I GIRIPTICO 360: our complete test

This accessory that can be used with the Io360 application, to be downloaded for free on the App Store, confirms all the property that is said to be of the start made in France, whose foray into the 360 ​​° cameras market has not gone unnoticed. Our editorial was able to get your hands on the I 360 IS GIROP and give you its impressions through the test that we dedicate ourselves today.

I GIROPRICO I 360: Design and external design

At the disengagement of the box containing 360 GIRST, there is an accessory in compact and orderly design. This small French production module is discreet and appreciates for its quality of perceptible design in the first contact. This 360 ° capture accessory adopts an elegant appearance that recalls a key ring. The minimalist format of the module allows him to easily keep in his pocket and accompany you on vacation, a concert or a birthday party.

The manufacturer’s book with a protective case that has the double advantage of facilitating its transport and being able to serve as a support for your iPhone. There is a micro USB cable, a cleaning cloth and start -up instructions.

As indicated above, the 360 ​​GIROPO I is intended to be fixed on an iPhone or iPad. Its implementation is very simple. Just cut the module on the iOS device and make sure it is connected to the lightning charger. Consequently, I 360 transforms the tablet (iPad mini 2 or uper versions) or the smartphone (from iPhone 5s) into a device capable of filming and photographing 360 °.

Image quality

Once connected with your iOS device, the 360 ​​giroptic is armed to allow you to live your best moments and 360 ° exploit. Technically, this small module is based on two objectives capable of sweeping a 195 ° field corner and AF/1.8 opening. Thanks to this architecture, the module allows your smartphone or tablet to film 360 ° content in 4K and take 2K resolution photos.

The catches are respectively in MP4 format for video and JPEG for shots. Inside the 360 ​​I am, there is a stereo microphone that improves the audio performance of your Apple device. Result: video videos offer a highly engaging experience, combining panoramic views and realistic sounds.

Characteristics

The 360 ​​-giroptic capture module resolutely plays the card with the ease of use. Like its fixing, its beginning is easy. To this end, you have to download its mobile application io360 free of charge in the App Store. The latter is then launched as soon as he connects the I 360 girop. The intuitive interface of the app guides you and gives access to all the features implemented in the module.

To start your 360 ° acquisition experience, you will only have to select between three possible ways: photos, videos or live. From its launch, the application offers you a return of the image in real time, which allows you to be successful in your shot and make sure you don’t miss any point of view.

The live diffusion functionality is made possible thanks to the native compatibility of the Giroptic 360 I with social networks and platforms such as YouTube, Periscope or Facebook Live360. In practice, a single click is enough to share your most beautiful moments in an ultra -messed way. After connecting the module to your iPhone or iPad and selection of Live mode, you just have to choose the social network of your choice and voila.

In addition, the direct connection of Giroptic 360 I with your iOS device through the Lightning socket allows instantaneous transfer of the content of 360 ° to the latter. No wireless connectivity is required and you waste time. As for autonomy, the French startup has scheduled a 915 mah type lithium battery for this form, capable of offering an autonomy of about an hour. Completely loaded in 30 minutes, on average, this battery is unfortunately not interchangeable, which therefore excludes the possibility of replacing it with a saving battery for long capture sessions.

Our final opinion on the 360 ​​I am I

If you have an evolving smartphone or tablet under iOS and you want to have a real 360 ° acquisition experience, we highly recommend the Gydropic I 360. This easy form -a -fix and USA transforms your Apple device into a device capable of creating 360 ° content to immortalize your best moments, family, a concert, a birthday party or many other occasions.