VR goggles that accept video input at DVinfo.net

Bill Rankin · February 19th, 2019, 06:48 PM

Are there any VR goggles that accept a video input via RCA jack, or HDMI, etc. I would like to monitor an event using goggles because it will allow me to see finer details. (Sports)

So far, the only thing I can find are goggles that connect to a smart phone. I want to connect to a camera.

Any thoughts about this....thanks!

Seth Bloombaum · February 19th, 2019, 07:04 PM

Searching for these online, you *won’t* want to use the term “vr goggles”. None of them do what you want.

Try “fpv drone googgles”. Some of these first person view goggles have HDMI inputs. I have a pair from Yuneec, but I’ve not tried them with common HDMI sources.

One of the joys of HDMI is the HDCP, HD Copy Protection. If your source demands HDCP, your display has to support providing the correct handshake that says “I’m a display, not a recorder”.

If you have a local drone store... or even Best Buy, you might be able to try before you buy!

PS. Another approach is a Zacuto Finder EVF system (3” monitor and hood/magnifier) - I’ve been seeing these show up used on CL for $200-250. Of course you only get one eye...

Gary Huff · February 19th, 2019, 10:47 PM

VR goggles are currently low resolution, so they won't allow you to see the finer details.

Bill Rankin · March 18th, 2019, 08:20 PM

Thanks for the responses. For some reason, I am not being notified when I get a reply to a posting.

February 19th, 2019, 06:48 PM	#1
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	VR goggles that accept video input Are there any VR goggles that accept a video input via RCA jack, or HDMI, etc. I would like to monitor an event using goggles because it will allow me to see finer details. (Sports) So far, the only thing I can find are goggles that connect to a smart phone. I want to connect to a camera. Any thoughts about this....thanks! __________________ Bill Rankin

February 19th, 2019, 07:04 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Re: VR goggles that accept video input Searching for these online, you won’t want to use the term “vr goggles”. None of them do what you want. Try “fpv drone googgles”. Some of these first person view goggles have HDMI inputs. I have a pair from Yuneec, but I’ve not tried them with common HDMI sources. One of the joys of HDMI is the HDCP, HD Copy Protection. If your source demands HDCP, your display has to support providing the correct handshake that says “I’m a display, not a recorder”. If you have a local drone store... or even Best Buy, you might be able to try before you buy! PS. Another approach is a Zacuto Finder EVF system (3” monitor and hood/magnifier) - I’ve been seeing these show up used on CL for $200-250. Of course you only get one eye... __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

February 19th, 2019, 10:47 PM	#3
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: VR goggles that accept video input VR goggles are currently low resolution, so they won't allow you to see the finer details.

March 18th, 2019, 08:20 PM	#4
Bill Rankin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Re: VR goggles that accept video input Thanks for the responses. For some reason, I am not being notified when I get a reply to a posting. __________________ Bill Rankin