Which 360 camera should
you buy in mid 2020? In this video, I'll compare the
top 14 consumer 360 cameras under $1000 and rank
them from best to worst. As well as give my thoughts
on which future cameras I'm predicting to see later in 2020. Now the 360 camera
hierarchy changes a lot which is why I remake this
exact video every six months. And as usual, if you notice a camera is missing from this list, then there's a good chance
I probably knocked it out in one of those previous videos. I'm not being paid to make this video, and I have no allegiance to
any of these camera companies. The reason I'm making it, is because I get asked the question; "which 360 cameras should I
buy" about 100 times a day and I'm too lazy to respond
to all the Instagram and YouTube and Facebook
messages. So, I made a video. Now I have full reviews
of most of these cameras on my channel already, so
be sure to check them out if you're interested in
any of these cameras, and you want to see more
sample photos and videos, as well as getting the in depth specs. Also, I've started sending
exclusive pre-reviews, of these cameras to my
email subscribers only. So if you're curious to hear my thoughts, about future 360 cameras
before I make my review, then you can subscribe to my email list, in the description to get those. Now let's get into it. As usual, I'll be putting these cameras into four categories. Cameras you should buy,
because they do something that is better than all the other cameras. Cameras you should consider
that are really good, but not as good as the obvious choices. Cameras I feel kind of meh about, and are really lacking
in unique selling points. And cameras you shouldn't buy because they're old,
outdated, and inferior. Now let's start with the
two 360 cameras from GoPro, the Fusion and the Max,
and I've got some sad news. The Fusion has been
officially discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. Which makes me cry a little, because I paid $1000 for
mine when it came out about two years ago, but it's
no longer available for sale, therefore it has to go
on the do not buy list. So they made the Max late last year, in an attempt to fix the
problems that the Fusion had, mostly things to do with
workflow, to do with the SD cards. They added this handy touch screen and overall made the
designs smaller and better. However, something that
was a bit confusing is the fact they didn't update any of that internal specs really, other than really small changes. It was more or less the same camera. And look, the Fusion was
a great camera already, but we didn't get too much
of an upgrade with the Max. So when it came out, it wasn't
really a must buy camera because it was basically the same thing, just a bit better. And that's okay, it's
got some great features, like really impressive
looking 5.6K 360 video. It doubles as a GoPro Hero camera if you want to shoot in
one single direction. It's waterproof, out of the box. It's got pretty good inbuilt sound. It's got spatial audio and touch screen is really good as well, but it didn't really have
a whole lot over the 1X, which was the main camera at the time. And it was hard to see
why you would buy the Max other than the fact it was waterproof, but still to shoot
underwater, you need a housing for it anyway because of lens refraction. So while we all wanted to get
really excited about the Max, it just never offered that X factor that the other 360 cameras didn't have. It had a lot of the best
elements of all of them, but nothing that was
solely unique to the Max, other than really small things. Some people have said that they liked the look of the max better
than Insta360 cameras, but it really wasn't
that much of a difference to say, shut up and take my money. Don't get me wrong, I've shot some fantastic
footage with the Max as well as 360 photos. Despite only being 16 megapixels, the photos have been pretty impressive. So I see the Max as a great choice for someone coming from
a GoPro background. Maybe you've used the Hero cameras and you want to start dabbling with 360, well, the Max is going to be a
really good camera to choose, and you've got all the familiarities that shooting with GoPro brings. Like using the same app,
having a very similar workflow, and it'll all be very familiar. For everyone else though, I just think the other
cameras on this list can do better than the Max. Therefore I'm putting the GoPro Max on the cameras you should consider list. Next camera is the XPhase Pro S, which is a 134 megapixel 360 photo camera, that has 25 lenses, in all directions. It looks like a space ship. It looks like a drumstick, if you're a drummer in a marching band. And it's just a really
funny looking 360 camera with a big built in battery. I made a review recently about the Xphase, and I concluded that when
you get the shots right, this is one of the best 360 cameras for photos money can buy. You just can't argue with that resolution, 134 megapixels delivers clarity that no other point and
shoot 360 camera can deliver. Some people have even compared the clarity of this camera to a DSLR. However, to get to that
point, it's not gonna be easy. This is not a camera for beginner users. It taKes a lot of learning. You need to understand editing. You need to understand shooting
manually inside and out, to get the most of this camera, because it's also highly prone to error. Like, it's so easy to mess up
