Pimax Crystal - status, updates and fixes (Part 1)

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@Axacuatl

To be frank, I really don‘t need the advertized FoV of the 12K, I’d rather have a good edge2edge clear 180 degrees horizontally utilizing the maximum of the displays resolution in the visible area. So that is not my biggest concern - it should just be vastly more than the Crystal offers.

Tbh I think pimax’s max fov of 160 wide with edge to edge clarity would be enough. Especially since most only use Normal at 140 wide for gpu rendering savings.

On another note pimax is tripling down on there FoV misinformation.

@PimaxQuorra

What is the official response to Crystal reporting that its FOV level is 103 degrees (instead of the promised 120/125 degrees)?

@RISA2000 is not officially certified software or an industry standard, so we really can’t say too much about it. Additionally, the FOV test in SteamVR only renders the FOV. Different measurement methods will present different values. Human usage is also different, for instance, your facial shape or the use of different cushions used, eye positions, etc., will have an impact on the test results.

According to our own technical design drawings, Crystal’s horizontal FOV is definitely 125 degrees. So in our own measurement method, it is 125 degrees horizontal FOV. (In fact, there are differences between the reported FOV of many headsets and the measurement methods of users).

It is too bad as the impressions of the Crystal have been quite good even though the FoV is clearly not 125 wide. Even a couple of there reps long ago endorsed Risa’s hmdq as correct.

The team whom endorsed this update clearly do not understand if you render a FoV of 103 and apply a transform dor 125 wide you get a fun house distorted image.