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Introducing Arcturus Vision Camera

5K* HDR color passthrough and more for Steam Frame™

  • 5K up to 72fps**
  • Ultra-light (<10g)
  • HDR (10-bit)

*5K 4928×2464 (Stereo 2464×2464)
** Currently, passthrough streams at up to 60 FPS. 72 FPS is available with a special configuration. 144 FPS can be supported with updated software.

Arcturus Vision Camera is certified Steam Frame Compatible, and works right out of the box.

HD Color Camera for your Steam Frame

Passthrough with and without Arcturus Vision Camera


WITHOUT
WITH ARCTURUS VISION CAMERA

Seamless Passthrough Technology

Break down the barriers between virtual and physical worlds with our advanced passthrough system. See your real environment while staying immersed in your VR experience.

  • Live depth-corrected passthrough
  • Ultra-low latency
  • High-resolution passthrough

High Resolution Mixed Reality Gaming

Play games that blend into your actual environment. Sharp, full-color passthrough keeps your desk, your controllers, and your space in view — so the game world and the real world feel like one.

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Immersive Spatial Video Recording

Capture in true-to-life scale. Our cameras are spaced 64 mm — the same as typical human eyes — making your videos feel more lifelike and immersive. You haven’t experienced spatial video until you’ve seen it in true scale with wide FOV.

  • Dual 32-megapixel sensors streaming at 5K capture left and right eye perspectives simultaneously

  • 5K resolution up to 60fps

  • 10-bit HDR capture supported

3D Reconstruction

Scan your world. Rebuild it. Remix it. Gaussian Splatting captures every detail—then lets you reimagine what’s possible.

  • Capture any space directly from your VR headset

  • Reconstruct using our tools or your favorite Gaussian Splatting software

  • Transform your scenes and experience them in VR

True-to-Life HDR Capture

Record the world with the full range of light and color you actually see. Arcturus Vision Camera captures high-dynamic-range footage with vivid highlights and deep shadows, even in tricky lighting.

  • Wide dynamic range — bright highlights to deep shadows

  • 10-bit color for smooth, lifelike gradients

  • High frame rate for fluid, true-to-motion playback

How to Use Your Arcturus Vision Camera

Get Started with Arcturus Vision Camera
Find the apps you need and step-by-step guides to set up and get the most out of Arcturus Vision Camera.

■ Arcturus Vision Camera
Record and play back 3D spatial videos with Arcturus Vision Camera.
View Guide

■ Arcturus Vision Sync
Transfer and convert your Camera recordings on Mac or PC.
View Guide

■ Arcturus Vision Gaussian XR
View 3D Gaussian Splatting scenes in immersive 3D.
View Guide

Get started with your Arcturus Vision Camera in minutes. The video walks you through unboxing and connecting the camera to your Steam Frame headset.

For more help, check the documentation included with your order.

Technical Specifications*

Hardware designed for the best passthrough experience and spatial video recording

Camera

Sensor 2 × 32MP RGB Sony
Video recording 5K (2464×2464 per eye) — up to 60fps
2.5K (1232×1232 per eye) — up to 120fps
Passthrough Up to 72Hz** at 5K (4928×2464)
Up to 144Hz** at 2.5K (2464×1232)
Field of View 125 x 105⁺° FOV (binocular)
⁺Up to 125° vertical with software updates.
Color range 10-bit HDR (HLG)
Focus Range 30 cm to infinity
Material Curved glass + stainless steel + Polycarbonate
Weight <10g
Connector Front expansion port

 

Spatial Video Recording Comparison

Feature Steam Frame w/ Arcturus Vision Camera Brand A Brand M Brand P
Recorded Resolution 5K or 2.5K
2464×2464 or 1232×1232 per eye
2200 x 2200 per eye 1280 x 1280 per eye 2048 x 1536 per eye
Recording Frame Rate Up to 120fps
5K at 60fps · 2.5K at 120fps
30fps Up to 60fps Up to 60fps
Field of View 125 x 105⁺° FOV
Binocular
71.59° H per eye 73° H per eye 76.35° H per eye
Bit Depth / HDR 8-bit SDR or 10-bit HDR (HLG) 8-bit SDR 8-bit SDR 8-bit SDR
Sources: Brand A built-in capture app; Brand P official capture app; Brand M API.
Competitor FOV values are per eye where reported. ⁺Up to 125° vertical with software updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Arcturus Vision Camera

[Compatibility] Which VR headsets are compatible with Arcturus Vision Camera?
Arcturus Vision Camera is exclusively compatible with Steam Frame and will not work on any other headset.
[Technical] What video quality, recording, and color modes are supported?
You can record H.265 stereo video at 5K/2.5K at up to 60/120FPS. Our free recording app supports 10-bit HLG HDR video, similar to what newer iOS and Android devices capture, for bright, natural-looking playback. It also supports 8-bit and 10-bit recording with sRGB.
[Setup] How difficult is setup?
Setup takes less than 30 seconds. Simply attach the camera to your headset, and color passthrough will automatically activate. See the quick setup video.
[Software] What software is included?
Passthrough support for Arcturus Vision Cameras ships with Steam Frame and works immediately on plug-in. The Arcturus Vision apps include Arcturus Vision Camera for recording and playing 5K HDR spatial video, Arcturus Vision Gaussian XR for exploring 3D Gaussian splats, and Sync for transferring recordings to Windows or Mac (with conversion for other players on Mac).