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The sudden popularity of VR also paved way to various creation tools like 360 degree cameras. But in general these types of cameras usually are expensive and are usually reserved for high-end video creators.That's why the Gear 360 came in a right time whe...
Takes decent 360 videos and images, Good price point, Water and dust resistant...
Only works on some Samsung devices...
The Samsung Gear 360 is one of the most affordable 360 degree camera available, if only it's compatible with more devices...
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A fun experiment that will be quickly eclipsedHere's an obvious statement: The shift from film to digital changed the way we take photos and record videos. What's less obvious about that, or at least easier to forget, is that this shift wasn't just a one-...
Great photo quality, Sharp, small design, Easy to use...
Not durable, Video quality doesn't match stills, Doesn't work with non-Samsung phones, Long transfer times...
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
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One might be complaining all day long that mobile technology is not advancing at the same break-neck speed it did just a few years back. And that could be true, but it does not mean there is no excitement in tech. Quite the opposite: there has been one n...
Superior image quality, Solid build quality, has reassuring heft and stable builtin tripod, Two additional shooting modes: time lapse and looping video, Inconspicuous and smaller, easier to fit in pockets, Instantly saves a usable 360 photo or video, Has...
Inconveniently located shutter key (you have to shuffle the camera and it's hard to reach), Impossible to use without a new Samsung Galaxy phone, Stitching panoramas and saving them takes quite a long time, Far worse image quality, Noticeable stitching ar...
Should you buy a 360 camera in the middle of 2016, just as the first consumer grade cameras in this category appear? For those who have dreamt of 360 panoramic pictures, the answer is a definite yes. If you want to use this footage on a more professional...
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It looks like 2016 is the year in which 360-degree video cameras hit big. With more 4K models now available—that's the minimum amount of pixels that you'll want in a camera that stretches footage for spherical viewing—you may be tempted to jump into the f...
Best-in-class 360-degree video, Attractive price point, Compact design, Protected from dust and splashes, Solid battery life...
Difficult to edit video, No editing support on OS X or iOS, Only works with specific Android handsets, Lens can fog in some circumstances, Overheats when transferring longer clips to phone, Slightly hollow audio, No external mic support, Doesn't shoot in...
The Samsung Gear 360 captures the best video we've seen from a 360-degree camera, but editing is a real pain and you need a premium Samsung phone to get the most out of it...
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360 Degrees View. Virtual Reality and 360 degrees photography are the hype and Samsung is delivering what the customer wants with a new camera. In the following review, we will check to see whether the camera is worth the investment...
relatively high resolution, good workmanship, ActionDirector included, good cameras, MicroSD slot...
but limited internal memory, limited video run times, forced shutdown when too hot, scratch-resistant glass, only compatible with Samsung products...
The Samsung Gear 360 is definitely one of the best 360 degree cameras available for a reasonable price. However, we have to admit that the technology is not refined yet. The transition between the two camera lenses is too rough and the lighting difference...
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Samsung hasn't just made a bet on virtual reality being the future of entertainment, with the Gear 360 camera it wants VR content creation to be accessible to the masses, too. Hot on the heels of the Gear VR headset comes the perfect camera companion to a...
Self-contained and easy to use, Highest resolution consumer VR camera, Tough build quality...
Tricky shape to transport, Join-lines can be obvious, Samsung-only phone support...
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Samsung's Gear 360 gets all the basics right for a consumer 360 camera.It's small, easy to use (for capturing and editing), the video quality is good (for a first-generation model) and it's affordably priced at $349.99.SEE ALSO: Ball-shaped Samsung Gear 3...
Compact design, Super easy to use, Multiple 360 modes, Good video quality (at highest setting), Tripod socket on bottom, Swappable storage...
Only works with select Samsung Galaxy phones, Slipper three-legged tripod pack-in, Battery life is not great...
Samsung Gear 360The GoodCompact design • Super easy to use • Multiple 360 modes • Good video quality (at highest setting) • Tripod socket on bottom • Swappable storageThe BadOnly works with select Samsung Galaxy phones • Slipper three-legged tripod pack-i...
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This year, there has been a much larger focus on virtual reality, augmented reality, 360 degree videos, and anything else that can provide a more immersive experience to the viewer. Admittedly, it's all still at a very nascent stage, but there are already...
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Samsung's Gear VR is one of the more popular virtual-reality headsets, so it only stands to reason that the company would make a camera to film videos that you can watch on its headset. The Samsung Gear 360 is a great tool for creating immersive content:...
Replaceable battery and microSD car, Takes full 360-degree image, Easy to use...
Only connects to a few Samsung phone, Not fully waterpoof like rival 360-degree cameras...
If the Gear 360 worked with more smartphones, it would be my favorite 360 camera, hands-down. While it doesn't take 4K video like the 360fly, the Gear 360 does capture a full 360 degrees in every direction — and does a pretty good job of it at that. The G...
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Samsung's Gear 360 is the 360-degree camera we've all been waiting for. It stands out. It has the power of one of the world's biggest tech companies behind it... and it's a somewhat frustrating product. The software experience is the best we've used in th...
Excellent user experience, Every feature you could hope for, Good quality of photos and video, Seamless connection process...
Unique design isn't easily pocketable, Only works with Samsung's phones, Disappointing microphone, Stitch lines are very apparent...
Should you buy the Gear 360? It dependsOn paper, the Samsung Gear 360 is the best of the sub-$500 360-degree cameras we've used. It's got a higher resolution for photos and video - and that's especially important with the latter.The Gear 360 is a great bu...
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Late into the presentation, they introduced their Gear 360 camera. This builds on the concepts they showed off at CES with their Project Beyond (which was aimed at pro photographers). The new Gear 360 cam is roughly the size of a nectarine, and fits prett...
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A new Gear VR headset with its own motion controller, a pocket-sized 360-degree camera, and a potential new dedicated VR headset were all on the docket for Samsung at a New York press event on Wednesday. Let's dive into the specifics of Samsung's newest V...
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