Sony unveils 3D head-mounted display for surgeons in Japan - Blu-ray Forum

Paul H · 07-25-2013, 08:45 PM

Still 720P OLEDs, but Love the center over-the-head stabilizer bar making this a consumer comfort friendly alternative!
Hoping this model gets a U.S.

consumer release.

Sleek looking square shaped side speakers also add a look of quality to this discrete-3D capable head-mounted display.

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Paul

08-10-2013, 03:21 AM

Looks great! Fantastic resource here. Thanks!

tigermoth · 08-10-2013, 04:23 AM

Isn't there a head tracking VR thing that does 3D in full HD coming out soon? The rift I thing it is called.

BleedOrange11 · 08-10-2013, 09:49 PM

I really hope American hospitals start using these!

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Originally Posted by tigermoth

Isn't there a head tracking VR thing that does 3D in full HD coming out soon? The rift I thing it is called.

The Oculus Rift. Maybe the future of gaming.

http://www.oculusvr.com/

keb33509 · 08-10-2013, 09:54 PM

The Oculus Rift has a sweet "4D" theater experience. It creates a virtual theater that you can move around in, choose a seat, and even see the projector light stream. Whatever movie you choose to play shows up on the theater screen. It creates a great sense of immersion because you can look around the theater while you are watching a film.

BleedOrange11 · 08-10-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by keb33509

The Oculus Rift has a sweet "4D" theater experience...

Have you tried this out?

keb33509 · 08-10-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedOrange11

Have you tried this out?

Yeah, only for a short clip. A buddy of mine received his oculus dev kit last month and I tried it a couple weeks ago. It is pretty sweet, not really necessary though. However, it's definitely better to wait until their 1080p version comes out next year. The resolution is currently too low to enjoy and refresh rate doesn't seem to fast. Granted it tracks your head movement perfectly, it just has a little lag for the image to clear up. The best part is that it will be 1/2 the price of anything Sony releases with the added benefit of head tracking. Last year they said the consumer version would be released this year, now it is next, so who knows. I will say, there is nothing like experiencing having the image take up your entire field of view.

BleedOrange11 · 08-10-2013, 10:58 PM

I think I want that.

keb33509 · 08-10-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedOrange11

I think I want that.

It's definitely pretty freaky. I wanted to stick my hands out to grab stuff.

Paul H · 08-11-2013, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by keb33509

it's definitely better to wait until their 1080p version comes out next year. The resolution is currently too low to enjoy and refresh rate doesn't seem to fast..

Would purchase this new Sony model just for the comfort benefit in a heart beat, but I've also been looking at the Oculus Rift technology for some time, hoping the 1080P displays will be able to compete or possibly surpass the 720P OLED quality of the Sony HMZ-T1.

As an avid BD and BD 3D movie enthusiast, tracking for gaming has not been a priority for me.

With the OLEDs refresh rate ability it also has not been a problem. Since November 2011 the unit has given me highest satisfaction for high-end picture quality.

Also, full 1080P encoded Blu-ray's & BD 3Ds have no visible artifact rendering on the 720P displays.

Was very disappointed with the 1080P displays of Silicon Micro Display's ST1080 HMD when it was released and which I returned for a full refund.

Big3dfan · 08-11-2013, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by keb33509

The Oculus Rift has a sweet "4D" theater experience. It creates a virtual theater that you can move around in, choose a seat, and even see the projector light stream. Whatever movie you choose to play shows up on the theater screen. It creates a great sense of immersion because you can look around the theater while you are watching a film.

Occulus guys don't talk about 3D movies much and they seem to be more about gaming. Are you saying that they will incorporate 3D movie viewing as well? If so I will be 1st in line to get this

tigermoth · 08-11-2013, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Big3dfan

Occulus guys don't talk about 3D movies much and they seem to be more about gaming. Are you saying that they will incorporate 3D movie viewing as well? If so I will be 1st in line to get this

It's about gaming but why wouldn't they allow you to plug in a Blu-Ray player or console and watch 2D or 3D movies? It would be a feature that would cost nothing extra to incorporate and be the second major marketing reason for people to by one.

keb33509 · 08-15-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Big3dfan

Occulus guys don't talk about 3D movies much and they seem to be more about gaming. Are you saying that they will incorporate 3D movie viewing as well? If so I will be 1st in line to get this

They have software for playing back side by side videos on the oculus, yes. I have read in the oculus forums that video playback of 3D blu rays should be incorporated with the retail version. It is all open source, so anyone can develop software for it. I know it can playback 2D blu rays through the software, with or without the theater experience turned on.

Taygan315 · 08-15-2013, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by keb33509

The Oculus Rift has a sweet "4D" theater experience. It creates a virtual theater that you can move around in, choose a seat, and even see the projector light stream. Whatever movie you choose to play shows up on the theater screen. It creates a great sense of immersion because you can look around the theater while you are watching a film.

This sounds cool as hell. I'm with BleedOrange11...I think I want this as well.

Taygan315 · 08-15-2013, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul H

Still 720P OLEDs, but Love the center over-the-head stabilizer bar making this a consumer comfort friendly alternative!
Hoping this model gets a U.S.

consumer release.

Sleek looking square shaped side speakers also add a look of quality to this discrete-3D capable head-mounted display.

Source

Paul

Man..this does look great as well. Never bought the previous versions that Sony released (came REAL close though). If I see that this version will be getting a U.S. consumer release...I'm going to get it ASAP!!

Taygan315 · 08-19-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul H

Would purchase this new Sony model just for the comfort benefit in a heart beat, but I've also been looking at the Oculus Rift technology for some time, hoping the 1080P displays will be able to compete or possibly surpass the 720P OLED quality of the Sony HMZ-T1.

As an avid BD and BD 3D movie enthusiast, tracking for gaming has not been a priority for me.

With the OLEDs refresh rate ability it also has not been a problem. Since November 2011 the unit has given me highest satisfaction for high-end picture quality.

Also, full 1080P encoded Blu-ray's & BD 3Ds have no visible artifact rendering on the 720P displays.

Was very disappointed with the 1080P displays of Silicon Micro Display's ST1080 HMD when it was released and which I returned for a full refund.

Just as a side note/update to the Rift:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/08/...demos-and-more

07-25-2013, 08:45 PM	#1
Paul H Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:3	Sony unveils 3D head-mounted display for surgeons in Japan Still 720P OLEDs, but Love the center over-the-head stabilizer bar making this a consumer comfort friendly alternative! Hoping this model gets a U.S. consumer release. Sleek looking square shaped side speakers also add a look of quality to this discrete-3D capable head-mounted display. Source Paul Last edited by Paul H; 08-10-2013 at 04:10 PM. Reason: Update: side speaker-shape modification

08-10-2013, 03:21 AM	#2
rudyminehan Guest	Looks great! Fantastic resource here. Thanks!

08-10-2013, 04:23 AM	#3
tigermoth Active Member Member since:Oct 2011	Isn't there a head tracking VR thing that does 3D in full HD coming out soon? The rift I thing it is called.

08-10-2013, 09:54 PM	#5
keb33509 Special Member Member since:Aug 2011 Blu-ray collection:442 Trading Score:75	The Oculus Rift has a sweet "4D" theater experience. It creates a virtual theater that you can move around in, choose a seat, and even see the projector light stream. Whatever movie you choose to play shows up on the theater screen. It creates a great sense of immersion because you can look around the theater while you are watching a film.

08-10-2013, 10:58 PM	#8
BleedOrange11 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2011 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:986 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 44 Trading Score:4	I think I want that.

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