DJI Osmo 360 Adventure Combo kit. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
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The Osmo 360
It can shoot 360-degree panoramic video at 8K/30fps.
The camera is currently on sale for nearly $200 off
Over the summer, DJI unveiled its latest product. No, not a drone, but a camera -- the Osmo 360. This is the company's first 360-degree camera, and DJI has come out of the gate strong. And for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, the Osmo 360 is now on sale for $357, down from the original price of $550, saving you nearly $200.
This camera is a powerhouse, capable of native 8K/30fps 360-degree panoramic video using two 1-inch square HDR sensors (square sensors allow for 25% more sensor utilization than traditional rectangular sensors). These sensors have a dynamic range of 13.5 stops, which, combined with the f/1.9 aperture, allow the camera to handle low-light or high-contrast shots.
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Video can be shot in both 10-bit color depth, which allows for over a billion colors, and D-Log, which boosts dynamic range and allows for greater flexibility in post-processing.
360 cameras and IP68-rated
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