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360 Camera Glossary: Every Term Explained in Plain English
Stitch line, parallax, nadir, equirectangular, reframing, FlowState, I-Log: every 360 camera term explained clearly, with tips on why each one matters.
Independent · No fluff · Updated for 2026
Everything 360°, in one place.
Plain-English buying guides, spec comparisons, accessory picks and editing how-tos for every major 360 camera: Insta360, GoPro MAX, DJI Osmo 360, Ricoh THETA and Kandao QooCam.
360°Field Guide
Start here
New to 360?
What actually matters when choosing your first 360 camera, and the spec-sheet numbers that mislead.
Kit it out
The invisible selfie stick, lens guards, cards and mounts worth buying, and the ones to skip.
Edit like a pro
Reframing, keyframes and export settings, from phone apps to Premiere and Resolve.
Speak 360
Stitch lines, nadir, equirectangular, I-Log... every term decoded.
Popular guides
All guides →Software & Editing
360 Video Editing Software: Every Option Compared (Free to Pro)
The best software for editing 360 video and photos: Insta360 Studio, GoPro Player, DJI Studio, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, PTGui and tour tools.
Accessories
The Best 360 Camera Accessories (and the Ones You Can Skip)
The 360 camera accessories actually worth buying, in priority order: invisible selfie stick, lens protection, fast microSD, spare batteries, mounts and dive cases.
Buying Guides
The Best 360 Cameras (November 2026): Picks for Every Budget and Use
The best 360 cameras right now from Insta360, GoPro, DJI, Ricoh and Kandao, with picks by use case: overall, value, action, low light, virtual tours.
Buying Guides
How to Choose a 360 Camera: The Specs That Matter (and the Ones That Don’t)
A plain-English buyer’s checklist for 360 cameras: why 8K matters more than you think, sensor size, lenses, waterproofing, apps, storage and availability.
How-To
How to Reframe 360 Video: A Step-by-Step Workflow
Turn 360 footage into normal flat video: choosing aspect ratio, setting keyframes, AI subject tracking, smooth transitions and the right export settings.
Current 360 cameras
Every camera, including classics →Insta360X6
Insta360 · August 2026Current
Insta360 X6
8K50
Best for: Enthusiasts who want the best Insta360 image quality, Low-light and HDR-heavy shooting
GoProMAX2
GoPro · September 2025Current
GoPro MAX2
8K30, 5.6K60, 4K100 · 29 MP
Best for: Existing GoPro owners, Rugged action use
DJIOsmo 360 II
DJI · August 2026Current
DJI Osmo 360 II
8K60 · 120 MP
Best for: Shooters outside the US who want max frame rate, Low-light 360
RicohTHETA X
Ricoh · January 2022Current
Ricoh THETA X
5.7K30 · 60 MP (11K)
Best for: Real-estate photographers, Virtual tours (Matterport and others)
RicohTHETA Z1
Ricoh · May 2019Current
Ricoh THETA Z1
4K30 · 23 MP, RAW (DNG)
Best for: Professional interior and architectural 360, HDR bracketing workflows
KandaoQooCam 3 Ultra
Kandao · January 2024Current
Kandao QooCam 3 Ultra
8K30 · 96 MP
Best for: High-resolution 360 stills on a budget, Tinkerers comfortable with a less polished app
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Buying Guides
Best 360 Cameras for Virtual Tours and Real Estate
Choosing a 360 camera for virtual tours and real-estate photography: Ricoh THETA X vs Z1 vs Insta360, tripods, HDR, nadir patching and platform compatibility.
Accessories
Best microSD Cards for 360 Cameras (8K-Ready)
Which microSD card your 360 camera needs: V30/U3 speed class, capacity planning for 8K, avoiding fakes, and formatting tips for Insta360, GoPro and DJI.
Accessories
Invisible Selfie Stick Guide: How It Works and Which Length to Buy
How the 360 invisible selfie stick effect works, why some sticks show up in shots, which length to buy (70 cm, 114 cm, 3 m), and tips for clean results.