Whether you're documenting mountains at sunset or the urban jungle of New York City's Times Square, Bublcam claims to capture "everything around you."
Just a bit larger than a baseball, the portable camera shoots 14 megapixel spherical photos and videos at 1080p at 15 frames per second and 720p at 30 fps in H.264. Equipped with a Wi-Fi connection, Bublcam allows users to stream live video to computers and mobile devices. It also has USB streaming and a micro SD slot.
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When shooting photos or videos, Bublcam ensures no blind spots with its patent-pending tetrahedral design, according to creator Sean Ramsay, who launched Bublcam on Kickstarter earlier this month through his company Bubl Technology Inc. Ramsay also foresees it as a tool for security and surveillance.
"Even though there seems to be a natural understanding that if we can see more, we can protect more, Bubl has been developing our software to do more. We are primarily focused on evolving the possibilities in data visualization. We can even capture social data from concert venues, as well as protect commercial properties and sports stadiums," he told Mashable in an email.
Bublcam's Kickstarter campaign has already more than doubled its funding goal of CA$100,000 (nearly $96,000). At the time of writing, backers who contribute $529 or more will receive their own white or black Bublcam, a mini tripod, camera pouch, lens cloth and limited-edition t-shirt by May 2014.
Other 360-degree cameras exist on the market, including the throwable ball-like device Panono Ball, which has 36 cameras that fire simultaneously once the camera reaches its highest point in the air. However, the device only takes photos, unlike Bublcam, which also shoots video.
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