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I wanted to start with a few review updates.
iPhone XS, I’ve do use my phone every day. From finding where I am to the reality of backup camera, my iPhone remains a go-to device for me. I would say if you have an iPhone or an Android phone update that device to the latest supported OS!
Headset update, I had talked about a couple of Polycom headsets. I continue to use the Voyager every day!
Finally, the last review to update is for the QooCam 360 camera.
Let’s talk about the ever-evolving reality of 360-degree cameras. In particular the Qoocam. It is the only one I have seen so far, that is its selfie stick. It also, with their latest update lets you contribute to Google Street View maps. While most people don’t care, or wouldn’t think that was critical, I am attributed by the concept of creating street view maps of places I go often. I am not sure, from a security and home safety perspective that I would map my house. But there are parts of our walk that might be interesting to have more detailed street view maps. I updated my camera to the latest and greatest iOS and Firmware (on the camera). They continue to make it very easy to use 360 camera.
360-degree cameras are interesting. I have played with another one the Wunder 360 as well for the past few weeks. The problem with any of these (Bubl, Wunder 360, Qoocam and others) is always how easy is the software to use. Bubl, today has the most power in their software, but it is the hardest to use. QooCam has done a good job continuing to improve its software (iOS), but unlike Wunder 360, QooCam also has a PC and Mac version of their software. The interesting thing that the Wunder Software is going to offer is the ability to use a 360-degree camera as a 3d scanner. That is an intriguing thing when you consider that the various cameras in this space are beginning to add features and functions that are unique.
Now, I would recommend either the Wunder 360 or the Qoocam as your first 360-degree camera the choice being what you intend to do with the camera after you get it!
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Question of
Have you ever seen a 360 degree image?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
iOS and Android phones support 360 images, with you being the rotation device did you know that?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
would you submit images to google street view?
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Yes
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No
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Q: Have you ever seen a 360 degree image?
Yes (4 votes) – 40%
No (6 votes) – 60%
Q: iOS and Android phones support 360 images, with you being the rotation device did you know that?
Yes (2 votes) – 22%
No (7 votes) – 78%
Q: would you submit images to google street view?
Yes (3 votes) – 43%
No (4 votes) – 57%
By the way, you can view 360 degree images on many social media platforms.
I am planning to but 360 degree supported camera
There are many types – i’ve used a few and have settled on the two i updated in this review.
there is a way to cheat 360 into HDRI, but I prefer to generate them correctly…
some of the stand-alone 360s can do HDR without cheating.
HDRI maps need three images, something to do with bracketing exposures? anyway, you take the base image, then make a darker and lighter version…
It is something that very few people will need/use. I can see however, where in your world that would be a great value proposition.
if you aren’t using a raytracer, not much call for HDRI
that is very true. You should write an evolution of “art” tech over the past few years!
my concern is that it would confuse most of the audience. I barely understand the difference between an unbiased render engine and a biased one…
I still think it would be a good article. But I understand your concern.
who knows? perhaps I will…
My camera is not that good with the resolution.
i suspect many people are in that boat Alex.
I recently bought a new smartphone. I’m still studying it and figuring out what I can do or what features are on my phone.
You probably have HDR, panorama and many other new camera features!
Yes, I have all these features. I also have 3D but I haven’t tried it so I don’t know what that means ?
3d is interesting – it allows you to show more in a picture than traditional pictures. It adds the 3rd dimension in the picture of depth!
Not a Google fan but the street views they have are impressive and sometimes bordering on invasive in my opinion. Big brother is always watching.
That is why I will not do the area around my house when I submit stuff! I get the value for people being able to see what an area looks like.
But I don’t need a burglar to see what my home security covers!
I always learn new things from your post.
I guess I am still a teacher deep down inside!
I don’t even know what this is about, dear friend…I don’t use that
it is a new kind of camera that sees all around the camera. They really interesting, but not for everyone.
Thanks for the kind explanation, dear friend …. I’m sure this is not for me
I suspect it is not. Thank you as always for reading!
if you know that I prefer to stick to translated things … or if I had a teacher who had so much will and knowledge to teach me, dear friend
hopefully i will lay out and explain this enough in my posts that it helps you a bit!
I’m sure I’ll learn something, my friend
I clicked Yes to question 3, if by Street View you include Maps. I have about 2000 images loaded there. with more than 41 million views recorded to date. These are all “straight” views with nothing as fancy as what you are referring to here.
-that is extremely impressive!
This would be the more interactive version of Street views but yes similar!