360 Photos.

[AdventuresInMyTrustyBoots]

What do you guys think of them?

I'm sure they take a lot of work, but personally, I don't usually view them. I find they are to troublesome to scroll around and look at. I would rather see the image as a whole.

 

[Derrel]

Not a fan of the 360 photo type.

 

[table1349]

They are niche product. Good for some things, not so good for others. I like them for things like real estate work so you can get a sense of a whole room.

 

[zombiesniper]

Neat fad that will find it's place but will not become the norm. People are to lazy to scroll so traditional zero work photos will continue to dominate.
Thankfully because a 500mm 360 lens would kill me.

 

[480sparky]

Most people don't zoom out to get a wider view. That's why they spend so much time scrolling around.

 

[webestang64]

Can't post them here but the neatest 360 photos I have ever seen were from negs I scanned at work for a client shot in the mid 1920's of downtown St. Louis street intersections.

 

[KmH]

They work nicely for me when I click on What's Here? on Google Maps/Earth.
Other than that ..........

 

[weepete]

Yeah, found some interesting ones in stores and elsewhere in google earth but not really my cup of tea. I prefer my shots with a bit of composition generally. Novelty value mostly.

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

I have yet to really view a 360 photo other then the street view in google maps that is the only one i can think of

 

[TCampbell]

I think of these 360º photos as more of a "utility" function rather than as "art" to be enjoyed.

Realtors will use them to let you "look around" a room. Google uses them to let you "look around" a neighborhood. For the utility that they provide, they're great.

 

[480sparky]

Are 360 photo good to view?

That would depend on your definition of 'good'.