8K

8K is a term used to describe a resolution of 7680 pixels horizontally and 4320 pixels vertically, resulting in a total of approximately 33.2 million pixels. This resolution is four times that of 4K, which has a resolution of 3840 pixels by 2160 pixels. The term "8K" was first used in 2012 by NHK, the Japanese public broadcaster, to describe a new ultra-high-definition television format. The resolution was chosen to be double that of 4K, which was already considered high-definition at the time.

8K technology is still in its early stages of development and adoption. While some high-end televisions and cameras are now available with 8K capabilities, the technology is not yet widely used. One of the main challenges with 8K is the amount of data it requires. An 8K video file is four times larger than a 4K file, which can make it difficult to store and transmit. Additionally, the benefits of 8K over 4K are not yet clear, as the human eye may not be able to perceive the difference in image quality.

Despite these challenges, 8K technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience visual content. With its four times higher resolution, 8K could provide a more immersive and detailed viewing experience. As the technology continues to develop and become more affordable, it is likely that 8K will become more widely used in the future.