# 360-Degree VR Cameras The 'Gear 360' from Samsung is Ideal for Shooting VR Video By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooting-vr-video References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3056563/samsungs-new-gear-360-camera-is-ideal-for-shooting-vr-video?partner=rss) & [samsung](http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/gear-360/) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90-degree-instinct-case) recently debuted a stand-alone camera that is ideal for shooting VR video. With the rising popularity of VR technology, there is a growing demand for products that can help consumers create their own VR content. This tiny camera features two advanced fisheye lenses to help users capture 360-degree images and videos. The Gear 360 is a small stand-alone camera that is equipped with two fisheye lenses. Each of these lenses have a 195-degree field of view, which allows consumers to capture 360-degree photos and videos. With the accompanying app, users can upload their images and videos directly to [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes) or [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-mevo-core) -- both of which support 360-degree content. When shooting VR videos, users simply import their data to Gear VR, which allows them to create their own content for VR devices. The 360-degree camera demonstrates a growing consumer demand for tools that facilitate VR content creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **VR Content Creation Tools:** There is a growing demand for products that can help consumers create their own VR content, such as stand-alone cameras with multiple fisheye lenses. - **360-degree Capture Devices:** The market for 360-degree cameras is growing, as seen with Samsung's latest standalone fisheye lens gear. - **Social Media Integration with 360-degree Cameras:** The ability to upload 360-degree videos and photos directly to major social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube boosts the market for these devices. ### Where This Applies - **Electronic Gadgets and Device Manufacturers:** This industry has the opportunity to create new 360-degree capture devices and other VR content creation tool such as software, production tools, editing tech, etc. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can leverage the popularity of VR technology by building features that will best display 360-degree contents shared by users. - **DIY Video Content Production Companies:** These industries have the opportunity to find new business opportunities by creating new packages, software or applications for creating, editing and distributing 360-degree videos in this growing market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [Professional VR-Ready Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-vr-camera.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfs78mm-f4-stm-dual.md) - [Miniature Spatial Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursa-cine-immersive.md) - [High-End Imaging Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-3.md) - [3D Streaming Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-spatiallabs-stereo-eyes.md) - [User-Friendly 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricoh-theta-x.md)