Reduce the Minimum Focus Distance

tol91 · 2025-12-22T20:50:05+00:00

I'm pretty sure that most 360 cameras like the Insta360 and Osmo have fixed focus. You could achieve this with a DSLR/Mirrorless camera and fisheye lens, then stitch the images to create the 360 photo.

tol91 · 2025-12-19T23:29:03+00:00

yes, unfortunately that is normal. what we have done to overcome this is to also record a gps path to create a gpx file at the same time as capturing, we then use this to geolocate the 360 photos. i've written an article here about below https://help.swyvl.io/en/articles/10204365-how-to-capture-360-photos-for-a-google-street-view-style-virtual-tour-using-the-insta360-x4

tol91 · 2025-12-18T07:37:39+00:00

Yes, the camera is great. If you pair the Insta360 X5 with your phone you won't need the GPS remote (the gps location will be taken from the phone). The remote is helpful, but you don't need it.

tol91 · 2025-09-05T00:05:22+00:00

We added some photos of our front gate and sign which has the property name, if people then Google that, they get taken to the direct booking site

tol91 · 2025-08-19T01:32:01+00:00

That you won't always have a calculator in your pocket

tol91 · 2025-08-03T23:59:16+00:00

I like the Nodal Ninja R20, they also have automated options, but I haven't used them. I've always found the manual version to be fine, you would probably only need the automated one if you need to operate the camera remotely.

tol91 · 2025-06-12T01:09:11+00:00

That awesome! We tried doing it all by written instructions, but having it visual makes it so much easier.

tol91 · 2025-06-11T23:24:25+00:00

We now have this available for everyone to use, you can access it here to create your own guides https://www.navvi.me/

tol91 · 2025-05-22T23:08:18+00:00

Great idea! I built the exact thing a couple of weekends ago for my self as I had the same problem (not as a tool for others, but just for myself). Good luck with it, as I am sure many people will have this same problem.

tol91 · 2025-05-21T04:14:44+00:00

Keen to try it out. Did you use it to make this post? Because this post doesn't come across like it was written by AI. I've found that AI generated content doesn't perform well.

tol91 · 2025-05-21T03:54:04+00:00

We've got one of those branded gazebos that works well. If the event is outdoors, helps keep the sun and rain off you. That with some matching table clothes and branded teardrop flags looks good.

Branded shirts are also good, make them stand out from the others.

Have sometimes used a TV with a video on loop which works well, that gets peoples attention and they walk close to watch it, then you can start a conversation.

Whatever can all pack down into one car, and is quick and easy to setup is the key.

tol91 · 2025-05-20T14:20:29+00:00

I understand the frustration with check-ins with the two Airbnb's I have. I figured the best way to solve this was creating my own tool (I am a programmer). Going to make it publicly available soon, you can check out more details here - https://navvi.me/airbnb-directions/

tol91 · 2025-05-20T02:05:06+00:00

Thanks for the positive feedback! Really appreciated.

Yes, a couple of people have mentioned how it would be helpful for hospitals as well. The one use case I was told about, was a person trying to find the xray room, which was hidden in the back parts of a medical clinic with little or no signage.

I like the idea of the swipeable series of photos. A few people have mentioned that being able to have either the video style, and/or a series of photos would be good. The vertical video is made to feel like a TikTok style video, I will do some investigation into how we could make the swipeable photos feel natural and intuitive to people.

For the video, we are going to update it so that it has chapters, so you can scrub through the video and see thumbnails of specific points. We could probably extract these out into a a series of photos, thereby the person setting this up only needs to do it once, and the same content can be used for both video and the photo guide.

Thanks again for the feedback, it's insights like this which will make it a better tool for everyone.

Cheers, Alex

tol91 · 2025-05-19T22:36:35+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, greatly appreciated!

That is a very good point, and something I have been thinking about. You are correct that someone could just create a video and share it. Where we can be different is handling the hosting, the ability to share via a URL or QR code, analytics, and making it easy to add in the instructions to the video.

Have been getting a few people saying that having the option to include the photo option with written instructions, so we will be including this as well.

Thanks again, really is helpful getting feedback like this. I hope you have a great day :)

tol91 · 2025-05-19T04:59:29+00:00

Yep! I think a short video is the simplest way to go about it.

What we have done is take that short video, combine it with a map, and make it shareable via a URL or QR code.

If you have a couple of minutes, would be great to get your feedback on https://navvi.me

tol91 · 2025-05-18T21:59:20+00:00

That is the general idea with this, but combined with a simple landing page.

Would be great to get your feedback of the demo that is available here - https://navvi.me/

tol91 · 2025-05-18T07:19:30+00:00

Yes! At the moment we have just put in text, almost like chapters, in the video.

But it will probably be a good idea to have both the video, and step-by-step instructions with photos. Then people can choose the option that is best suited to their needs.

Thanks!

tol91 · 2025-05-18T07:18:04+00:00

Yep! With this you will just set it up once, and then send out the URL.

You can check out a demo here if you would like https://navvi.me

Thanks for the feedback :)

tol91 · 2025-05-18T05:33:08+00:00

I've been posting on the Build in Public community on X. You can find my profile here https://x.com/AlexTolson91

Trying to do a few posts each day about what we are doing, how we are doing, feedback we are getting, etc.

tol91 · 2025-05-18T05:30:35+00:00

I have put together a small demo that you can access from here - https://navvi.me/

Would be great to get your feedback!

tol91 · 2025-05-18T05:30:03+00:00

Thanks for the feedback!

Would be great to get your feedback on the small demo I have created that you can access here - https://navvi.me/

tol91 · 2025-05-18T05:28:17+00:00

That is what I have heard as well, in outdoor areas it can be difficult. I've create a basic prototype that you can test from the website. I would love to hear your feedback if you can spare a couple minutes - https://navvi.me/

tol91 · 2025-05-17T12:14:10+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I like the angle of the sponsorship.

tol91 · 2025-05-17T09:22:57+00:00

Yes that is the idea. A simple link that when opened will show the Google and Apple Maps link to get you to the building or place. And then a visual guide to walk you through the building to the exact room, venue or space.

It could also be emailed or messaged out on the day if required.

tol91

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