Samsung Gear 360 4k Spherical Camera Review

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Earlier sample footage
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Software:
Samsung Gear 360 Action Director (You will need our gear 360 product ID key to use this) bitly.com/1WJL9JI
Spatial Media Metadata (tells KZbin your video is spherical) bitly.com/22jXp2N
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[@jennifergala]

Amazing where did you buy it? I need one before I go on trips. Great review. I just saw is available on Amazon on the description.

[@CamerasForumscom]

+jennifergala if you don't know which 360 cam take, you can check our forums

[@roloroach2224]

I just got my camera today and it is A-MA-ZING! It works very fast with my S7 Edge and I must tell you that your video is great. Thank you so much brother. Best of luck

[@Somecooltech1]

No problem and glad you are enjoying it Rolo. I love it too.

[@dkieng]

Great video and thanks for sharing. Can you mount this camera up side down and does it flip the video like the GoPro?

[@renatofranco2288]

Hi! That is a nice review!!! When the camera is connected to the phone; is it possible to listen the audio as well as the video?

[@Wavester64]

Cool camera and video. Do you know if this can be mounted on a tripod other then the little tripod it's sitting on?

[@Hjenkinsfsh]

@Wavester64 Yes

[@nij2k]

Great review, i'm so close to buying one, just a lot of money, I've got a gear vr and an oculus rift so am assuming I can view the videos on my rift too as the gear vr is powered by oculus?, not sure if you can answer this but I know you can view a live feed from the camera to your phone but can you do the same over a 4G mobile network so you could have the camera at home and view the live feed on your phone, whilst say at work, or does it only connect over bluetooth, Thanks

[@DRAK-yg8hz]

Nice review ... Can I use it to shot panoramic photos "fishey" like gopro one and how is the quality of photos ? How to take it with a selfie stick, is there any bluetooth button or something like that ? Thanks

[@JudoDogMD]

Man, I just came back from Kona. Wish I had this when I was there.

[@TacoPetri]

Great review! What can you tell about the picture quality in 360 photo like streetview? Is it as good as taking 360 pictures with the streetview app with my Samsung S7? Can you publish a photo on google streetview (and give the link) for reviewing the quality? I am taking a lot of 360 pictures with my phone and the streetview app from Google. I hope the quality is the same.

[@ko9602]

What setup do you use for yourKZbin video? The video itself looks nice too.

[@BenWilder]

my apologies if this has been answered but do you have to have a Samsung phone to use this camera (record,edit,upload)? I'd like to shoot, edit with final cut pro x, and upload to KZbin. any help is appreciated!

[@luqmaanjoseph]

Nope. But it has support for any iOS or Android OS device. But you can also use your mac. It does first need to be converted. If im correct tho, FCPX doesn't support 360. Hope this helps :)

[@kamesenlin]

You must use a windows utility called Action Camera Director to stich all the videos and after you can edit in final cut pro x... But you can use the camera with IOS to take only phtos, no videos using the google street view for IOS (First you must pair the camera and the iPhone using Wifi)...

[@herbiembunk]

Nice job man. I have a question. After taking a 360 photo, does one need a peculiar or particular device to view this photo (e.g. a samsung phone) or can the 360 photo be viewed in 360 mode on any device (tablet, smart phone)? same for the video too??

[@oskarberg9747]

Hey, sweet video! Just a quick question, whats the average runtime of it? My guess would be around 30 min? Thanks!

[@Watsupwiya]

Good vid, but question, how do you set the cam down and scan what it's seeing, in 360, not the spherical ball or is that it on a phone, Richard

[@Somecooltech1]

Thanks Richard. You can zoom in and out on the spherical video and you can also scroll around on the touch screen. You can also put the phone it different display modes for example one where you can see all 360 deg at once.

[@Watsupwiya]

Thanks, think I've figured it out, when the cam is sat in idle mode, the sphere on the phone screen is limited and can only be widened so much, it remains sphereical, but when you've recorded something, allowed the phone to process it, and then you play it back, the sphere can be widened up to proper 360 view, am I right in saying that. Can you help out with this one, explain to the "trouble & strife" that we now need a new 4K OLED curved 50" Sammy TV and a new 4K PC and monitor, LOL ! , Rick

[@rafaelsermeno1952]

hey thanks for the review! I just got a couple of questions, 1- Do you need an external software for the stitching of the videos or the file that comes out of the camera is already 360?2- I purchase mine on amazon, I'm assuming its the Korean version, its there a difference with the one that its going to release here in the us?Thanks

[@titojesus363]

Hey bro, what is the maximum distance between camera and the phone? And how about i stick this camera to a drone? Thanks for this video.

