Dedicated 360° cameras
Dedicated 360° cameras are designed for capturing 360° photos and videos, providing a single file as the output.
The capture process for dedicated 360° cameras is similar to taking a photo with a smartphone or point and shoot camera.
Use cases
Dedicated 360° cameras are perfect for generating a large number of photos quickly with no post-processing required.
They are perfect for:
- Real-estate
- Architecture and Interior Design workflows
- Virtual tours
What to look for in a dedicated 360° camera
Important factors to consider when purchasing a dedicated 360° camera is the output resolution of the image, whether it offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture and the reviews other users have given the product.
Image Resolution
A 360° image has to pack a huge amount of information into a rectangular area. On average, traditional photographic lenses only provide around a 45° field of view. Whereas a 360° image is providing a 360° field of view so the image quality is always going to be much lower when comparing images of the same pixel resolution.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture
High Dynamic Range capture is a process of merging multiple exposure levels in camera to provide the correct exposure levels for the entire view.