What is the best virtual tour camera? Do you need to get a new one or is your 360 camera good enough for virtual tours? How do you get better photo quality from your 360 camera? We'll cover all of them in this video, plus the review of the XPhase Pro X2.
Thanks Doug! I think XPhase is still one of the best, but the stitching is not perfect so you'll either need to tolerate it or know how to edit it efficiently.
I sooo glad that you not another bloggers who say mi sphere now is nothing... It is old... But it still nice... I even bought it again to my one r, mi sphere is simplest workflow, and have not even that you have to reboot... It is ready in any situation... For me it still perfect camera)
Thanks Andreev. If you dont know how to use mi sphere to its full potential, then it will seem just average that's why most other bloggers think it is obsolete. It takes some skill to use it to its full potential. That is why only few bloggers recommend it these days like yuqing guo. But i feel i am in good company 😁
@@360vroomers so why I say bravo, when oh it is incredible mi sphere... Then come insta one x and go pro max... And... Oh... Mi sphere not recommend and no sound... But how it is nice made... Quality, metallic, just take and feels) and how it stitch) I am not pro... But from mi sphere is so simple but can do at 100 % I feel the level how must be, from company they answer on question... Sad that they close this project... I think they could be so nice) I like insta company, but just want to have many players and compete) it's interesting and make more and more for us))
Hey there Classic. Do you mean One R 360 photo or One R 360 video? Also, 360 photos and videos can be viewed on Oculus Quest either on the internal storage or online or streaming from your PC. Which do you plan to use?
Hello Mick. Many thanks as always for your content. I have 2 questions for You: 1.- HQ Method includes DSLR process, right? 2.- I will love to start shooting 360 with DLSR camera. Can you suggest us a good -not too expensive- equipment to start with it? Again, many thanks!
Hi osvaldo! HQ Method is for 360 cameras, VTE 2 is for DSLRs. During the launch period, you can get both HQ Method and VTE2, buy one get one free. The cost of a DSLR with lens, panoramic head, and PTGui starts at around $1200. It is possible to get it for less if you buy used on eBay. The VTE2 class shows which gear to get, including some older, cheaper lenses that are still good. To get both classes for the price of one, get the launch bundle 360rumors.thinkific.com/bundles/launch-promo-bundle-hq-method-vte-2-0 and use the promo code vte2launch123 Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks Rick. Just to clarify, the test shot was with a Sony a6000 and Sigma 8mm f/3.5. For Canon 8-15, I use Nodal Ninja R1 for single row or Nodal Ninja 6 for multirow. I have a complete tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/3hP_8eZTGiw/видео.html
@@360vroomers Thanks so much for the quick reply. Sorry I assumed that was the Canon lens. I will definitely check out your linked video right away as I have the NN3 for my APS-C Canon and 8-15mm and I'm trying to decided if I need the NN R1 for my full Frame Canon...I only do single row but want a full 360 including nadir. Thanks again!
@@twopine33 Wow 8-15L is one of the best lenses for panos. If you have R1 you will be able to shoot 8-15 at 8mm with 4 shots single row on your APS-C Canon. Or you can shoot at 12mm, 4 shots single row on your full frame. Shooting single row will leave a small hole in your nadir. it shouldn't affect more than your tripod area. But if you want full 360 single row, with no hole at all in the nadir, then you can use the 8-15 at around 10mm or 11mm on your full frame, at 0 degree tilt, 4 shots around. This should result in a fully spherical image, but you'll have lower resolution than if you shot at 12mm.
Hello Mick, again a great video - thank you very much. Have I remembered that correctly? There will be both a new XPhase Pro X2 and a new Theta Z2 in the fall? Thanks and greetings from Germany Thomas
Hi Immobilienbesichtigung360. Xphase X2 is available now. There will be a z1 51gb in a few weeks. Z2 is at least several months away, with no definite date. I hope this helps!
@@360vroomers Do you really think the Z2 is "several months away"? I was under the impression that the disappointing Z1.1 was going to be it for the considerable future?
