Rylo
Highlights
- 5.8K 360 video @ 24fps | 4K 360 video @ 30fps
- Easy to use
- Stabilization: horizon leveling automatically built in
Overview
The selling point for this device is the stabilization. If you are shooting a video that requires any sort of movement, then the camera automatically removes most vibrations and blurriness. This is perhaps the best consumer product on the market for people on the move, and the re-framing feature is definitely something to look into.
However, if you are going to be filming in a classroom setting or anywhere indoors without professional lighting, then this camera is not going to measure up to many of the other options on the market - especially if you are filming in 4K mode. The photo mode is also lacking, which tends to be par for field. At around $500, the Rylo is middle of the field for devices that I tested.
I found importing the video to be a very frustrating task. I needed to connect my iPhone to the camera, download each video via the Rylo app, then import the content onto the computer. I used a metadata injector prior to uploading to YouTube.
The Rylo comes with a kit (image on the right) that includes a handheld monopod that can screw into a tripod. If the Rylo is the camera of your choice then I would suggest investing in spare batteries.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy recording | Battery - 1 hour |
| Horizon stabilization (internal gyroscope) | Very poor photography |
| Simple to use | No manual controls (this could be a "pro") |
| Good app with editing | Importing video is a hassle |
| Excellent software |
Poor low light shooting |
| Good for "moving conditions" (also, re-framed video) |
No livestreaming |