That 360 -degree camera, what kind of mechanism was after all?Hands -on of "INSTA360 ONE" that has finally been revealed!

Everyone is a great answer.

The other day, Insta360 released a new camera notice video.The video was a lot of images around people, and it was enough to say, "Wait a minute."

And on August 28, a camera wrapped in that mystery was unveiled at 23:00 Japan time.It's the moment of the seeds!Insta360 in China has announced the new 360 -degree camera "INSTA360 ONE"!

Discipline the seeds

Many people thought that there would be a special gimmick like never before because they could take such a video.I was the same.However, as far as the image is seen, it is a normal 360 -degree camera.So how do you take that round video?

Yes, many people have already expected it.The answer was "Turn around with a string."The string can be fixed with a tripod hole cut on the bottom of the main unit.

… What an analog gimmick.However, this analog method can be realized because technology is well complemented, such as camera performance and processing technology.

By the way, this time I got the opportunity to borrow Insta360 One (hereinafter, ONE), so let's hands on it.

exterior

ONE is used directly on a smartphone like successive Insta360 nano and Insta360 Air.Lightning is used for the terminal, and it is currently exclusively for iOS (Android version is also under development).The app uses a dedicated "Insta360 One".

As you can see, the width is larger than the iPhone 7 Plus.

Also, it is not necessary to compare it with the iPhone, but the thickness is solid.Therefore, the hold feeling is good alone.If it is a solid housing so far, it looks rather like an action camera, but there is no waterproof function.

So what is in this case?

First of all, a high -performance 360 -degree camera.It is possible to shoot with 24 million pixels (6,912 x 3,456px) in still images, and shoot at 4K (up to 3,840 x 1,920) for videos.In addition, the 6 -axis camera shake correction mechanism is built in the main unit.

I mentioned earlier that it is "connected to the iPhone and used", but this time it can be operated remotely from the iPhone in this ONE.Of course, by pressing the button on the main unit, it is possible to shoot with a camera alone (one button).

Surprisingly, Insta360 One with these specifications is available for 42,999 yen (tax included).It is the cheapest among 360 -degree cameras that can perform 6 -axis hand blossom correction and 4K shooting.

How to shoot a round video

There is no need to set that round video, on the camera side or on the application side.If you do "slow motion shooting" with one and load the video you have taken into the iOS device, it will automatically follow the tracking process so that you will be the center.That's why I just turn the camera around.

Then, touch and see the video taken by an amateur for several hours.

That PV -like!

This video is turned around with one attached to a selfie stick.After all, if you turn it with the attached string (orange string), you will be scared of yourself and your surroundings.

And it's just because it's just turning around, but it's also thanks to the 6 -axis blurry correction with the built -in body, and thanks to the software ability to track.It is a complementary power that makes you feel sorry for an analog mechanism.

Slow motion shooting can be performed from the button of the ONE itself, so you can shoot this video anywhere if you have a string or selfie stick.Of course, be careful around you.

Other fun editing methods

After all, ONE has a terrible editing function in the app.Of course, the high performance of one is high, but I found an interesting feature in addition to the rounded images.

The name is "Free Capture".It is said to be free editing in Japanese, but as the name implies, it is an editing method that allows you to capture your favorite scenes at any time.

For example, a certain object can be tracked with a "smart tracking", or the viewpoint switching and the enlargement of the video can be performed on the video timeline.For the video after editing, the official PV of ONE was easy to understand, so please click here.From 1:00.

Editing, which moves the viewpoint in one video, has so far required a PC dedicated soft plug -in (Mettle Skybox, etc.).This is a big step for the 360 -degree camera world that can be done on mobile.

For ordinary 360 -degree shooting

Nevertheless, in your usual style, there are overwhelmingly many opportunities to take a 360 -degree photo of one shot or a 360 -degree video holding a camera.ONE responds to such basic needs.

The 24 million pixel number of pixels has a great depiction power, and it seems that 4K shooting at this size can no longer be used as a video camera that can be expressed beyond the records.

Because of the solid performance and description power, I felt it was a hands -on for a few hours when I could shoot an unusual round video.

INSTA360 ONE is likely to be a masterpiece that competes for 1 and 2 of this year's 360 -degree camera.

Spec list

Lens: F2.2 / Photo resolution: 6,912 × 3,456 / Video resolution: 3,840 × 1,920@30fps, 2,560 × 1,280@60fps, 2,048 × 512@120fps / Format photoLOG / 6 -axis gyroscope

Color: Black / Weight: 82g / Dimensions: 96mmx36.5mmx25mm (length x width x height)

Battery capacity: 820mAh (5V1A) / Rechargeable: micro USB / duration: 70 minutes

Image: Giz Mode Japan

Source: Insta360

(Yuma Yamamoto)