They are undoubtedly one of the most interesting chambers in terms of technological development: a 360 degree camera allows you to capture your whole environment and even so Do not show the presence of the camera itself, or distort what we see. They are a very sought after resource in journalism, trips and sports, but not all manufacturers get the right design. Basically we do not see the image as if it were through the ass of a bottle. And the new Osmo 360 succeeds. We go in parts.
Dji is an old acquaintance in the section of the photograph of, let’s call him, new visions: drones and action cameras. They also have their own energy stations. With this knowledge, it was logical that will launch its first full vision chamberthe aforementioned OSMO 360, a small beast with a 1 inch image sensor.
At first glance, OSMO 360 is a very simple aspect device, with nothing to give their abilities, in fact, It looks more like a DJI action chamber than a conventional 360º. However, OSMO 360 has consecutive lenses: on one side, a simple DJI logo and a LED light, while, on the other, a wide touch screen. Everything summarizes quality. It has hermetic tapas for the battery (and the memory card) and the USB-C load port (compatible with fast charge).
In the base is the already known unidirectional magnetic connector of rapid release of DJI, with a threaded hole in the center as an alternative to connect accessories. And it is that the key to this camera is its ability to use accessories. Or rather, your need: Without the selfie stick that is hidden, its use is quite reduced. And that is perhaps his only pending theme.
In the positive, the possibility of choosing between a large range of options (more than many of the competition) is appreciated, as well as its rapid response capacity: we press the button and ready for action. Steady rock option that maintains the “clean movement” image deserves the option Although we are running, it’s like having a Steady Cam practically.
You can also control the device through the DJI Mimo app, and perhaps this is something that many do: The camera is easily synchronized with the phone, after which the phone acts as a viewer and remote control, with options such as zoom and drag scanning.
The application also allows updating the software and editing the video after creating it. Among its most outstanding features include templates to edit fast videos, suitable for social networks, with The “Edition with a single touch” and the possibility of selecting at least 5 clips from your collection. The application also includes filters, text, stickers and even some interesting effects. It is worth wasting some time, among all the options to take advantage of.
Advanced functions include The possibility of adding GPS data from the phone or a sports clock with maps to overlapping graphics. It shows that DJI has used it before launching it and has properly evaluated the answers.
The video can be adapted to formats 16: 9, 9:16 or 1: 1 and its ability to follow up subjects is available and once we learn to use it, it shows to be very useful, especially in sport. The touch screen is intuitive, it has proper and, although small (logically) information is easy to navigate. Integrated microphones are very good (it shows that DJI has knowledge on the subject) records a fairly clean sound, but the comfort of the DJI OSMO system is also very useful.
Both in photos and Video, the images have the dynamic range and quality we can expect And we must sue in cameras like these. In a nutshell: very good quality. To this we must add an excellent mo night (Supernight), which works in 8K.
In Just 183 grams condenses 105 GB of internal storage, a battery that allows you to record almost two hours uninterrupted and control by gestures and voice, is a pass: We can start or stop a recording with a hand movement.
Verdict:
Taking into account its qualities, the basic package (480 euros) does not compensate as much as the Adventure (€ 629) that includes two more batteries (not so necessary the truth) and the “invisible” selfie stick of 1.2 meters. Personally, I would be inclined to the basic package and the 2.5 -meter selfie stick that allows me to simulate a drone by raising almost 5 meters above the ground. Its final price is almost the same: 480 of the basic plus € 125 of the 2.5 -meter carbon selfie, total 605 euros). Without the selfie stick, the little one or the older brother, OSMO 360 is an advance, with the accessory, becomes an essential.