Exploring new ways of immersive storytelling with the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL spatial video lens

Left to right: RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens and EOS R7 with RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens

Auckland, NEW ZEALAND – 30 October 2024: Canon New Zealand today unveils its unique RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens, designed to make realistic, high-quality 3D still and video creation more accessible for entry level enthusiasts. When paired with an APS-C camera body, this lens offers a compact and attainable entry point to the world of spatial video - whilst retaining the high optical performance of the EOS R System.

It delivers a natural 63-degree field of view, closely mirroring human vision, to create immersive experiences with an extra dimension, providing emotional depth and vivid realism. Currently compatible with the EOS R7¹, the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens allows creators to capture spatial video to be experienced not only on higher-end VR headsets, but also on smartphones via VR glasses, cardboard headsets, and even handheld viewing devices for printed images.

Weighing only 130g, coupled with a user-friendly STM AF system, it opens up 3D shooting possibilities for stills and video to a wide variety of users, enabling easy creation of more lifelike capture of cultural performances, high-end product reveals or walk-through videos for real estate and hotels in spatial stills and videos.

Adding to a seamless and efficient workflow, the EOS VR Utility app will be updated to create spatial video for Apple Vision Pro headsets, enabling content captured on Canon EOS VR System products to be exported in MV-HEVC codec when using an Apple Mac computer.

Pricing and availability
Pricing will be set at dealers’ discretion. RRP pricing includes GST.
Scheduled to be available in New Zealand from November 2024, the RF-S 7.8mm F4 STM DUAL spatial video lens will be supported by Canon New Zealand’s 5-year warranty when purchased from an authorised Canon New Zealand reseller² and is priced at $799 RRP.

¹ Firmware update required.

² Applies to purchases made on or after 25 November 2019 in New Zealand from authorised distributors, dealers or retailers.