Kandao QooCam 8K enterprise - Pocket 8K 360 Camera

Kandao QooCam 8K Enterprise – Professional 8K 360° Live Streaming Camera

The Kandao QooCam 8K Enterprise is a professional pocket-sized 360° camera designed for high-resolution live streaming and immersive virtual reality content creation. It is one of the first compact 8K 360° cameras developed specifically for live broadcasting, offering up to 150 Mbps bitrate, real-time stitching, and direct streaming capabilities without requiring a powerful external computer.

The camera uses dual 1/1.7-inch 20 MP sensors, providing a significantly larger photosensitive area compared with traditional 1/2.3-inch sensors. Combined with customized lenses and advanced image processing, the QooCam 8K Enterprise delivers clearer images, improved detail reproduction, and better performance in difficult lighting conditions.

With support for 8K 360° live streaming, 5G network connectivity, professional audio input, and advanced recording formats, the camera is designed for professional VR broadcasts, outdoor events, live productions, and immersive media applications.

Key features of the Kandao QooCam 8K Enterprise

• Professional 8K 360° live streaming capability.

• Maximum live bitrate up to 150 Mbps.

• Dual 1/1.7-inch 20 MP BSI CMOS sensors.

• Approximately 1.5× larger photosensitive area compared with 1/2.3-inch sensors.

• Customized lenses designed for improved image quality.

• 30 MP ultra-high-resolution image capture.

• 8K video recording at 30 fps.

• 4K video recording up to 120 fps.

• Real-time in-camera stitching.

• Direct live streaming without requiring an expensive PC.

• Support for RTSP, RTMP, and RTMPS streaming protocols.

• 5G Ethernet connectivity.

• H.264 and H.265 encoding support.

• Adjustable bitrate from 1 to 150 Mbps.

• Real-time exposure and white balance adjustment.

• Built-in noise reduction algorithm for live streaming.

• 12-bit RAW photo capture.

• 10-bit video recording.

• 3.5 mm microphone input for professional audio.

• Rain-resistant housing option for outdoor operation.

• SuperSteady image stabilization.

• Built-in 64 GB eMMC storage.

• Support for external TF cards up to 256 GB.

• 2.4-inch color touchscreen display.

High-quality imaging with advanced sensor technology

The QooCam 8K Enterprise uses two large 1/1.7-inch 20 MP sensors that provide improved light sensitivity and a wider dynamic range compared with smaller camera sensors. The larger sensor area helps capture more image information, especially in challenging lighting environments.

Customized optical lenses and improved signal-to-noise performance produce sharper images with better detail preservation. The camera also includes advanced ISP processing designed to create more natural and realistic colors.

Additional image improvements include:

• Higher dynamic range for mixed lighting conditions.

• Built-in noise reduction for live broadcasts.

• Improved low-light performance.

• Film-style ISP tuning for more natural image rendering.

Professional 8K 360° live streaming workflow

The Kandao QooCam 8K Enterprise is designed for efficient professional broadcasting. The camera performs real-time stitching internally, eliminating the need for external computers during live streaming.

A built-in Ethernet interface allows direct connection to 5G networks, making high-quality VR broadcasts easier to deploy in the field.

The camera supports:

• RTSP streaming.

• RTMP streaming.

• RTMPS secure streaming.

The simple setup process allows users to begin broadcasting quickly:

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Connect the Ethernet cable.

3. Start live streaming.

Flexible control and recording options

The camera provides extensive adjustment options for professional users, including:

• ISO adjustment from 100 to 6400.

• Five white balance modes.

• Adjustable exposure settings.

• H.264/H.265 encoding selection.

• Adjustable bitrate from 1 to 150 Mbps.

• 8K and 4K resolution options.

Real-time adjustments include:

• Exposure value (EV).

• Shutter speed.

• ISO sensitivity.

• Color temperature.

• White balance.

Outdoor-ready 360° live production

The QooCam 8K Enterprise is designed for reliable outdoor operation. With an optional rainproof protective case, the camera can maintain stable long-duration live transmission even in changing weather conditions.

