Flow Series: 360 Photo

Flow Series: 360 Photo

Applicable Models: Flow, Flow Pro, Flow 2, and Flow 2 Pro

The gimbal supports the Pano Photo Mode. You can quickly switch to this mode via the Insta360 app or the dedicated button on the gimbal. The device will automatically capture multiple frames and intelligently stitch them together into a 360 photo. This guide outlines the operating steps and FAQ to help you get started with creating pano photos.

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How to switch to 360 Photo Mode

Method 1: Switch via the Insta360 app

After connecting to the Insta360 app, select "Pano Photo" at the bottom of the shooting page to enter the 360 Photo Mode.

Method 2: Switch via the gimbal's C Button (Only applicable to Flow 2 and Flow 2 Pro only)

Double press the C Button on the gimbal to quickly switch to the "360 Photo" Mode.

360 Photo feature description

The Pano Photo Mode includes four shooting modes. Each mode automatically captures a fixed number of frames and intelligently stitches them into a 360 photo:

• 3×3 Pano Photo: Captures 9 photos
• 180° Pano Photo: Captures 5 photos
• 240° Pano Photo: Captures 7 photos
• 360 Photo: Captures 18 photos

Please note: Timed Capture is supported for all the above modes.

Parameters of 360 Photo

Parameter Type	Item
Available pano photo types	3×3 Pano Photo, 180° Pano Photo, 240° Pano Photo, and 360 Photo
Lens	UltraWide lens (Flow / Flow Pro / Flow 2 Pro) Standard lens (Flow 2 Pro)
File storage format	JPEG *RAW and DNG are not supported.
Safe stitching distance	2m (6.56ft) *It is recommended to place the gimbal on a horizontal surface and keep a safe distance of more than 2m (6.56ft) from the subject.
Resolution of 360 photo	6080 × 3040 *The resolution remains consistent across all models.

FAQ

1. Can the gimbal save the unstitched photos after taking 360 photos? How to download unstitched photos?

Unstitched photos can be retained. On the pano photo shooting page, tap the "⋮" icon in the upper left corner > scroll down and enable "Save Unstitched Pano Photos". After shooting, all unstitched pano photos will be automatically saved to your phone album.

2. Why is there a black hole area when taking a 360 photo?

Due to the structural design of the gimbal, a blind spot exists at the bottom shooting area. It is recommended to place the gimbal on a plain, clean surface and extend the selfie stick so that the phone camera is as far away from the ground as possible. This effectively reduces the bottom black area and improves the final image quality.

3. What should I do if the phone collides with the gimbal arms during 360 photo shooting and causes abnormal gimbal movement?

Adjust the phone clamp to a lower position and reserve sufficient space between the phone bottom and gimbal arms to avoid physical interference.