Samsung Gear 360 camera hands-on: In pictures
2016 is the year of the affordable 360 degree camera and one of the highest quality models available comes from Samsung. It's limited to working with a newer Samsung phone, but you will also see good output from the white ball.
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Samsung Gear 360 retail package
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Gear 360 package contents
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Back and menu buttons
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Side door
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microSD and microUSB slots
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Tripod attachment port
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Glass lens cover
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Top buttons and small display
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Mounted on a rock
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Recording at the river
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Samsung Action Director software
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Produce options
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Adding in transitions
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