These cameras are great for making you feel as though you were a part of the action. You can relive these moments using a VR headset, upload them to Facebook or other social networks, or just watch them on your Android phone. While it depends on the camera you choose, those are some of the different options available. The following are some of the 360-degree cameras that you should check out now.

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360Fly 4K

This 360-degree camera features 2880 x 2880 pixels, a 360 x 240 field of view, and boasts water resistance at up to thirty feet. The battery outlasts much of the competition, clocking in at around one and a half hours. It offers 64GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It has a 2.5” diameter and weighs in at just over six ounces.

LG 360 Cam

It isn’t exactly a true 360-degree camera because it can’t get the full circle in every direction, but its ease of use, portability, and nice-on-the-wallet price tag makes it more than just a passable device. With a 2560 x 1280 pixel video resolution and an hour of battery life, the 2.65-ounce item may prove popular with frequent travelers.

Samsung Gear 360

Your video resolution hits 3840 x 1920 pixels. Made for Samsung phones, this camera also features a battery that lasts for an hour. While it isn’t water-resistant like the 360Fly 4K, it is at least splash-proof. It will hold up to 200GB and also has a microSD card slot. At 5.4 ounces, it isn’t the heaviest model.

How to Improve Your 360-Degree Camera

When you decide you are ready to move ahead and purchase a 360-degree camera, you might want to make sure you throw a selfie stick into the mix. Doing so can help you to get the right angle to take a better photo. You could also get a VR headset to “transport you” to other locations and improve your experience with your camera.

How to Take a Selfie

The Honor 8 includes a few features that will make selfie-taking even easier. You can set (or disable) a timer, use your voice to capture a photo, or set your camera to automatically capture a photo whenever it detects a smile. For sharper selfies with the front-facing camera, make sure to disable the “beauty” mode, which automatically blurs and airbrushes your photos. If you want to edit a photo, it’s best to take a sharp image and later edit it on your phone or in an app like VSCO.

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The Dual Rear Camera

As previously mentioned, the camera takes photos in color and black and white. This improves the sharpness and visibility of a photo whenever there is little light available, such as at nighttime. If you can hold the phone steady for several seconds — or have a tripod — the camera will take excellent photos when in “night” mode. An additional tip: use of a tripod is generally a great way to get the best photos from the Honor 8 camera, during daytime or nighttime.

HDR Mode

Like with other smartphones, use the HDR mode to improve the contrast between light and dark elements of your photos. This will result in sharper images.

Wide Aperture Mode

A tripod will also be handy to get the best photos with this feature. Wide aperture mode will allow you to focus on an object in an image and blur the background. You can even refocus the image or adjust the aperture after you’ve taken the photo.

Fun Photo Editing Effects

If you’re into glossy, highly edited images, then the Honor 8’s camera effects are a fun option to try. With the various effects you can capture light trails from moving cars or buildings at night, blur moving water, and capture star movement at night.

Turn your webcam off or cover it up.
Hackers can’t gain access to your webcam if it isn’t on. So, if you’re not using it, turn off the portable webcam you might have for your desktop PC. If you’re using a laptop, close the webcam’s sliding cover, or if you don’t have one of those, cover the webcam with a piece of electrical tape or a Post-It note.

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Change your password.
A webcam that connects to a Wi-Fi network will have a settings page that requires you to set a username and password. If you haven’t changed your password from the default that came with the network, then you’re making your webcam vulnerable to hacking. Sophisticated hackers will certainly know the passwords associated with popular webcam brands.

Keep an eye out for the indicator light.
Most built-in webcams have a light next to them when they’re in use. If your light is lit when you’re not using it, don’t just assume that there’s a glitch with your computer. Instead, you should assume that your computer might have been breached by hackers, and you should take precautions to remove the malware from your computer immediately.

Enable your firewall.
Your PC should be protected by a firewall to stop all kinds of malicious attacks. A firewall is a piece of hardware or software that tracks network traffic to make sure there’s no unauthorized access attempts on your Wi-Fi network. On Windows computers, the firewall is turned on by default. You can check to see yours is enabled by navigating to the control panel and typing in “Firewall.” Once you click on Windows Firewall, you’ll have the option to turn the program on or off.