[@flaxvert]

Brilliant video! The camera is currently at £249 in the UK and will no doubt go cheaper over Black Friday and towards xmas so it is now in my price range. I have the S7 and Gear VR so the camera will be my next purchase. Looking forward to getting it now I have seen your awesome review. Many thanks buddy! Steve.

[@Somecooltech1]

Thanks Flaxvert. If you already have the S7 and Gear VR you will definitely love the 360. when you watch the video you shot in the VR headset it feels just like the memory you have when you shot the video. It's a really cool experience.

[@flaxvert]

Cool! Well I now have one on order, ThecarphoneWarehouse (a store and online shop here in the UK) have the gear 360 on a half price deal so rather than £250 everywhere I have bought it for £174.99 or US $218.39! Well happy! Will receive it within 2 days. Can't wait to pair it with my S7 and pop on my OR headset. I will be sure to mention you in my first 360 youtube blog mate :)

[@HeyGuysHave121]

I am quite impressed with Samsung vision of this 360 camera, as with normal camera you would always concentrate on something and miss other, but now you can see on all directions, I would certainly like to buy this.

[@mero4318]

Can i use it as a security camera or to watch my pets via internet or wifi when im not at home? And does it record voice in videos ?

[@jaypierson8618]

What are you running on your tv@ that's cool

[@Somecooltech1]

Its called Aqua TV for the apple TV 4. There's a link in the video description.

[@Duane_514]

was wondering that too, very cool. What kind of tv is that?

[@JJCastillo]

hi ive watched both this video and your camping video review on the 360. I was curious how long of a video you can record without running into issue since the cards can go up to 200GB. does it auto shut off like some DSLR cameras, or will it keep going as long as there is battery and memory like a gopro? Additionally, would it be possible to record something for an hour then convert it via PC? Also I think you said the quality is better when done on the phone?

[@Somecooltech1]

Hey JJ. You can definitely convert it using a PC with the samsung Action Director software. I meant it looks better when played back on the phone or using VR goggles. I think the quality is the same if encoded on the phone or PC. As for record time limitations I don't think there is any. I haven't tested it but everything I"ve read says you are only limited by the size of the card.

[@dansayer76]

When you said, "if someone walks close to the camera you can see the seam", does that mean it may not work the best in an application (photo only) inside of a vehicle in order to provide a shopper with a 360 view of the interior? In other words if the camera sat on a tripod on the center console lid between the two front seats, would you see the image seam on the seats? Since the seat edges may only be a couple of inches from the side of the camera.

[@Somecooltech1]

I'd say shooting inside a car actually looks really good. Shooting between the seats is a good place to shoot from. If you facebook message me ill send you a shot i took just what your talking about.

[@Gibraltar_Gamers]

If this is a handheld wont your body/head take up most of your 360 degree shot? Unless you wear a weird head mount everywhere you go?

[@NoilBee]

Excellent video. Question, where can I get that fish tank screen saver? Thanks!

[@Somecooltech1]

Its called Aqua TV for the apple TV 4. There's a link in the video description.

[@NoilBee]

I appreciate the reply bro. keep making sick videos. you're great! keep being you!

[@waltzgalleryoutreech7586]

What’s the name of that link you mentioned in the video? I’d just bought the same Samsung gear 360 you have right now. The app manager is not available in America which really sucks. Without that app. I just waisted some money buying it.

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

Great! Does the app work with the Galaxy Note 4?

[@davidkristanto2739]

want to ask, bro, can this Samsung 360 camera be used independently without a smartphone?

[@martylynchian8628]

Sup, can this camera show the ceiling if you took a picture inside a building or house? I need something for real estate purposes. Also, are those fish real and if so, what type are they? Cichlids

[@noliboyee]

where did you get that live wallpaper for your tv?

[@HeavenFilmsOficial]

It is worth to buy it now? Someone is selling me that camera for about 50 bucks

[@maanasmuddam9146]

Helloo, is it compatible with other android phones?, I have a Motorola G5 plus and thinking to buy this 360 Cam..

