ONE X Action Camera 360 Degree 5.7K 18MP Stabilization Real Time WiFi Transfer Sports Video Construction Documentation

From the moment I first held the Insta360 ONE X, I knew I was dealing with a piece of technology that was going to fundamentally change how I capture the world. The sleek, elongated design fits perfectly in the hand, and the build quality immediately screams premium durability, which is exactly what I need when I am out in the field. Whether I am documenting a high-speed downhill ski run or walking through a complex construction site for documentation, the form factor is unobtrusive yet robust. I never feel weighed down, yet I have the confidence that this device can handle the rigors of an active lifestyle. The matte finish offers a secure grip, and the simple interface means I am not fumbling with buttons when the action starts; I just hit record and let the magic happen. The visual fidelity this camera produces is nothing short of breathtaking. Shooting in 5.7K resolution allows for an incredible amount of detail that holds up even when viewed on larger screens. The 18MP photos are crisp, vibrant, and capture dynamic ranges that I honestly didn't expect from such a compact sensor. But the real star of the show here is the FlowState stabilization. It is genuinely mind-bending. I have bolted this thing to handlebars, helmets, and even a drone, and the footage comes out looking like it was shot on a professional gimbal worth thousands of dollars. The horizon stays locked, the shakes are completely erased, and the result is buttery smooth, professional-grade video that needs almost no post-stabilization work. It creates a "flying" sensation in sports videos that immerses the viewer right into the action. One of the most liberating aspects of using the ONE X is the "shoot first, point later" workflow. Because it captures everything in 360 degrees, I never have to worry about framing my shot while I am in the moment. I can focus entirely on the activity at hand—whether that is nailing a trick or inspecting a specific structural element—knowing that I can choose the perfect angle later in the app. The invisible selfie stick feature is another absolute game-changer; the software automatically stitches the stick out of the footage, giving the impression that a drone is following me just a few feet away. This perspective adds a production value to my vlogs and action clips that simply isn't possible with traditional action cameras. Connectivity and workflow speed are often the Achilles' heel of high-resolution cameras, but the Real-Time WiFi transfer on this device is blazing fast. I can shoot a clip, transfer it to my phone, edit it, and share it within minutes without needing a laptop. The app itself is incredibly intuitive, offering sophisticated editing tools that make reframing 360 footage accessible to anyone. I have used the TimeShift feature to create hyper-lapses that speed up and slow down time to highlight key moments, and it adds such a creative flair to my content. For professional use cases like construction documentation, being able to virtually walk through a site and look in any direction during playback provides a level of detail and context that standard photos just can't match. This camera isn't just a tool; it is a complete creative studio in my pocket.

I’ve done a lot of 360 work with units worth thousands of dollars. After shooting the videos with multiple cameras (each camera containing only a small portion of the image and syncing the files together then came the part involving in stitching these multiple videos together and set up the horizon. Hours of work all for an 8k 360 video. This a great 360 unit for home use, real estate or another general purpose. Has a built in water mark on the bottom for identification, logo and helps to hide any part of the footprint of a stand. Stabilization is a great feature. You can walk about and the unit holds it horizon as no stitching is needed. You can record video and stills by holding the unit or thru the app on your iPhone, (I’m guessing android too) software is updated often. Other better know makers charge a bit more and have kept their software up to date. If you are in need of a 360 camera stop looking because this is it. I have had no problems with it. Make sure you buy the right micro SDcards for it, after all it recording 5.7k footage. It does record audio but if you want better audio you’ll need an external recorder that you can lay in audio in post. Buy an extra battery and tripod with a small foot print that the watermark will cover. Comes with lots of cables to connect with but they are short. I was surprised when I was able to broadcast live 360 on Facebook when hooked to my iPhone! It loses a bit of clarity in the process. I’m sure some will have a problem, don’t understand it or have issues and will give it only one star but.... with my knowledge and experience with 360 I give it high ratings. Over all for what it does, what it can do, easy of use, craftsman ship, quick learning curve and price how can I not give it 5 starts.

