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The 360-degree camera you throw up in the air to take photos
The Panono camera ball takes high-resolution, 360-degree photos in a multitude of ways. Our Product Analyst Ray Wong sees how the camera works in our newest episode of Plugged In.

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Vidoe.TV
The 360-degree camera you throw up in the air to take photos
The Panono camera ball takes high-resolution, 360-degree photos in a multitude of ways. Our Product Analyst Ray Wong sees how the camera works in our newest episode of Plugged In.
Panono ball
The Panono ball is a very fascinating invention. The Panono is a throwable panoramic ball camera which captures everything in every direction for amazing 108 megapixel, 360° X 360° full-spherical panoramic images. In lame terms it is a camera that can take a picture of everything around it without moving. This invention does not have a specific audience, it can be used by everybody.
When the user uses the Panono ball and the ball sends the images back to the computer, there is interaction between the user and the device receiving the pictures. The Panono ball camera could be the intermediate factor linking the user and the device that receives the picttures.
The Panono creates a stunning, full 360° x 360° panorama in a single shot. All you have to do is throw it straight up in the air. Daylight conditions are ideal for taking panoramic shots in this way. When taking pictures indoors or in low-light situations, we suggest mounting the Panono Camera on a tripod. You can trigger it remotely using the Panono app or by setting a timer. If you want to take a quick shot, simply hold the Panono in your hand and press the trigger button.
The Panono ball has WIFI included in it. It uses the wifi to send images as an instant preview to your mobile phones. The Panono can save up to 400 shots. You can then transfer them to your computer via USB or WiFi. The Panono Cloud automatically stitches the individual images of your shot together to form a seamless panorama.
below is a video of how it works:
Panono
This is an idea we have already looked at on The Cusp but it seems the Panono is just doing it a bit better than Squito. The video of these photos are just incredible. It is definitely a gimmick but one that creates some seriously stunning images. Plus, when creative people get a hold of something like this you can imagine it is only going to get more impressive.
HP needs to come to houston with this ball like NOW! :-) It'd be super fun. HP Concert Photography Camera Balls Rock!
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In what situation would you really need this? Who cares, it's a ball with cameras in it. Need I say more?
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The no-hassle robot
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