@@360vroomers that was my thought too that's why you're suggestion of several months really surprised me. My guess would be well over a year if not 2 for a Z2
Nice comparisons. I do hope though you're coming out with more detailed coverage of the X Phase. I'm especially interested if there's any improvement to the workflow as everyone described it as being a nightmare.
@@Kilroy238_ the interface is unintuitive but the actual steps are same as any other 360 cam. Open the unstitched photos in the app, select and stitch.
@@360vroomers my thoughts are referring to everyone taking about stitching errors that were really hard to fix. I believe both you and Ben talked about that in your original xphase review.
Thank you Mic for all your informations, you are precious to all of us 360 lovers and professionals. Can you tell me what is the difference between my ProS (2020) and the Pro S2?
thank you Mic, I had seen your comparison, great work as always 😊. The question however was between the Pro S 2020 (mine) and that one marked ProS2, are they the same? Furthermore...I am very happy with my camera with the new firmware! 💪
Hi, thank you for the video, it is awesome. I have a question for you. Did you try making a VT with the Z1 but, using the Gigapixel software by Topaz? That would make more details, right? I have used with my Theta V, but no more than de doble. It makes my Theta V like Z1 or maybe better. But, I think the Z1 with this software could be even better. So, the Z1 it is a better option than xphase X2. Right?. And, of course, the DSLR is a much better option.
Hi viviendoen360. Yes Gigapixel AI can make a photo look more detailed. But it's not the same thing as actual detail such as from XPhase or DSLR/mirrorless. For me, the time it takes to process Z1 with Gigapixel is longer than the time it takes to shoot and stitch DSLR / mirrorless.
@@viviendoen360 Depends on what you want to use the camera for. If you need to shoot a lot in small rooms and you dont want to spend a lot time on editing, Z1 is the better option as X2 comes with (more) stiching errors. For outdoor tours i prefer the Xphase over the Z1. For indoor tours i shoot with my mirrorless cameras (panasonic g9 and sony a7riv). Much better quality than Z1 or X2.
Nice video, thanks! Nonetheless, most people - even who use 360 cams for works such as in RE - will use 360 cams that are easy to use. Manual stitching really sucks. Hence the success of easy going cams such as insta360 or theta. Qoocam is interesting for the 8k but how manageable are those files? A tourist wants the content available on the tips of his hands not being stuck on long editing.
Thanks Mark. Compared to aleta, xphase has higher resolution, better stitching, better dynamic range, easier interface. But i am looking forward to the next aleta which is supposed to be better.
Hi! I'm thinking about buying an XPhase X2 or S2, but I've heard it's not that easy to use. Does she have a mobile app? Do I need to use PTGui to stitch the photos?
Hi Jv. Yes it has an app on mobile and desktop. No you dont need ptgui. Xphase apps can stitch automatically and merge hdr in one step. But xphase usually has a few stitching errors here and there. So either you dont mind, or you need to know how to fix those errors. Here is my review: ruclips.net/video/ZzBanUIMWeA/видео.html And here is another comparison ruclips.net/video/NOkunCHaMSE/видео.html
I dont have a qoocam enterprise. It is designed for streaming, not virtual tours. And teche360 stitching software is difficult to use. For its cost and image quality, it would be much better to use a dslr.
@@360vroomers yes, me to. The Xphase did a great job on the latest firmware update. If they can improve the stiching quality in the future the xphase will be a good dslr competitor.
Hi I wanted to know what would be the best resolution for 360° vt for desktop version as the image gets strached or do you have any other way out. Plz guide.
The best results I get with the Canon 90D, Canon EF 8-15mm f / 4L Fisheye USM Lens, Nodal Ninja R1 mounted on MECHA C1-E1. I also use the Canon 6D mark II or Sony Alpha a7R II. Edited in lightroom, PTGui and Photoshop.
As far as encouring Xphase to put desiccant inside the camera, please NO!!! Desiccant does not last forever. Once it is saturated, it has to be regenerated. So it's a temporary band-aid for the problem. It will only work if you replace and regenerate it on a routine basis. We've already seen plenty of evidence on the Xphase Facebook group that, as expected, it doesn't fix the problem for more than a short time after first installation. If you don't want to open the camera, the last thing you want is for there to be another source of moisture inside the camera - and that is exactly what desiccant inside the camera will become in a month or two at most (sooner if in a humid environment) - once saturated, it'll begin regenerating (releasing moisture) every time the camera heats up - that's the last thing you want.
