samsung gear 360 editing software windows 10

There was a sort of workaround last year though: you could use Google Street View app on iOS to directly capture images from the camera, without need of any Samsung software. However, the number of 'megapixels' isn't actually an indicator of image quality.Ĭrucially, the new Gear 360 adds compatibility with non-Samsung mobiles, particularly iOS devices, which the former was seriously lacking.

The camera then stitches the photographs together, though further processing is needed to change the circular images into a rectilinear format, the most common for uploading to 360 viewing applications.Īstute readers will note the image resolution has actually decreased from the 2016 model, which is a puzzling move indeed. It compromises of two camera sensors, each with an extremely wide angle fisheye lens to capture 180 degrees each, the raw output of which looks like two circular photos. The Gear 360 doesn't deviate much in technical design from either its previous model or other consumer 360 cameras.

IOS and Android app (older model was limited to specific Samsung devices) Oh, and for some reason, the new Gear 360 only works (granted, flawlessly) with Samsung phones at the moment.Here's the critical numbers, with the older model specifications for comparison sake in brackets:Ģx 8.4MP f2.2 lenses, total photo resolution 15MP 5472 x 2736 (older model had 15MP f2.0 lenses, total 30MP resolution)Ĥ096 x 2160 24 fps, true 4k (older model 3840 x 1920 30fps)ġ160 mAh battery (older model had a larger 1350mAh battery)ĢK live video streaming (older model couldn't do this at all, but this still requires Android Nougat) It’s certainly got potential, but it’s not quite there yet. It all depends on how patient you’re willing to be for the technology to grow and unfold in the coming years. This isn’t a proper, in-depth product review though, as the redesigned hardware looks essentially finished and polished, but the software still feels like it needs to tidy up a few things before the gadget commercially launches.Ĭoincidentally (not), there’s a perfect overlap between the top 5 pros and cons, as the same features, functions and design traits can be viewed in a positive or negative light. After so much talk about the headliners of Samsung’s recent Unpacked event, their early demand, cool software options, predictable security vulnerabilities, display prowess, camera potential and so many hands-on videos and comparisons, it’s time to give the “New” Gear 360 its own 15 minutes of fame.Īlmost literally, as we have Pocketnow senior editor Juan Carlos Bagnell ranting about this 360-degree video recorder in particular and the fresh but raw 360 concept in general for close to ten minutes, plus a trio of short samples showcasing the strengths (and weaknesses), the endless possibilities (and inherent limitations) of the second-gen Samsung Gear 360.

Samsung gear 360 editing software windows 10