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360° Cameras
Overview
This guide will provide you with information about and tips for using four 360° Camera models; the Insta 360 Nano, the Ricoh Theta V, the GoPro Fusion and the Insta 360 Pro. All four models can be borrowed from the VR Lab. Equipment can be booked online.
The information provided in the Storage, Software and Specifications sections is meant to help you choose the best camera for your needs.
| Insta 360 Nano | Ricoh Theta V | GoPro Fusion | Insta 360 Pro |
The Nano is a small 360° camera that can be used to make your iPhone a 360° camera or on its own. The companion app allows for effortless capturing of 360° video calling and editing.
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The Theta V is a 360° camera that allows users to do one-click recording and photography; automatically stitching and processing the image on the go in various shooting modes.
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The Fusion is GoPro’s 360° camera capable of capturing immersive photos and videos up to 5.2k. GoPro’s OverCapture software lets you reframe the shot after it has been taken and share it in HD.
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The Insta 360 Pro is a prosumer level 360° camera that captures and streams high-quality content. Its 1kg aluminum chassis holds the six lenses in tripod mountable casing. 8k30 360° Video 6k30 360° 3D Video 360° sound SD card or USB SSD storage Realtime photo and video stitching Power adapter and ethernet port |
Storage
| Insta 360 Nano | Ricoh Theta V | GoPro Fusion | Insta 360 Pro |
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Software
| Insta 360 Nano | Ricoh Theta V | GoPro Fusion | Insta 360 Pro |
Insta360 Nano iOS App
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Ricoh Theta Basic App
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GoPro App
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Insta360 Pro App
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Usage Tips
1. Keep the camera 2ft away from objects
- Objects too close will become heavily distorted.
- Seams will be more visible on close objects.
2. Hold the camera above you
- If you hold it regularly you will obstruct the view.
3. Keep the camera stationary when possible
- Use a tripod to keep it stabilized, the smaller the tripod the less you will see.
- Don’t rotate the camera to keep the subject in view, the subject won’t be lost.
4. Be aware of the location of lens and seams
- Face the camera directly towards the subject.
- Seam might show up in content, plan accordingly.
Uploading to Youtube
Below are links to articles to assist in exporting and uploading to youtube for each camera model.
Future Products
Keep an eye out for these upcoming 360° products.
Specifications
| Insta 360 Nano | Ricoh Theta V | GoPro Fusion | Insta 360 Pro | |
| Number of Lenses | 2 x f/2.2 | 2 x f/2.0 | 2 x f/2.0 | 6 x f2.4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840*1920 @ 30fps | 3840*1920 @ 30fps |
3840*1920 @ 30fps | 7680x3840 @ 30 fps |
| Photo Resolution | 20 Megapixel | 15 Megapixels | 18 Megapixels | 60 Megapixels |
| Stitching | Real-time | Real-time | Completed in PC application | Real-time or post-processing |
| 360 Live Stream | Yes - 4k | Yes - 4k | No | Yes - 4k |
| Waterproof | No | 30 ft with additional case | Yes, up to 16 feet | No |
| Shock Resistance | No | No | Yes | No |
| Stabilization | iPhone gyroscope stabilized | Horizon Correction | Yes - 6 Axis Image Stabilization |
Yes - 6 Axis Image Stabilization |
| Memory | MicroSD up to 128 GB | Internal Only - 19GB | 2x MicroSD up to 256 GB | V30 SD card OR USB 3.0 SSD |
| Battery | Approx 60 Minutes | 80 Minutes Continuous Recording |
Approx 60 Minutes | 75 Minutes Continuous Recording + additional power supply |
| Compatibility | iPhone/ Standalone | Android/iOS/ Standalone | Android/iOS/ Standalone | Android/iOS/ Standalone |
| Other Features | FreeCapture, 360 Video Chat, One-Touch Sharing | Spatial Audio, Auto HDR Photo Mode |
Overcapture, Floating Camera mode, Spherical Audio |
6k 3D photo and video, Spherical Audio, |
| Price | $200 | $450.00 | $800.00 | N/A |