@MarcoDavoli Thank you for mentioning me. , @Sairus
Even if you upload 360-degree photos to a POI on Google Maps, the coordinates of those photos will not be the coordinates of the point where the photos were taken.
The coordinates of those photos will be matched to the coordinates of the POI.
This causes the following problems:
・It is not suitable as a street view with correct coordinates.
・It is close to (matches) the coordinates of the POI, so it is slightly more likely to be selected as the TOP image.
However, in fact, when you upload a photo at the same time as registering a new POI on Google Maps, it is not forcibly changed to the coordinates of the POI, but is uploaded to the coordinates held by the EXIF held by the JPEG.
I also find the function to take 360-degree photos using only a smartphone very useful.
Taking photos with a smartphone is a hassle, but it allows you to take photos with a higher resolution than any camera that can take a single shot.
If you understand the nodal points and take pictures calmly, you can take high-resolution photos that are indistinguishable from photos taken with a one-shot camera.
Below is an example of a 360-degree photo I took with just my smartphone.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Lqk4ken3Fpd44bHD6 : This temple prohibits the use of selfie sticks. However, you are allowed to take pictures by holding your smartphone in your hand.
Even if I don’t have a 360-degree camera, I usually have a smartphone.
360-degree JPEGs taken with a smartphone have higher resolution than those taken with a THETA Z1.
https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t/topic/340242
I have already paid for GoThru to upload 322 more tours.
So I rarely use any other tools to upload still images.
I use Street View Studio to upload videos.