Xiaomi Mi 360 Panoramic

The panoramic camera from the Chinese company Xiaomi is more like a car DVR than a camcorder for active shooting. The similarity with the family of devices for video recording of road conditions can be traced in the form factor of the device, enclosed in a thin plastic case with metal frames around the perimeter.

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A convex lens is located in the centre of the front panel of the case. A similar lens is located on the back of the camera. The viewing angles of both modules are 190° each. When overlaying the images received by each "eye" into the final image, it is possible to get coverage of the entire surrounding space without dead zones. Panoramic shooting mode allows you to take both photos and videos. The maximum frame resolution when recording video is 3456x1728 pixels, which corresponds to an atypical 3.5K format — the camera's capabilities fall short of the trendy UltraHD resolution.

Related application

Xiaomi Mi 360 Panoramic is paired with a smartphone through the Mi Sphere Camera application. It contains typical problems with the localization of the interface for Xiaomi products, associated with numerous hieroglyphs in the menu. Although the very capabilities of the programme for managing the device do not cause any complaints. With it, you can set shooting modes, view and share footage, set a timer for photos, and more.

Rich equipment

The manufacturer took care of the convenience of shooting from different angles, for which a miniature tripod was carefully placed in the box with the camera, which turns into a convenient handle when the legs are folded. In addition, Xiaomi Mi 360 Panoramic comes with a storage case with a water-repellent exterior and soft suede lining on the inside.

Waterproof

Despite the waterproof qualities of the cover, it is not necessary to hide the camera in it when exposed to heavy rain — its body is also reliably protected from moisture penetration according to the IP67 standard. Well, one of the drawbacks of the model is heating during long continuous video shooting at maximum resolution. The duration of video recording on a single battery charge can reach one and a half hours, which is more than enough for amateur shooting scenarios.