The combination of professional image quality, 360° coverage, and reliable connectivity makes it suitable for outdoor events, sports broadcasts, tourism applications, and immersive live experiences.

Professional audio support

A dedicated 3.5 mm microphone input allows connection of external professional audio equipment. Combined with high-quality 8K imagery, this provides a more immersive and engaging live streaming experience.

Supported audio formats include:

• PCM.

• AAC.

12-bit RAW photography and 10-bit video recording

The QooCam 8K Enterprise supports advanced recording formats for professional post-production workflows.

12-bit RAW images provide significantly more image information than standard 8-bit images, offering greater flexibility for editing and color correction.

10-bit video recording provides four times the color depth of 8-bit video, improving gradients, color accuracy, and post-production possibilities.

Technical specifications

Live streaming features

• Live modes:

  • Camera streaming.

  • Phone streaming.

• Supported protocols:

  • RTSP.

  • RTMP.

  • RTMPS.

• Live resolutions:

  • 8K: 7680 × 3840.

  • 4K: 3840 × 1920.

• Real-time stitching: Yes.

• Live preview:

  • Real-time 360° camera preview.

• Maximum live bitrate:

  • 150 Mbps.

• Encoding formats:

  • H.264.

  • H.265.

• Image stabilization:

  • SuperSteady.

Camera system

• Lens aperture: f/2.0.

• Lens field of view: 200°.

• Sensor type:

  • 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS.

• Sensor resolution:

  • 20 MP.

Video recording

• 360° video:

  • 7680 × 3840 at 30 fps.

  • 3840 × 1920 at 120 fps.

• Color depth:

  • 8-bit.

  • 10-bit.

• Video format:

  • MP4.

• Video bitrate:

  • Up to 200 Mbps.

• Video codecs:

  • H.264.

  • H.265.

Photography

• 360° photo resolution:

  • 7680 × 3840.

• Photo formats:

  • JPG.

  • DNG RAW.

• RAW formats:

  • 12-bit DNG.

  • DNG8 with 16-bit output.

• Photo modes:

  • Still image.

  • Timed photos.

  • DNG8.

  • Time-lapse photography.

Motion and stabilization

• IMU:

  • 6-axis motion sensor.

• Stabilization:

  • SuperSteady technology.

Display

• Screen:

  • 2.4-inch color touchscreen.

Video modes

• Standard video.

• Slow motion.

• Sports mode.

• 360° live streaming mode.

Exposure settings

• Exposure compensation:

  • -2 EV to +2 EV.

• Automatic exposure:

  • -2 EV to +2 EV.

Manual exposure

• Photo shutter speed:

  • 1/6400 s to 1 s.

• DNG8 shutter speed:

  • 1/6400 s to 1 s.

• Video shutter speed:

  • 30 fps: 1/6400 s to 1/30 s.

  • 120 fps: 1/6400 s to 1/120 s.

• ISO range:

  • 100–6400.

Sports mode shutter options

• 50 Hz:

  • Mode 1: 1/50 s.

  • Mode 2: 1/100 s.

• 60 Hz:

  • Mode 1: 1/60 s.

  • Mode 2: 1/120 s.

• Sports EV:

  • -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.

White balance modes

• Automatic White Balance (AWB).

• Fluorescent.

• Incandescent.

• Cloudy.

• Daylight.

Storage and connectivity

• WiFi:

  • 2.4 GHz.

  • 5 GHz.

• External interfaces:

  • USB Type-C.

  • LAN.

• Internal storage:

  • 64 GB eMMC.

• External storage:

  • TF card support up to 256 GB.

  • U3 cards recommended.

• Built-in microphone:

  • Yes.

• Network interface:

  • RJ45 Ethernet.

• External audio input:

  • 3.5 mm.

Battery and operating conditions

• Battery capacity:

  • 3000 mAh.

• Recording time:

  • Approximately 90 minutes at 8K 30 fps.

  • Approximately 90 minutes at 4K 120 fps.

  • Approximately 90 minutes during 360° live streaming.

• Charging:

  • USB-PD fast charging recommended with 3A or higher.

• Operating temperature:

  • -20°C to 40°C.