preface

Since 2015, major VR helmet manufacturers at home and abroad (including Dapeng, HTC live, 3glasses, etc.) have launched VR glasses, a virtual reality platform. However, the following problem is the scarcity of VR resource content. In particular, the serious scarcity of high-quality content has caused the demand for content to fall behind the supply. So in 2016, a new VR content production equipment - panoramic camera began to be widely concerned. At this year's CES2016 conference, the domestic manufacturer Insta360 launched the world's smallest panoramic camera, the Insta360 Nano. Let's witness the excellence of the Insta360 Nano panoramic camera.

Product Company Profile

Insta360 (Shenzhen Lanfeng Chuangshi Network Technology Co., Ltd. Since it is a live video, we should pay great attention to the sense of live. However, with mobile phone live broadcast, the video definition is not high enough, and the user perception is poor; With cameras, multiple cameras need to be set for a live broadcast, and you need to move to take pictures of the whole scene. In order to better "share the scene", Liu Jingkang led the team to start the research and development of Insta360 panoramic camera.

Unpacking

Let's get straight to the point, as shown above! The packaging box of Insta360 Nano is a classic white hard leather paper packaging box. The outer drawer style paper cover with delicate feel is exquisite, unique, noble and elegant, and is printed with the profile of Insta360 Nano product.

Side of Insta360 Nano's outer box

On the bottom of the outer packing box, the accessories, resolution, battery capacity and adapter requirements of the Insta360 Nano are introduced in eight languages.

The right side of the outer packing box is marked with "Made for iPhone", indicating that Apple accessories have passed the MFI certification of Apple.

Take off the outer wrapping paper, and the Insta360 logo comes into view in the inner packing box.

The back is......, Yes, it's VR glasses. This design is excellent. It can be used as both a packaging box and a simple VR glasses.

After opening the inner box, you can see the Insta360 Nano panoramic camera, and other accessories are placed in the paper box on the upper cover.

Insta360 Nano panoramic camera standard configuration: Insta360 Nano host, VR glasses, adaptor, Insta360 Nano protective bag, product manual, introduction guide, San Bao certificate.

The net weight of Insta360 Nano bare metal machine is only 70g, and the size is 110x33x21mm.

The bottom of Insta360 Nano panoramic camera includes: TF memory card slot, MIC microphone, USB charging interface and reset hole.

Insta360 Nano panoramic camera adopts Lighting interface and has obtained Apple MFi certification license. This license sign can be directly hot pluggable, which is very convenient to use.

Insta360 Nano adopts a dual fish eye F2.0 lens with a resolution of 3040 * 1520, which is more than enough for entry-level consumers to record their daily life.

Insta360 Nano and iPhone 6s Plus fit perfectly (suitable for mobile phones: iPhone 6/6 Plus 6s/6s Plus）

Insta360 Nano transmits audio and video between phone and Lightning interface.

Main parameters of Insta360 Nano

Experience

Apple phone users open the "AppStore" application and select the "Search" submenu; Search for Insta360 Nano panoramic camera. Click "Get - Install". After installation, open the APP to allow access to the location.

After booting up, the new firmware version of Insta360 Nano panoramic camera: V1.43-0182 is pushed.

After opening the APP, the software interface is divided into three main menus, including photo album, photography (video recording), and setting options.

Open the "Settings" option menu, which includes: photographing settings, playback settings, other functions (photographing and sharing tutorial, live broadcast), APP settings (clearing cache, about)

Use the protective bag to wipe the lens in the same direction before opening. When in use, you can drag the screen preview effect with your finger, and press and hold the camera shutter for recording mode.

Slide the shutter up to record a long video. When you click the shutter again, the recording will stop.

In addition, Insta360 Nano also supports stand-alone mode photographing and photographing (this function requires the insertion of TF memory card). In the power off state: press once to start; Until the blue light turns green, press once to take a picture. If you press it twice continuously, you will enter the recording mode; If you press it for more than 5 seconds, it will shut down. During the shooting process, the response time of Insta360 Nano imaging is relatively short after pressing the shutter, and the processing can be completed in about 0.5 seconds.

When we take panoramic photos, we can share them in real time: Facebook、Twitter、 WeChat friends, WeChat circle of friends, microblog, QQ, QQ space, and even share directly through links. It also supports VR mode viewing.

Insta360 Nano panoramic camera APP viewing modes include asteroid, fish eye and perspective.

The live broadcast function of Insta360 Nano is in the internal test (invitation code is required). Insta360 Nano has opened the live streaming SDK, which is compatible with the third-party live broadcast platform. After the third-party live broadcast platform accesses the SDK, users can conduct panoramic live broadcast on the live broadcast platform through Insta360 Nano. Up to 2M code rate, 1440P resolution 30FPS。

Insta360 Nano panoramic camera packaging box can replace simple VR glasses to watch VR panoramic photos and videos.

Insta360 Nano's APP enables RV mode to feel immersive.

Shoot a demo

Sample 1 (daytime)

Sample 2 (Night Fall)

Sample 3 (asteroid mode)

Dynamic video display

Go to the official website of Insta360 to download and install Insta360player, and you can manually drag and drop photos and videos taken.

summary

The Insta360 Nano panoramic camera is an entry-level panoramic video recording and photographing device, which is cost-effective compared with other similar products. It is very simple and convenient to use, and supports hot plug. At present, most of the devices on the market that can shoot VR panoramic video are not many, and most of the manufacturers have only introduced panoramic cameras with high prices, which ordinary users will not buy. Compared with them, Insta360 Nano maintains a lower price, highlights the cost performance of panoramic cameras, and is more easily accepted by consumers.

advantage:

1. Low price, high cost performance;

2. Easy to use, plug and play during installation;

3. The splicing of the shooting pictures of the Pisces Eye lens is quite good;

4. It can be shared to multiple platforms with one key in real time, which is very convenient;

5. The unique design of the packaging box can be used as VR glasses.

Suggestions (defects):

1. Currently, Insta360 Nano only supports mobile phones: iPhone 6/6 Plus 6s/6s Plus， The use of mobile phones has strong limitations;

2. The camera is heated during use;

In general, this price range in the current panoramic VR resource production equipment can meet the daily needs of entry-level users.

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