The seven best 360-degree cameras for travel photos and video
A 360-degree camera is a great way to capture the feel of a new place – and you can upload wraparound panoramic videos and 360-degree photos of your travels to Facebook and YouTube
Samsung Gear 360
This dual lens ‘camera ball’ (HK$2,998) creates 360-degree content using two lenses, and makes it easy to transfer content to a phone, which can be used with the Samsung Gear VR headset. This creates its own virtual reality ecosystem – and it comes with a tiny tripod, too.
Available at samsung.com/hk
The original 360-degree camera, the tiny Theta S (HK$2,490) has two fisheye lenses and can record photos, or half hour of full HD video. It can be remotely controlled by a phone app.
Available at Foresoon Computer, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, tel: 2838 0183
A very similar, though more affordable camera from LG. The 360 Cam (HK$1,699) can record 360-degree video for over an hour. Sold at expansys.com.hk