras vary widely in resolution and image quality. High-end Web-cameras with HD resolution offer decent image quality and field of view and thus provide a good level of detail required for precise calibration in large environments.
Web-cameras are generally more affordable than IP-based computer vision cameras and DSLR cameras, making them a cost-effective option for most of the multi-projector auto-alignment setups.
All Web-cameras are used through their Windows DirectShow drivers.
Web-cameras interfaces
Very ofter the IP-based computer vision cameras, DSLR cameras and even mobile phone cameras can be exposed as DirectShow Web-cameras.
Native camera interfaces
If the selected camera is supported by the native camera interfaces supported by Immersive Calibration PRO, then disable (or uninstall) the camera DirectShow Web-camera driver and use the Immersive Calibration PRO camera interface
Canon Digital SLR
All Canon DSLR cameras are supported using the Canon certified SDK and runtime. This runtime supports most 'EOS' and 'Power shot' Canon cameras. New Canon camera are automatically supported when Canon SDK is updated.
Sony Digital SLR
All Sony DSLR cameras are supported using the Sony certified SDK and runtime. This runtime supports most 'ILCE' and 'ILME' Sony DSLR cameras. New Sony camera are automatically supported when Sony SDK is updated.
Basler GigE/USB3.0
Basler's machine vision cameras are equipped with top-of-the-line sensors and durable interfaces, including USB 3.0 and GigE interfaces. All Basler's cameras are supported natively using the Basler's Pylon SDK and runtime.
Basler Pylon runtime
Download and install Basler Pylon runtime.
IDS uEye GigE/USB3.0
IDS is a leading provider of area scan cameras. IDS cameras are equipped with top-of-the-line sensors and durable interfaces, including USB 3.0 and GigE interfaces. All IDS uEye cameras are supported natively using the IDS-Imaging SDK and runtime.
IDS-Imaging runtime
Download and install IDS-Imaging runtime.
Daheng GigE/USB3.0
DAHENG IMAGING's area scan cameras offer various interfaces, resolutions and frame rates. Daheng camera offer USB 3.0 and GigE interfaces. All Daheng cameras are supported natively using the Daheng Galaxy SDK and runtime.
Daheng galaxy runtime
Download and install Daheng galaxy runtime.
OptiTrack USB
OptiTrack A board level USB camera designed for custom tracking applications. Flex OptiTrack cameras are an affordable USB motion capture cameras. All current OptiTrack, TrackIR and SmartNav USB cameras are supported natively using the OtiTrack SDK and runtime. The runtime is delivered with Immersive calibration PRO.
NDI
NDI stands for Network Device Interface. It's a protocol developed by NewTek that allows video and audio data to be transmitted over IP networks.
An NDI camera uses this protocol to send high-quality video and audio signals through a single Ethernet cable, making it easy to integrate into existing network setups for live streaming and video production. This means you can stream high-quality video with minimal latency without needing additional hardware or complex setups.
All NDI cameras are supported natively using the NDI SDK and runtime. The runtime is delivered with Immersive calibration PRO.
Other camera
Other Digital SLR cameras, like Nikon or other cameras, can also be used for auto-alignment. For this purpose, the camera has to operate in the Web-camera mode.
If the camera does not support Web-camera DirectShow mode, a third-party software can be used for this conversion:
- SparkoCam, Commercial solution
- Instructables, Free of charge
Warning
Due to the vast variety of camera types, brands, and models, along with numerous third-party software converters, it's impractical for us to test them all. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that your camera will be compatible with the calibration process. We strongly recommend conducting tests in advance to ensure proper functionality.