Canon will be adding compatibility with the new Apple Projected Media Profile in a future update to the EOS VR Utility App to take immersive storytelling to the next level.
The RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE, will offer compatibility with APMP (Apple Projected Media Profile), a QuickTime movie profile that will be supported by the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer developed by Apple Inc. Canon has also announced that it will make its RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens (released in November 2024) compatible with spatial photo.
At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced visionOS 26, the newest OS for the Apple Vision Pro. In conjunction with this announcement, two of Canon’s RF lenses for 3D VR video, RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE, will offer native playback of APMP which will be supported by visionOS 26, scheduled to be released in the latter half of 2025. Specifically, footage shot with these lenses and compatible cameras can be converted to APMP using the EOS VR Utility2 app, making it even easier for users to enjoy a high-quality, immersive experience with the Apple Vision Pro.
By updating EOS VR Utility, the RF-S7.8 mm F4 STM DUAL will also be able to handle not only spatial video but also spatial photo, which is a 3D image that allows users to enjoy a sense of depth as a still image, when combined with Canon’s EOS R7 and EOS R50 V. Additionally, in mid-July 2025, the EOS R50 will also be made compatible with the EOS VR SYSTEM through a firmware update.