[@alishaw4234]

Hi, can the camera be connected by a USB or similar directly to the Samsung phone to upload the pictures/videos rather than using wifi?

[@jacksonroh320]

This is a really stupid question, but can you use it with iPhone?

[@Pnt_Ent_84]

Jackson Roh that’s wat I wanna know can u use wit an iPhone

[@JamesOrlowski]

Do you NEED to have a Samsung phone to work this camera?

[@CamerasForumscom]

Good review, thx someone added it on our forum for Gear 360

[@Somecooltech1]

That is awesome. Thanks. Lets stay in touch. I'll be doing os more heavy testing on a bi trip soon.

[@mohamedalizayani8210]

Hi. I wanna know if the camera need internet/WIFI to record a take pictures? Let's say you are abroad and don't have internet on your phone or maybe don't have your phone with you. Can it still record then, and then you can transfer the video and pictures later?

[@fiberzip]

For how long does the battery record for, how long it takes to fully charge?

[@OrangKitai]

Really like ur explanation. Full of details. Thinking of purchasing that samsung gear

[@kyndby]

Nice review - Now I really want to try it...BUT. that HD aquarium video running behind you. what is that called ??

[@Somecooltech1]

Aqua TV. There is a link in the video description.

[@MultiLemon12345]

I know this a bit of a dumb question. But do you HAVE to have a android phone to use the camera?

[@joeframo3347]

Hey, thank you for sharing this great video. Really interesting really appreciate your technical aspect of this 360

[@Arunkumar-eg4ur]

live streaming is possible with this camera. by using Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge +, Note5, S7, S7 edge, S8, S8 +. live stream for youtube and facebook. please reply as soon as possible

[@tcronline]

I love the camera and will get one but right now I want to know how you have turned your tv monitor into a fish aquarium?!?!?

[@Somecooltech1]

Digital fish thank app Aqua TV apple.co/1PYLSnt

[@jane4974]

Would u say this is the easier than Richol Theta S, KOdak P360, easier way to stitch? Wo having to stitch..not having to upload onto YT, Twitter or FB... Samsung Galaxy w the Galaxy phone the easiest way to use for automatic stitching?

[@ASmith-vl2km]

Nice video, thanks. If feasible, do a comparison between the Samsung Gear 360 and the LG 360 Cam.

[@enzoc3869]

Are you able to send the pic to people with an iPhone and they can view?

[@gremlin60]

if i mount this under a drone and fly around, then it will record upside down. Can you flip the video? Will i be able to use the video on the HTC Vive?

[@macdoniooliveira9558]

Digital zoom is not good, optical zoom would make it the perfect camera. Can we use it as a webcam ?

[@prostipirugolf01]

Will or its compatible with IOS ? Any application on the app store?

[@EinfachArtur]

How long can you record videos and how many Photos can you make with a 256 gb micro sd card?

[@AJNAL777]

Awesome review! Getting one this Wednesday!

[@Somecooltech1]

Thanks! Nice.

[@margarettakasucronan3358]

will this work with iphones and will the app download and work with iphones?

[@tomhud2022]

what is the fish tank screensaver on the tv - it looks good

[@westernsharpie]

does it have motion detection for security uses?

[@medakfiles]

question. I don't have a samsung phone. I have a lg v10, will the android app work on my phone?

[@oscarcajahuaringa3852]

I had my 360 for a year now, great device but since the last new software upgrade on the app, I can't zoom in as much as I use to on my downloaded pics. Why is that? How can I zoom in more?

[@adventureriders4515]

great review mate. some key points covered. very useful !

[@Somecooltech1]

Thanks so much!

[@MG-jz1eh]

My original clips, before stitching, are 2560 x 1280 px. After stitching they are 720 x 480 px. Is there something wrong with the Gear 360 ActionDirector or am I doing something wrong? I can't find any video resolution settings...

[@angelajanelomax5540]

what's the screen saver behind you. off topic I know 😎

[@KOOLBROTHA]

Will it work with the note 5. great video

[@Somecooltech1]

Id say very likely . Im 99 % sure it will.

[@ilianamontoya6487]

hello, can you live stream with the samsung gear 360?

[@zajjamai]

yes

[@majedmuhammed5570]

How many matter it's working ?