After you’ve secured your webcam, make sure your PC is equally secure with PSafe Total for Windows. PSafe’s unmatched anti-virus protection ensures that your computer is protected from hackers 24 hours a day, while its optimization settings will help make sure your PC is running as smoothly as the day you bought it.

But luckily there is a use for your old Android that both makes sense and works effectively. The answer? Turn it into a wireless surveillance camera. Intrigued? Read on to learn how to do it.

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Turning Your Android Into an IP Webcam

1. Download the IP Webcam app from the Google Play Store.
2. In your unused phone, download the IP Webcam app. This means, of course, that you’ll have to keep your unused phone connected to Wi-Fi.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on the “Start a Server” button.
4. Below the screen, you’ll see your IP address. Your IP address will be written in this format: XXX.XXX.X.XX:XXXX.
5. Copy down your IP address. Copy the address into a browser window on your computer. This will bring up IP Webcam Control on your computer.
6. Click the “Flash” button to add video and audio.

What You Can do After You’ve Transformed Your Device into a Security Camera
After you’ve changed your device into a security camera, you can use it in many different ways. First, you can set up the phone in a place that lets you stream live audio and video from your phone to wherever you are. This can help you catch a thieving babysitter or watch your kids’ milestones. Additionally, you can record live audio and video on your camera so you can watch footage later on.

As long as you have a device with a browser option, you always will have control over your unused phone’s camera. From there, you can control where the camera is pointing so you can see around wherever you’ve put the camera. Further, you can change your password from your browser if you feel your IP Webcam app password has been compromised.

Even though your security camera isn’t your main device, it still likely has your information somewhere on it. That’s why it’s so important to continue protecting your phone with PSafe Total. PSafe’s Anti-virus feature scans your phone’s files and SD cards 24-hours a day so your phone is always safe from intruders.

Localize Your Cameras
You don’t need to connect your home security camera to the Internet at all. Instead, you can hook up your camera to a local network and then set up a non-routable internal IP address. Your camera manufacturer’s website will usually give you instructions on setting up this kind of non-routable camera.

Read More: Can Hackers Access Your Phone’s Camera and Microphone?

Add Passwords to Your Cameras
While not every security camera comes with password protection, you can still password-protect your camera. Most cameras let you set up a password in the initial setup, but you can also add one later in your settings, as well. You want to make sure that you set up a strong password that includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Make sure you change it regularly.

Encrypt Your Wireless
If your camera is wireless, you want to make sure you’re joining a wireless network that can’t be accessed by people trying to find your video. The best wireless you can join is an encrypted network – look for a WPA2 encrypted network on your new camera device.

Update Firmware
If there are problems with your camera’s firmware, the manufacturer usually will repair these problems in newer firmware versions. Make sure you’re checking your camera manufacturer’s website to see if any updates have been made. You want to make sure that your camera has up-to-the-minute security features.

Keep Your Camera Out of Private Areas
The best way to keep any embarrassing footage off the Internet is to make sure you keep your camera out of places you wouldn’t want footage seen. While it might be creepy to see yourself online eating dinner, that kind of footage isn’t as creepy as other footage types that could be posted.

Since you’ve gone to the trouble of protecting your home with a security camera in the first place, you want to make sure you can use it effectively. To better your camera’s function, download PSafe Total. With PSafe’s Memory Booster, you can optimize your device’s memory and storage so that you can speed up your device. Make sure all your security camera footage is recorded and stored properly with PSafe.

Make your image a work of art; no, really — at least when you have the new Prisma app for Android installed. Prisma has already created a stir in the Apple world. Now it’s here for Android, after only five days of beta testing through special invite in the Android store.

With such an amazingly fast turnaround, everyone is hopping onboard. Read on for what it is and why you should download it now.

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What is Prisma for Android?

Prisma is a camera app from Russian developer Prisma Labs, Inc. While it does use filters, they don’t resemble anything you find on photo-sharing giant, Instagram. Instead, the app is a blend of modern art meets photo filters. With more than thirty filters to choose from, it will keep any photo sharing fan snap happy.

Do note that, with the default settings, there is no way to save your work to your smartphone after you add filters. Before you dig into the Prisma app, click on the “Settings” icon to fix this problem. Under this menu, you can toggle the switch in order to save your original photos, save your artwork automatically, and add a watermark. Then, head back to the main screen.