It is true that desiccant doesnt have unlimited absorption capability but i am assuming that the moisture in the camera is limited and the desiccant has more than enough capacity for it. Certainly it would be no worse than not having desiccant... or are you saying the xphase generates moisture like an everlasting fountain?
@@360vroomers The camera isn't airtight, so outside moisture will slowly get into the camera accumulate in the desiccant, and then will get released when the camera heats up (which is pretty much exactly when you don't want it released!) The desiccant I have for my 3D printer filament will get saturated in 1-2 weeks in winter (extremely low humidity in upstate NY), but in 1-2 days in summer (much higher humidity even with AC dehumidifying the place). I was going to run an experiment to try and duplicate the Xphase phenomenon (put saturated desiccant in an enclosure with a Raspberry Pi, crank the CPU when it's cold out) - but I thought xphase had stopped putting desiccant inside (but I've heard people telling me that most X2 units ARE shipping with it inside?)
@@Entropy512 it might not be super airtight but fwiw after i did one night with desiccants and loosened cover, i never saw condensation again. Admittedly here in california it is dry. Maybe i will put it in a room with a humidifier to see if the condensation will come back after that.
@@360vroomers Might have gotten saturated during shipping? I'm kinda surprised it fogged at all in California at this time of year, seems like it usually fogs when it's colder wherever you're shooting.
have your tried slapping an external wide angle lens on a 108mpix smartphone that shoots 8k ? won't it provides much better resolution compared to qoocam 8k that only has a 20 mpix sensor ? + better video processing from a recent qualcom soc ? thanks
Hey there amanieux! Yes the phone will have more pixels per degree though the stitching may have issues depending on what kind of panohead you use for the phone.
@@360vroomers sorry i was not clear idea is to put a lens like moment over a phone regular lens to cover 180 degree and put a second phone for the other 180 degree to do either 180 degree setreo or 360 degree monoscopic
You posted a comment about x4 but i can't find it anymore so I'm just replying to an old comment. you said the bitrate was 100mbps. I confirmed that the sample I posted has a bitrate of 211.25 mbps. I don't know what software you're using but try checking it in insta360 studio using the "i" button.
Hi Christoph. Afaik the successor isn't coming for at least several more months. If you have potential clients now you can figure out if you can earn back the cost of the camera in the next few months. If yes, then go for it. If you dont need it yet then you can wait.
@@360vroomers Thank you for your answer. It would not be for commercial use. I want to have a 360 camera primary for photography that I can take with me on my mountaineering trips, holding up on a long selfie stick for drone like shots. The end result will be a recomposed and cut 2D photo of a part of that 360° photo. Just like a drone would be able to point its 24mm equivalent camera down to me when I walk on the mountains. I wanted the Insta360 One X2 for that but the resolution of such a photo is way too low. I want at least a 12MP for the end result.
@@christophmuller830 i see! In that case even z1 will not be enough. With 24mm, the hfov is around 73 which is around 1/5th of 360 deg. To get 12mp resolution 4000px wide, i believe the stitched resolution needs to be around 20k. The highest resolution 360 camera right now is xphase with 16384x8192. Review: ruclips.net/video/ZzBanUIMWeA/видео.html
@@360vroomers Thank you very much, you are a great help to me. I see. I think the main problem for me in Germany is to buy the Xphase Pro S2 or X2. It seams not to be on the German market.
@@christophmuller830 danke Christophe. The worldwide distributor for xphase is stabilizer pro http:://bit.ly/buyxphase . You can join the xphase group to see more samples and see actual feedback from users.
I think for people who want good quality, I agree, DSLR is still the most efficient way to get high quality. I use a mirrorless for most of my virtual tours.
