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Fisheye & 360° Cameras
Most 360-degree IP cameras work out of the box with TetherX, but there are different recording modes to consider.
View Modes
Different fisheye cameras offer different viewing modes:
| Mode | Channels Used | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheye | 1 | Records the raw circular fisheye image |
| Panorama | 1 | Single 180° dewarped view |
| Double Panorama | 1 | Split view showing two 180° sections (top and bottom) |
| Quad | 1 or 4 | Four separate quadrant views |
| View Areas | 1-4 | Custom cropped regions of the fisheye |
Tip: Using modes that split into multiple cameras (Quad as 4 separate streams) consumes multiple channels on your TetherBox. The double panorama mode is often the best balance - full coverage in a single channel.
Camera Configuration
Axis Cameras
For Axis fisheye cameras, see Axis Setup for detailed configuration including dewarped view options, stream paths, and Companion series setup.
Hikvision Cameras
For Hikvision fisheye cameras, see Hikvision Setup for display mode options including 180 Panorama View.
Dewarping
Dewarping (converting the circular fisheye image to a flat rectangular view) is usually handled by the camera itself. This is recommended as the camera's algorithm is tuned for its specific lens characteristics.
If your camera doesn't have built-in dewarping, contact TetherX and we can enable server-side dewarping on a camera-by-camera basis.
Warning: Server-side dewarping only works during playback. Event thumbnails will still appear as fisheye images.
Related Articles
- Axis Setup - Axis fisheye cameras, Companion series, and stream paths
- Hikvision Setup - Hikvision fisheye display modes
- Camera Compatibility - Full list of supported cameras
- Manual Camera Configuration - Configuring stream paths manually
- Automatic Configuration - How TetherBox configures cameras
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