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360 Camera recommendations for use with new 360 images feature.
I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for 360 cameras that will create output in the 2:1 aspect ratio that storyline wants for its 360 images? Thanks!
- You can use a smart phone, many of the Android phones will do 360.
- You can download and use the Google Street View app to do the same.
Those tips above work, but taking pics is cumbersome.
I tested a few cameras. If you want a solid and not very expensive camera, I recommend the Ricoh Theta cameras. They're easy and work well. Get a selfie stick tripod. That camera costs less than $300.
If you want to spend a little more, the Insta360 is a good camera and this one comes with some additional items like the stick and card.
All the 360 cameras I tested basically work the same. What I found to be the key distinction is the software for working with the images and moving them off the device. The low-end cameras that I tested all worked but the software support was a bit shaky. Saving $100 on the camera and then spending hours frustrated after taking the pics isn't worth it to me.
If you have the money, the Insta360 is worth it.
Hope that helps.
Tom, Thanks so much that's very helpful.
