Recommendations for 360 Cameras (Photo/Video)

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Feb 15th, 2018 11:24 am

CocoNutt [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2016; 134 posts; 41 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Feb 15th, 2018 11:24 am

Recommendations for 360 Cameras (Photo/Video)

Hello,

Looking to buy a 360 camera for an upcoming trip. Considering getting the Samsung Gear 360 but open to others. Can any please recommend some cameras and why or why not?

Thanks in advance!

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Feb 15th, 2018 12:53 pm

kangmlee: Deal Addict; Aug 1, 2010; 1282 posts; 1053 upvotes; Montreal

Feb 15th, 2018 12:53 pm

Theta V

Ease of use and great quality for the price with great stitching.

+1

Feb 16th, 2018 5:27 pm

CocoNutt [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2016; 134 posts; 41 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Feb 16th, 2018 5:27 pm

Thanks aeork. How would the Theta V compare to the Samsung Gear 360 as far image quality and sensor quality. I have seen the Gear360 as low as $130USD. The Theta is almost $400. Is it worth it?

Feb 18th, 2018 1:40 pm

aznrsx1979: Sr. Member; May 11, 2008; 816 posts; 358 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 18th, 2018 1:40 pm

I've got the Gear 360 (2017) version, it's fun camera to take around.
Gives me a reason to actually use the selfie stick I bought years ago.
Just keep in mind the compatibility, I bought a used Samsung Galaxy S6 to pair with it in order to use the app.

Feb 18th, 2018 4:28 pm

CocoNutt [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2016; 134 posts; 41 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Feb 18th, 2018 4:28 pm

aznrsx1979 wrote: ↑ I've got the Gear 360 (2017) version, it's fun camera to take around.
Gives me a reason to actually use the selfie stick I bought years ago.
Just keep in mind the compatibility, I bought a used Samsung Galaxy S6 to pair with it in order to use the app.

Oh really? I have an iPhone 7 plus. Was hoping to use an app on that. Is it not usable at all without a Samsung phone?

Feb 18th, 2018 4:50 pm

aznrsx1979: Sr. Member; May 11, 2008; 816 posts; 358 upvotes; Vancouver

Feb 18th, 2018 4:50 pm

CocoNutt wrote: ↑ Oh really? I have an iPhone 7 plus. Was hoping to use an app on that. Is it not usable at all without a Samsung phone?

This is from Samsung's website:
*Compatible devices include Galaxy S8, S8+ S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge, A5/A7(2017) running Android 5.0 or later, and iPhone 7, 7+, 6S, 6S+, SE running iOS 10.0 or later. (There are functional limitations when using with iOS devices.)

I read that you can't do a live broadcast on IOS devices but I'm not sure what or if there are other limitations.

Feb 19th, 2018 12:25 am

CocoNutt [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 13, 2016; 134 posts; 41 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Feb 19th, 2018 12:25 am

aznrsx1979 wrote: ↑ This is from Samsung's website:
*Compatible devices include Galaxy S8, S8+ S7, S7 edge, Note5, S6 edge+, S6, S6 edge, A5/A7(2017) running Android 5.0 or later, and iPhone 7, 7+, 6S, 6S+, SE running iOS 10.0 or later. (There are functional limitations when using with iOS devices.)

I read that you can't do a live broadcast on IOS devices but I'm not sure what or if there are other limitations.

Gotcha, thanks. I should receive it this week and will play around with it!

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