Samsung Gear 360 was launched in the US today, and its pricing has officially been revealed. The device is priced at $350 (roughly Rs.23,700). Samsung announced that the Gear 360 will be available for purchase in an extremely limited basis, currently only for the attendees of the VidCon Conference, being held at Anaheim, California.
The Gear 360 launched earlier this year at MWC Barcelona, is a compact camera that houses two 180 degree lenses. The camera also has a remote viewfinder application and a host of standard camera features such as HDR, exposure control, white balance, ISO Settings and Live-view. It supports 360 degree videos for mobile viewing as well as VR devices.
Samsung also launched Samsung Creators, partnering with storytellers to generate content for a variety of audiences and channels to show creators the full potential of its VR technology. Marc Mathieu, Chief Marketing Officer, Samsung North America said, “To help creators learn and perfect the art of VR storytelling, we’ve built an entire VR ecosystem that pushes beyond the frame and empowers them to develop unforgettable, immersive stories, and inspires us all to do the same.” Samsung also added that it wants to bring the power of VR technology directly to the people.