Avoid Xphase, its so costly and the support is minimal. I bought it last year and could not go out for 3-4 months due to covid. when i tried to use the camera it would not turn on, no matter what i tried. Xphase support team wanted me to ship it back to them to Hong kong to some some non business address and declare the price to 400 or so for some reason
@@360vroomers I did try charging it overnight but nothing happened. So either the battery is dead or there is some connection issue. I was going on a trip to Alaska and Hawaii and was really excited to finally try Xphase but alas. Costly lesson learnt
what the f is this HQ lite. (maybe explain that) as a brief search on your channel does not make any hits and searching on Google for HQ lite keeps coming up with all sorts of nonsnse apps to control your employees and trying the phrase HQ Lite 360.. the search links is then filled with tons of crap that has no relevance to anything that should be an enhancement app... maybe explain something as basic as this when you fronting it again and again. if its an app, why not link to it in your info, when it is so vital for the topic and you're using it, again and again, to get better pictures, as your video catalog has no title with this HQ Lite. common sense..
@@360vroomers Arhh I see.. then it makes more sense why I couldnt find any info about it. also not familia with this HQ Method, though I am becoming more familiar with some of the Topaz Ai sofware and that is pretty impressive how they can clean up your pictures.. this is a small part of my 360 X2 picture, and where I was blown away to see how it could conclude that there should be lines in that streetlight lamp sockets, as when looking at the native source you almost cant see there is any lines i.imgur.com/jaRrJvf.png Is the HQ Lite something like that some Ai upscalling?
@@JAKOB1977 hi Jakob. Hq lite is a basic class for shooting 360, including techniques for hdr, fixing stitching errors, and yes software such as topaz ai. Hq Method is everything in hq lite but goes very in-depth into advanced stitching techniques, so you can stitch even a thick 360 camera like one r in a tight space like a car interior, with no stitching errors. VTE2 is for DSLRs or mirrorless.
Great video! Can't wait for HQ method 2 👌
Thanks buddy! 😀
What is the best virtual tour camera? Do you need to get a new one or is your 360 camera good enough for virtual tours? How do you get better photo quality from your 360 camera? We'll cover all of them in this video, plus the review of the XPhase Pro X2.
Great that you decided your XPhase Pro X2 review to be a comparison, which became a great overview of which camera for which budget and aim.
Thanks Joscelin! I think most people are not familiar with XPhase and it's great for people looking for virtual tour cameras to consider the xPhase.
Awesome comparisons, your work is much appreciated and I have been waiting to hear your take on the XPhase Pro X2!
Thanks Doug! I think XPhase is still one of the best, but the stitching is not perfect so you'll either need to tolerate it or know how to edit it efficiently.
Crystal clear as usual, specially with the XPhase. Thanks for the comparison.
Thanks call360! I'm glad you found the comparison and analysis useful :D
I love it when you put out videos, Michael!!
Do you also make videos in another language?
Thanks Jerry! No sorry i dont have non-English videos... 😅
Hi Mick! Thanks again for a high quality video ;)
Thank you very much Lodewijk!
I sooo glad that you not another bloggers who say mi sphere now is nothing... It is old... But it still nice... I even bought it again to my one r, mi sphere is simplest workflow, and have not even that you have to reboot... It is ready in any situation... For me it still perfect camera)
Thanks Andreev. If you dont know how to use mi sphere to its full potential, then it will seem just average that's why most other bloggers think it is obsolete. It takes some skill to use it to its full potential. That is why only few bloggers recommend it these days like yuqing guo. But i feel i am in good company 😁
@@360vroomers so why I say bravo, when oh it is incredible mi sphere... Then come insta one x and go pro max... And... Oh... Mi sphere not recommend and no sound... But how it is nice made... Quality, metallic, just take and feels) and how it stitch) I am not pro... But from mi sphere is so simple but can do at 100 % I feel the level how must be, from company they answer on question... Sad that they close this project... I think they could be so nice) I like insta company, but just want to have many players and compete) it's interesting and make more and more for us))
@@blanfix yes it is so sad that they didnt continue with mi sphere 2. Yes i hope we see good competitors. Competition is good.
Please upload a video of Oclus Quest 2
I want to see how these videos will look like (shot in insta 360° one R)
Hey there Classic. Do you mean One R 360 photo or One R 360 video? Also, 360 photos and videos can be viewed on Oculus Quest either on the internal storage or online or streaming from your PC. Which do you plan to use?
