# Contributing and equipment **URL:** https://forum.mapillary.com/c/contributing-and-equipment/41.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.mapillary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mapillary.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[Resolved\] 360 camera grant possible scam?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/resolved-360-camera-grant-possible-scam/10496)
**Author:** [@AmericanMapper](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/AmericanMapper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/resolved-360-camera-grant-possible-scam/10496 "2026-06-19T09:22:00Z")
I got an email asking me to join the 2026 camera grant program. I know there were previous emails sent about this, but it was over a month ago. The email links to a google forum, that asks for some person info (full name… --- ## [Appimage no longer works with new update on Ubuntu](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/appimage-no-longer-works-with-new-update-on-ubuntu/10488)
**Author:** [@nat1foot](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/nat1foot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/appimage-no-longer-works-with-new-update-on-ubuntu/10488 "2026-06-19T01:15:38Z")
Hello, With the newest version of libfuse 2 has broken appimage and the Linux desktop uploader. libfuse 3 is incompatible with appimage. Can we please get a flatpack version of the Linux uploader? Thank You --- ## [Nice new 360 Camera for Mapillary: PANOX V2](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/nice-new-360-camera-for-mapillary-panox-v2/7797)
**Author:** [@boris](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/boris)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/nice-new-360-camera-for-mapillary-panox-v2/7797 "2026-06-17T11:29:39Z")
Hi folks, I did a quick test of a new 360 camera which looks to be quite good for Mapillary, the PANOX V2 (thank you LabPano for the sample!). Has anyone tried this camera out? If not, I think it’s worth your while to gi… --- ## [Is Sony a7R V too much for Mapillary?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-sony-a7r-v-too-much-for-mapillary/10421)
**Author:** [@HylianTraveller](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/HylianTraveller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-sony-a7r-v-too-much-for-mapillary/10421 "2026-06-02T19:54:49Z")
Hi! I am doing my shots usually with a 60 MP Sony a7R V and consider moving to the VI. Is this too much for Mapillary (or are there disadvantages) or is it good because even very small or distant signs are legible? Than… --- ## [GoPro Announces New MISSION 1 Line of Professional Cameras](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-announces-new-mission-1-line-of-professional-cameras/10318)
**Author:** [@boris](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/boris)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-announces-new-mission-1-line-of-professional-cameras/10318 "2026-06-02T08:16:03Z")
See the press release from GoPro about these new Mission 1 cameras. A bit more info: “Although they could be used as action cameras, that is not their primary purpose. GoPro is targeting a new market, and the new MIS… --- ## [Borked westbound Garmin Virb image directions](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/borked-westbound-garmin-virb-image-directions/1531)
**Author:** [@Hjart](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Hjart)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/borked-westbound-garmin-virb-image-directions/1531 "2026-05-31T06:45:51Z")
I often use the JOSM Photogeotagging Plugin to check/correct sequences taken with my Garmin Virb elite. Doing so I have noticed that the directions of all images taken while moving east (1-180°) are calculated correctly… --- ## [Mapillary\_tools usage for GoPro Max](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-tools-usage-for-gopro-max/9605)
**Author:** [@MapMan](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/MapMan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-tools-usage-for-gopro-max/9605 "2026-05-29T07:34:09Z")
I have \*.360 files from GoPro Max and want to process using mapillary\_tools to upload rectilinear 360 images that are spaced with GPS distance three meters. I am on Windows 10 so i cant generate rectilinear mp4 with embe… --- ## [A timeline approach for Mapillary road imagery](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/a-timeline-approach-for-mapillary-road-imagery/10408)
**Author:** [@quocanhhoang](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/quocanhhoang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/a-timeline-approach-for-mapillary-road-imagery/10408 "2026-05-21T08:17:16Z")
I think Mapillary should make roads look cleaner and less cluttered by grouping all image sequences from the same road into a single main view. Instead of showing many overlapping sequences, Mapillary could display one … --- ## [Upload server error: File handle not found in the upload response {"debug\_info":{"retriable":true,"type":"ShutdownError","message":"Server shutting down. Please try again."}}](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/upload-server-error-file-handle-not-found-in-the-upload-response-debug-info-retriable-true-type-shutdownerror-message-server-shutting-down-please-try-again/9337)
**Author:** [@GITNE](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/GITNE)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/upload-server-error-file-handle-not-found-in-the-upload-response-debug-info-retriable-true-type-shutdownerror-message-server-shutting-down-please-try-again/9337 "2026-05-18T12:32:17Z")
mapillary\_tools version 0.13.2 Uploading ZIP mly\_tools\_737db28b51bb9e407ddf8a31abb1771e.zip (4/5): 100%|█████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████| 61.6G/61.6G \[14:36:08\<00:00, 1.26MB/s… --- ## [GoPro MAX2 vs PANOX V2](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-max2-vs-panox-v2/10393)
