Samsung's New Gear 360 camera: Top 5 pros and cons for shooting 360! | Pocketnow

Samsung's New Gear 360 is a cute little camera with some nicely improved capabilities. We're waiting for release software before reviewing it, but shooting on this action camera for a week, we're ready to share some thoughts on the state of 360 photos and video.
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[@Canal10000]

I bought the first 360 cam to be able to save my memories and display them in VR. And I am so happy about it. Clearly, the biggest use of 360 is for VR

[@younglee2283]

Canal Ten Thousand

[@user-qu6ct8nu1e]

Now for such videos, the new Pilot Era is better suited, which shoots in 8K (just for greater immersion), as well as in real time

[@markluceno7502]

What a really creative way of tackling the pros and cons of the new Gear 360! I'm loving my "old" Gear 360 and I wouldn't be upgrading soon.. But the real 4k and live video would be lovely. Great review! Keep it up man

[@TralfazConstruction]

Have been using mine since September 13, 2017 and the results have been generally excellent. We take so much for granted in this age but I still marvel at seeing my 360° videos with decent sound of those events I want to commemorate.

[@JasonAguirre]

I really want to get a few of these to use at weddings. As a photographer the constant challenge is to anticipate what the meaningful shot will be. Sometimes it's the obvious bride and groom but sometimes it's great aunt Edna sitting in the opposite direction who died a week later (This literally happened to me) Particularly for the reception where you simply can't be everywhere and it's hard to capture the natural moments which mean the most, having one of these on each table or something would be great!

[@Pasosyal101]

All the cons you mentioned actually never bothered me at all. I love the Gear 360 and everything about it. A whole new experience for viewers. Great points you made in this video. Good job! :)

[@meljohns1567]

Thanks thinking about getting one of these cameras.... So thank for the input about the camera

[@The360Guy]

Great summary. I'm getting my new Gear in a few days and can't wait to test it out. As for your point on what we should be using 360 cameras for, my opinion is that they should be used as a window for other people to experience what we experience (as much as possible). I think their future is linked to the success of VR, but being able to record an experience, like walking through a rain-forest, in 360 degrees is always going to be more thrilling for the viewer than using a normal camera. I guess in some ways 360 cameras are best saved for the most 'interesting' experiences. From my experience I also feel that vlogs where a person is talking a lot does not fit well with the format. 360 video is much more about seeing rather than listening.

[@EposVox]

Thx!

[@marlanfranklyn6408]

Thank you sir for that review..

[@irferrari1]

I think the way OnePlus used 360 video for their product launch is pretty interesting where users are able to look around freely but at the same time follow the presenter while he interacts with the audience, giving the experience that the user is really there.

[@JonoKnewt]

Great summary. Thanks for your hard work on this one.

[@lancesanders3336]

Appreciate your etiquette comment. Very useful review for me

[@matthewrickard7609]

great vid man!

[@AnthonyM1]

Nice review and had me re-think the video portion

[@RenatoLaporte]

I liked the BCN 360 vlogs, and I also enjoyed the Pnweekly, although for the weekly as you also pointed out a automatic "follow the sound" system would be amazing. For myself, I guess it would be joyful to take it on vacation, it will be the end of the "did I framed that photo right" lol

[@VaiRostampour]

That New York shot was nuts!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Vai Rostampour I thought it came out great. really impressed for stretched 4k video.

[@360comedyfilms9]

yup!

[@Young360]

cannot wait to get mine for my 360° vlog :D

[@panmaew]

Nice overview. Looking forward to the day when you shoot a video review of a gadget with this camera. As the viewers are listening to what you say they could check how far you have tidied up yourself and your office all at the same time😊

[@nicksahoy6240]

I will be getting this camera with my note 8. And one idea I had for 360 videos is I have a boat which we do tubing with. It would be cool to get the reaction of the people in the boat when someone gets thrown. But one concern had was mounting capability. Glad to see it at least has the standard camra screw on the bottom.

[@PhilFeedback]

Good information, thanks for posting this video

[@tobiasf4782]

Interesting Video! Thanks

[@DarkMath123]

I found it awesome and probably the future of Gopros and sport targeted cameras

[@-cymru-9445]

awesome video very helpful

[@basharbakhou9063]

Thank you. You are a star

[@JayWandersOut]

I got the original and like you said I had to rethink a lifetime of photography and video filming. It's weird going to a vantage point and just holding it up instead of the usual spinning around or something. Still, I'm excited to film more and more with it.

