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Amazon Prime Day to Offer big Savings on Insta360 Cameras

The last couple of years have seen Amazon rollout some decent savings when it comes to virtual reality (VR) technology. While VRFocus hasn’t heard of any this year (at the moment), but for those interested in buying a 360-degree camera Insta360 has confirmed several of its devices will be on sale.

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Insta360 has built a portfolio of consumer and professional 360 cameras covering most users needs, and five will be on sale for the Amazon Prime Day event.

It’s most recent consumer camera, the Insta360 EVO will receive a rather decent 20 percent discount, dropping the cost from £419.99 GBP down to £335.99 (a saving of £84). The EVO is a dual function camera offering 360-degree video/picture recording and 180-degree stereoscopic video and pictures. Thanks to the new Insta360 VR app, you can directly view content on Oculus Go, HTC Vive Focus and Samsung Gear VR headsets.

Or for those outdoor types that want to record plenty of action sequences, there are the Insta360 One and Insta360 One X cameras. Both have the company’s FlowState Stabilization solution built-in, achieving smooth results whatever the activity may be. The Insta360 One which retails for £249.89 will be reduced to £201.00 (roughly 20 percent discount), while the  Insta360 One X will be sold for £349.00 instead of £409.95 (15 percent off), while the Insta360 One X with 32GB Micro SD card will retail for £359.00 (saving 15 percent off the normal £421.95 price.

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Then at the pro-end of the spectrum is the Insta360 Pro 2. Designed with high-quality capture in mind, the camera boasts six F2.8 fisheye lenses which can record at 8K resolution. The model on offer via Amazon is the Insta360 Pro 2 Memory Card bundle which includes a 64GB MicroSD card and a 64GB SD card for £5,223.00. On prime day there’s a 10 percent saving, dropping the price to £4709.

If that price is a little bit too high, then the iPhone compatible Insta360 Nano S will be in the sale, priced at £164 rather than £169.

Insta360 Amazon Prime Day Deals:

  • Insta360 One X – £349.00 – Link
  • Insta360 One X (with 32GB Micro SD card) – £359.00 – Link
  • Insta360 EVO – £335.99 – Link
  • Insta360 Pro 2 – £4709 – Link
  • Insta360 One – £201 – Link
  • Insta360 Nano S – £164 – Link

Amazon Prime Day is, in fact, two days, running from Monday, 15th through to Tuesday 16th July 2019. If there are any other VR related mentioned, VRFocus will let you know.

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E3 2019 Interview: Insta360 Covers Every Eventuality

It may seem like the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2019 was all about videogames and for the most part, you’d be right, but occasionally some hardware does sneak in. VRFocus isn’t talking about Microsoft’s Project Scarlett, that receives masses or coverage thanks to the press conference – VRFocus won’t go into the fact no VR was mentioned – it’s the small stuff on the show floor. One company showcasing its wares was Insta360, a manufacturer of 360-degree cameras. So with (normal) camera in hand VRFocus learnt some more about Insta360’s 2019 lineup.

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Insta360 has quite the catalogue of 360-degree cameras in its portfolio, from entry-level consumer products all the way up to high-end pro devices. Originally founded in China in 2014, it’s first pro-level camera was the Insta360 4K in 2016, while for the general public the Insta360 Nano clipped onto iPhones.

Since then Insta360 has come a long way, showcasing at E3 2019 cameras like the Insta360 EVO, Insta360 Pro 2 and the Insta360 Titan. The EVO is a higher end consumer device which is ideal for those who’ve tried a cheap 360-camera and want something more. It’s part of a new breed of dual-purpose cameras which can either shoot in 360 or in stereoscopic 180. It’s also able to send footage directly to Oculus Go.

The Insta360 Pro 2 and Titan are very different beasts in comparison to the EVO. The Pro 2 is the first step into crystal clear 360 video recording, offering six F2.8 fisheye lenses which can record at 8K resolution. Yours for the low price of £4,999 GBP. Or for those with deep enough pockets and a desire to record in eye-watering 11K resolution then the Insta360 Titan is your next choice. Featuring eight 200° F3.2 fisheye lenses using Micro Four Thirds sensors, the camera has all sorts of technical wizardry inside its shell. And it should to for £14,999.

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Those aren’t all the devices Insta360 has on offer which Insta360’s Caroline Zhang goes into great detail, including a rather unusual dog camera? Check out the full interview for further details on Insta360 cameras.

Or take a look at VRFocus’ other interviews from E3 2019 with Oculus’ Jason Rubin, Vertigo Games, Gearbox Software, Ready at Dawn and Digital Lode. For further Insta360 updates, keep reading VRFocus.

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Insta360 EVO is a Foldable 360 & 180 Camera Compatible With Oculus Go

It seems that folding tech is making a comeback in a big way thanks to smartphones like the Samsung Fold. But folding phones are nothing new when you look at the old clamshell designs of the 90s and early 00s. A folding camera, on the other hand, is something a little more unique, especially when it allows you to shoot 360-degree and 180-degree photos and videos. Enter the Insta360 EVO.

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Insta360 is already well known for 360 consumer cameras like the Air, Nano and ONE X. The Insta360 EVO is a little different thanks to its two shooting modes, either giving you complete 360 coverage or switching to stereoscopic 180 for improved depth and realism.

The camera can either capture 5.7K 180 3D video and 18 MP 180 3D photos or 5.7K 360 video and 18 MP 360 photos, with a shutter and mode button found directly on the camera. There’s also an Android and iOS compatible app which gives you full control of the devices features as well as previewing the image. Additionally, there will also be Insta360 VR, a new app for Oculus Go, HTC Vive Focus and Samsung Gear VR which allows you to connect Insta360 EVO to a headset for wireless playback.

Whether recording 360 or 180 videos, for the best footage you need a steady hand which is why Insta360 EVO features  FlowState Stabilization to ensure smooth recordings no matter the situation. Another handy little feature is the TimeShift mode, allowing users to add time-lapse to their footage for extra impact.

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And just to add to all the weird and wonderful features Insta360 has crammed in, the company has also created the Insta360 HoloFrame. Essentially a phone case, this gadget allows naked-eye playback of 3D content straight from a smartphone – so no glasses are needed.

Insta360 EVO is available now from select retailers such as B&H Photo Video, as well as Insta360.com for $419.99 USD. While the HoloFrame is priced at $29.99 USD and available today for iPhone models X, XS, XS Max and XR, with additional versions for Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+, S9, S9+ and Note 8 models coming soon. VRFocus will continue its coverage of Insta360 and its latest cameras, reporting back with any further updates.