Ricoh have announced a model called Theta: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-23980615 and https://theta360.com/en/concept/
It uses two lenses to capture a 360 degree image - so each lens must have a horizontal field of view of over 180 degrees (compared with around 115 degrees on the Little Cyclops) - and some clever image stitching to make for a single scrollable image. (Though the cleverness only has to be done once as the cameras are always held in exactly the same relative position.)
There was a suggestion of turning the Little Cyclops into a 360 degree camera, but this would need four cameras mounted together. This would be bulkier than the Theta and cost almost as much...
There a few other clever 360 degree cameras about - I quite like the Lomography Spinner.
Meanwhile at a more down-to-earth level. This year's version of my favourite pocket camera is down to £49.99 at Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/CANON+A1400.htm
Why is this Canon Powershot my favourite? It's down to two main features:
- It has a viewfinder - and no matter what they say about extra bright LCD screens, I always find that in bright sunshine it's impossible to see an LCD screen properly - so this makes it easy to line up your shot in difficult situations
- It uses AA batteries - and again, no matter how much I like the convenience of USB charging on the Little Cyclops, there are always those occasions when you are away from a suitable charging point (camping or out in the wilds) when the ability to slip in a couple of fresh Alkaline AA batteries is really useful
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