After owning and using quite a bunch of 360º cameras I was really skeptical about the "next big thing" in the 360º realm. The last trap I fell into was believing that the Madventure was decent and boy, that was bad. This time I was wrong and the buzz was right, this is a really good product. If you want to skip all the details I’d recommend this camera and even more if you get it in a bundle and save money on it, like the ones already with the invisible stick, Camera+card or ALL but the kitchen sink (search Amazon to find those). I purchased the camera with my own funds, I have used it for several hours of video and multiple photos. I am a photographer and videographer and I use this device for interviews, behind the scenes videos, drone footage, hyperlapse and personal vlogs. The following is my honest impression and portrays the result of many hours of shooting and post. OVERALL: this is a great camera for its price and purpose. Image quality is very good, the software is easy to use and free, stabilization and other advanced features are amazing. SIZE: extra compact, the lenses and focal planes are really close and this results in great portability with superior stitching. I am still to find a fault on video and photo stitching, even with close subjects. SOUND: the camera offers 2 microphones for stereo capture, but no audio input. I wonder if a cleverly designed audio cable could be hidden using the invisible monopod, that would be amazing for better audio quality. The sound is ok, worse than a dedicated recording device, but still usable. It would be amazing if we could pair a Bluetooth microphone… but that’s just me getting greedy and trying to adequate it to my workflow, as I do interviews and BATTERY: it is not long-lasting with 1200mAh. If I could complain about anything this would be the only concern, it does not last long. But then I looked at the size of the kit and remembered it was to be expected. There is a good solution though since the Insta360 OneX does come with a replaceable battery and that makes it easy to carry some to replace on the go. THat is actually going to be necessary if you plan on doing video or taking many pictures during long periods without recharging. My optimal solution is multiple batteries and a double charger like this one https://amzn.to/2ZoIjhw. On my experience, I could make it last around 1 hour if using with Wi-Fi constantly on, about 4h if I kept wi-fi off and used it sparingly and without the phone connected. It charges fast, around 20-30 minutes from zero to full with a fast charger. STABILIZATION: Whoah! I was impressed by the results from the 6-axis gyro-based image stabilization, especially comparing with the lame MadVenture and other bad examples I’ve had in the past. I recorded smooth videos while walking on very bad terrain. As I moved and inevitably shook it quite good the videos still came buttery smooth. I am impressed and very happy with the results so far, I do think it is just as good as the amazing stabilization from the GoPro7 https://amzn.to/2XvNFFV. STITCHING: As I stated before, I have only found minor issues with the automatic stitching. It is very easy to stitch using the phone app, but I do prefer to put the card in a fast card reader and copy to my workstation, this way I have more options and control over the videos. I do not use the app to edit, but it is really simple and intuitive to use and make overcapture videos. EDITING: overcapture videos are very easy with the free app. You can also use most non-linear editing software (Final Cut, Premiere…) to edit natively and that is a game changer for me. No more need to stitch using my phone and then transfer to a messy After Effects workflow! ENVIRONMENTAL SEAL: it is not waterproof, you need a special case to protect it or even dive. That said and on your own risk, it is possible to use it in “splashy situations” without an issue. I’ve recorded videos near a waterfall without issues, I just tried to protect the open USB port and all was good. I take no responsibility if drown your camera, do it at your own risk. DESIGN: I found it to be great, functional and even pretty. Materials look and feel good, it is as premium as it should be expected with the price tag. The tiny LCD is a welcome bonus, you can actually get relevant data from it. The simple 2-button interface gets the simple tricks done, for anything fancier you should use the app. LEDs keep you aware of what is happening and most important: if it is still recording! The only issue I found with the design is that you cannot replace the microSD card without removing the camera from a tripod. That is not an issue for most people, only for those capturing many hours of interviews and needing to keep the camera without any movement. The easy solution was buying bigger cards, up to 128Gb. Size is 115 x 48 x 28 mm and it weighs 115g. IMAGE QUALITY: the lenses are quite fast (f2.0) and capture good light. Photo resolution is OK for consumer use with 18Mp and DNG capture, video resolution is nice at 5.7k. I write "nice" even though it is probably the best resolution on a consumer/prosumer camera to date because gorgeous 360º video requires 8k and more, but that would add bulk and a couple of thousand dollars to the equation. Higher frame rates would also be nice, making 5.7k slow motion even more amazing than it already is. Again, 5.7k at 30 fps and 100mbps is not shabby, it is just grumpy-old-me remembering the results from the Pro cameras I’ve tested and used. Very low light situations are a challenge for small sensors and this is no exception, image is not great under very low light. Even though ISO goes to a high 6400 I’d keep it as low as possible, never raising it over 400. CONTROLS: You can (and should) set sort-of-manual controls for ISO and shutter speed. If you want the best quality possible you should use the LOG mode and edit later to achieve the most from the footage and achieve the best result. HDR video is gorgeous and makes it simpler but you lose some control over the process, as it is all done automatically by the software. CONNECTIVITY: stupid-proof connection to any “moderately smart”phone, just connect to the Wi-Fi and open the app. The app is free and you can easily find it on the app store of your preference (Windows, Apple or Android). Downloading images is super-fast, videos can last a while but they are HUGE and that is to be expected. Consider connecting with the supplied cable to speed up the process and save battery. 