Canon has lengthy been synonymous with conventional images, however the firm could possibly be making ready to take a extra definitive step into the world of digital actuality. On the Picture Subsequent 2023 present in Japan, the corporate confirmed off a prototype convertible digicam. The unnamed system encompasses a nifty folding mechanism that enables it to seize each 360-degree video and 180-degree 3D content material. As a handful of internet sites, together with and , have famous, the prototype bears greater than a passing resemblance to the , which additionally makes use of a folding mechanism to supply 180-degree 3D seize. In response to , Canon didn’t share any particulars on specs, pricing or availability.

Canon has beforehand solely dabbled with digital actuality. In 2021, for example, the corporate launched a for its RF mirrorless digicam system. The digicam Canon teased at Picture Subsequent options the corporate’s V branding, which it usually reserves for consumer-facing merchandise. That may recommend Canon could possibly be able to take VR extra critically. Whereas the corporate has generally been , Canon’s ordinary sluggish tempo may work in its favor this time round. Shopper VR has been sluggish to take off, however with Apple’s into the house, the digicam producer could possibly be ideally positioned to make the most of rising curiosity within the format as soon as the market is extra mature.