Can Normal Video Save 360° Cameras? Insta360 One Hands On!

360 video hasn’t really caught on like I hoped it would, and I fear it’s in danger of becoming another link in a chain of failed consumer tech, like 3D TV’s.
Oddly enough, one of the more compelling features I’ve found on a 360 camera has nothing to do with creating immersive, spherical video, but instead, delivers better tools for standard 16:9 HD video.
Could this be the killer app for 360° cameras? Have I just been doing this wrong the whole time? Why is it SO DAMN HOT IN THE VALLEY RIGHT NOW?!?!?
I think I need to lie down…

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Kodak Pixpro Orbit360 4K Review: 3 Action Cameras in One!

The Kodak Pixpro team has been well ahead of the curve for panorama and 360° video. The Orbit 360 is their first All-in-One camera solution for truly spherical photos and videos. It does feature an interesting design that I haven’t played with before. It’s the most flexible action camera I’ve ever used, but does that justify the price tag?

Shop for the Orbit360 http://amzn.to/2zPwqYn
Newegg Studio Tour in 360 https://youtu.be/EJ0O4xBtihE
Orbit360 on Selfie Stick https://youtu.be/X-t2b0c7SUU
Orbit360 on Tripod https://youtu.be/Ci-3fwIGXNc
Orbit 360 Driving 1 https://youtu.be/r40yMSoCxpQ
Orbit360 Driving 2 https://youtu.be/bJVhABKJQXc

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Manufacturing the R11: Shenzhen Oppo Factory Tour – 360° Video

It’s always interesting to see how your phone is manufactured. We were invited to tour the Oppo campus in Shenzhen to watch the R11 get assembled, and how the phones are tested for defects. Take a look around, we shot this video in 360°!

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