360 rumors

Lanparte's LA3D-VR-01, a gimbal for 360 cameras ( previewed here ), the first consumer gimbal without counterweights is now available . Lanparte LA3D-VR-01 is a gimbal designed for 360 cameras with two lenses such as the Samsung Gear 360 and Nikon Keymission 360.  It has an unusual design that places all the motors within the stitch line, making them invisible to the 360 camera (except that the yaw motor and the handle will become visible if the handle is held horizontally). LA3D-VR-01 is also the first consumer 360 gimbal that does not use counterweights .  In theory, this should make it much lighter and easier to setup the gimbal, compared to other 360 gimbals that use counterweights. The LA3D-VR-01 has a modular design and appears to have parts that are interchangeable with some of the other components of Lanparte's LA3D system, possibly including  Lanparte's wearable wireless control kit , although I don't know for sure yet. Here is an interview and demo by Persona...

Last week, I received a review copy of the FeiyuTech G360 panoramic gimbal for 360 cameras.  Here is the unboxing, my first impressions, and sample videos! The G360 came with its own zippered semi-hard case, with four different size counterweights, a USB cable and three rubber caps (which cap the end of the support rod for the counterweights).  Here is the unboxing: The G360's design is different because the handle is offset and is not on the same vertical axis as the camera. On one hand, this makes the handle more visible.  On the other hand, this design allows you to move the handle freely around the camera.  See this demo: I've tried the G360 and here is a sample video while walking around at a local fair (shot with the 2016 Gear 360): In the first part of the video, I used all-lock mode, which keeps the camera pointed in the same direction all the time.  In the second part of the video, I used the follow mode which will only stabilize the pitch and roll. ...