**Author:** [@HappyDave](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/HappyDave)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-max2-vs-panox-v2/10393 "2026-05-18T11:03:57Z")
Hi everybody! I just started my adventure as OSM mapper and I would like to buy a 360° camera to help me to improve accuracy and recall of the paths I go through. Right now I’m taking pictures with my smartphone as memo… --- ## [Change Camera Exposure](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/change-camera-exposure/10373)
**Author:** [@Georgios](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Georgios)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 11:23am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/change-camera-exposure/10373 "2026-05-15T11:23:50Z")
The shots from my mobile look dark enough. Is there any way to make them brighter through the app? --- ## [Increasing upload problems](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/increasing-upload-problems/10368)
**Author:** [@Hol\_Ger](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Hol_Ger)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/increasing-upload-problems/10368 "2026-05-14T16:25:43Z")
Since about two days, I’ve been getting more and more errors like this when uploading: Error uploading chunk\_size 973273 at begin\_offset 0: HTTPError: 412 Client Error: Precondition Failed for url: https://rupload.faceb… --- ## [Camera Grant Potential Phishing Attempt? Looks pretty legit](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/camera-grant-potential-phishing-attempt-looks-pretty-legit/10379)
**Author:** [@zman80](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/zman80)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/camera-grant-potential-phishing-attempt-looks-pretty-legit/10379 "2026-05-14T04:08:56Z")
Hey all, I received an email that appears pretty legitimate. It was saying I was approved for the camera grant. I may have applied for the camera, but don’t know for sure… It actually passed the DKIM sender policy for m… --- ## [Mapillary Uploader 5.1.1 is out!](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-uploader-5-1-1-is-out/10365)
**Author:** [@nikola](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/nikola)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-uploader-5-1-1-is-out/10365 "2026-05-11T20:33:35Z")
Hi! We recently released a new update for the Mapillary Uploader, you can download it at https://mapillary.com/desktop-uploader and your installed apps will auto-update the next time you start. Here’s what’s in this upd… --- ## [Photosphere without 360 camera](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/photosphere-without-360-camera/10369)
**Author:** [@sonic3738](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/sonic3738)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/photosphere-without-360-camera/10369 "2026-05-08T17:08:24Z")
Hi all, Is there a viable solution to create 360 photos with a regular smartphone in 2026? I have tinkered with GCam ports, but I can’t believe this is the only android app in the whole world that can produce 360 photos… --- ## [Mapillary Desktop Uploader 5.0 is out now!](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-desktop-uploader-5-0-is-out-now/9976)
**Author:** [@nikola](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/nikola)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-desktop-uploader-5-0-is-out-now/9976 "2026-05-06T21:49:37Z")
Hi! There’s a new update for the Mapillary Desktop Uploader. You can download it from https://www.mapillary.com/desktop-uploader and your installed app should also automatically update to the new version from today. Wha… --- ## [Kandao Qoocam 3 Ultra](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/kandao-qoocam-3-ultra/8257)
**Author:** [@enteq](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/enteq)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/kandao-qoocam-3-ultra/8257 "2026-04-30T17:01:26Z")
New 360° camera: Has GPS. Removable batteries. Although it seems like some stitching software is needed. via: --- ## [How to make images taken with with a phone's wide angle lens curved?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-make-images-taken-with-with-a-phones-wide-angle-lens-curved/10307)
**Author:** [@ArnoArska](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/ArnoArska)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-make-images-taken-with-with-a-phones-wide-angle-lens-curved/10307 "2026-04-30T15:26:34Z")
I recently uploaded some images taken with a wide angle lens, but they’re still completely flat. How is it possible to curve them like this: https://mapillary.com/map/im/181368563761988 --- ## [Is there a limit on the number of blurs I can add?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-number-of-blurs-i-can-add/10334)
**Author:** [@cartographer](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/cartographer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-there-a-limit-on-the-number-of-blurs-i-can-add/10334 "2026-04-27T18:32:06Z")
A recent upload failed to blur my face throughout most of the capture. I started going through and manually adding blurs. Eventually, it stopped working. When I add a blur, a message at the bottom of the screen that says… --- ## [Mapillary\_Tools "Mapillary Capture Speed Too Fast Error" when capturing at freeway speeds via GoPro TimeWarp](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-tools-mapillary-capture-speed-too-fast-error-when-capturing-at-freeway-speeds-via-gopro-timewarp/9785)
**Author:** [@flug32](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/flug32)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-tools-mapillary-capture-speed-too-fast-error-when-capturing-at-freeway-speeds-via-gopro-timewarp/9785 "2026-04-24T18:38:05Z")
Recently I drove across the country, mostly on interstate freeways, so I thought I would take the opportunity to take photos along the way. Camera is GoPro Max and I am uploading via Mapillary Tools. I was going to sim… --- ## [Go Pro Max / Street View \*nightmare\*](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/go-pro-max-street-view-nightmare/6939)