your shots with this thing. Once you use it enough, that's
gonna happen a lot less, but still, it's a bit hit and miss. You can't always know that
you're going to go out shooting and you're gonna get fantastic
looking 134 megapixel, 360 photos that are clear,
that are properly exposed, where the colours all
look as they should be. All of those things taKe
some time consideration, so if you're an advanced user
and you know how to do that, then the Xphase is definitely a camera you should consider buying. Especially if high resolution
is a priority for you. To be honest, I wouldn't use this camera just for happy snaps,
because it's overkill and the workflow is going
to be a bit too long, unless you're outside and
you get your shot perfect, the very first time and it
doesn't need any editing. But, any other types of situations, you're going to have to use
a professional workflow. I've shot some amazing
images with this thing, therefore, it's going straight
into the buy category. Now for a decent budget option
and yep, it's still around. It's the Yi 360 VR and this is one of the
cheapest 360 cameras you can buy in mid 2020. It's still for sale in
a whole bunch of places and it's only $199, which makes
it the cheapest 360 camera that shoots 5.7K video. Is the quality good? Not really, especially compared to the other cameras on this list. Are the photos good? Also not really, but
if you want 5.7K video and you only have a really low budget, then I would consider it. It's just not gonna be an easy process, and you're not gonna get footage that looks anywhere near as good, as the other cameras on this list. So as much as I do want
to take it off this list, because of the image quality; the price is its unique selling point, therefore I'm putting it on the meh list. Only buy this camera if you
don't have much money to spend. Now the last time I made this video, I was recommending the Xiaomi Mi Sphere, as the best budget option. However, since then the
stocks of the Mi Sphere, seem to be dwindling and I can
barely find anywhere online, that sells it anymore. Which is sad, because I've got so many
memories with this thing. Man, I'm gonna miss you
so much, but it's not me. It's your company. They just, they lost faith in you and they haven't updated you in years, so your image quality is
just kind of inferior now, to the other cameras. And, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, but you're going on the do not buy list. And look, if you can find one somewhere, then check out my reviews
on my YouTube channel, because it will be worth it if you want a good budget option, but I'm starting to
you get the impression, that they're not making
the Mi Sphere anymore, so don't count on it being available. Next is the Ricoh Theta SC2
and Theta SC2 for business. So the Theta cameras are the oldest and most established point
and shoot 360 cameras on the market. And I've noticed they've
got a release strategy of one major camera a year, and then one minor camera the next year. Last year they released the Theta Z1, this year they released the Theta SC2 and the business model,
which I've got here. And this is not really an upgrade at all, from what they've offered previously. What it is is a much cheaper
version of the Theta V. Now the Theta V has been one
of my favorite 360 cameras over the past few years, but in 2020, the price is
too high for what it offers. Enter the Theta SC2, the remade Theta V and it's only around $300 this time. It comes with basically
identical specs as the Theta V and offers really impressive image quality and dynamic range for
360 camera of that price. I see the Theta SC2, as a budget Theta Z1. So if you don't have a $1,000 for the Z1. then you should definitely consider this. Of course it's got less features and the images won't quite be as good, but it's going to be a really good choice, for basic virtual tours. Or, if your focus is 360 photography, if you prefer that over video,
and you're on a lower budget, then the Theta SC2, actually
fits in really nicely into the overall market in being
a good budget photo option. What I like most about the Theta cameras is their dynamic range. It's got a fantastic in build HDR setting, and the workflow is also
super quick and really easy. So the Theta SC2 will
debut in the buy category. And hey, let me know if
you want to find out more about the Theta SC2. If I get enough people say they do, I might make a video about it. Now this brings me to the
Theta SC2's granddaddy, and that's the Theta Z1. Now this was released last year, with the game changing features being an inbuilt one inch sensor and fantastic inbuilt raw. The Z1 upped the game for all 360 cameras, because it expanded the possibilities of what a 360 camera could do for photos. No longer were they these gimmick cameras, that only shot inbuilt JPEG. But you could actually do a lot of things, like bracketing, raw and get a
really impressive end result, in any kind of lighting situation. It did have a video
feature, but no one used it, because it's 4K and it's got a limit of like a minute or something. So look, this isn't a video camera, but I still consider it
to be the best option for 360 photos in mid 2020. I've been using it for the
past year as I traveled all around the world, creating 360 content and it has very rarely let me down. While it's not known for its
extremely high resolution, the images you take
