LG 360 Cam

What is it?

A portable 360-degree camera that makes shooting typically complicated scenes relatively simple.

Electronic imports are likely to get a bit more expensive in the near future if the predictions of economists prove correct. This will have a knock-on effect for consumers, so it may be wise to spend now rather than pay any price hike later.

Cameras have always been a mainstay of the gadget market, but the rise in virtual reality (VR) and vlogging sophistication are pushing AV products including 360-degree cameras ever more into the public arena and thus commanding bigger prices.

The 360 Cam from LG is one camera bucking the trend, offering plenty of features at a reasonable price.

Good points?

The unit is incredibly compact, allowing it to be tucked away in a pocket or bag quite easily.

Duel 13MP wide-angle lenses provide an immersive and high-quality picture without the added bulk 360 cameras are known for. The minimalist design lacks buttons but can still be manually controlled with a mobile via Bluetooth.

The 4GB of internal storage is a nice touch and means you can capture lowresolution video out of the box. Adding external storage is a must and the 360 Cam supports SD cards up to 2TB.

Bad points?

The lack of a microphone jack will frustrate those who intend to conduct broadcast quality interviews.

Best for …

Regular users of YouTube and any would-be VR pioneers.

Avoid if …

You’re looking for versatility. The 360 Cam would be useless on a drone, for instance.

Score 8/10.

LG 360 Cam, £199 (lg.com) SEAN DIMMOCK