Testseek.co.uk have collected 198 expert reviews of the Samsung SM-C200 Gear 360 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung SM-C200 Gear 360.
July 2016
(73%)
198 Reviews
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647 Reviews
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The editors liked
Footage looks really good
VR filming made easy
Resembles eyeball
Easy to capture 360 photos and video
Big on
Camera controls
Perfect for Gear VR
Tough build
But still looks slick
Decent battery life
Easy pairing and reconnection
The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video camera
Fits in your pocket
Decent footage and photos
Easy to use
Works seamlessly with S7/S7 Edge
Gear VR
Captures good-quality 360-degree photos
Videos
Bright f/2 lens
Solid
Water-resistant construction
Great design
Simple to use and create virtual reality content
And add images to Street View
The editors didn't like
Pricey
Inevitable mild distortion
No Galaxy phone? Be off then
Not as pocketable as LG's camera
Not waterproof
Requires newer Samsung phone
Fussy compatibility
A bit too large for a pocket
Desktop software is Windows only
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than a c
Abstract: After unveiling the Gear 360 camera back in February during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung is finally bringing the product to market on August 19th, coinciding with the launch of the new Galaxy Note 7 and an updated Gear VR headset .The compa...
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The Gear 3650 is a solid contender in a relatively new category of device, and like all new device categories, I think 360 photography is still in its infancy, a solution looking for its problem. That said a few of my 360 still images are now some of my f...
If you don't need to live stream, the Gear 360 is a great option. I loved creating 360 degree experiences around home and sharing them. I thought about the potential of sharing fantastic travel scenes with friends and family. To enjoy the 360 Gear, you'll...
The well-priced Samsung Gear 360 produces some of the best spherical video you can get from a consumer-grade 360-degree camera at the moment. Easy to use on its own or with its full-featured mobile app. Can be used as a single-lens wide-angle video camera
The camera's app currently works on only select Samsung phones. The lenses can be easily scratched and replacements aren't available. Included editing software is Windows-only and editing without it is difficult at best. Transferring clips longer than a c
The Samsung Gear 360 is great for simple 360-degree video and photos. You'll just need the right Galaxy phone and a Windows computer to get the most from it, right out of the box...
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Published: 2016-10-03, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: In late August I spent to weeks traipsing through Europe — on very important work assignments in London, and taking in the local culture of Amsterdam. Being a gadget blogger, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to completely load up my European adventure w...
It's hard not to be impressed with the Gear 360, despite a few drawbacks. The first one is that, at $499, it's not exactly cheap. It's not outrageous if it's something you really want or need, but the lack of built-in or bundled storage means you'll have...
Easy to capture 360 photos and video, Big oncamera controls, Perfect for Gear VR
Not as pocketable as LG's camera, Not waterproof, Requires newer Samsung phone
Samsung's virtual reality ecosystem expands with this consumer-ready camera that takes 360 photos and video. It's best in the hands of Gear VR-owning creative types, though it's not quite as pocketable closest rival or waterproof...
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