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Giving or getting a 360 camera this holiday? Here’s your one-page guide to your new camera.

Features posted on 20th Nov 2017 6:36am by Sarah Redohl

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With Black Friday around the corner and the holiday season fast approaching, it’s possible you’ll be getting a great deal on a new 360 camera (here are the deals we know about already). Whether you’re getting one for yourself or giving it to a friend, family member or coworker, don’t gift the camera without a handy one-sheet of tips and tricks to make the most of it.

In our latest series, we outline lesser known features, quirks to know about, user groups for troubleshooting and so much more for the top 12 consumer (less than $1000) 360 cameras on the market today, including:

  • Garmin Virb 360
  • GoPro Fusion
  • Insta360 Air
  • Insta360 ONE
  • Insta360 Nano
  • Kodak PIXPRO Orbit360
  • Ricoh Theta V
  • Samsung Gear 360 (original)
  • Samsung Gear 360 (2017)
  • Vuze Camera
  • Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere
  • YI VR 360 camera

I guess you could call them the 12 cameras of Christmas!

If you’re still trying to figure out what camera to buy, we recommend checking out Mic Ty from 360 Rumors’ camera comparison.


Your One-Page Guide to the Garmin Virb 360

Your One-Page Guide to the GoPro Fusion

Your One-Page Guide to the Insta360 Air

Your One-Page Guide to the Insta360 ONE

Your One-Page Guide to the Insta360 Nano

Your One-Page Guide to the Kodak PIXPRO Orbit360

Your One-Page Guide to the Ricoh Theta V

Your One-Page Guide to the Samsung Gear 360 (2017)

Your One-Page Guide to the Original Samsung Gear 360

Your One-Page Guide to the Vuze Camera

Your One-Page Guide to the Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere

Your One-Page Guide to the YI 360 VR camera

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About Sarah Redohl

Sarah Redohl is an award-winning new media journalist focusing on mobile and 360 experiences. Her work has been featured on the Travel Channel and National Public Radio, among others. She has also been recognized as one of Folio: Magazine’s 15 Under 30 young professionals driving media’s next-gen innovation.

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