[@quevenmz8456]

thank you for your review. i am heading to mexico for vacation and my family down there get shy when they see a camcorder recording them. now i can just hold this or place it anywhere and they will never notice it.

[@Hirudin]

I thoroughly enjoyed the video! The snark is completely appropriate and something that I appreciated. Commenters (hey, like me!) are sometimes know-it-alls (hey, like me!) even when they're wrong (I'm never wrong), which can be really annoying. The "almost like I planned on doing that" line made me crack up. Thanks!

[@alfonsosantiago4543]

Balboa Park? Where did you get the LED color lights? Thanks for the review, I've been debating if I should go for the 360 camera or the wireless charging as freebie for the Note 8

[@mohammedis1am]

I really liked the 360 podcast. That was the first time I watched the whole podcast.

[@andrewadar]

Hey. Really cool vid! What could I use to mount it externally on my car for 360 video?

[@Tejadajessenia]

Periscoping with this might be cool when traveling or maybe something awesome like bungee jumping, sky diving or even water skiing...

[@challengedhikers7258]

Thank you! I am a backpacker... I am wondering how this would work out on the trail to capture 360 nature?

[@klasfard]

Good review (yes i know it is old by now...) ! When it comes to features with 360 it has a lot to do with playback i think: 1. In the instance of the podcast - if the playes could be set to focus on the person speaking (may require 3d sound as well) that would be great 2. Capturing events - maybe leave out the person holding the cam - i.e. a cam that takes images around you (sure you can mount it on helmet, but....)

[@hollieknipper1665]

Best thing about it with the pros and cons, since I bought the new Galaxy S8+, I can get the camera for $50 through Samsung.

[@jaimemaldonado1182]

Hollie Knipper how? lol

[@jayc1048]

Hollie Knipper I did

[@im2technical163]

Hollie Knipper I did too

[@richarda5974]

Yeah i get mine free too for purchasing the note 8

[@dennishaughton4554]

Richard A same here

[@fl501]

Thanks for this review! Can you use it without pairing with your phone? And uploading your pics and videos and computer?

[@Joe-ve9tz]

the best tech channel ever i love your geeky videos 😉

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

WATFA ☺️

Yeah push the boundaries would ya! :) One thing I'd like to see (more 'cause I know I've seen it before) is a filmstrip preview on the bottom so you can quickly pan to who's speaking 7:40, no not have to use your finger to swipe swipe swipe you way to your new focus 0:33.

[@davidlopez-de3yp]

I got a great topic to see in 360 video .wish I had the hardware to film it

[@GameCourse101]

I have the same camera im just playing with it, and I am new to 360 editing. is there any suggestions you have for starting up??

[@andrewherstad5830]

Pocketnow, I must say I see this review as very excellent. I think the content has a lot of potential. Question though, is the 4K video very crisp? Does the 4K footage seem stable? In other words, is is it 30p, 60p, or better? My concern lies with if I am carrying it out and shooting video, will it blur at all or does it have good stabilization abilities?

[@stephenthompson8041]

It would be really cool if they were to create an outdoor weatherproof security camera version of this product. Wifi enabled would be a must but the could probably even build it into a LED light bulb for power. Cool idea. They are almost there.

[@VIP360info]

thanks for the video, very useful. I have been using the gear 360....um....1....I'll get this too if photo quality is better, 30mp to 15 is a surprise but it may offer an improvement?

[@bobi7152]

360° video is like a chore to watch. You are supposed to choose where I should look in your videos. You are the creator. I just want to lay back and not scroll everywhere feeling like I will miss sth.

[@damonschouw3931]

I am going to be buying this 360, hopefully this weekend. I am new to photography with a significant investment recently into my DSLR and Video set up, equipment and such. I am primarily using all of that for my son's athletics in high school. I do not have top of the line production eqt. but also didn't get simple entry level either, despite being a total newbie. I have barely learned settings like shutter priority, aperture etc BUT do not have nor know what is going to be my software editing programs etc. Certainly that will apply to this 360 as well. I'd love to bounce some video/pictures off you guys for input and mentoring. I will be using this 360 additionally on the side to capture in flight video on medium sized remote controlled helicopters and airplanes. I have a fleet of those with quads as well. While I've video taped flying with all those set ups prior, I've not taken any 360 degree as of yet. It's a remarkable different style when zooming thru the sky on a plane and you're able to see the wings, prop's or jets etc. Taping with my helicopters and getting the large or small main rotor and tail or cockpit and or landing gear etc., depending on model size, is also a very cool perspective. I do fly recreational style 3D, meaning inverted with heli's and planes as well, so my videos aren't just easy slow circles in the sky. I'd love to send you content for advice etc as i mentioned. You would be free to use it on your site as well. This is just an idea if you're interested. I'd love to get your take. In this video you mention people wanting more or different 360 styles. Perhaps taxing, taking off in a parking lot, zipping around the neighborhood or local hills etc may add to your sites volume if you desire. Thanks in advance.

