Recording summary · January 2023
DO NOT BUY the Insta360 X3!
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Overview
Daniel evaluated the Insta360 X3 after purchasing it for a trip to Vietnam, concluding that it is overpriced and lacking as an action camera compared to older GoPro models and smartphones.
Daniel found the hardware design impractical due to its elongated shape, unstable balance, fragile dual bulbous lenses, and the need for bulky accessories to prevent hands from appearing distorted in footage.
Daniel preferred conventional manual framing and reverted to using an iPhone during the trip, noting superior low-light performance and questioning the necessity of 360-degree footage for everyday vlogging.
Themes
Insta360 X3 hardware design and physical durability compared to the GoPro Hero 7.
Portability concerns, accessory requirements, and the handling of the camera without a selfie stick.
360-degree software reframing workflow versus manual shot composition and smartphone performance.
Allegations that plastic lens guards degrade image quality.
Developments
Daniel purchased the Insta360 X3 camera for a trip to Vietnam.
Daniel inspected the official Insta360 selfie stick in a shop and chose not to buy it.
Daniel used the Insta360 X3 during a trip to Vietnam for about a week.
Daniel reverted to using an iPhone during the trip.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether plastic lens guards for the Insta360 X3 actually reduce video quality.