The 2017 year was a landmark in the world of cameras 360-degree technology – along with
virtual reality gadgets, among them eminent Oculus Rift CV1, HTC Vive and PlayStation VR, entered the market exciting solutions cameras for panoramic photos and video. Some of the cameras are under final testing and the other – is now available for purchase.
We have prepared an overview of interesting solutions for cameras 360-degree photography and offer a plunge into the world of spherical technology!
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: KODAK PIXPRO SP360-4K
Model Action cameras 360-degree from the Kodak company was presented at the IFA in 2015 and went on sale late last year. Today,
Kodak Pixpro SP360-4K can be purchased for about $ 500, which is quite expensive, but the device is worth the money, as it has a protective structure and support to create a panoramic photo of ultra quality 4K Ultra HD with a maximum resolution of 3264 x 3264 pixels. The maximum resolution of the video is 1920 x 1080 pixels with a frame rate of 30 FPS.
The camera can make a good competition to the other famous GoPro model, which is a leader in video cameras for extreme shooting. CMOS sensor resolution of 16 megapixels and physical size of the 1 / 2.33 inch. The housing is protected against moisture by IP5X standard, as well as dirt and dust on the IP6X. Drop resistance to 2 meters, which is pretty good. Changes in temperature from -10 to +50 degrees Celsius, too, is not afraid of the camera. There is a built-in battery is 1250 mAh, which is enough for 160 minutes of video recording.
The device supports Wi-Fi, and is synchronized with the mobile phone for remote control, and has a field of NFC short-range. You can use the microSD memory card and connect the device via USB to a laptop.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: NIKON KEYMISSION 360
Another action-camera for lovers of bright and memorable video clips, but on other known Nikon’s that specializes in photo and video products, is available to order in online store. This camera is 360 degrees is more advanced than the previous option, as it can shoot video panoramic video. Moreover, you can create high-quality video 4K Ultra HD, which is very tempting and allow to get really bright and detailed videos. Electronic Image Stabilization Vibration Reduction removes excess noise, jitter, and strong vibrations during recording.
Body protection from
KeyMission 360 is very high and allows to immerse the device under water to a greater depth of 30 meters. Also, the device can easily withstand a fall from a height of 2 meters and is well protected from dust and dirt, along with changes in temperature. Detailed characteristics of the camera are kept secret before the sale, expected to be held in April-May. The manufacturer has presented a panoramic video on You Tube, to the user to ensure that the recording quality of the camera is very high.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: 360FLY
Entrepreneur and a big fan of extreme kinds of varieties of Peter Edderton sure his camera 360 degrees called
360fly will be one of the main competitors GoPro action cameras and will promote the technology of virtual reality that is gaining momentum. 2016 should be a milestone for this trend and the developer apparently foresaw. After all, companies like Facebook and Google have run support spherical video on their video services.
With regard 360fly camera features, it has a high-quality sensor, capable of making videos with a resolution of 1504 x 1504 pixels and a frame rate of 30 FPS. The spherical shape of the gadget and f2.5 lens aperture enable you to create seamless video footage. The model supports microSD slot up to 32 GB and has a waterproof shell. Naturally, the device supports wireless Wi-Fi function, Bluetooth to synchronize with your tablet or smartphone to control from a remote distance. Also, Action Camera has the on-board battery is 1600 mAh, which is enough for about 2-3 hours of battery life.
Another feature of the model is its relative accessibility for users because the price is $ 399. Buy a novelty on the official website of the company start-up.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: 360CAM
If you want to buy a
camera 360 degrees, then pay attention to the model under the name of the French company 360cam Giroptic. The device was launched on Kickstarter crowdfunding portal back in 2014 and quickly gathered the necessary amount for the project in mass production. Of the 150 thousand dollars, which was asked to developers, it has been collected in five times more – 750 thousand American money. Now the gadget can be purchased for $ 499. A special feature of the Action Camera is the construction of the 3 cameras that allow you to create videos with a field of view of 360 × 300 degrees.
Each of the three cameras covering 185 degrees and can shoot with a resolution of 2048 x 1024 pixels at a maximum frame rate of 30 FPS, which is quite good performance. The Hardware device with the software stitches all the footage with the three lens material and can be transmitted in real time via a wireless Wi-Fi option. You can also store video on internal memory through microSD cards with a maximum size of 64 GB. This amount is enough for one hour of video.
In addition, the device supports geo-location and affix geotagging through the GPS-navigator built. There are an image stabilizer and a microphone for recording sound with the battery at 1180 mAh.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: BUBLCAM
Next camera 360 degrees is a fine example of high-tech equipment. The spherical shape with Bublcam located on the perimeter of 4 lenses with the wide-angle capture of 190 degrees each, allow you to create a full spherical panorama to 720 degrees. That is 360 degrees and the X-axis by 360 degrees Crosslinking axis Y. The frame is automatic and the user receives the output volume is already ready video.
Gadget Features include support for shooting photos with a resolution of 3840 × 3840 pixels. Video obtained with a maximum resolution of 1440 × 1440 pixels at 30 FPS frame. There is a built-in accelerometer that will eliminate distortions of vibration and remove all kinds of artifacts. Wireless Bluetooth options, Wi-Fi will make it possible to synchronize with your smartphone via a special for this application. The gadget is integrated with all the most popular social networks like Facebook to instantly transfer the footage to his page.
Built-in battery at 1560 mAh enough for about 2 hours of work. If you decide to buy a camera 360 degrees
Bublcam, you will have to shell out a decent amount of $ 650.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: LUNA 360
If looking for a camera 360 degrees to buy, a model named
Luna 360 you will surely enjoy. Because the cost of the gadget when the pre-order is $ 349, which is quite a low price among the presented models in this review. The camera has a spherical shape and a fairly small, but its compact size can shoot high-quality video with a panoramic view of 360 degrees. The body of the device are placed two types of «fish-eye» camera, which translates as “fish-eye” that have 190-degree viewing angle each.
The built-in gyroscope is responsible for correct positioning and gluing the frame to get quality panoramic video. Housing Action Camera is protected against water, dirt, and is not afraid of strikes, which appreciated by lovers of extreme sports, who like to take their sporting achievements. The level of protection corresponds to IP68 certification. Built-in Wi-Fi makes it possible to connect your smartphone or tablet for instant footage on the mobile device or remote control gadget.
THE CAMERAS 360-DEGREE: CUBE 360 WIFI
If you are looking for the lowest price of the cameras 360-degree, the model called
Cube 360 WiFi is bound to attract attention to its value at $ 75. As you probably noticed, this action camera is very similar to the first model of this review of the Kodak company. It seems that the
Chinese manufacturer simply copied the design of the device eminent manufacturer and made its equivalent, with less attractive characteristics. But if the performance is not very important, the characteristics of this camera is quite suitable for creating panoramic video entry level.
The gadget boasts a
camera sensor with a viewing angle of 360 x 190 degrees at a maximum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels and a frame rate of 28 FPS. Integrated Wi-Fi gives the footage to a computer device and allows to remotely manage the functions of Cube 360. There is built-in battery 1300 mAh battery that will allow When the wireless gadget to work within 90 minutes. In general, the device itself is quite nothing but is designed more for beginners who have decided for the first time to experiment with a panoramic 360 degrees video.
