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Insta 360

Turn your iPhone into a 360° camera

Overview

The Insta 360 Nano is a small 360° camera that can be used to make your iPhone into a 360° camera or on its own. The companion app allows for effortless capturing of 360° video, calling and editing. 

The camera features:

• 3k photos and videos
• Lightweight and small design
• One touch sharing
• SD card for use without an iPhone
• 3K photos and videos for use in 360 content and content not realted to VR
• Easily share your content on your favourite site or export it for editing
• Hours of recording time on a single battery

Requirements:

iPhone 6 or above or a micro SD card is needed for use without a phone

Companion App

The Insta360 Nano features a companion app, Insta360 Nano S. The app is available on iOS and allows users to control the camera from their phone.

The app enables: 

• Preview 360 content before you capture it with spherical shooting on your phone
• Edit and share photos captured on the Nano (flat or 3D)
• Record all directions and arrange them in in frame using Multiview
• Edit and share photos either flat of in 360
• Conduct 360 video calls and live streams with multiple views 
• Reframe your subject with multiview while displaying the environment around you

Download the Insta 360 Nano S app for iOS here.

Find a tutorial for using the camera with the app here. 

Capturing

The camera uses a single button for easy control and capturing.

Find the quick start guide for this camera here. 

See a video tutorial with basic operations of the camera here. For an in person tutorial visit the VR Lab during open hours.

Borrowing

You may borrow a Insta 360 Nano (or other XR equipment) from the VR Lab. The equipment can be booked online through the library website.