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# 360-Degree Folding Cameras
The 'Evo' Camera Can Record 5K Video and 360-Degree Imagery

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-03-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-camera
References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/insta360-3d-360-degrees/58858/) & [go.skimresources](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=3971X1552461&xs=1&isjs=1&url=https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-evo/&xguid=db6ebe2b4749e07cb02e39288a84be52&xuuid=3267835cc9a4d1289b07ee0ee94bc4b6&xsessid=&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=https://newatlas.com/insta360-3d-360-degrees/58858/&pref=https://newatlas.com/&xtz=240&abp=1&jv=13.13.8-stackpath&bv=2.5.1)

Chinese camera company Insta360 has gone ahead and unveiled an innovative and high-tech folding camera that is capable of shooting 360-degree video and can also capture 3D imagery.

What's great about the Insta360 Evo folding camera is that its structure is rather simple, comprising a pair of halves that can be folded out to record [3D 5K video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gopro-max2). All you have to do to view the 3D footage in position of the optional filter add-on above the screen of any smartphone that's connected to the camera via WiFi or Bluetooth.

When the two segments are folded back together, the camera then reverts to [360-degree video mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera).

Easy to use and versatile in its functionality, the Insta360 Evo is a fine example of a camera that offers a diverse array of uses without a needlessly complicated form factor.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **360-degree Video:** Developing technology for capturing and viewing immersive 360-degree video opens up opportunities for creating innovative virtual reality experiences.
- **Folding Cameras:** The concept of folding cameras presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for compact and portable photography devices.
- **3D Imagery:** Advancements in capturing and viewing 3D imagery can revolutionize industries such as architecture, interior design, and virtual reality gaming.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Camera Equipment:** The integration of folding and 360-degree capabilities in cameras can drive innovation in the camera equipment industry, offering new features and functionalities.
- **Virtual Reality:** The development of 360-degree video and 3D imagery technologies can enhance the immersive experiences provided by virtual reality, opening up avenues for disruptive innovations in the VR industry.
- **Photography:** The ability to capture 360-degree video and 3D imagery expands the creative possibilities in photography and enables photographers to explore new perspectives and storytelling techniques.

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