Here are a couple of sample videos showing their image quality (be sure to switch to 4k first). The first set is with cloudy skies. The second set is with sunny skies. Click on the playlist icon to switch between the two videos.
The videos also show the effect of the Nano's calibration. The Nano's stitching on one side wasn't perfect, but it was remedied by the calibration. In the first set of videos, I didn't calibrate the stitching on the Nano. The children's slide shows a slight stitching error. In the second set, I calibrated the Nano. The slide has no stitching error.
Here's how they look in a headset (Samsung Gear VR). In this case, I copied the video into my Samsung S6 then played them with MoonPlayer. Here are snapshots showing how they look in the headset (click on them to see the full size):
Samsung Gear 360
Insta360 Nano
Ricoh Theta S
Samsung Gear 360
Insta360 Nano (before calibration)
Ricoh Theta S
In my opinion, the Nano did better than I expected. To be honest, I had a little difficulty picking out the Nano from the first set of snapshots because it showed almost as much detail as the Gear 360. Considering that the Nano is only $199, while the Samsung Gear 360 and Ricoh Theta S are around $350 each, the Nano shows very good value for its video quality, not to mention its other capabilities such as wireless livestreaming.
The Insta360 Nano is a 360-degree camera for the iPhone. I got my order on launch day July 18 and have been testing it in "real world" conditions. Here is a review. The review will cover the following topics. 1. Background 2. What's in the box* 3. Description / Parts* 4. Phone compatibility* 5. Using the Nano 6. Accessories 7. Viewing Photos and Videos 8. Editing Photos and Videos 9. Sharing Photos and Videos 10. Image Quality 11. Livestream 12. Pros and Cons; Summary; comparison with other cameras *These parts are identical to those in my preliminary review, so feel free to jump ahead if you've already read that. Camera firmware version: v1.43_0160 App version: 1.2.0 BACKGROUND Ever since I broke the news about the Insta360 Nano in March , I had been very interested in the Insta360 Nano, much more than its big brother, the Insta360 4k . In my opinion, a 360-degree camera has to be portable, easy to use and affordable, in order for it to be adopted by the masses. ...
Z Cam is the latest company to join Google's recently announced VR180 program . Z Cam also showed their VR180 camera called 3D180. Z Cam Founder and Chairman Jason Zhang had this to say: "Z CAM is very well positioned in the VR180 camera market. Our solution's precise synchronization coupled with excellent calibration of the footage delivers amazing immersive experience to viewers. I am very excited that the VR180 era has finally come and we are very committed to entering this market." Z Cam CEO Kinson Loo added, "We are glad to be part of the program and expand our cooperation with Google. VR180 will open up a lot of interesting content opportunities and Z CAM's excellent image quality and ease of use will accelerate market growth. Seeing is believing!" No other details were available such as price or specifications.
At CES 2017, Ricoh demonstrated their recently-announced Ricoh R livestreaming camera . Here are my hands-on impressions. The Ricoh R looked a little larger than the Ricoh Theta S and its grooves gave it a very industrial look, in sharp contrast to the Theta's sleek outline. The other significant difference between the Ricoh R and the Theta is that the Ricoh R has no internal battery and must be powered by an adapter, making it unsuitable for use by most consumers and limiting it primarily to professional or industrial use. The Ricoh R performed pretty much as advertised. They had a couple of Ricoh R cameras showing a livestream and it was stitched smoothly. In contrast, the Theta S requires its videos to be stitched on the phone or desktop app. There was a lag of a few seconds from the time of capture to the time it is shown on the screen, although I wasn't sure how much of that lag is due to the Theta's stitching or from YouTube. One thing I found out is that the Ri...
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