Samsung will
soon make it a lot easier to create your own virtual reality videos with its
new Gear 360 camera. Yahoo Tech reveals that Samsung has unveiled alongside its new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
smartphones, the Gear 360 captures 360-degree videos and images that you can
view on your phone or by using a VR headset. I spent some hands-on time with
the Gear 360, and I’ve got to say, it’s a pretty nifty little gadget, said Daniel Howley.
Photo Credit: Yahoo Tech |
The ball-shaped
camera features two 195-degree lenses — one on the front, another on the back.
On top of it is a large record button as well as a small display that lets you
know which recording mode you’re using. Those modes include 360-degree still
images, 180-degree videos, 360-degree videos, and more.
You can select
those modes using a button on the Gear 360’s left side; there’s also a Back
button there. On the right side, you’ll find a large door that opens to reveal
the camera’s removable battery and a microSD card slot.
If you’re
shooting photos or videos in 360-degree mode, you’re obviously going to want to
be sure you aren’t in the shot yourself. To that end, Samsung has enabled the
Gear 360 to communicate with the company’s new Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge via
Bluetooth.
That means you
can do things like press the shutter button or select shooting modes from up to
50 feet away using your phone.
When you’re done
shooting, the Galaxy S7 will automatically stitch everything together to make a
single 360-degree photo or movie. If you don’t have an S7, Samsung says you can
use a desktop app instead.
In terms of
size, the water-resistant Gear 360 isn’t much larger or heavier than a
baseball. Samsung is including a special mount you can use to hold the camera
without obstructing its lenses. Fold out the mount’s legs and it turns into a
nifty little stand.
Samsung also
says the camera’s base will accept any number of mounts and holders. The
company will release its own line of accessories for the camera in the near
future.
We still don’t
know the pricing or availability of the Gear 360, but we’ll be sure to update
you when we find out more.
Thank you.
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