Snap a photo or choose one from your image gallery. Crop or rotate the image. Next, choose from among a slew of different filters, select the blending level you prefer by dragging your finger across the screen, and finally release it into the wild.

Filters include paper art, electric, candy, transverse line, mosaic, and many more. They mimic the styles of famous artists like Van Gogh and Picasso. Breaking Bad fans will enjoy the reference to the hit show with a filter just for them.

With the touch of a button, you can easily connect your Instagram account, save and share your Prisma filtered image via text message or email, and save it to your Google Drive, your Keep folder, or your other social networks that are already installed on your Android smartphone.

The makers of the app are talking of removing the less popular filters, leaving behind only the best of the best. So try not to get too attached to a particular filter just yet!

Prisma App on the Go

Keep your phone ready for your next masterpiece. Install PSafe PowerPRO and ensure that your Android smartphone always has the battery power you need, when you need it.

Make sure to test out a variety of different angles before taking a photo on your Android. It’s generally best if your light source is positioned behind and above you, as this tends to create a flattering environment. If this situation isn’t feasible, still try to get as close to this positioning as you can.

2. Keep Your Lense Clean

There’s not a lot you can do to keep your phone from gathering various dirt and dust particles throughout the day. However, before taking a photo, you can make sure to wipe off anything that has accumulated on your camera screen. This is a simple way to increase the clarity of your photos.

3. Don’t Overuse Flash

Obviously there are going to be situations in which you’ll need to use flash. Sometimes there just isn’t any good lighting where you’d like to take a photo, such as in a dark venue or outside at night. However, when possible, use natural lighting outdoors or room lighting to make your photos look clearer.

4. Blur Carefully

You’ll want to avoid accidental blurring. Ensure that your subject isn’t moving unnecessarily, and make sure that you are holding the phone completely steady. Don’t even move your finger until you’re completely sure that the photo is saved on your phone. Moving while taking a picture can cause not only the subject, but the entire background of the photo to appear blurry.

However, blurring can also be used to create an artistic effect. For instance, you can blur the background while keeping your subject in focus to draw attention to them. To do this, you’ll need a short depth of field. Lower the aperture setting as far as possible or put your phone in Portrait auto-mode to achieve this.

5. Mind the Rule of Thirds

It’s the first thing you’ll learn in any photography class. Divide a picture into thirds both vertically and horizontally, and align your main subjects with the lines created. If the subject of the photo is completely centered, the image often ends up looking forced and unnatural.

6. Take Tons of Photos!

Despite all of these tips, you can never be 100 percent sure how a photo will turn out. To increase the odds of getting a great pic, take many photos each time you want to capture a specific moment. Google’s Fast Burst Camera Lite App can take 30 pictures per second!

HDR for Android

HDR is the range of light and dark elements that exist within an image, continually taking Android photography to the next level. With HDR, images become more saturated, greatly enhanced, and gain a richness in color that can make even the most simple scene look otherworldly. It can also appear way too overdone if the HDR is used incorrectly, or with the wrong type of image.

HDR methods require three different shots of the same subject in three different tones (underexposed, normally exposed, and overexposed) which are then merged together to form one ultra enhanced image.

Is it possible to get an HDR effect with your Android camera phone? You bet’cha! Grab your Android smartphone, and look to see if HDR is available in the settings. It may be found under shooting mode, settings, or camera scenes, depending on the make of your phone. It may also be termed “Rich Tone,” as it is in Samsung models.

However, not all camera phones offer this function. If your smartphone does not, you can easily snag the same setting by downloading one of the many camera apps that contain this feature.

Read More: 4 Best Android Camera Apps

Using HDR Mode

HDR is best for unbalanced landscapes, like when the sun is making your subject too dark. It’s also a great way to bring out a drab sky. Portraits with an overly bright background can benefit from a little HDR action, smoothing out the exposure so features, and colors become bold. Really, many low-level light issues could take advantage of HDR.

If, however, you are taking a shot where the colors count, like with a sunrise, or a bird or cat in the garden, you may want to turn off the HDR function so you can let the true colors shine through.

Increase Your Know-How

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