DJI is quietly making a strong case for why its first-ever 360-degree camera deserves a spot in your holiday shopping cart. A brand-new firmware update for the DJI Osmo 360 adds creator-friendly features like vertical video recording, livestreaming, and cinematic film tones, all while the camera itself is currently available at a massive 35% discount with delivery before Christmas.
The Osmo 360 marks DJI’s entry into the competitive 360-camera market, and it doesn’t feel like a first attempt. Built around dual 1-inch HDR sensors, the camera is designed to capture rich detail, strong dynamic range, and immersive footage that holds up even in challenging lighting. In full 360 mode, it can record up to 8K video, giving creators the flexibility to reframe shots later without sacrificing clarity.
Prefer a more traditional setup? Switch to Single Lens mode, and the camera behaves like a powerful action cam, capable of high-frame-rate 4K recording for smooth slow-motion shots. Add to that 120-megapixel 360 photos, generous internal storage with microSD expansion, and a rugged, water-resistant build, and the Osmo 360 feels equally at home on ski slopes, city streets, and family vacations.
Now, all this is nice, but what exactly does the new firmware do?
DJI’s newest firmware (v01.03.08.60), along with the DJI Mimo app v.6.4 on iOS and Android, focuses on making the camera more useful for modern content creation, especially social media.
Vertical video support is the headline feature. The update adds a native 9:16 aspect ratio when shooting in Single Lens > Boost Video mode. You can now record vertical clips at 2.7K or 4K, with frame rates ranging from 25 all the way up to 120 fps. That means cleaner workflows for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts — no awkward cropping required.
Another big addition is livestreaming. Using Single Lens mode and the DJI Mimo app, Osmo 360 owners can now go live directly from the camera. You can even switch between the front and rear lenses during a livestream and save a recording locally on the camera at the same time — a handy feature for creators who want both live engagement and post-event content.
The update also introduces Film Tone, a set of six cinematic filters that can be applied directly in-camera (availability depends on the shooting mode). It’s a small touch, but one that makes footage look more polished without extra editing.
For anyone who shoots under artificial lighting, DJI has added an Anti-Flicker stabilization mode, designed to reduce flicker in tricky environments like gyms, indoor arenas, or nighttime city scenes.
Finally, DJI has improved panoramic photo quality, refining image tone and detail, and fixed a handful of minor bugs to keep things running smoothly.
Safe to say, if you’ve been curious about stepping up your visual game, the Osmo 360, especially at this price and with a timely update under its belt, is worth serious consideration this holiday season.
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