So I came across a few cool new "cameras", while doing research for an art history paper. They are really neat and really bring the mediums of 3D modelling/printing and photography together.
Sense's 3D Scanner:
So this is essentially a 3D camera. You approach your object from different views, and presto- you've got a rendered model on the computer. And if you've got a 3D printer, you can even print those models. It's like magic. But, judging on the amazon customer reviews page, the 3D scanner is a fraud. Real shame... The company also doesn't accept returns- go figure... So, yeah, some things are too good to be true. Well- that's what you get for buying a camera that looks like a staple-gun.
Panono (360 degree) Panoramic Ball Camera:
Now, this one looks pretty legit. It's a ball, that you throw in the air, with a bunch of cameras on it (36 total), that all go off at the same time. You can then go onto a computer/ tablet/ smartphone and view the image from all angles. Seeing that these guys are still in the development phase, they will be able to actively work on their product and make sure that they fulfill their promises to their investors/ possible buyers.
Wow 3D scanning has come so far. I remember when it was very limited and a desk top scanner was all the rage in the CAD world. Excellent post.
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