with the Z1 look sharper and better than the numbers
on paper might suggest. And this has been made
even better in 2020, with a whole bunch of new plugins, that have been added to the Z1, the main one being the
dual fisheye plugin, which makes raw and bracketing, at the same time so much easier. Meaning you can get close
to a perfect exposure in any kind of lighting
situation, in under 60 seconds. This is why I chose the Theta
Z1 as my main camera of choice when I made my video
course, Virtual Tour Pro. Because I knew it was the perfect camera, for beginners to intermediates, who were starting to earn
money from their virtual tours, and they needed a camera
that was professional enough, to deliver virtual tours for small to medium size clients. And with a lot of the other
camera's on this list, I'd be reluctant to charge
money for the photos, because the quality isn't up
to the standard of the Z1. And I also noticed a trend among
the virtual tour community, that they were all buying
this camera and loving it. And so, it's not just me
and the other reviewers that love this camera, but
there are so many people, thousands and thousands and
thousands around the world who bought it and are now
earning money with virtual tours, using the Theta Z1, a camera under $1,000. They're now earning thousands
of dollars from and beyond. While I wouldn't use
the Z1 for big clients, I would, for small to medium sized ones, because you can get a really
good professional result, when you use the dual fisheye plugin, which is a free download from
the Ricoh Theta plugin store. It is also a good camera for travel and recreational purposes. No doubt, you'll get really
nice looking photos with it, if you bring it along
anywhere you might be going, which is probably nowhere right now, because no one can travel anywhere. But if you go to your
local park for a holiday, then you can taKe it there
and get some shots with it. Ooh, another cool thing. It's no secret, one of the biggest flaws of the Theta Z1 is the inbuilt memory. It's only got 19 gigabytes, which is actually okay for virtual tours, but still 19 gigabytes ain't much. Well, here's the solution. There's been a plugin
that's just been added. It allows you to do this. This is a USBC flash drive, and in the plugin, it downloads the photos onto the drive directly. Meaning you could hypothetically get an endless amount of storage with this camera. Look, it's not an ideal solution. And yes, it would be nice to be able to take out the SD card and replace it. But we can't, and this is
a pretty good workaround. So the Theta Z1 is not a video camera. It's a really good point
and shoot photo camera. And there's no question , I'm putting it right at the top of the buy list, because this is a camera
that has delivered for me for the past year. And I can see it delivering
for at least a year more. It's not cheap though. So if the price is an issue, then the theta SC2 is a great backup choice, because it will deliver
a similar workflow, and similar overall experience, just at like a third of the price. Okay. Here's another funny looking one. This one is the Vuze plus 3D 360 camera. This camera's featured in
this video for a while, and I've really wanted to take it off, because it only shoots 4k 360 video, which is well below standard in 2020. However, it's main unique selling point, and it's still a unique
selling point years later. Is it's the only point
and shoot 3D 360 camera, other than the predecessor of this camera. The images are okay. The videos are okay, but it shoots 3D 360, all in one. So if that's something that interests you, then go for it. Otherwise I'm not excited by this camera and I'm putting it on the meh list. Next is the next Vuze camera. And that's the Vuze XR, which is a 3D 180, and 360 camera in one. I use this in a few of
my videos last year. For me the best feature was probably the 3D 180. It was definitely sharp. You can't argue about that. The dynamic range, left
a lot to be desired, but it was a good option. I compared it with the Insta360 EVO, and the first generation Qoocam, in a video last year, and the Vuze came second. The Evo came first. All around, this was a better camera. However, I've got some bad news. The EVO appears to be
discontinued as well. So while this would be my first choice, for a 3D 360 camera, it's going to get harder and harder to buy this camera, meaning the Vuze XR is probably going to be the main option for a 3D 360 camera in the future. Now you still can get
the Evo from resellers, but they're not selling it on the Insta360 website anymore. So I'm thinking it'll probably take about a year to faze this camera out. So if you can get it from
a reseller then great. For now, I'm putting it on the cameras you should consider list, because you can still technically buy it. And look, it's already
really complete as it is. It doesn't need any updates really. But of course, this is
going to mean support for this camera is going to dwindle a bit and
they're going to focus on their newer cameras. Now for the Vuze XR, since this is now going to technically be the top option for a 3D 180 camera, that also doubles as a 360 camera. I'm going to keep it on this list for now. It has a lot of specs, that the other camera's have. It doesn't really offer
anything else unique, other than the fact that it's good at 3D 180. So therefore, I'm putting it on the meh list. Only, because it's lacking a
