A basic 360° virtual tour setup can be made with a regular camera, tripod, and panorama-stitching software.

Commonly suggested gear:

• Camera
• Tripod
• Panoramic head (helps rotate the camera consistently)
• Remote shutter release
• Wide-angle lens; some people use fisheye lenses to reduce the number of shots needed

A tripod is important so the camera stays in one position while you rotate it. A panoramic head improves accuracy, and an automatic panoramic head can make shooting easier.

For lenses, a wide-angle lens is typical. Community suggestions range from roughly 20–30mm for a more natural look, while fisheye lenses can also work if your stitching workflow supports them.

For software, Panomonkey was suggested for stitching panoramas.

Shooting tip: keep exposure consistent from frame to frame. Using aperture priority or shutter priority was recommended so the images match better when stitched. Also make sure each image overlaps the next to help the software assemble the panorama cleanly.