Is this marketed in Indonesia too?
Hi Petta. You mean xphase or z1 or the vte2 class? They are all available globally including Indonesia.
Thank u so much for your videos. Always very useful. Have a nice day.
Thanks Stas! I really appreciate it.
Excellent reviews Mic hope your doing Well now that Covid Hell is over with👍
Thanks Jim. Yes i've been getting busier with tours.
Hello Mick. Many thanks as always for your content. I have 2 questions for You:
1.- HQ Method includes DSLR process, right?
2.- I will love to start shooting 360 with DLSR camera. Can you suggest us a good -not too expensive- equipment to start with it?
Again, many thanks!
Hi osvaldo! HQ Method is for 360 cameras, VTE 2 is for DSLRs. During the launch period, you can get both HQ Method and VTE2, buy one get one free. The cost of a DSLR with lens, panoramic head, and PTGui starts at around $1200. It is possible to get it for less if you buy used on eBay. The VTE2 class shows which gear to get, including some older, cheaper lenses that are still good. To get both classes for the price of one, get the launch bundle 360rumors.thinkific.com/bundles/launch-promo-bundle-hq-method-vte-2-0 and use the promo code vte2launch123 Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks for this video. I was curious as to what panorama head you are using with the Canon 8-15mm.
Thanks Rick. Just to clarify, the test shot was with a Sony a6000 and Sigma 8mm f/3.5. For Canon 8-15, I use Nodal Ninja R1 for single row or Nodal Ninja 6 for multirow. I have a complete tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/3hP_8eZTGiw/видео.html
@@360vroomers Thanks so much for the quick reply. Sorry I assumed that was the Canon lens. I will definitely check out your linked video right away as I have the NN3 for my APS-C Canon and 8-15mm and I'm trying to decided if I need the NN R1 for my full Frame Canon...I only do single row but want a full 360 including nadir. Thanks again!
@@twopine33 Wow 8-15L is one of the best lenses for panos. If you have R1 you will be able to shoot 8-15 at 8mm with 4 shots single row on your APS-C Canon. Or you can shoot at 12mm, 4 shots single row on your full frame. Shooting single row will leave a small hole in your nadir. it shouldn't affect more than your tripod area. But if you want full 360 single row, with no hole at all in the nadir, then you can use the 8-15 at around 10mm or 11mm on your full frame, at 0 degree tilt, 4 shots around. This should result in a fully spherical image, but you'll have lower resolution than if you shot at 12mm.
@@360vroomers Thanks very much, I appreciate the info. Time to get the R1 I think.
Hello Mick,
again a great video - thank you very much.
Have I remembered that correctly? There will be both a new XPhase Pro X2 and a new Theta Z2 in the fall?
Thanks and greetings from Germany
Thomas
Hi Immobilienbesichtigung360. Xphase X2 is available now. There will be a z1 51gb in a few weeks. Z2 is at least several months away, with no definite date. I hope this helps!
@@360vroomers Do you really think the Z2 is "several months away"? I was under the impression that the disappointing Z1.1 was going to be it for the considerable future?
@@Kilroy238_ Hi Bill. I don't know when the z2 will be coming out but it's not anytime soon. Otherwise they wouldn't have created a 51gb version.
@@360vroomers that was my thought too that's why you're suggestion of several months really surprised me.
My guess would be well over a year if not 2 for a Z2
Mic Thank you) you awesome) again happy to knew something new, and things to think about)
Thanks again buddy!
Nice comparisons. I do hope though you're coming out with more detailed coverage of the X Phase. I'm especially interested if there's any improvement to the workflow as everyone described it as being a nightmare.
Hi Bill. There is no change to the xohase workflow.
@@360vroomers So it's still a nightmare OK thanks for the info.
@@Kilroy238_ the interface is unintuitive but the actual steps are same as any other 360 cam. Open the unstitched photos in the app, select and stitch.
@@360vroomers my thoughts are referring to everyone taking about stitching errors that were really hard to fix. I believe both you and Ben talked about that in your original xphase review.
Great video and great channel. Thanks.
