I wanted to really like this camera, but GoPro's desktop and mobile app to process the 360 footage needs more work before it's ready for consumer use. The minimum computer requirements for the desktop app is totally understated by GoPro.

GoPro has long been a dominant player in the action camera space, but of late, the company has been struggling with poor sales and has also dropped out of the drone market . VR is a new vertical for GoPro, and it's betting big on the Fusion, its new 360-degree camera.

High-quality 360-degree footage; Rugged and waterproof; Bundled Fusion Grip is handy; Overcapture works well

Fusion Studio software is glitchy; No built-in storage; Android support is bleak (for now; Expensive; Processing 360 video can be cumbersome

The Fusion's USP is familiarity. It is a GoPro through and through. GoPro Fusion also works great as an handheld device thanks to its stabilization algorithm. However, it does not natively stitch videos and needs an app on a PC to pull that off.

Can GoPro's debut 360° action cam bring virtual reality creation from a hobbyist niche to the mainstream

Over-capture mode; Full-featured apps and software; Rubberised & waterproof design; Two free microSD cards

Lacks 100fps slo-mo; 5.7K is now standard; Large physical size; No live-streaming; Constant connection issues

Bought for an Xmas present for the person who has everything, only had a quick look but seems an amazing gadget and I am sure he's going to love it!

I bought this camera a while ago, and it's a great bit of kit. Definitely a lot of fun for me and the kids. Works well, easy to use regardless of whether you've owned a gopro before or not. My issue with it is there's only about 10 phones that are compatible with the camera when using the app.

I had very high hopes with the Fusion. I am a google local guide so I only work with 360 cameras. The fusion does do a great job at taking videos and pictures, but that's where it STOPS. Starting off just to let you know I have a top of the line Mac Book Pro, just so you know what I'm working with.

Just shy of a year ago GoPro announced initial details around their consumer-oriented 360° action camera, Fusion. But it wouldn't be until this past November that the company started shipping the $699 dual-lens unit. Since then I've been using the camera in a surprising variety of ways.

GoPro may have jump started the action camera market , but the Fusion is different than all the GoPros that came before it: it's a true 360 camera. Instead of using a single forward-facing lens, its two ultra-wide angle lenses capture a full 360 spherical image of everything around it.

Bought this couple of weeks ago. Features are well ahead of other existing Gopros. A bit complicated to get started (although I'm using Gopro for 3 years now!). Too sensitive, because of heavy load battery drains out faster than other gopros. But overall an amazing product if you get used to it!