[@accountwithnoname745]

it looks cute😀

[@techreviewer]

Good vid

[@michaeledmonds3027]

Think most people bought (or got free) the Gear 360 to use with their Samsung phone. So, to me the only limitation is that everything you capture is ultrawide angle, like using a fisheye lens all the time. I'll use this for a few "360" shots to edit in with traditional stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@iawfilmworksburbank]

We've decided to shoot two shorts. One horror and the other a documentary for Reno NV. We are using it on a elevated monopod on a SteadiCam. If I'm lucky a music video. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@alan.rthayer4985]

I have the Samsung Gear 360 2017, It would great to see a video on how that works with a stabilizer! I think that they have one for nikon 360, not sure if it works with the samsung!

[@angelmika2010]

Good review..new subbie!!!

[@normancalixte4199]

Can I go live on Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc...) with the Samsung Gear 360 camera?

[@bakiprinc]

well, thx for the video, but I was hoping to find out about that overheating after 2 hours of recording, or how much space will consume 1 hour of 4k, or some live streaming short tutorial...but I guess you will do that in some depth review so it's ok...

[@piteshmistry9957]

It would be pretty cool seeing the 360 camera used in a roller coaster ride, bungie jump or maybe sky dive. What do you think?

[@kavishadow2483]

"oooh OOOOOOOHHHHHHH" happens everytime :'D

[@OrangKitai]

Please comment on its stitching and how to post online 360 vr

[@MatthewWilliamsFly]

Does the timelapse now shoot timelapse photos not timelapse video like the previous one?

[@albertsiciliano4209]

I'd like any advice for using one of these cameras in my race car during a race or other track event. I am new to the 360 technology, but think it solves a lot of problems when capturing race car footage. Now I do not have to pick a camera position, because I can capture everything. Appreciate any feedback.

[@MakuLabs]

Hi, can you talk about this camera's live streaming?

[@johnestelle8864]

you didn't talk about the battery, I have a 1st generation gear 360 that I use on my motorcycle and I can change the battery. The Gen 2 you can't change the battery kinda sucks.

[@thomassanchez9930]

I would recommend add a demo of the software, capture a video and picture and share them to your phone or PC. That seems to be a big issue with products these days...Other then that thanks for giving me a feel on this product

[@andrejz2468]

For how long can you record video at max res without stopping?

[@johnallenrichter]

I'd like to mount a 360 video camera to an RC lawnmower for use with Samsung's headgear and Galaxy 8. What is the range of this camera to the phone or WiFi? If I use the headgear and rotate my head will the screen window turn with me, or must I swipe the phone to get the video to turn to the right or left?

[@donavongates3141]

Although it is not necessary, can you use multiple cameras at once? Switch to different locations...or have multiple cameras set up for the ultimate surround view experience....if that makes sense?

[@ABlackPatriot]

Awesome shirt!!!!!!!

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

sedrick campbell You are in direct violation of Penal Code 1.13, Section 9. You have five seconds to comply.

[@james1569]

Waterproof? Case? Take it to a concert, skydiving, driving, biking, put it on a drone, on top of a car, hike mountains with it and take it to a cruise or go canyoneering omg canyoneering yes yes. It'll be awesome! Wooo!

[@james1569]

Just imagine what nat geo would do with this thing underdeep sea waters. They must have some waterproof case for this thing

[@z352kdaf8324]

See 2 inches around?

[@sokuna2404]

James 15 On Google Street View there is a group called CaitlinXL that does underwater 360 photospheres of coral reefs. They use a special rig rather than a consumer device like the Gear 360. Other groups use expensive multi GoPro rigs.

[@ElindorBG]

I love the Samsung ecosystem ... tried other phones and I always come back to the Samsung ...

[@Johanneslol11]

I would love to see some 360 video's from a fairwiel, maybe inside a national park ? I also think it is important to keep the camera still moving it makes you sick!

