As a Samsung S7 Edge owner, I love this camera, but it has one MAJOR flaw that the end user needs to be cognitive of at all times, or the camera will be damaged (as mine was/is). I've had the camera for a about a week, and this has been my experience so far.
Out of the Box: Getting started with the Gear 360 2017 was very simple. I un-boxed and charged it, read the quick start guide, downloaded the Samsung Gear 360 app from PlayStore and I was taking photos and shooting video right away. I literally posted my first 360-degree video to Facebook within 10-minutes of connecting the camera to my Android. It is very simple and worked flawlessly. To get a little farther, I watched a couple of quick YouTube videos to learn more about the live streaming functionality, which I may never use, but is still cool if you have internet excellent bandwidth.
Pros: Again, simplicity. With my Samsung S7 Edge Android phone, I was able to snap fun photos and video and post to Facebook with little effort. The photo/video is converted from the dual-fish-eye view to the 360-degree format automatically, so it is literally as simple as uploading. The battery life is very good (held a charge for the entire week with intermittent use), and the Bluetooth connection to the phone worked flawlessly every time. As a 360-degree camera, this is really easy to use. It now works with Android and IOS (newer versions), although the Live Streaming doesn't currently work with IOS, and there may still be a lower resolution in IOS at this time.
Cons: I really didn't have a negative experience with the Gear 360 yet. Your IOS and Android phone just need to be on a compatible OS. The one main flaw was this:
- The Gear 360 is top heavy. It simply falls over if there is the least amount of instability under the base, and the rubber "stabilizer" ring supplied with it is useless (if not detrimental in giving a false sense of security). I literally have placed the camera on a slightly-less-than-horizontal surface, and it is perfectly fine for 30-seconds, then it suddenly falls over like a drunk sailor for no apparent reason. I've scratched both lenses, and here's the next big negative, there's no lens replacement kit for this camera (yet, maybe?). To repair the lens, you must currently ship it back to Korea.
Advice? If you buy this camera, buy a decent little tripod for it and take the tripod with you wherever you go. Throw the "stabilizer ring" in the recycle bin and just use the tripod.
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| Price | — | -13% $139.99 List: $159.99 | $239.99 | -6% $399.99 List: $426.99 | $89.99 | -25% $411.99 List: $549.99 |
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| model name | galaxy,gear | C300 | ONE RS 4K Edition | insta360 | — | ONE RS |
| display size | 5 inches | 1.3 inches | 5 centimeters | 2.29 inches | 1.28 inches | 2.3 inches |
| digital zoom | — | 8 multiplier x | — | 3 multiplier x | — | 2.7 multiplier x |
| optical zoom | — | 8 multiplier x | — | 3 multiplier x | — | 5 multiplier x |
| video resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | — | 4K24fps, 2K | 4K Boost Lens: 6016x2560@25/24fps (under 6K Widescreen Mode) 4000x3000@24/25/30fps, 3840x2160@24/25/30/50/60fps, 2720x1530@24/25/30/60/100fps, 1920x1080@24/25/30/60/120/200fps", 360 Lens: 5760x2880@30/25/24fps, 3840x1920@50/30fps, 3008x1504@100fps |
| connectivity tech | — | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, USB Type-C | Wi-Fi |
From the manufacturer
Gear 360 Technical Specifications:
- Camera: Dual CMOS 8.4MP, Dual F2.2 Fisheye Lens.
- Resolution: Up to 4096x2048 @ 24fps 360° Video/15MP 360° Still Image.
- Battery Capacity: 1,160mAh.
- Dimensions: 3.96" x 1.82" x 1.78".
- Weight: .29 lbs.
Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera
Put the world in your palm.
Get the whole story with the 360° camera that captures every angle in 4K brilliance. With four times the resolution of regular HD and a design that fits in your pocket, you can take in the whole scene in a single take. Capture everything on a road trip, in a festival crowd, or at a family reunion, then edit and share in an instant.
In the Box:
- Gear 360.
- USB Cable (Type-C).
- Strap.
- Pouch.
Take it anywhere.
Gear 360 is easy to hold and take with you, and has an IP53 water-resistant rating. *
Tell the whole story.
Capture life as it happens in the stunning clarity of 4K video and 15MP photos. Dual 180° lenses work in tandem to provide a seamless 360° picture, so you get every perspective in one take.
Seamless sharing
Preview and edit your videos with an easy-to-use app, or share them straight to social ** or the Samsung VR app with your Galaxy S8 or S8+. ***
Go back to the moment with VR
The Samsung Gear VR immerses you in the moments you capture with Gear 360. Upload your photos or videos to Samsung VR to experience them in virtual reality. Then share them with far-flung friends and family.
Disclaimers:
*Certified IP53 for protection against harmful deposits of dust and against water sprayed at any angle up to 60º from the vertical.
**Live broadcast supports up to 2K resolution video. Compatible with Galaxy smartphones only.
***Compatible with the following Samsung Galaxy smartphones: USB Type-C: Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+; microUSB: Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge, and Galaxy S6 edge+. Compatible with Windows and Mac computers.
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Great 360 Camera for the Price, check the seller before buying.
Okay to start, this is a great entry level 360 4k camera. This right now is on sale for 89$At this price nothing comes close.I bought a Samsung 128gb sd card U3 and it works, reads, and writes perfect.Connection to my Samsung Active works perfect.I believe its recommended to have an S7, S8, S9 model or newer. With these versions of Samsung smart phones, streaming is seamlist and beautiful.For those of you that have used other 4k 360 cameras, yes there is clearly better options... but again, nothing close to the price range.Everything works and functions as it should and as per specs, it comes with a charger, and a cloth case and support ring. All you need is a SD card to go.With that Said, I want to mention something that should usually go in the seller profile, though if I put it there you won't see it. So I am writing this just help you. And keep in mind I'm still rating this 5 stars becuae the product itself is great.The camera shipped by 'Mobile deals' through Amazon to me, was an open and thus used device. Not new.I attached some photos for reference, this is how I pulled it out of Amazon's shipping box.Not only was this opened once and resold, it was opened a second time and resold as there was 2 levels of tape placed and re-broken before being sent to me.Me now being the third owner.... when it was supposed to be new.Also, packing was dirty, and the labeling was very poorly replaced and with a new (fake??) serial number placed on it.Update: Check the third photo I realized this is an international box (SM-R210 ), they but the used camera in and put a US version number on it.It's to big of a hassle to complain and resend and reship... it works... just frustrating. Make sure you don't order from them and pick someone else.Well, hope this helped!
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It’s high quality
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