New Xiaomi Mi Panoramic 360 Camera

Sounds awesome. Google Streetview takes an image every 5 seconds, as far as I knows, so that is good enough in my book. Even though every 1 second is better :smile:

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That is good news. If it would have 2 second interval (like the xioami yi) I would buy it right away. I now have to think about it :smile:

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I dont. If I hadn’t seen that Ricoh has already shown demo models of their new 4K camera :smile: They have imho the best stitching in the price range, so I’ll just wait to see if I will get that instead.

Just noticed a drawback of the Xiaomi: The USB port for charging is located on the top at one of the sides. So if you want to charge while taking pictures, there is a great risk - if it is not for certain - that the cable will be visible in the picture. The optimal placement had been in the bottom.

Cables with an angled connector exists, but it is definately a huge drawback.

Made some pictures with ricoh theta camera, but 5 sec is too long time, at least for car. 3 sec would be better. For walking even 7 sec is still usable.

Could a hooked USB connector help ?

There is no doubt that a cable like https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31Ipo7oUFIL._SY300_.jpg would help a lot. But it requires a trial to see if the cable is still visible. You could also try to make a cable like this hdmi-cable https://drones.altigator.com/mini-hdmi-to-micro-hdmi-90-cable-p-42046.html?zenid=bshv3dm489e6iqpt3n5vnbq183 which would probably do really well.The print could then run the whole side of the camera.

Hello, as the camera has no GPS, I assume that it has not any compass (?) … so, each 360 photo has to be manually “compassed” with the mapillary uploader ?

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I’m not experienced with 360 cameras. However I assume it’s the same as a action cam that doesn’t have GPS, in which bearing is 0. After upload, go to edit sequence, press NORMALIZE and bearing will be adjusted, if needed OFFSET can be adjusted prior NORMALIZE.

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Hey! This camera is currently half price on GearBest (£110): https://goo.gl/i5j1e6

Thanks to 360 rumours for the tip: http://360rumors.com/2017/08/shocking-discount-xiaomi-mijia-mi-sphere-360-camera-139-99-true.html

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That half price sale has now ended! Sorry!

BangGood has it a bit cheaper: https://www.banggood.com/XIAOMI-Mijia-170-Degree-Dual-Lens-Panorama-VR-Digital-Camera-p-1140021.html?rmmds=search

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It is on sale now at Banggood: euro 178,46. I just ordered one.

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Is there a possibility to stitch the photo’s made by the cam and copied from microSD on your desktop? Or should the pictures always be transferred by the app in order to be copied and stitched correctly?

I am wondering how long it would take to perform the combined transfer/stitching for e.g. 1000 pictures by the app in case desktop tools are not available.

Cool! Yes there is a desktop app: http://360rumors.com/2017/08/xiaomi-mijia-mi-sphere-desktop-pc-app-updated-fixed.html

I have also ordered one, so will see which is the best way to stitch and upload and let you know :slight_smile:

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deal warning on the Mijia… not as good as the previous but still good (172€) https://www.banggood.com/XIAOMI-Mijia-170-Degree-Dual-Lens-Panorama-VR-Digital-Camera-p-1140021.html?rmmds=search and https://www.gearbest.com/action-cameras/pp_651543.html?wid=4

I’m trying to find out a good 360 camera, and see this review for Ximi Mi Panoramic 360 Camera, Tiny Yet Beefy: Xiaomi Mijia Mi Sphere Camera Is The Whole Package | VeeR VR Blog

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I would go for the Xiaomi. Right now you can pay twice as much and get a camera with lower picture quality.

I agree. There’s nothing at this price range with the quality it offers. Just wait for the right flash sale to save a few bucks.

OK I’m excited, have just received my new Xiaomi Sphere 360 camera (which cost £110!)

It’s looking really good, GPS capture and also its intervalometer can take a photo every 2 seconds!

It is also possible to turn off the LED lights.

I am going to test it out soon and will post some examples ASAP!

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