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That's the selling point for a new breed of 360-degree cameras that usually put two fisheye lenses back-to-back in a variety of designs to
Friday and Cyber Monday deals period is a good time to take a look at 360-degree cameras
updated with the latest offers.In the emerging genre of 360-degree cameras, anything goesIn the emerging genre of 360-degree cameras,
anything goes, and the product you choose will depend as much on what kind of activities you want to capture as the quality of the camera
Is the 360-degree format still a novelty? Yes, probably, but standards are being raised quickly, with 4K, live-streaming and post-crop
Instax360 One X 5.7K, HDR, slo-mo and time-shift starWeight: 115g | Max
video resolution: 5760 x 2880 at 30fps | Stills resolution: 18MP | Battery life: 60 minutesHDR video and photosGimbal-grade
stabilisationShort battery lifeNot waterproofProducing great video is about two things; capturing the action, and slick editing
So what if you could do both with an action camera and an app? With dual fisheye lenses and some unique time and perspective-manipulation
special effects, the One X is making a play for the title of most full-featured action camera around
Kudos in particular to the silky smooth image stabilisation, which all goes to make it a tempting proposition for semi-pro videographers
video resolution: 5228 x 2624 at 30fps | Stills resolution: 18MP | Battery life: 70 minutesToday's best GoPro Fusion deals View at GoPro5.2K
this highly innovative spherical camera will be too rich for most people's blood
Why did no-one think of this before? Now add GPS, a compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3D audio, and compatibility with
existing GoPro mounts, and the waterproof (to a depth of 5m) Fusion could be a semi-pro videographer's dream.3
Ricoh Theta VNow capturing in 4K, and with an unbeatable form factorWeight: 121g | Max
Theta S a few years ago, but for all the brilliance of its form factor, it produced barely 25 minutes of rather soft video on one charge
Android-based and Qualcomm Snapdragon 625-powered, the Theta V vastly increases the ISO and has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so can be operated
Detu TwinIt's short on price, but this entry-level shooter will suit experimentersWeight: 67g | Max
Video resolution: 1440 x 720 (x2) at 30fps | Stills resolution: 8MP | Battery life: 15 minutesToday's best Detu Twin dealsLow priceStandard
tripod threadVery short battery lifeBasic image qualityThere's something to be said for creating a product that apes a market leader yet
slashes the price, but this budget effort from Detu only just manages to make the grade
Stylistically very similar to the Ricoh Theta S, the Detu Twin has less resolution, but goes beyond being simply a handheld 360 camera by
The results are basic, and the app will only share videos of 30 seconds or less, but the biggest issue is its drastically short battery life
However, it's easy to use, and one of the most affordable 360 cameras around, so may suit those looking to dip their toe in the genre.5
Samsung Gear 360 (2017)A small step forward from 2016's effort, this cam is very easy to useWeight: 130g | Max
video resolution: 4096 x 2048 at 24fps | Stills resolution: 8.4MP | Battery life: 130 minutesToday's best Samsung Gear 360 (2017)
dealsSlick, ergonomic designWorks with iOSSmaller battery than old modelDisappointing video qualityWith a similar form factor to Ricoh's
Theta 360 cameras, this pocket-sized dual-lens shooter has been brought down a peg or two in terms of specs since Samsung decided it needed
to help justify the existence of its own Gear VR
For example, while the original Gear 2016 captured 15MP still images, this new version achieves barely half that
It's also got a smaller battery, which means you're going to have to carry around a USB-C-compatible portable charger
free editing software, so if nothing else it helps make the new medium accessible.6
Yi 360 VR More about core quality than novelty featuresWeight: 187g | Max
video resolution: 5760 x 2880 at 30fps | Stills resolution: 16MP | Battery life: 50 minutesCrisp 360-degree imagesWell saturated, even
colorsBasic in-camera stitchingNot waterproofIf you're a semi-pro videographer wanting to experiment with 360-degree video, the Yi 360 VR
gives you most of the tools you need
A serious-looking product that's more about core quality than novelty features, its standard tripod thread lends versatility, while its 5.7K
resolution, consistent color and endless manual tweaks are all plus points
video resolution: 2880 x 2880 at 30fps | Stills resolution: 12MP | Battery life: 55 minutesToday's best Kodak PixPro SP360 4K dealsRugged
enough (such as for this all-sky video of a solar eclipse ), which is why Kodak created the PixPro SP360 4K, which has only one spherical
Shockproof, freeze-proof, dust-proof and splash-resistant, this Wi-Fi and NFC-connected camera comes with dozens of mounting accessories,
which may help to explain the high price
product twice (Kodak thoughtfully sells a Dual Pro two-pack)
You can operate it remotely from a phone, upload to YouTube and Facebook, and make use of a lot of bundled editing software, but we're still
Insta360 OneUnique video modes help this 4K clip-on to stand outWeight: 83g | Max
video resolution: 3840 x 1920 at 30fps | Stills resolution: 24MP (including raw) | Battery life: 70 minutesToday's best Insta360 One
dealsClip-on design also works remotelyFreeCapture and Bullet TimeiOS onlyWill only appeal to videographersNo one in their right mind thinks
traditional 16:9 aspect ratio? It's a little like the feature on the similarly 4K-capable GoPro Fusion, although that's where the comparison
Garmin VIRB 3605.7K video puts this cam a cut above the restWeight: 160g | Max
resolutionRugged, waterproof designHeaviest camera hereRelatively pricey optionIt might be known mostly for its sat navs and sports
The feature that catches the eye on the VIRB 360 is its ability to capture in maximum 5.7K resolution, and there's a very simple reason for
that awkward figure: 4K doesn't cover a 360 landscape well
Better yet, you can now stitch 5.7K footage using Garmin's free VIRB Edit software
Its four microphones produce wraparound sound, too, while waterproofing, GPS, a gyroscope and an accelerometer give it a notable Garmin feel
(it collects data about your adventures as you go, which you can overlay onto your 360 videos).10
360fly 4KWeight: 172g | Max
video resolution: 2880 x 2880 (x2) at 30fps | Stills resolution: 12MP | Battery life: 90 minutesToday's best 360fly 4K dealsGreat designEasy
but at creating a does-it-all action cam
It's also got an accelerometer, compass, GPS and gyroscope for oodles of data