bit in unique selling points, and the image quality, does
leave a bit to be desired. Next is the third option for a 360 camera, that doubles as a 3D 180 camera. And I come in peace. It's the original Kandao Qoocam, whose name I've made fun
of on countless occasions. And I'm not going to do it today, because it's getting old. I've also made many inappropriate jokes about things this looks like. So I'm also not going to do that on this occasion. So the specs of this
camera don't really compete at all in mid 2020, they're well below all the other cameras. And I never really use
this camera a whole lot, especially when the EVO was around, that was the obvious choice. Then they introduced DNG8 to this camera, which meant you could get better quality, 360 photos, basically through stacking several images together to eliminate imperfections in the image. That was a good feature, and it was a sign of things to come. Also, something else I
do like about this camera is, it's got a really big inbuilt battery, that lasts at least two hours. That's good. Everything else is a bit substandard. Therefore I'm putting
the original Qoocam on the meh list. It's not the worst camera in the world and is far from the best. This brings me to its successor. The Qoocam 8K or in shorthand, the Kooka Maycay. And look, I know I've been promising that I'll make a review of the Qoocam 8K for ever, and I haven't delivered on my promise. So I'm sorry about that. But there is a reason. I feel like I've got to let it all out right here right now. So let's go back to the beginning. When this camera came out, it had so many amazing features on paper. The specs were good. The sample photos and videos were good. It promised so many
groundbreaking features. I mean, 8K 360 video in your pocket, nuff said, and here is proof. But when it was first
available for public sale, it didn't have so many of the features it had originally advertised. And as reviewers, we have to tread a fine line between getting our reviews out, as quickly as humanly possible, and making our reviews
as accurate as possible. That will last as long as possible. And for me, the second
one just wasn't there, because I felt like I
couldn't accurately comment on this camera, because there was so many uncertainties about it. And, so many things
that just weren't ready, that I felt like the time to make the review, wasn't back then. I mean, look, I could have made it, and, many other people
did make reviews of it. But, so much has changed about this camera over the past six months, they've released features, there have been flaws that have come out, that
weren't originally anticipated, and it's been kind of a wavy ride of uncertainty. There's been highs, there's been lows. And I just haven't felt like this camera has been
ready enough to review. I did feature it in other
videos on my channel, and I found it was able to perform well in certain situations. But even when making those, I wasn't totally clear
on when it performed best and when it didn't. So let me give you a really quick condensed
review of the Qoocam 8K because to be honest with you, I'm probably not gonna
make a dedicated one at this point. Pro; it shoots fantastic
30 megapixel raw photos that can also be bracketed,
combined with DNG8, meaning it has the potential to provide ultra sharp and excellent dynamic range photos, with the click of a button. The flip side that, that I eventually
discovered after enough use, is that it's got a
heating issue to the point that it produces an issue
called thermal defocus. Meaning, when the camera gets hot, the lenses go out focus. And originally I was hyping this camera up as a really good option for photography, and I got great results with it sometimes, but not others, and I couldn't figure out why. Then I kind of put two and two together. I reached out to them Kandao team, and they told me that they
knew about this problem, and it confirmed to me that it
could deliver it's potential. But it wouldn't do it consistently, because the camera overheats and throws the shots out of focus, because 30 megapixels is higher resolution than the Theta Z1 has. So technically this should be sharper than the Theta Z1, right? Well, no, because when it defocuses, it looks more like about
14 or 15 megapixels. And it took me a while to realise this, but I only noticed when I took a photo, and the focus was only on my face and not the background. I thought, hang on a minute, 360 cameras aren't supposed to have
a shallow depth of field. They're supposed to have
everything in focus. And then I realised, okay,
it's automatically focused on my face and not the background. And if you're shooting in a
virtual tour type situation, which I was hoping it
would be perfect for, that's gonna let you down
pretty significantly. So I got talking with them. They were aware of the problem, apparently, they've been working on it, but they haven't come to
a definite solution yet. They're trying to fix it
through firmware updates. And perhaps it's been
fixed it's a little bit, through the last few
updates to the firmware. And a lot of the time, I
still can get good focus with the Qoocam 8K. But, it has an element
of unpredictability, that when you using it professionally, in a virtual tour type situation, I wouldn't have certainty that
it's not going to do that. And when money is on the line and a client's work is on the line, you can't be using an
