Samsung’s Gear 360, the 360-degree VR camera that was first introduced months ago but just today launched in the US, already seems to have a steep discount at Amazon. Normally priced at $349.99, Amazon appears to have a load in stock with Prime shipping at just $280.30. That’s a solid $69 price reduction and easily the best price you will find on the internet.
In case you were curious, Amazon lists this as model number SM-C200NZWAXAR, which is the same version Samsung, Best Buy, and B&H Photo all are selling for $349. So, if you have been curious about Samsung’s Gear 360, you may want to jump on this price before it’s gone.
UPDATE: Welp, it looks like all parties involved in selling the Gear 360 weren’t happy with Amazon’s $280 price on launch day. The price has been jacked back up to the full $349.
And people are saying that Moto projector is expensive. Hypocrites everywhere.
I bought the Samsung Gear 360 Yesterday for 280.30 and it will arrive today!
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Sharing the pics and video is the biggest pain. Facebook is great for sharing 360 pics. YouTube is good for sharing 360 video. However, the video must be opened in the Youtube app. Embeds and using the Youtube browser url will not work correctly. Gear 360 video should be viewed in minimum 720p resolution in the Youtube app. I can upload 360 pics to Google Maps for review or Google Maps photos.
Will this thing be able to be mounted to anything other than the included tripod? I wonder if I can secure it to my Typhoon Q500 and take aerial 360 video.
yes. it has a standard tripod screw
I’m using an upgraded tripod. The included Samsung tripod was too small and not steady enough for me. The Manfrotto is great. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GLXV3TW/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Is this thing tied to any particular galaxy phones like the VR headsets or can it be used without needing a phone?
you can use it w/o a phone. they have PC software you can use. Having a phone is nice with the preview but not necessary
These are pretty awesome, but I can’t help but think there’s a new version coming soon, with so many new companies making affordable 360 cameras now.
This is the new version.
Soooo what you’re saying is… you’re going to buy and review?
Maybe 😀