Knowledge Base: Can I use ultra wide angle lens images for RealityCapture?

Can I use ultra wide angle lens images for RealityCapture?

We do not recommend using the ultra wide-angle lens for photogrammetry in RC, because even though in the specifications of the lens may be written “zero distor…

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Using some 15mm from Voightlander and works pretty well, but same test with other cameras like gopro not much luck. 170, 140, 110 almost not usable.

I’m using Sigma 14-24 on archeological sites all the time. No problem with quality or accuracy :slight_smile:

Do you recommend using images without distortion correction from the camera? I have a Nikon Z6ii and there is such option in the menu and I use it with my 20mm lens.

Yes, it would be better, RC is capable to compute those corrections by itself.

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I would dare to say that it’s mandatory to use photos without in camera correction to achieve best results.

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I’m determined to give the Sony RX0 II with 24mm fixed ZEISS lens a shot (no pun intended). Just not sure if the 15MP resolution is ok. I would suppose so, but to find out I simply need to try. What I like about it is that it has NO zoom, therefore consistent angle, and I hope that 24mm is the sweet point for getting as much area covered and providing enough overlap without causing too much distortion. Also super compact, like a spycam )) Any experience anyone?