Used VR & 360 cameras
In this corner of Video & Cinema you'll find used cameras that capture the whole scene in one go: 360 degrees all round, often suitable for immersive VR footage as well. It is a niche corner with a focused range — think of compact 360 cameras that you hold in your hand and that record the complete surroundings with two lenses at once. If you want to make ordinary moving images, look at the broader Video & Cinema category instead; if you specifically want everything-in-frame or VR content, you're in the right place here.
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A 360 camera works differently from a normal camera: two ultra-wide-angle lenses film the front and back simultaneously, and the software stitches that into a single sphere in which you can look around freely afterwards. That makes it ideal for virtual tours, action footage where you don't want to aim, and VR content that you later watch on a headset. The used range here is deliberately focused and not broad — expect a handful of models rather than dozens of variants. Popular models at the moment are the Ricoh Theta Z1 [19GB], a standout for high resolution, the Ricoh Theta S 360 Camera, a reliable entry-level model, and the Nikon KeyMission 360, rugged for action footage.
What to look out for when buying used
Check the lenses above all: because they bulge outwards, they are prone to small scratches, and those are exactly what you see in the seam of the image. Also ask whether the battery still charges properly and whether the accompanying app and firmware are still supported — with this type of camera the operation relies heavily on software. Everything that comes in here is professionally inspected, and you get at least 12 months' warranty and a 14-day return period, so you can test at your leisure whether it suits your workflow.
Who is this for?
For makers of virtual tours, property and event photographers, vloggers looking for a unique angle and anyone who wants to get started with VR without paying the new price straight away. Torn between 360 footage and ordinary video? Then the main category Video & Cinema will help you further.