**Author:** [@cyberbub](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/cyberbub)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/go-pro-max-street-view-nightmare/6939 "2026-04-23T05:00:56Z")
Hi all, I bought a Go Pro Max because it’s the lowest-cost one on the Google Street View list of compatible cameras (Create and Publish your own Street View images). Unfortunately I’ve never been able to get it to work… --- ## [About image processing speed - ideas](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/about-image-processing-speed-ideas/10259)
**Author:** [@bob3bob3](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/bob3bob3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/about-image-processing-speed-ideas/10259 "2026-04-15T15:13:37Z")
I am about to start using a “new” camera in the vehicle that requires some time to process each days take. After some local processing I run the job in separate “process” and upload steps. For a 200-300km travel day I m… --- ## [360 Camera with GPS and Heading Metadata for Spatial Object Localization](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/360-camera-with-gps-and-heading-metadata-for-spatial-object-localization/10310)
**Author:** [@dangomezm](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/dangomezm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/360-camera-with-gps-and-heading-metadata-for-spatial-object-localization/10310 "2026-04-10T20:14:18Z")
Hello everyone, I am looking for a 360 camera for a workflow in which objects detected in a 360 image can later be spatially located. I need a camera that records the camera orientation at capture time, for example yaw… --- ## [First timer, having issues with the desktop uploader](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/first-timer-having-issues-with-the-desktop-uploader/10296)
**Author:** [@Jackisback123](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Jackisback123)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/first-timer-having-issues-with-the-desktop-uploader/10296 "2026-04-07T16:46:21Z")
I have today attempted to upload a clip using the desktop uploader for the first time, with a video taken from a Viofo A229 dashcam. When looking at the video in Viofo’s player, you will note: The coordinates stamped … --- ## [Is the Gopro Fusion still viable in 2026?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-the-gopro-fusion-still-viable-in-2026/10301)
**Author:** [@unfoxo](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/unfoxo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/is-the-gopro-fusion-still-viable-in-2026/10301 "2026-04-07T09:50:34Z")
Hi everybody! As a OSM mapper that has just restarted mapping after a year long hiatus i would like to buy a 360° camera to keep with me to improve accuracy and recall of the paths i go through (right now i am only taki… --- ## [GoPro Max biking instructions and Orientation setting](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-max-biking-instructions-and-orientation-setting/10294)
**Author:** [@JackBikes](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/JackBikes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/gopro-max-biking-instructions-and-orientation-setting/10294 "2026-04-01T13:31:14Z")
Thank you Mapillary team for sharing your helpful GoPro MAX settings to record data while biking Thanks especially to @asturksever for sharing your idea in a prior forum post to mount the GoPro Max on a selfie-stick in … --- ## [Expected upload speeds of Desktop Uploader?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/expected-upload-speeds-of-desktop-uploader/10276)
**Author:** [@cartographer](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/cartographer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/expected-upload-speeds-of-desktop-uploader/10276 "2026-03-27T18:52:31Z")
I have only used the Desktop Uploader a few times. I just started working with 360 imagery. Since those files are so large, I am noticing that the upload speed is pretty slow. I am getting 2-3MB upload speed. That is a f… --- ## [Low‑Light “Supernight‑Style” Video Modes for Street‑Level Mapping – Surprisingly Useful Even in Daylight?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/low-light-supernight-style-video-modes-for-street-level-mapping-surprisingly-useful-even-in-daylight/10284)
**Author:** [@osmplus\_org](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/osmplus_org)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/low-light-supernight-style-video-modes-for-street-level-mapping-surprisingly-useful-even-in-daylight/10284 "2026-03-26T16:55:48Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been experimenting with different video modes for street‑level mapping and recently made an interesting discovery that I’d like to discuss with the community. Many 360° cameras offer a “Supernight” or … --- ## [Delays on ingested imagery uploaded from 11th Oct](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/delays-on-ingested-imagery-uploaded-from-11th-oct/10021)
**Author:** [@ezekielf](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/ezekielf)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/delays-on-ingested-imagery-uploaded-from-11th-oct/10021 "2026-03-26T06:44:58Z")
I uploaded 5 capture sequences from the Android mobile app yesterday but none of them have shown up in the web app yet. Normally I feel like I start to see them on the web fairly quickly although the processing doesn’t … --- ## [Are uploads working okay?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/are-uploads-working-okay/10249)
**Author:** [@bob3bob3](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/bob3bob3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/are-uploads-working-okay/10249 "2026-03-09T11:30:21Z")
3-4 days ago I used the tools (0.14.7) to upload about half of a 30GByte 43,000 image set, but there hasn’t been any in progress visible on the usual GUI interface. This is a new camera experiment, but I don’t see anythi… [Previous page](https://forum.mapillary.com/c/contributing-and-equipment/41.md) [Next page](https://forum.mapillary.com/c/contributing-and-equipment/41.md?page=2)