Summer tech selection: Capture the action with a sporty 360° camera

The Samsung Gear 360 currently sells for around US$100 (RM404). — AFP Relaxnews

Action camcorders have long been a must-have accessory for filming outdoor antics and sporting exploits. Some of the latest models now let you capture the action and share your experiences in an even more immersive way, with 360° photos and videos – best viewed via a virtual reality headset.

Samsung Gear 360
The compact and easy-to-use Samsung Gear 360 shoots 360° 4k video as well as photos. It can also be used to broadcast live video footage, for live streaming all kinds of immersive videos to social media sites. The Gear 360 is no doubt the best value option in this summer selection, even if this camera is only fully compatible with the latest Samsung smartphones (functionality is limited with iPhone and other Android handsets).

The Samsung Gear 360 currently sells for around US$100 (RM404).

GoPro Fusion

The GoPro Fusion is the brand's first device for filming 360° video. 

GoPro has been a leader in the action-camcorder market for many years. The Fusion – the brand's first device for filming 360° video – is an impressive piece of kit, filming ultra-high-definition video (up to 5.2K at 30 frames per second or in 3K at 60 frames per second) for a totally immersive experience. The Fusion is water-resistant to five meters and records 360° audio to match its images. Videos filmed in this mode plunge viewers straight into the action during playback, especially when viewed with a headset.