5G WiFi, Bluetooth LE 4.0, MFI-certified lightning connector SOFTWARE: App and desktop version (Insta 360 Studio) are easy to use and intuitive, they do require some time to process long videos. Keep in mind we are talking Gigabytes of data; all that quality needs a big room to fit in. All versions are free to download on insta360's website or your preferred app store. FANCY STUFF AND FEATURES: - data Overlay: you can embed speed, elevation, incline angle, heading, coordinates… to your footage. - Freecapture and overcapture: film in 360 and present it as a regular video. You can change the view angle as if multiple cameras filmed the scene. - Picture in picture: you can capture a video as a smartphone does, with the image in front and a tiny box with your image as the action unfolded before you - Hyperlapse, timeshift, slow motion - Live streaming to Facebook and Youtube (I have not tested any other options, if they exist). You can even change the view live and make it a tiny planet or other viewing alternatives you fancy. - built-in GPS: data is stored in each capture - Loops: great IF you like the silly and annoying boomerang style - Wireless VR Viewing MY PREFERRED ACCESSORIES: - The included pouch is a must have and must use item. It protects the protruding and exposed lenses from getting scratched, not from bumps and hits. If you drop the camera in it damage is still possible. - extra batteries: mandatory if you plan to record multi-minute videos or capture many photos over long periods of time without recharging. - The invisible stick is great, easy to open and close, disappears from the images as magic. You can achieve an amazing “flying camera effect” using it. I would recommend that you purchase it as the second accessory.

Update: lowering to 1 star. Software is next to impossible to use, support completely unresponsive. Miserable experience. Memory errors and crashes in the Insta studio make it next to impossible to render the videos for production use. *if* the software works, its clunky and amateur. Normal things like copy/paste/undo etc, do not exist. Its like some high school student built the software as a class project. Much better options exist in this market. **** The camera takes OK video. It will run on an external usb battery. I use it on airplanes. I have an external lipstick style USB battery that keeps the camera going for several hours. The cord, wrapped tightly around the selfie stick disappears. I put the selfie stick on the end of a larger 10' Mic boom to get it out in front or along-side the airplanes. Great. Now for the part I hate. The post production software is horrible, amateur quality at best and full of bugs and memory issues. It seems to get worse with each release. Its bad enough I may send the camera back and use something else. To say using Insta 360 Studio is frustrating is putting it nicely. Gah!

Having owned the expensive camera from the "popular action camera manufacturer", I moved to Insta360's cameras first with the Insta360 One which I really enjoyed (easy to use, easy to view and edit videos and photos) and now with the Insta360 One X, I couldn't be more pleased. The camera itself has a great feel to it, smooth, strong, and stylish. The slip in case with neck strap is very handy and helps keep the camera close by when walking around with it. No bulky hard case is needed, but it does fit nicely in a hard shell eye-glass case as well for added protection. Included with the camera are all the cables you could ever need. A very nice touch these days instead of having to "bring your own" cable. Setting the camera up is easy to do with your smartphone, or easily done using the screen on the front of the camera. Having that screen is a nice improvement over the previous model. The tripod mount is improved with this model and no issues with it have been noted even while being used on some rough bike trails. It's good to be confident in your mounting system. Battery life has not been an issue as I tend to take my batteries out of most devices after charging as I like to cycle through my batteries to keep them fresh. The battery does provide power to the camera's Bluetooth connection even when powered off which is handy, but will bring the battery level down over time as you would expect. Extra batteries can be purchased and many accessories are promised to follow user demand. Picture quality and numerous video resolutions and frame rates are easily selected and are some of the best available in consumer level 360 cameras. The camera produces very good images in challenging lighting conditions and having manual control is another added bonus if you know how to use them. For the casual user, the AUTO settings do a remarkable job right out of the box. I have not tried the popular "Bullet Time" but the images I've seen are pretty remarkable. Images and video can be stitched, edited, and uploaded to social media or other popular viewing applications directly from your smartphone, or transferred to a desktop computer for use in numerous popular editing applications. Thankfully unlike "that other brand", you don't need to mortgage your home to buy a pc capable of editing the video. I had one opportunity to engage their support team and the response was instant, and extremely friendly and professional. Issue solved within hours of posting on Facebook. It's as easy as stating your question on their Facebook page, which by the way has a very large following of users around the world, all sharing their experiences and willing to assist those with questions. With many camera systems beginning showing up in the market, the Insta360 brand I'm sure will retain it's place on top with it's affordable, easy to use 360 camera systems. If you are in the market for a 360 camera system, Insta360 One X is a great platform to start your adventure.

