A 360-degree camera isn’t a must-have device for everyone. But if you’ve had an itch to create some VR-friendly video, or simply want to add a new gadget to your camera bag, it can be an enticing proposition. Although we’re very much in the early days of VR, there is now an entire range of options from entry-level to professional
With services like Facebook and YouTube adding 360-degree photo and video support, maybe it’s time you became the envy of your social media circle.
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Ricoh’s Theta S is one of the most well-reviewed cameras on the market, and comes equipped with a pair of 12-megapixel image sensors and f/2.0 fisheye lenses to capture full 360-degree video at 1080p. It’s The Wirecutter’s top choice as best overall 360-degree camera, and has high-marks from CNET, TrustedReviews and Imaging Resource, among others. At $300, it’s also a relatively affordable option.
But it’s nice price comes with some not-so-nice downsides, like a non-upgradeable 8GB of storage and no 4K video support.
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