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Its large touchscreen makes it super easy to operate on the hoof, its extra modes offer more flexibility than its predecessor and its Loop Recording mode means you can now use it as an advanced, albeit expensive, helmet camera. We tried both the phone app and Insta360 Studio on Mac for this review, and their tool sets are largely similar. degree edited clips are set at 1080p when exporting from the phone app or Insta360 Studio, which may seem too limited when maximum res is 5. Large, responsive buttons are easy to use, even when on the move or gloved up, with vibration feedback for clear command confirmation.
Camera Centre UK Ltd trading as Camera Centre UK is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Put it next to a contemporary GoPro or Insta360’s other gear and you won’t be impressed, but stick to 360-degree footage and you'll see precisely where your money’s going.Insta360’s FlowState image stabilisation is as good as ever, smoothing out even the most violent shaking to deliver a stable, cinematic shot. It takes a beat to start capturing video, and some elements of the image processing aren’t at the same level as GoPro’s.
In addition to the main switch positioned on the side, you can also use an individually configurable function key. Tappable icons let you swap the view between the two lenses, change resolution, frame rate, and other settings (depending on mode), and swap between the different capture modes: Video, Active HDR, Time Lapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording, Star Lapse, Burst, Interval, HDR Photo, and Photo. The Insta360 X3 also has major usability benefits over any Insta360 camera released to date, mostly thanks to the unusually good screen. Editing wizzes can do a lot with 360 footage, particularly with the included software, and HDR processing is a boon for picture quality in mixed light.
Handheld use is the part Insta360 X3 nails better than a GoPro, which feel like they should be attached to a selfie stick at the very least. However, the Insta360 X3 is one of the best options if you want an action camera that can “do it all”. The large screen is better for previewing the picture than the last gen model, and makes navigating around the menu system easier. Whether you're flipping on your paraglider or riding a roller coaster, 360° Horizon Lock always keeps your video level.
Insta360 achieves the X3’s water resistance using single layer rubber seals around the charging socket and the battery, which pops out when you release its two fastening sliders on the side. Stitching on an iPhone 13 was also speedy, though we'll note that phone editing drops resolution for stitched video down to 4K and caps reframed video at 1080p. And the camera’s horizon lock feature keeps your shots dead level no matter what the orientation is. Next generation version of the world's best-selling 360 degree Action Camera with larger sensor, increased camera pixels, bigger battery, larger screen, faster Wi-Fi and voice control.
And for those interested in the materials used, the sides are plastic with a diamond embossed texture, for extra grip.
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