I have been intrigued with 360 video for a couple years and have been researching the right 360 camera to invest in that would give me good video quality for an affordable price. About a year ago (spring 2018) I had my choices narrowed down to a couple, but the Insta360 One was top on my list. I didn't buy one at that time and kind-of put this purchase on the back-burner. Then the 360 One X was announced. I watched the videos and even contacted Insta360 and asked a couple questions. In October DJI announced their OSMO Pocket and I was looking hard at that. I have an OSMO Mobile, but I wanted something quicker to use and something easier to carry. I wanted to use this alongside my iPhone for some primary and b-roll footage in my video projects. Just before I was going to place my order, I remembered the Insta360 One X. I looked up videos on YouTube and watched videos from both the One X and the OSMO Pocket and in December I bought the One X. I couldn't be happier. It was dead-winter here in Minnesota but I started using it and am very pleased with the video quality. The image quality is decent as well. I'm quite impressed on how nice the edited footage shows up on a 1080p television screen. Certainly footage that could be used in a documentary or for b-roll. I love that you can frame your shots and do camera moves in the app right on your phone or tablet. The image is also impressively stable. There are a couple areas where the One X could be improved. One is that in medium to low light the images can look a little grainy, akin to what you would get with your mobile phone. The other improvement would be to add a way to plug audio capture directly into the One X, so you could use this truly as a vlogging tool. Either a 3.5mm jack or bluetooth. Even if they added a way to connect audio by capturing and syncing with you phone would be an improvement. Battery life could be improved. In the cold I couldn't get more than 20 mins with the camera set on the highest quality settings. I did get a second battery and being able to change them out is a huge plus with this camera. I also bought the selfie stick made for this camera. It's well designed, lightweight, compact, and disappears in the video. I'm quite happy with this camera.

So, why did I leave a 3 star when I say is a great camera... Well, Because hopefully I will come back in about a month and add one star then add another by early 2019. The camera, resolution, quality of image and video and pictures all great, it is what they say, shoot now, point later Is a great camera to record pics and videos and "always" be in the picture So, why docking stars...the app and the PC/MAC App...buggy, not there yet, lots of limitations and many "work around" Yes, is usable, the team updates the cam and the apps almost weekly...but again, there are many limitations that should have been ironed out prior to the release, like having to set you phone into airplane mode to connect the camera. Is an action camera....is a 2 protruding lenses action camera...yet, here we are...no case available for it yet, site keeps saying "soon" Not even a stand or somewhat to place the camera while charging or moving files, other than a pouch that the minute there is a bit of dust in it, will scratch the lenses. Whoever approved the final design, while is a awesome design, should have added a case and stand...yet, none is available H.265...nope, not available You are basically forced to use the app for everything, yet, no 5K video from it and no GPS tag....unless you buy another non existent (yet) accessory...wich we still waiting for. Battery life...ok, if you are lucky...I got 43 min max... want a spare battery...as noted before...not available yet Durability, again...is supposed to be a "action" cam, yet...no way to protect the lenses, any simple scratch and you have a $400 paperweight...again, would be ok with a case...or better if someone will come up with lens protectors. Make sure you have a fairly new smartphone with plenty of internal memory, as the app WILL NOT save to SD card, so basically for all of us with awesome 256 gig cards installed, they are useless as every time you same a pic of video, it goes to internal memory iOS folks, you are in luck, you can use any mobile device... phone or tablet... Android...we are limited to mid to top end phones and tables...good luck finding one that meets the minimum requirements.

