Harlowe has a cheaper solution for lighting 360-degree shoots

"Harlowe, a company known for lighting accessories that cater to influencers and amateurs, has released a $95 alternative called the Omni 360 that evenly illuminates with a diffused soft glow in all directions. The Omni 360's 2W of light output can be boosted to up to 4W as needed but neither mode is quite bright enough to fully illuminate a dark environment."

"Buttons atop the Omni 360 control can be used to make brightness and color temperature adjustments but hands-free gestures are also supported for setups where you don't want to risk bumping or moving the camera when it's perched on a tripod. An IP54 rating means the Omni 360 can survive dust and splashes, but it's absolutely not designed for underwater shoots."

"Harlowe's solution to that problem is a pair of lightweight aluminum cages designed for either the Insta360 X5 or the DJI Osmo 360 that can be purchased with the Omni 360 as part of an optional $159 bundle. The cages add a cold shoe mount to the top and side of each camera for attaching the Omni 360, although positioning it on top will help ensure the light is less visible in 360-degree footage."

Harlowe has introduced the Omni 360, a $95 omnidirectional camera light designed for 360-degree video production, positioning itself as a budget-friendly alternative to premium options like Bushman's $300+ models. The light produces 2W of output, expandable to 4W, making it suitable for supplemental lighting rather than primary illumination in dark environments. It excels at reducing harsh shadows and creating mood-enhancing highlights on subjects near the camera. The device features manual brightness and color temperature controls via buttons, plus hands-free gesture support for tripod-mounted setups. With an IP54 rating, it withstands dust and splashes but not underwater use. Harlowe offers optional aluminum cages ($159 bundle) for Insta360 X5 and DJI Osmo 360 cameras, adding cold shoe mounts for secure light attachment.

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