unpredictable camera, which is why I said in one of
my email reviews to my list, that I probably wouldn't
use it professionally, because it's got that small
element of uncertainty. When it performs to its best, it's one of the best
360 cameras out there. And you can shoot stunning
360 photos with it, but in a chance to overheat
and the focus changes, you're screwed. And I'm not saying that's
gonna happen all the time, but there's a chance it could happen. So yeah. Anyway, what I'm getting
to, is that eventually, I discovered this isn't going to be the best camera to
choose for 360 photos. For videos, however, it's much better. And this, is where I
would absolutely recommend the Qoocam 8K. Because, like I said, it's
8K 360 video in your pocket. And it's the first camera to do that. Like, just think about that. 8K, even this video we're
watching on YouTube now, I shot in 4K. This is 8K, and it's like a
quarter of the size of my DSLR. There's no doubt. It's an amazing feat that
they've been able to make this camera, and have the two
lenses stitched together into one ultra high
resolution, 8K 360 video. So, credit where credit's due. Yay. Well done Kandao. Whether the most people
can handle 8K video, is another question and the answer is no, for the majority of people. People that are using basic smartphones or have a basic computer setup, that isn't totally specked out to the max, because that's what you'll
need to edit 8K 360 video. And if you have it, if you've got a beefy computer, either a Mac or a PC, you will be able to edit
with a Qoocam 8K on computer. And you'll be able to produce professional 8K 360 videos, that you absolutely
could use professionally. However, the thermal defocus
issue does also apply to videos. While it doesn't make
the videos that blurry. it makes them a little bit blurry. Especially beyond the 10
minute mark of filming, particularly in warm
environments or any kind of situation where the camera gets hot. And it does get hot quite easily. With the smartphone workflow, you can actually edit
8K video on your phone. What it does, is it downscales it to 4K. You edit within the app,
and then when you export, it takes the 8K video, takes all the sharpness and applies it to that 4K video, that it's then exporting. So, if you really do want 8K video, you'll need to use the desktop workflow. Now I want to point out some other things I like about the Qoocam 8K. Firstly, it's USBC, and it's got a microphone jack. It's got a big touch screen, and this is the biggest
screen I've ever seen, on a point and shoot 360 camera. It's bigger than the GoPro Max's and it's bigger than the One R's . Another fantastic feature is, it's got inbuilt storage, as well as the ability to use a micro SD card. So if you go out shooting and you forgot your micro SD card, it's okay. You can still record
internally into the camera. After using this, I now wish every 360
camera offered this option, because I'm a little bit
forgetful, I can admit it. And I've left my SD card
behind, so many times. So, having a slightly bigger body means, it's also got the storage inside of it, to store files if need be. Those are some really
good design features. What other good things can I say about it? It does 4K live streaming in 360. That's good. Oh, it does 4K 120fps. That's seriously impressive slow motion for a 360 camera. So when would I use the Qoocam 8K? Well, I would say it's whenever I want to shoot professional 360 videos, with a camera this small, that I might be planning
on using professionally, like for clients, or maybe I'm shooting
stock footage to sell. This is going to be a better option than every other camera on this list, for professional purposes. But, you really can't
rely on it for photos, because it's too unpredictable. There are also strong seam lines that show up sometimes, but not others. There are many other
things I can talk about. And look, there are heaps of other videos about the Qoocam 8K on YouTube, that you should definitely check out. But it is at the point
where you can buy it. It's only $649, which is great for 8K video. And you'll definitely be able to get some professional shots with it. Just keep in mind that the
workflow is never going to be a quick for photos or video. So I don't particularly see this as a social media kind of camera, where you're getting happy snaps for Instagram or Facebook, it's just too much work, and not enough is done in the camera to maKe that workflow quick. To their credit, they have released some
cool features recently, that have made this a better camera, like super HDR and express DNG8. I haven't really had a chance to use those features too much yet, but if you wanna see what those can do, I'd suggest checking out my friend Hugh's YouTube
channel, CreatorUp. He has videos that cover most kinds of workflows using the
Qoocam 8K on his channel. I'm putting the Qoocam 8K on the buy list. This is a fantastic 8K 360 video camera. That is a little bit
unpredictable overall, and the updates are
pretty slow to roll out. And look, if you want
me to make more videos about the Qoocam 8K also
let me know down there, because, I could make a video. I've just been a bit de-motivated to, because, it's always been
a work in progress kind of camera and I don't mind
video to be inaccurate. So I've just been putting