As an Amazon Prime shopper I usually get request from vendors to leave feedback. And often I don’t make time to do so (shame on me) but in this case I was planning to leave feedback on my experience with the Insta360 One X, but they beat me to it with a request. But I am happy to write this! The Insta360 One X is an AMAZING camera, its going to change how you take and view pictures! You won’t regret purchasing this camera. That’s my short review. Now for those of you still reading, here’s a more detail and thoughful review. About 2 months ago a friend showed me this device he had just purchased, an Oculus Quest VR headset. Myself being an artist he showed me a 360 painting app which blew me away, and as played with the headset some more, I discovered YouTube had some 360 videos, I found one which was a night time walking tour of midtown Manhattan, New York from Lincoln Center to 42nd Street Time Square. After watching that on the Quest, I was sold on 360 video. The Oculus Quest was a quick purchase and I wanted to shoot my own 360 videos as well. So I started doing the research, looking for reviews and of course, YouTube had tons of reviews and it seemed everyone was highlighting the Insta360 One X. After spending 3 weeks watching just about every video on 360 camera reviews, I concluded the Insta360 One X was worth trying and I am 100% happy that I purchased it. The price is affordable compared to other 360 cameras. The Insta360 One X takes really GREAT videos and if you are a professional photographer then you’ll know how to mess with the settings to take AMAZING photos and videos. I am not a photographer, so I like my picture and video settings to be auto. If I have to start worrying about camera settings, I will lose interest fast. Insta360 One X right out of the box is set up to take quality pictures. Just charge your battery, attach the camera to a selfie stick, turn it on and you’re good to go! The app makes editing a breeze, its Mac friendly! At the moment I am aware of 3 places you can post your finish 360 videos, The Insta360 website, YouTube and Facebook. Looking at your videos online is great, you can move around and see things you didn’t even realized you shot. But the real magic happens when you put on a VR head set like the Oculus Quest and watch your video. I shot a video at the Los Angeles Comic Con a few weeks ago and its just amazing! The Insta360 One X captured everything! people walking around, in front of you, behind you (ever wonder what people are doing behind you while you are walking, now it’s no longer a mystery) you feel like you are in the space, its like being in a Star Trek Holodeck. The quality of the video is good enough that you can grab still shots from your video through the app as well. I should mention, Facebook is a little buggy though with 360 video, it doesn’t always play nice with 360 content. The Oculus Quest can’t access 360 video posted on Facebook. By the way, Oculus is own by Facebook. There are 2 professional 360 Youtube personalities who have detail reviews on the Insta360 One X as well as actual comparisons with other 360 cameras which might help you if you are still unsure, “Ben Claremont” and “360Rumors”, check them out. I love my Insta360 One X camera, that said, there are a few things to note and one thing that bugs me, a lot. If you plan on doing a lot of action shooting, you MUST purchase a Insta360 Venture Case. If you damage a len, I think its a $100 (+/-) fix plus a 2 to 3 week wait to get it back. But if you use the case, your audio will suffer. If you are familiar with Adobe Premiere (I hate Adobe subscriptions!) it is 360 friendly and works well with video from the Insta360 camera. You can record your audio with your phone using a lapel microphone and edited it in later. There are Youtube videos showing the process. If the audio isn’t important just use one of the many audio clips in the Insta360 app. The Insta360 Bullet Time Bundle is another must (though most selfie sticks will work if they have a camera mount). The bullet time tripod stand allows you to take those cool Matrix like videos. But, if you plan on using the tripod, Purchase an additional, better one. I bought a “Smatree Telescoping Selfie Stick with Tripod Stand”, not for the selfie stick but for the stand. I’ve posted photo comparisons. The Insta360 tripod isn’t very stable and it feels like it will fall over easily. The Smatree tripod legs are longer and it attaches to the insta360 selfie stick. The Insta360 stick is better because its longer (see pictures). If you want to hide the tripod leg create a Nadir. The Insta360 app makes it easy to add one. Once you discover how much fun you’re going to have with your Insta360, you might want to purchase additional batteries since the battery will give you about 45 minutes of power. And if you are like me, you might want to leave the camera on as much as possible which means you will need a couple of additional memory cards as well (128gb, don’t your time buying less). As to the thing that BUGS me. The app or I should say the apps! The app works or I should say, they work. The mobile app and the desk top app don’t have matching features!!! How insane is that. Insta360 really needs to revisit the apps and make them one. And while they are at it, give us the ability to edit videos together on the timeline with transitions, and audio editing too! (Help me get Adobe out of my life for good!) And while you’re at it more music clips to choose from (I like what you have but it never hurts to have more). I am still using my iPhone 5S and the Insta360 app is not compatible with that version you need a newer model. The app aside from editing, allows you to control the camera wirelessly. I don’t have any plans to spend $800 to $1000 on a new phone, am tempted but its not going to happen any time soon. I’ve seen pictures of a wireless Insta360 One X remote and a few people have claimed to have purchased it. I can’t find it anywhere. I feel like am looking for a unicorn. I am not sure if it really exist or am I seeing some good 3D rendering effects from hard core fan of the camera. If you have an older phone and are not planning on upgrading anytime soon, be prepared to be editing out video of yourself starting and stopping the camera. It’s not hard using the app, just annoying. I should mention if you have a tablet from the last year or so, you might be able to use the app on it. Check the specs. So that’s my review. I absolutely love this camera and combining it with a VR headset takes it to a whole other level. There’s no doubt in my mind the 360 is the near future of picture and video taking. Image going on vacation, shooting 360 video, coming back home and playing it for family and friends through a head set. Insta360 One X camera is fun to use, and its potential is endless.