Thanks buddy! :D
Thank you Mic for all your informations, you are precious to all of us 360 lovers and professionals. Can you tell me what is the difference between my ProS (2020) and the Pro S2?
Hi Marco. I have this comparison, which might help 360rumors.com/xphase-pro-s-2020-review-features-2019-comparison/
thank you Mic, I had seen your comparison, great work as always 😊. The question however was between the Pro S 2020 (mine) and that one marked ProS2, are they the same? Furthermore...I am very happy with my camera with the new firmware! 💪
@@emme4vaiano the difference is the metal mounting bracket which is supposed to make stitching better. But even x2 stitching is not perfect...
Hi, thank you for the video, it is awesome. I have a question for you. Did you try making a VT with the Z1 but, using the Gigapixel software by Topaz? That would make more details, right? I have used with my Theta V, but no more than de doble. It makes my Theta V like Z1 or maybe better. But, I think the Z1 with this software could be even better.
So, the Z1 it is a better option than xphase X2. Right?.
And, of course, the DSLR is a much better option.
Hi viviendoen360. Yes Gigapixel AI can make a photo look more detailed. But it's not the same thing as actual detail such as from XPhase or DSLR/mirrorless. For me, the time it takes to process Z1 with Gigapixel is longer than the time it takes to shoot and stitch DSLR / mirrorless.
I have used the Z1 in conjunction with denoise ai, sharpen ai and gigapixel ai. It adds some detail but not as close as the Xphase or DSLR.
@@ChristiaanRoest79 thanks Chris!
@@ChristiaanRoest79 oh, so you recommend the xhpase x2 instead of Z1?
@@viviendoen360 Depends on what you want to use the camera for. If you need to shoot a lot in small rooms and you dont want to spend a lot time on editing, Z1 is the better option as X2 comes with (more) stiching errors. For outdoor tours i prefer the Xphase over the Z1. For indoor tours i shoot with my mirrorless cameras (panasonic g9 and sony a7riv). Much better quality than Z1 or X2.
Nice video, thanks! Nonetheless, most people - even who use 360 cams for works such as in RE - will use 360 cams that are easy to use. Manual stitching really sucks. Hence the success of easy going cams such as insta360 or theta. Qoocam is interesting for the 8k but how manageable are those files? A tourist wants the content available on the tips of his hands not being stuck on long editing.
I agree. For most people, the best cameras will be the easier ones like theta sc2.
Still wish you'd pick up an Aleta S2C and put it in the comparison matrix...
Thanks Mark. Compared to aleta, xphase has higher resolution, better stitching, better dynamic range, easier interface. But i am looking forward to the next aleta which is supposed to be better.
Hi! I'm thinking about buying an XPhase X2 or S2, but I've heard it's not that easy to use.
Does she have a mobile app? Do I need to use PTGui to stitch the photos?
Hi Jv. Yes it has an app on mobile and desktop. No you dont need ptgui. Xphase apps can stitch automatically and merge hdr in one step. But xphase usually has a few stitching errors here and there. So either you dont mind, or you need to know how to fix those errors. Here is my review: ruclips.net/video/ZzBanUIMWeA/видео.html
And here is another comparison
ruclips.net/video/NOkunCHaMSE/видео.html
@@360vroomers
Okay. Thanks so much for all the tips. 👍👍
What I would want to know is why not include QooCam 8k, and TECHE 360?
I dont have a qoocam enterprise. It is designed for streaming, not virtual tours. And teche360 stitching software is difficult to use. For its cost and image quality, it would be much better to use a dslr.
I agree, most of the time . Thanks
Good comparison buddy! Well done 👍
Thanks Chis! I'm surprised how much of the improvements to x2 made it to s2.
@@360vroomers yes, me to. The Xphase did a great job on the latest firmware update. If they can improve the stiching quality in the future the xphase will be a good dslr competitor.
Hi I wanted to know what would be the best resolution for 360° vt for desktop version as the image gets strached or do you have any other way out. Plz guide.
great video, just wondering is it possible if you use a theta z1 with matterport to get the look of bracketed hdr images?
Thanks Mitch. It is not possible to edit Matterport nor to adjust exposure or other settings.
