Cameras
Capturing Nature in 360 degrees
A variety of cameras are available to record the world around us. On this page, we explore a few of those options we have tested.
360fly
Note: The maker of this product appears to no longer be in operation.
This camera is a 61 mm sphere that comes in two versions: HD or 4K. It is dustproof and shockproof and has some waterproof capacity (to a depth of 3 feet HD; 33 feet 4K). Recording is stored internally (16 GB HD; 64 GB 4K). The device can be controlled remotely.
360 degrees horizontal x 240 degrees vertical
Kodak SP360
This camera is a 1.6 x 2 x 1.5 inch square with a domed top that is available in standard or 4K. It is dustproof and shockproof (up to 2 meters) and has some splashproof capacity. Recording is saved to an external micro SDHC card (up to 32 GB standard/128 4K). The device can be controlled remotely.
360 degrees horizontal x 214 degrees vertical
More specifications: https://kodakpixpro.com/cameras/360-vrÂ
See side-by-side comparison photo and video from the 360fly and Kodak SP360.
GoPro MAX
This camera is a 2.72 x 2.52 x .98 inch square device with two lens, one on each side. The MAX records in 6K (rendered at 5.6 K). It is waterproof (up to 16 feet). The camera has 6 microphones to record sound from all directions. Recording is saved to an external microSD card (up to 256 GB). The device can be controlled remotely by a smartphone app or voice activation.
Full 360 degrees
More specifications: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/max/CHDHZ-202-master.html
Smartphone Apps & Image Stitching Software
Do not have a 360-degree camera? Creating 360-degree images is possible with some photo apps or by stitching together with software. Learn more here: https://untamedscience.com/blog/creating-360-degree-images/