360fly action camera is promising of an unrivaled way to shoot, share and experience video with a 360-degree field of view and interactive app-based video interface.
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360fly frees the user from the limitations of traditional video and introduces an unprecedented 360 degree view around the camera with 240 degree view over the camera - a new way to capture the world around you in 360-degree video format. Smaller than a baseball, the lightweight, rugged and mountable camera puts users in the "director's chair" by allowing the ability to shoot everything in sight from a single video camera. 360fly video is optimized for mobile devices and social platforms.
Viewers can share, browse, and interact with 360 degree video at 360fly.com and through the 360fly mobile app for iOS and Android. Acting as the camera's sophisticated remote and viewfinder, the mobile app allows users to quickly playback, edit, and share their unique video content. At launch, 360fly will offer a wide range of mounts suitable for action and lifestyle applications. To distribute 360fly to retail in North America, 360 fly has partnered with VOXX Electronics.
For $499 you'll get two hours record time in H.264 format with 1504 x 1504/30fps. With 138 g it is very light, and built-in 1600 mAh Li-Polymer battery the device is ready for up to 2 hours of video recording. In terms of connectivity, there are Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.0, and you can freely enjoy outdoor adventures because the device is 5 ATM waterproof and works in all kinds of conditions: from freezing -4° to desert-like 140° F (-20 C to 60 C).
The advantages for action sports filming are obvious. No more missing the shot of your teammate because you were pointing the camera the wrong way and no need to worry about which friend to film in a group. But there's more than that: you don't have to worry any more about the camera, it's up to you do enjoy cycling, snowboarding, skiing or whatever you do, and let the camera do the rest. No dobut professional atheletes and their coaches will also find this device very useful in their everyday work. ■