Thats Anoying,
But do theta Z1 caputure images with a better lighting than thé matterport pro2? Whats thé better, Z1 or pro2?
@@dinamiteurdinamiteur2324 matterport camera is much more detailed than z1. But it requires scanning, which is not possible in many situations.
@@360vroomers What do You mean? Only inside but not outside?
The best results I get with the Canon 90D, Canon EF 8-15mm f / 4L Fisheye USM Lens, Nodal Ninja R1 mounted on MECHA C1-E1. I also use the Canon 6D mark II or Sony Alpha a7R II. Edited in lightroom, PTGui and Photoshop.
Thanks for sharing your setup Herbert! I have the 8-15L but i use it for my sony 😁
As far as encouring Xphase to put desiccant inside the camera, please NO!!!
Desiccant does not last forever. Once it is saturated, it has to be regenerated. So it's a temporary band-aid for the problem. It will only work if you replace and regenerate it on a routine basis. We've already seen plenty of evidence on the Xphase Facebook group that, as expected, it doesn't fix the problem for more than a short time after first installation.
If you don't want to open the camera, the last thing you want is for there to be another source of moisture inside the camera - and that is exactly what desiccant inside the camera will become in a month or two at most (sooner if in a humid environment) - once saturated, it'll begin regenerating (releasing moisture) every time the camera heats up - that's the last thing you want.
It is true that desiccant doesnt have unlimited absorption capability but i am assuming that the moisture in the camera is limited and the desiccant has more than enough capacity for it. Certainly it would be no worse than not having desiccant... or are you saying the xphase generates moisture like an everlasting fountain?
@@360vroomers The camera isn't airtight, so outside moisture will slowly get into the camera accumulate in the desiccant, and then will get released when the camera heats up (which is pretty much exactly when you don't want it released!)
The desiccant I have for my 3D printer filament will get saturated in 1-2 weeks in winter (extremely low humidity in upstate NY), but in 1-2 days in summer (much higher humidity even with AC dehumidifying the place).
I was going to run an experiment to try and duplicate the Xphase phenomenon (put saturated desiccant in an enclosure with a Raspberry Pi, crank the CPU when it's cold out) - but I thought xphase had stopped putting desiccant inside (but I've heard people telling me that most X2 units ARE shipping with it inside?)
@@Entropy512 it might not be super airtight but fwiw after i did one night with desiccants and loosened cover, i never saw condensation again. Admittedly here in california it is dry. Maybe i will put it in a room with a humidifier to see if the condensation will come back after that.
@@360vroomers Might have gotten saturated during shipping? I'm kinda surprised it fogged at all in California at this time of year, seems like it usually fogs when it's colder wherever you're shooting.
@@Entropy512 i think it was manufactured in shenzhen, or guangdong, which are humid.
have your tried slapping an external wide angle lens on a 108mpix smartphone that shoots 8k ? won't it provides much better resolution compared to qoocam 8k that only has a 20 mpix sensor ? + better video processing from a recent qualcom soc ? thanks
Hey there amanieux! Yes the phone will have more pixels per degree though the stitching may have issues depending on what kind of panohead you use for the phone.
@@360vroomers sorry i was not clear idea is to put a lens like moment over a phone regular lens to cover 180 degree and put a second phone for the other 180 degree to do either 180 degree setreo or 360 degree monoscopic
@@amanieux oh ok yes that sounds like it would produce very good quality. Just need to stitch!
You posted a comment about x4 but i can't find it anymore so I'm just replying to an old comment. you said the bitrate was 100mbps. I confirmed that the sample I posted has a bitrate of 211.25 mbps. I don't know what software you're using but try checking it in insta360 studio using the "i" button.
I found 100mbit by doing the maths (2gb file for 1min22) it may be due to a low complexity scene where the maximum bitrate of 200mbit/s is not reached
Can you recommend and e mount lens for 360? And pan head?
Apsc or full frame?
@Alfred S. Sikula a popular one for full frame is samyang 12 2.8 but in vte2 i show how to choose a lens and which lenses i recommend.
hq lite是什么意思 我在用thetaz1 不知道这个模式是什么
HQ Lite is a way of editing 360 photos. But the tutorial is in English only... 360rumors.com/hq-method-faq/
@@360vroomers tks for respond ,i try to understand and learn
@@Iorixj sure no problem Bear!
