Best Two 360-Degree Lenses Products for iPhone

With the recent bump in the camera resolution of the iPhone 4 to 5 megapixels making it capable of taking photos of up to 2592 x 1944 pixels and recording video clips in 720p at 30fps, more and more people are using their iPhones as their point-and-shoot camera.
Several manufacturers also came out with lenses that further enhance the capabilities of the iPhone 4’s camera. One such example of special lenses that can be attached to the iPhone 4 is a 360-degree lens that enables the iPhone 4 to have 360-degree video recording capability.

We take a look at the Go Pano micro and the Kogeto Dot and check how good they are at taking 360-degree videos when attached to the iPhone 4. Read on for the full details.

Go Pano micro

The Go Pano micro, developed by US-based EyeSee360, is a lens attachment for the iPhone 4 that makes use of an equiangular mirror composed of an aluminum substrate to capture a complete panoramic video. The lens uses the same technology as the company’s Go Pano plus panoramic optic for digital camera.

The Go Pano micro is composed of a plastic case for the iPhone 4, a detachable 360-degree lens, and a Go Pano app that enables a user to do a circular pan with just a swipe of a finger. The lens attaches to the iPhone like a periscope so you can see in real-time what is being captured.

Not only does the Go Pano micro give you a 360-degree view of everything around you, it also lets you see everything that’s going on in real-time. The lens also records all angles simultaneously and allows users to during playback to pan to different parts of the video.

In addition, the Go Pano micro comes with Go Pano app that allows you to upload your 360-degree videos to their web platform and share these videos with family and friends.

Kogeto Dot

Another example of a lens that lets you capture 360-degree videos using your iPhone 4 is the Kogeto Dot.

The Kogeto Dot is a panoramic lens that captures 360-degree videos without sacrificing style or portability. It comes in several pastel colors to choose from and is small enough to tuck away in a purse or even keep in your pocket.

However, using the Kogeto Dot on your iPhone is a little awkward. With the way the Kogeto Dot is supposed to be attached to your iPhone, you need to put the phone down on a level surface or you have to hold the iPhone perpendicular to the floor to shoot videos. This means you can’t see what is being captured unless you are holding your iPhone above your head or you can only see the recorded clip only after the recording has stopped if you choose to put the iPhone face-down on a level surface.

The manufacturers on the other hand argue that putting the iPhone 4 face-down on a level surface to record 360-degree videos gives you the chance to enjoy yourself on event such as weddings, birthdays or family occasions because there is no need to look after the Kogeto Dot while it records everything.

The Kogeto Dot also comes with the WorldView capture software that lets you instantly upload your 360-degree video to the web and share it to family and friends via Facebook and Twitter.

Whichever you choose between these two lenses, it all boils down to your preference. Would you want to see what is being recorded using the Go Pano micro or would you rather join the fun and let the Kogeto Dot do all the work while you are enjoying?

Whatever the case is, both of these nifty lenses would certainly get the job done.

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