Insta360sEVO is a nifty little 360 cam that transforms into a 180-degree VR camera.
Consumer-friendly VR cameras are a modern marvel.
And theres absolutely nothing else quite like putting on a headset and reliving your memories in total virtual reality.
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The distinction is important.
If you intend to view them with a virtual reality headset, youll be shooting in 180.
The camera senses what mode its in and shoots appropriately.
I like its minimalist design.
I liked the way the EVO feels in my hand.
Its plastic throughout, but theres softtouch on the front and top, and the rest is textured.
The locking mechanism also fails to grab sometimes.
Lastly, you have to use a selfie stick or small tripod to shoot with the EVO.
Technical stuff
This isnt professional photography gear.
You shouldnt expect to get Hollywood quality from an entry-level VR camera.
But none of those shoot in both 360 and 180 modes.
It stacks up neatly with the aforementioned Vuze XR.
User experience
Where the EVO differs from its competition is in its user experience.
Like I said, its a lot of fun to review.
Usually, shooting images and video to use in VR camera reviews is a tedious process for me.
It felt old school.
Instead of staring at a screen I kept my eyes on the subject.
Once you finish shooting, its simple enough to edit your images and videos with the Insta360 PC/Mac software.
I tested it on the Oculus Go and it was everything I hoped it would be.
My absolute favorite way to enjoy my family photos and home movies is in VR with my Go headset.
Bottom line
The EVO is fun and easy to use.
I definitely recommend the Insta360 EVO to anyone who wants to make their own VR content without spending thousands.
At $439 for the bundle I reviewed, its the least expensive entry-point Ive found.
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