it off and making videos about other cameras. So, yeah. Anyway. Let me
know if you want to see that Next on the list, is the most
popular 360 camera right now. And dare I say, the
most popular 360 camera to ever exist. And that, is the Insta360 One X. And I don't know how to say this. How should I put it? I'm just gonna come out with it. It's been discontinued. April fools. No, I'm kidding. It's not even April. I'm being serious. It's been discontinued. Just like with the Evo, it seems like they're also
giving the One X a similar fate, And that is, they're slowly
phasing out these cameras. They've been the best 360 cameras of 2018 and 2019. But in 2020, they're actually
pretty average compared to everything else that
has been released since. And clearly, what
they've done is whooooop, combined these two cameras
into the Insta360 One R, which is their latest release in 2020. The One R is a modular camera. So you can build it so many ways. Most of the things it can do in 360 mode, are very similar to
what the One X could do. However, if you disassemble it and rebuild it, with the 4K or one-inch mode, it then becomes a GoPro or a 5.3K action camera. And while it doesn't yet, do 3D 180, it will soon. There's a 3D mode of the One R, that will be released sometime soon. That will be just like having
the Evo in this camera. So you only have to buy
the body and the battery and maybe the cage. And then you can replace the actual camera unit with other things. And look, that doesn't
take away from the fact that I'm sad about these two
cameras being phased out, but I guess that's just human nature. It's the way the world works. Things get old, they become outdated. These two cameras had
a really good lifespan. I've got so many good memories with these cameras. So thank you very much One X, but your day has passed. There's a new kid in
town, and it's the One R. And that's not to say that the One X is certainly a bad camera and you should never ever consider buying it even secondhand or from another seller. It just means that Insta360's focus is now going to be on the One R, over the One X and look, they added hundreds of features to this camera over the two
years it's been released and there's no question. They got basically all the potential they could of, out of this camera. So if you already own one, you could still use it
for the next few years and you're not gonna have any issues. So there's no pressure, to upgrade to this camera or any of the others on this list, you've already got a great camera here, but I am going to be putting the One X on the cameras you should consider list, only because they're no longer selling it in the Insta360 store. Which means that stocks are going to slowly dwindle to the point, that all of them are sold, and there's no more units being made. And if you were to ask me in mid 2020, should I buy a One X from a reseller or a One R straight
from the Insta360 store. I'd say the One R. Because firstly, it has
a lot more features, that the One X doesn't have. It's got a better app, and so many more overall functions and uses for it, but also they're going to be updating this camera
for the next year or two. And it's only going to get better, from here because basically you can build this camera from the ground up. You can turn it into a GoPro. You can turn it into a drone 360 camera. Soon, you'll be able to
turn it into a 3D camera. You can turn it into a 5.3K action camera, and who knows, they could
add like 8K camera into this little lens module here and suddenly it's an 8K 360 camera. Whether they will, who knows. I'm just making predictions
out of thin air, but yeah, they definitely will be updating it a lot in the future. When I compared it against the One X and the GoPro Max, it came out on top for most things. So I think it's really good option for an action type 360 camera. When I compared it to the GoPro Hero 8, I also found that I got
sharper shots with it. I'd also say the focus of the One R, is videos more than photos. While, it does have
heaps of different modes for photo, overall I've found
they're really only good for social media. I wouldn't use the One R professionally for virtual tours or any kind of paid photo jobs, only because the images turn a bit too flat, and the sharpness leaves
a lot to be desired. I've taken a heaps of good 360 shots for social media though, with the One R. And I see no problem whatsoever, for using this as a great all
around social media camera. A lot of people have asked me, "Should I use the One R
for virtual tour as well?" I would say no. If you can't afford the Theta Z1, Get the Theta SC2, cause that's a good budget option. It's cheaper than the One R and the images will be better. The 5.7K video, the One
R shoots is really good, especially for punchy
social media type content, that leaves your audience going O.M.G. And what makes it so much easier to do these shots, is the app that comes with the One R. It has this feature called Shot lab, where it shows you exactly what to do to achieve a wide range of
mind blowing video effects, and even a complete buffoon, like yours truly, can figure it out, by
just following the app. So, yeah, I kind of see the One R as a camera that a magician would use. Like, if you want to create this effect, that leaves people going. "What? How did they do that? Like, was that magic? Like, was it the drone or what?" I mean, look, yes, you