[@KarigHutje2024]

Maybe the army (Seal teams) could use a Gear 360 Cam (MilSpec) during special operations especially with the live 360 feed that can be connected with central command. This way they can evaluate the operation real time and they can save lives by observe the environment for the soldiers as an "extra eye".

[@_Mario_PL_]

2:34 how do you like the LG Tone Active+ headphones? And can you hear a difference in sound quality using LG G6 vs lets say HTC 10?

[@julieguanzon18]

Please review this against the LG 360 Camera, is it worth the 'upgrade'? thanks!

[@egirl2903]

nice video :)

[@tattoodrdoke]

if your good st what you do you can create a narrative. i recorded my with my camera three min of a waterfall and wind chime in my inlaws garden they loved it

[@dpwild328]

Waterproof to recreational scuba diving depth would be cool

[@lostjr]

IMO any action cam (does this qualify?) review should consider its potential use as an event recorder for cycling. I.e. something that would function like a dash cam in a car, and record any incidents. The 360 aspect would save the cyclist from having to run front and rear cameras. Run time is often not listed in specs and is critical.

[@MicahGaudio]

any idea when we can get it in the US?

[@adamgaming577]

Nice

[@sukirwanwong]

Huawei phone that are u using which type of huawei? p10 or p10 plus?

[@djusa11]

What is your recommendation on shooting 360 video that doesn't have the shooter in the final product

[@ArchangelExile]

How about when doing a vlog, you make it interactive by having a Where's Waldo type of "game" going on where viewers have to find said person/thing in the environment?

[@OBWAdventures]

Any idea if this will work with a Google Pixel 4?

[@adingadormeo8229]

Can you do underwater review and diving too

[@flashgord2007]

ty very much i have samsung tablet to use with it can u plungin to your pc and how much sd card size can put in it for videos nice video

[@fatproduce]

This is really interesting. I've wondered this exact topic the past few weeks! Would you say the Samsung Gear 360 or the other usb-c 360 camera you used at CES was the better product?

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

fatproduce poor that's tough. I think the insta is easier to use and co.patible with more phones, but the video from the gear is definitely better. Price will make a huge difference in perceived quality.

[@oorumaito]

I think that any fan of your real camera reviews would like to see a 360 video of you traveling from one RCR location to the other. like a walk starting from the wall with the cool and warm lamps, to the creepy tunnel, to the creepy gate, to the crossing with the glowing sign etc. Also, a day locations version would be cool :D

[@SomeGadgetGuy]

Sepaw37 oh that could be fun. RCR walking tour.

[@masamte]

what about oppo,redmi,iphon ? do they support..

[@jabertone4971]

Nice video ! Any rumors of the cost and how much better is it than the current 360 ?

[@pumpuppthevolume]

JA BERTONE it can stream live 360 at a lower res...... thats the difference

[@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.

[@nnns415]

Perhaps shooting real life games (football, paint ball) with this 360 degree camera in the middle of action.

[@whitefangv]

How good is the connection in a highly populated setting like a music festival? Will it spaz out?

[@mikedaddy2000]

Is there an apple product in the same price range? Great detail coverage in your review

[@edraket6870]

How is it posible to film 360 degrees when the camera is at the front?

[@raahul291]

any improvement in image quality in pixels compared to previous Samsung camera? pls tell.

[@markshark7378]

Would like to know what are the recommender attachments, e.g., to attached on the center console of a fishing boat, oh, is this camera safe to use in the saltwater environmen?

[@boopik]

I believe this camera can stream Live to Web. That's what I read from web. Is this camera has Live Streaming the 360 video?

[@EllisJonesDeath]

Could I put this in the middle of my band rehearsal, take a video of us playing.. then upload to Facebook or KZbin as a VR video and allow users to click and drag their way around to see each band member during the video. ????

[@cpbrice]

can it be mounted upside-down and will the software/hardware automatically flip right side up? I'm thinking about mounting it under a drone attached to a gimbal.

[@ZZ430T56]

How long will the battery last since it's internal and can't be swapped?

[@pavelmichalek108]

I am thinking of buying it for some concerts, is it worth it in concert halls as i dont want to buy it just to find out that all i could see are running dots on stage

[@_willalexander.88]

is it impossible or not yet possible to put ois in a 360 camera?

[@ToddtheLoneDroner]

I'm going to put one on my drone try on a couple different ones and see what happens