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LG 360 Cam is a stick with two lenses for VR video and photos (pictures)

To go along with its new VR glasses, LG's 360-degree camera will use two fisheye lenses to capture you and everything else.

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Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.
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LG 360 Cam

It's not the most creative name, but it gets the point across. The camera's two lenses can capture and create spherical 2K-resolution video as well as photos.

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Shutter release

The camera's shutter release is just below the lens.

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Sheath and tripod mount

The camera's sheath can be used to protect the lenses when not in use or as a handgrip when shooting. In the bottom is a standard tripod mount, but the sheath can also help the 360 Cam stand on its on.

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It's a handful

Though it looks a lot like Ricoh's Theta cameras, it seems considerably bulkier and frankly, not as attractive.

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Two lenses and some buttons

Each lens has a 200-degree angle of view. On the side are buttons for power and wireless.

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Just give it a press

This is great for getting a quick 360 selfie, but it's so close to the extreme fisheye lens that you'll end up with a giant thumb in your shot.

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Go for a spin

Though you'll be able to view photos and video with LG's VR glasses, you can also explore your shots at arm's length with your fingertips.

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Connect to view

Using Bluetooth, you'll be able to connect to the LG G5 and use it as a viewfinder in addition to controlling the camera and transferring content for sharing.

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