Hi, XPhase X2 capturing video
Hi sorry Xphase cannot shoot video.
Would you buy the Theta Z1 right now? I heard Ben Claremont say in one of his last videos, that the successor is just around the corner.
Hi Christoph. Afaik the successor isn't coming for at least several more months. If you have potential clients now you can figure out if you can earn back the cost of the camera in the next few months. If yes, then go for it. If you dont need it yet then you can wait.
@@360vroomers Thank you for your answer. It would not be for commercial use. I want to have a 360 camera primary for photography that I can take with me on my mountaineering trips, holding up on a long selfie stick for drone like shots. The end result will be a recomposed and cut 2D photo of a part of that 360° photo. Just like a drone would be able to point its 24mm equivalent camera down to me when I walk on the mountains. I wanted the Insta360 One X2 for that but the resolution of such a photo is way too low. I want at least a 12MP for the end result.
@@christophmuller830 i see! In that case even z1 will not be enough. With 24mm, the hfov is around 73 which is around 1/5th of 360 deg. To get 12mp resolution 4000px wide, i believe the stitched resolution needs to be around 20k. The highest resolution 360 camera right now is xphase with 16384x8192. Review: ruclips.net/video/ZzBanUIMWeA/видео.html
@@360vroomers Thank you very much, you are a great help to me. I see. I think the main problem for me in Germany is to buy the Xphase Pro S2 or X2. It seams not to be on the German market.
@@christophmuller830 danke Christophe. The worldwide distributor for xphase is stabilizer pro http:://bit.ly/buyxphase . You can join the xphase group to see more samples and see actual feedback from users.
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Can't beat dslr. Sony a6000 is like only 500 plus lens.
I think for people who want good quality, I agree, DSLR is still the most efficient way to get high quality. I use a mirrorless for most of my virtual tours.
Avoid Xphase, its so costly and the support is minimal. I bought it last year and could not go out for 3-4 months due to covid. when i tried to use the camera it would not turn on, no matter what i tried. Xphase support team wanted me to ship it back to them to Hong kong to some some non business address and declare the price to 400 or so for some reason
Im sorry to hear that. Did you try charging it overnight? (Put it in a lipo bag to be safe)
@@360vroomers I did try charging it overnight but nothing happened. So either the battery is dead or there is some connection issue. I was going on a trip to Alaska and Hawaii and was really excited to finally try Xphase but alas. Costly lesson learnt
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what the f is this HQ lite. (maybe explain that) as a brief search on your channel does not make any hits and searching on Google for HQ lite keeps coming up with all sorts of nonsnse apps to control your employees and trying the phrase HQ Lite 360.. the search links is then filled with tons of crap that has no relevance to anything that should be an enhancement app... maybe explain something as basic as this when you fronting it again and again.
if its an app, why not link to it in your info, when it is so vital for the topic and you're using it, again and again, to get better pictures, as your video catalog has no title with this HQ Lite.
common sense..
Hi Jakob. Hq Lite is a simplified version of HQ Method. I havent released it yet. When it is done, i will post an announcement and a link to it.
@@360vroomers Arhh I see.. then it makes more sense why I couldnt find any info about it. also not familia with this HQ Method, though I am becoming more familiar with some of the Topaz Ai sofware and that is pretty impressive how they can clean up your pictures.. this is a small part of my 360 X2 picture, and where I was blown away to see how it could conclude that there should be lines in that streetlight lamp sockets, as when looking at the native source you almost cant see there is any lines i.imgur.com/jaRrJvf.png
Is the HQ Lite something like that some Ai upscalling?
@@JAKOB1977 hi Jakob. Hq lite is a basic class for shooting 360, including techniques for hdr, fixing stitching errors, and yes software such as topaz ai.
Hq Method is everything in hq lite but goes very in-depth into advanced stitching techniques, so you can stitch even a thick 360 camera like one r in a tight space like a car interior, with no stitching errors.
VTE2 is for DSLRs or mirrorless.