DJI, best known for its drones and action cameras, has launched its first 360 camera, the Osmo 360. If you are not familiar with 360 cameras, they incorporate dual wide-angle lenses to record a spherical 360° ‘wrap around’ view which you can then edit/flatten for the best camera angles or compositions, using dedicated software. As such, 360 cameras appeal to cyclists, motorcyclists, alpine sports fans and other users on the move.
Key features of the Osmo 360 include two 1-inch CMOS sensors which keep the same 360° image field as a traditional 1-inch rectangular sensor, while eliminating the unused area of traditional rectangular sensors. This results in 25% more sensor utilisation, according to DJI, as well as lower power consumption, in a compact and relatively light (183g) body.
Furthermore, the…
