DJI just pulled a plot twist worthy of a mid-season finale for the Osmo 360

The DJI Osmo 360 received a firmware update that quietly transforms it from “cool 360 camera” into “why is this thing doing everything now?”

At the same time, the Adventure Combo price slid from $700 to $511. That is not a gentle nudge. That is a $189 cannonball into the pool. I am not a 360 camera lover, but this price makes me think twice about it.

Firmware updates usually fix bugs. This one feels like it adopted new hobbies, got a gym membership, and started posting vertically.

Vertical is no longer an afterthought

Let’s address the elephant holding a smartphone.

With the new Single-Lens 9:16 Vertical Boost mode, the Osmo 360 finally shoots native vertical. No awkward cropping. No sacrificing resolution.

You can record in 2.7K or 4K and post straight to TikTok, Reels, or Shorts without performing digital gymnastics in post.

In 2026, vertical is not a trend. It is oxygen.

DJI basically admitted what creators have known for years: people are watching on phones, and they are not rotating them just because you asked nicely. This update removes friction, preserves image quality, and saves you from explaining to clients why half the frame looks like it went on a diet.

Livestreaming gets a personality

Livestreamers also got an upgrade that feels less “security camera” and more “mobile TV studio.”

Using the DJI Mimo app, you can switch between the front and rear lenses while broadcasting. That means you can react, turn, show the scene, then come back to your face without breaking the flow. It is storytelling with options instead of a static webcam vibe.

Even better, the camera records a local 1080p file during the livestream. Translation: you are no longer stuck with whatever compressed soup the platform serves back to you. If the stream glitches, you still own a clean copy.

That alone will make a few creators sleep better at night.

Film Tone and digital ND without the gear bag

DJI also added multiple Film Tone color profiles. Some are cool and balanced. Some boost vibrancy for landscapes. There is even a retro urban look for creators who enjoy making concrete look poetic.

These profiles work in full 360 video at 30 fps up to 8K and in Selfie Mode up to 60 fps. So you get cinematic flavor without spending hours color grading like you are finishing a feature film.

Then there is the curveball: software based ND filter effects.

Instead of screwing on physical ND filters, DJI uses algorithms inside DJI Mimo and DJI Studio to simulate motion blur and smoother lighting.

It is supported on iPhone 14 or newer and on Macs with Apple M series chips. The result is more film-like motion in bright conditions without carrying extra glass in your pocket.

No filter case. No swapping. Just tap and roll.

A pocket studio at a not so painful price

Stack all of this on top of 8K 360 capture, strong stabilization, flexible single lens shooting, a touchscreen, compact design, and easy reframing, and the Osmo 360 stops feeling niche.

It starts feeling like a pocket production studio that accidentally wandered into the action cam aisle.

And at $511 for the Adventure Combo, it undercuts many premium action cameras while offering full 360 capture plus these new tricks. With delivery landing before Valentine’s Day, it is either a serious creator upgrade or the most unexpected romantic gesture of the season.

Nothing says “I love you” like native 9:16.

Photo credit: DJI Forums, Facebook Osmo 360 Group.