FOV of consumer version
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FOV of consumer version
I hope so much that the FOV of the consumer version will be significant larger.
Do you think it is possible ?
Maybe with use of a smaller panel size ?
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Do you think it is possible ?
Maybe with use of a smaller panel size ?
best regards FR3D
best regards FR3D
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Re: FOV of consumer version
I hope so too! I would prefer better use of available screen estate though!
Could you explain your rational that a small screen would help ? - Or are you finding the current one too bulky & heavy ?
Could you explain your rational that a small screen would help ? - Or are you finding the current one too bulky & heavy ?
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Re: FOV of consumer version
I believe the horizonal FOV is currently 90 degrees, and the consumer version is 110 degrees. I believe the verticle FOV will remain the samezacherynuk wrote:I hope so too! I would prefer better use of available screen estate though!
Could you explain your rational that a small screen would help ? - Or are you finding the current one too bulky & heavy ?
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Re: FOV of consumer version
the current horizontal is 90 and current diagonal is 110
I don't think they have announced any final specs for the consumer version
I don't think they have announced any final specs for the consumer version
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Re: FOV of consumer version
With use of smaller panels e.g. 5" - i assume that the distortion of the lenses will be more easy to be corrected and the sharpness of the picture will be even better .zacherynuk wrote:I hope so too! I would prefer better use of available screen estate though!
Could you explain your rational that a small screen would help ? - Or are you finding the current one too bulky & heavy ?
( on the assumption the consumer version will be a single lens sytem like the developer version )
I'm not an optician - it's just my "feeling"
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Re: FOV of consumer version
increased FOV = decreased angular resolutionFR3D wrote:I hope so much that the FOV of the consumer version will be significant larger.
Sounds like a bad idea.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
A never-ending subjective argument, but personally - if I had to make a choice between resolution and FOV, I would choose FOV every time. The 1080p screens feels completely sufficient for my needs and all I every want to do now is pull back the "ski-goggle" edges and push all the way into the scene. FYI: These are my personal opinions as a VR enthusiast, and I am in no way a decision maker on the hardware specs.
Edit: Or put specifically - if I could somehow spread 1920x1080 across a wider FOV so that the optical density was equivalent to the Dev Kit, I would prefer that to 1920x1080 within the same FOV at an increased optical density.
Edit: Or put specifically - if I could somehow spread 1920x1080 across a wider FOV so that the optical density was equivalent to the Dev Kit, I would prefer that to 1920x1080 within the same FOV at an increased optical density.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
whole-heartedly agree. I would gladly trade some peripheral resolution for some FOV.brantlew wrote:A never-ending subjective argument, but personally - if I had to make a choice between resolution and FOV, I would choose FOV every time..
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You might not have too, there is unused screenspace that could be used for low res fov.jpkrautw wrote:whole-heartedly agree. I would gladly trade some peripheral resolution for some FOV.brantlew wrote:A never-ending subjective argument, but personally - if I had to make a choice between resolution and FOV, I would choose FOV every time..
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Re: FOV of consumer version
Id love to see a slightly greater FOV tbh, it is a little smaller than I hoped on the dev kit, still amazing but just a little bigger would be great ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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Re: FOV of consumer version
I'd rather go with bigger resolution and keep the FOV more or less the same
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Re: FOV of consumer version
Why not both?
Get rid of the round lenses and see more of the screen. That would help increase FOV/immersion with a high resolution panel of the right size.
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Get rid of the round lenses and see more of the screen. That would help increase FOV/immersion with a high resolution panel of the right size.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
You either need a curved screen, two screens or different lenses in order to get a greater horisontal fov. Screen size has little relevence when it comes to horisontal fov.
I really hope the FOV is almost completely immersive when the consumer version is released however. Perhaps not 180 but at least closer to that number than to 100 so we get rid of the binocular/skimask effect.
I really hope the FOV is almost completely immersive when the consumer version is released however. Perhaps not 180 but at least closer to that number than to 100 so we get rid of the binocular/skimask effect.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
The lenses are what makes you able to actually focus on what you are seeing, and the FOV would be way lower without them.Inscothen wrote:Why not both?![]()
Get rid of the round lenses and see more of the screen. That would help increase FOV/immersion with a high resolution panel of the right size.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
"Get rid of the round lenses..."
I meant change from round to a different shape like more of a rectangle.
I meant change from round to a different shape like more of a rectangle.
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Re: FOV of consumer version
The current fov works for me. Adding a bit would be great, but it's currently so much better then anything else on the market.
I DO think they need to keep ahead of everyone else on the market (and, yes, there will be a lot of companies trying to make their own).
If another company comes up with a 180 degree fov, they will take over the market. But same with resolution (especially because it's an easy selling point, but not all that important. reducing the dot pitch / screen door would help more then resolution imho).
IE, they need to do both or a Sony/MS/ect will try and drown them out of the market.
btw, if they came up with a dual lens setup. Wouldn't this allow them to do a bunch more for fov and have a smaller LCD? Maybe even allow it to get closer to the eye?
btw2, is there a reason (other then external looks) to goto a 5" screen? weight could help a bit, but the current weight is a non-issue to me?
btw3, is multi btw really show that I didn't think about what I wanted to say when I started the post?
I DO think they need to keep ahead of everyone else on the market (and, yes, there will be a lot of companies trying to make their own).
If another company comes up with a 180 degree fov, they will take over the market. But same with resolution (especially because it's an easy selling point, but not all that important. reducing the dot pitch / screen door would help more then resolution imho).
IE, they need to do both or a Sony/MS/ect will try and drown them out of the market.
btw, if they came up with a dual lens setup. Wouldn't this allow them to do a bunch more for fov and have a smaller LCD? Maybe even allow it to get closer to the eye?
btw2, is there a reason (other then external looks) to goto a 5" screen? weight could help a bit, but the current weight is a non-issue to me?
btw3, is multi btw really show that I didn't think about what I wanted to say when I started the post?
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Re: FOV of consumer version
The size of the panel and the style of the optics are intrinsically linked. The current 7" panel is actually a bit too large; there is a non-trivial amount of wasted screen space around the peripheral of the screen, because you just can't see it. A smaller screen than the current dev kit's will have less wasted, non-visible pixels, resulting in a higher perceived resolution, even if the actual resolution remained the same (note that there is also a minimum screen size we'd like, because if you go too small you can see the edges of the screen).Lilwolf wrote:btw2, is there a reason (other then external looks) to goto a 5" screen? weight could help a bit, but the current weight is a non-issue to me?
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