[@Somecooltech1]

You can live stream' with the new 2017 model amzn.to/2oXUXW8

[@lazylife5850]

Majed Muhammed De g3wsd4ttnk

[@staceywieland7255]

I am hoping you might be able to help. I am looking for a 360 camera (under $1000) to record focus groups. I need to record for a minimum of 100 minutes without resetting the camera (since it would interrupt the group's processes). Thus, the camera needs to have a power supply and ample storage. I have hard that most of the VR360 cameras only record a maximum of 25 minutes. Is there an option that can record 100 minutes or more? Thanks in advance!

[@yuvrajgurung1607]

Does it Gear 360 compact with all android mobile or not ? what about IOS ? H

[@monarchlilsis]

this is probably a stupid question, but does it store video so that you can load it to a phone later?

[@Somecooltech1]

Yes its takes a micro SD card so you can use it with no phone at all.

[@michaelthomas9856]

Did you say that there is no microphone? We're considering using this for History Education, but I need to make sure that there is a microphone capability. - Thanks, Michael

[@Somecooltech1]

There is definitely a microphone. It does not have an external microphone input jack.

[@arthurhuang9731]

Hi, do you notice very obvious stitching lines at a near distance? I saw it in show room and in the live view, the stitching lines are very prominent. Is there any way to fix it? Thanks!

[@jakegerber6588]

Iv noticed that on some clips and then nothing on others it may depend on lighting and lens clarity/cleanness. I'm assuming the longer it out the better the software will get and its to my understanding that this camera can receive software updates so it could improve image quality and possibly stitching in the future?

[@dreamdevelopmentproduction8548]

So I just got this model Samsung but my phone is a iPhone I'm thinking about buying a used Samsung S6 just to run the app and have the features will it work even if the phone has no service you think?

[@horrgakx]

Does it not work with the iPhone then?

[@seband87]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@Somecooltech1]

Glad I could help.

[@synthercat]

Does it work with any android device???

[@konalavajava]

Aloha from Kona. Are you up there in Waikoblowa?

[@Somecooltech1]

Aloha, I was there two years ago. Do the aina dislike Waikoloa? I had a great time but didn't spend much time in Waikoloa.

[@SkunkapeProductions]

question can it be used for streaming live footage?

[@toe-cutter3611]

capturing the film is fine but how does one edit and cut the video ? can you annotate the videos etc?

[@DamianDodd]

Samsung phone or PC software to stitch, Adobe Premiere to edit.

[@tamertetik]

Can it be use as wifi cam also like suviecam

[@banzaiburger9589]

Does anyone know of a good way to mount this on the head? Most of the GoPro type set ups place the camera by the forehead. Something like this would best be mounted on the top.

[@maticholic]

is this camera only support for samsung smartphone? beacuse I try to searching app samsung gear 360, there is no samsung gear 360 in playstore. *I'm using asus zenfone 2

[@Somecooltech1]

The remote software is only for Samsung right now. You CAN use the camera by itself then upload it to your PC when you get back. That's what I did on my latest vacation.

[@ZimaletaMotors]

wow Great video review, thanks so much for the link, I am a Huge Samsung Fan and I was waiting for Samsung 360 cam thanks so much. I liked and Subscribed i will be watching more of your awesome videos

[@u.s.moderator9840]

Is it compatible with other mobile phones? I have ASS zenfone and am not sure whether I will be able to pair it with my phone.

[@ojonathano]

It's only compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge/+, Note 5 and S7/Edge

[@DamianDodd]

I have an iphone, but I plan to use a cable to download the videos, stitch with Samsung's PC software, and then use Adobe Premiere to edit. Premiere just added a VR footage plugin.

[@jeanpaulmelin2346]

Hi can you tell me if this camera can pair s8+???

[@ricogarcia721]

is it compatible with samsung galaxy 5 phone?

[@BackpackerMike]

I'm thinking of buying this for my travel videos. I think it will work out good! Thanks for the Info! :)

[@anewworldishappening]

How does the camera handle recording your surroundings without including the photographer in the video? I'd like to buy a s7, 360 camera and gear goggles as a bundle - anyone selling them? Thanks

[@the_last_centurion]

Can you travel while recording video. Messing can I walk down the street and record video.

[@Somecooltech1]

Yes definitely.