can technically do a lot of these with the other cameras, but, not with as much precision and ease of workflow is the One R. And I just think the
One R is a really good, all around choice for beginners, who are new to 360 cameras,who want to start making these
really impressive shots in no time at all. So if I were to go on holidays tomorrow, and I could only pick two
cameras to take with me. Well, firstly, I'm not
going on holidays tomorrow, for obvious reasons. And secondly, what I would do is choose one camera for photo and one camera for video. Because, I think more or
less every single camera on this list has a primary focus of being one of these. So when choosing a camera from this list, it's important to keep this in mind. Am I shooting more photos? Am I shooting more videos, because there's no
one-size-fits-all answer. So for me personally, the first camera I would pack, would be the Theta Z1, for really good quality 360 photos, that can be done with a fast workflow, with inbuilt HDR. As well as a slightly slower one in the dual fisheye plugin, that allows you to get nine
shots of HDR bracketing in raw. And with that amount
of overall flexibility, it means there isn't any situation, you wouldn't be able to
handle with the Theta Z1. Also, you can earn money with the Theta Z1, doing virtual tours. If you want to find out how to do it, I've got a course called Virtual Tour Pro, that will teach you everything, from beginning to end, I'll put a link to Virtual
Tour Pro, down there. Then the second camera I choose, you guessed it. It's the Insta360 One R. Just because of its versatility. It's ease of use, it's speed of workflow. You can literally shoot and edit, and upload really fantastic
360 video reframed as a cool effect, I would say, in under five
minutes with this camera. Time is such an important
factor when shooting, and cameras that take longer to process the footage, to download it, to edit, to upload and so on. It just means you don't end up shooting as much, because you know, you're creating more editing work later. But for cameras, that have a
really fast mobile workflow, it makes the whole shooting process so much more desirable. So right now, my camera of choice, especially for social media type content, for 360 video is the One R. For use in more professional situations, that would be the Qoocam 8K. But in this hypothetically, I was only allowed two options. So it would be these two. Okay. Now for some future
predictions of cameras I think may come out
by the end of the year. The first one would be, extensions on the existing Insta360 One R. I think they'll definitely
release another kind of mod, that you can add here. Maybe it's a higher resolution video. I know we were supposed
to get that 3D mount by now and we don't have it. So hopefully we see that soon, for those that are interested in 3D. But there will definitely be more mods and accessories released
for this camera by the end of the year. Another question I get a lot, is; "will there be a One X 2?" Look, I think there very well could be, and something I've
learned about Insta360 is, even when they release a brand new camera, you know that they're already working on their next camera. That's gonna be coming out
in six to twelve months. So there's no question, they'll release some kind of major camera, by the end of this year,
or early next year. I think there is going
to be a Theta Z1 2 or Z2 Or Theta X, it's gonna be a big jump up in resolution and overall specs again. And while I don't think it
will come out by the end of this year, it will definitely come
out next year sometime. And I wouldn't stop that
from buying the Theta Z1, if you're interested in it now. You can always just sell
it on eBay or something. I do also think GoPro will
release another 360 camera. I saw a rumour online that they're going to make the next Hero
camera, look like the Max. As in, a hybrid 360 camera
and GoPro Hero camera in one. So you get one angle in each direction, as well as the 360 all at once. And that could be coming
towards the end of this year. No matter what, I think that they'll definitely
release another 360 camera, even if they do keep the
two cameras separate. But I just hope it's
more of a spec upgrade than what we got with the max. Also there's this camera here, the Labpano Pilot One. Which I was going to
include in this video, until I realised, it's not under a $1,000. It's currently $1199, and this is an 8K 360 camera, that is also built for virtual tours. I haven't spent enough time
with this camera, mostly because this is a really early release of the camera, and there's a new one that's been updated, that is in the post, and it should be here any day. So if this camera is any good, I'll definitely post a video
about it on my channel. And who knows, it could
be on the next edition of this video, if the price
lowest under a $1,000. And that's it. That's it for another video. Curious, what was your camera of choice? Which 360 camera are
you most excited about? Which one are you going to buy? Which one are you going
to steal from an old lady? Let me know down in the comments, and that's it. Links to all cameras are down there. Hit the subscribe button, if you want to see the
updated version of this video, which I'll release on January 1st, 2021. And no doubt, these overall rankings are going to change significantly. So you won't wanna miss that. See you next time.
