It looks like an eyeball on three legs, and it is now yours to own.
On Tuesday, Samsung launched its new camera, Samsung Gear 360, in
Australia. The device, which is able to capture 360-degree video and
images, has a retail price of A$499.
While the camera has been available in South Korea and Singapore since April, it still has only a limited release in the U.S., making this a rare opportunity for Australians to get their hands on something their American friends cannot.
The
camera uses two fisheye lenses, both with 15-megapixel image sensors,
to capture 360-degree video that can then be experienced using the
Samsung Gear virtual reality headset. Footage can be previewed in
real-time on a number of Samsung smartphones, including the Galaxy S7
and Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge and
Galaxy S6.
While there are an increasing number of virtual reality headsets on
the market, including the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, the ability to
create immersive content has remained a pricey prospect. The
availability of the Samsung Gear 360 is an important step in opening up
the world of virtual reality to homegrown directors and
cinematographers.
BONUS: Hands-on with the Samsung Gear VR 360-degree camera
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