[@jcsc030307]

Hi, you mention about the licence key to use the software, may I know where is it?

[@Somecooltech1]

It was on a small piece of paper inside the gear 360 container.

[@gigaraga]

Does it have video stabilisation?

[@RemoteNine]

Are there any ios apps that work with this model Gear 360?

[@imransherwany]

is it compatible with iPhone?

[@Akshay-de6py]

Can I connect it with any android device

[@fredericdebackere1517]

Can it be used as a webcam?

[@MohamedEldakamawy]

what type of TV behind you?

[@korekapik]

what kind of the aquarium behind you?good for relaxing

[@Somecooltech1]

Digital fish thank app Aqua TV apple.co/1PYLSnt

[@tcronline]

How are you getting it to the tv? Thanks!!!

[@Somecooltech1]

Its an app on apple tv 4.

[@DominequeTaylor]

i have the lg 360. are there any videos out there or simple editing software to edit 360 video yet? I just want to do simple cuts to put multiple 360 videos together and maybe add some music to the background. any advice?

[@Somecooltech1]

You get a license to 360 Action Director with the camera. You will need our gear 360 product ID key which comes in the box. bitly.com/1WJL9JI

[@dasunikat1534]

So I can put this ob my motorcycle helmet via a standard GoPro mount?

[@Somecooltech1]

Almost. You just need a standard 1/4 inch thread like this one amzn.to/2bon1sx The camera is about the same size as a gopro.

[@dasunikat1534]

Tech Connect ok thanks

[@OzzietechGaming]

If one does not have a samsung phone can we still use this camera as long as we can edit on our pcs? I understand we could not use the app on ( say my Sony z5 )

[@Somecooltech1]

Exactly, you can still just plug the camera into your PC and download the pics and video then convert them using the action director software. But yeah right now you can't see the image the camera sees with out a samsung phone. I even tested it by installing the apk on a samsung tablet and the app gets errors and can't load. That could change in the future.

[@OzzietechGaming]

Going to limit the sales of the camera that way. Samsung should have at least had a gear 360 lite app that can be used on non samsung phones so they can least use the viewfinder and change the settings some of which can only be done on phone. I have found a way to get the software working on non samsung phones but you need a brand new phone. they got it working on the Sony Z5 which I have which is promising

[@NextWorldVR]

My first thought, is to take 2 of them, put them together like 2 eyes and see if you can record in Stereo 3D! As an Animator who designs VR worlds, I vastly prefer 3D, its far more immersive.

[@tokyowarfare6729]

I'm deceived this is not supported out of the box. 3d video is a tricky thing. and can not be properly done in editor the sensors need to be in sync. I still have hopes for this cam the output looks very nice.

[@Somecooltech1]

That would be cool to go 3d with two of these. I personally think 3d 360 is the way to go too. It looks very realistic. There are other 360 cameras that can do 3d like the vuze vuze.camera/product/

[@sokuna2404]

That won't work with 360 degree video in the real world. Our eyes only see in approximately a 180 degree arc without moving our head. In a VR world we can rotate the facing of our virtual cameras in real time. In the real world we would be stuck with whatever facing we have for our two cameras at the time of recording (just like a conventional camera) which essentially have a "forward" facing perpendicular to a line bisecting the two cameras. I'm sure that in the future with cameras with dozens of lenses and software we could simulate stereoscopic vision from any direction and alignment but at this time as far as we know we aren't doing it. Stereoscopic 180 degree video and pictures are out there that have depth perception, as one person said most of the time we don't really need to see behind us.

[@videoswithravi]

Can I pair Gear 360 with Moto X style ?

[@dimitrimoonlight]

do you have some original sample footages from the camera?

[@Somecooltech1]

I have some footage linked in the video description. It's all been edited. I'll try to add an unedited clip soon.

[@dimitrimoonlight]

thanks.

[@azanlakhani]

hey i got this as a gift how do i get the product key for the pc software ?

[@Somecooltech1]

its on a little sticker inside the the box/cylinder with the camera.

[@princewilliamthefox3825]

You make it interesting & inviting for a total "NON-techy",(that's ME).,....Thanks for the introduction.Great work.,....Bless you!!.

[@silverg5456]

Does it have VR ?

[@davidrorie7761]

i heard the app only works with a samsung galixy