Insta360 - GO 2
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"I have a hat clip-on with a magnetic camera holder, works great."
"Nuna makes an awesome infant carrier we just got two bases"
"you didn’t need a base in every car to use"
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"Fits in the overhead bin - we’ve always used the branded backpack."
"fits in the overhead of an airbus A321 for Delta or American Airlines (flown with both, put it in the overhead with both)"
"They are all great cameras and the x2 is the least bulky of the three. ... Plus its way lighter and less noticeable when wearing. ... X2 and 3 are way lighter on the selfie stick so they're actually easier to ride with. ... That's one of the reasons I still use my X2 so often is it feels honestly half the weight of the X4."
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"the amount of freedom Insta 360 gives is insaan and u can be carefree about framing and just click the record button and go on"
"You just wear it on your chest using the magnetic pendant. And whenever there is anything you would like to record you just press the button and it starts recording."
"I use my go3 when travelling and usually have it mounted on my chest using the pendant or on the back of my cap using the hat clip, one tap, start recording, record for a minute or two, compile each day into a 2 minute summary."
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"the amount of freedom Insta 360 gives is insaan and u can be carefree about framing and just click the record button and go on"
"Im still using the go2 and the absolutely best features is horizon lock and reframe in pro video mode which is all I use. ... I can lwave it around any which way ,upside down and sideways, and the image just stays locked and level."
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"Not having to frame the shot, being able to just put it on a tripod and let it run knowing it will capture everything is a huge factor. ... Imagine wanting to take a quick group shot or video. U don't even need to make sure everyone is in frame. Just press the shutter."
"it's really about the spontaneous moment captured with it ... I've found footages of myself in the moments of serendipity that I know I will never achieve with any of my mirrorless camera unless somebody is following me around with it."
"the amount of freedom Insta 360 gives is insaan and u can be carefree about framing and just click the record button and go on"
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"Yeah the battery life on Apple Watch is pathetic. ... Like I have the 4G Apple watch which I wear when I am out of town just in case my iphone dies or gets broken and I am in an emergency. That happened to me a few months back. I had my watch and only my watch. I had 4G turned on for emergency services and GPS turned on so I can find my way home. Convienent and life saving right? Except the stupid thing died after an hour and after that I was stuck with no communication abilities at all in the middle of the night wandering the streets. What good is having all of those capabilities if they are just going to die on you after 10 minutes? ... other than as an emergency backup for my phone (which I have now proven is a joke in a real life emergency)"
"If I record for more than 14 minutes it will freeze and battery is already almost dead. This is at night night by the way so temperature isn't high."
"the battery now wears out very quickly - after about 1 hour of usage."
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"if you end up damaging the 360, there’s almost no way of getting it repaired."
"Terrible ability to repair them if you crash. ... You are going to crash. Best to have a quad you can repair and keep going."
"And the biggest reason to avoid the Insta cameras is lens damage. ... The X5 just got a replaceable lens, and they carry on like this is genre-changing. Yeah, welcome to 2020 when GoPro did that."
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"One big thing for me is the ability to swap memory - first I already have an insta360 quick reader so grabbing the sdcard and pulling stuff to a phone/ipad is quick. ... Second, swapping cards was a big thing for me as I wasn’t too keen on managing the 128gb onboard the camera."
"The lack of space for a sd card was a big hindrance for me."
"you can't upgrade memory"
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"Unless you're video editing guru, it's damn near impossible to get the same quality you see from the advertisements or from any of the popular youtube reviewers."
"I have a Logitech c270 it looks pretty shit"
"I know because of its small size that the 360 Go is not offering you anywhere near the image quality you could get from a Pocket 3. ... If you're a sucker for image quality, a 360 camera ain't it."
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"if youre using the necklace magnet to chest mount it won't hold through a ski jacket, and you will lose it."
"the intsa 360 mounts are known to be fragile so I personally would stay away from those."
"don't use the magnet through the shirt. Your shirt moves too much. ... I don't use the magnet pendant. It's in a drawer somewhere. Forever unused. Such a dumb accessory."
I use an Insta360 Go as I can pop out the tiny camera bit and mount it on my helmet. It only does about 40-45 mins like that but that’s enough for my commute or if I’m with others. Really nice quality. For longer rides I mount the whole thing underslung on my handlebars.
r/ukbike • Good dashcam-style cameras to cycle with? ->Oh agreed on the app, I just use it to export videos and do any editing on my PC. The mounts aren’t entirely magnetic on mine, they just help guide either the full unit or just the camera ‘puck’ into some physical clips on my handlebar mount or my helmet one. Haven’t had a crash yet but it happily stayed put on a rugged mtb ride.
r/ukbike • Good dashcam-style cameras to cycle with? ->I have an iPhone 16 pro and have been using it on the daily. But I like the Go for being a little less in-your-face when I’m vlogging in a shop or restaurant. I also like the feature of the Go automatically taking photos in set intervals during the day. It’s an easy way to capture a diary of a busy travel day. I just upgraded to the Ultra for the battery life and the removal SD card.
r/Insta360 • Why get Insta360 go Ultra for travel vlog if you got iphone 15 promax ? ->I have a GoPro and use it nearly every ride. I only notice the extra drag when I turn my head to the side. If you care about image quality, chin-mounted is the way to go. A camera inside the shield will catch glare. Also, the Insta 360 Go does not have a removable battery. You want removable batteries so you can easily swap them instead of having to carry an external battery pack. Safety-wise, my opinion isn’t based on any hard facts, so take it with a grain of salt. I don’t think action camera compromise the safety of the helmet as long as you use an adhesive bonded mount. These mounts are not designed to sustain an impact. It would easily tear or break away in a before it does any damage to head or neck. They also have the added benefit of recording evidence in case you’re in an accident with another driver. Motorcycles are the striking vehicle more than 9 times out of 10. Without video or witnesses, it’s your word against theirs. You’ll want footage to prove your innocence.
r/motorcycles • What are your thoughts on helmet mounted cameras? ->The battery life has become a strong point for me, said that it might seem strange, but I'm coming from the go2 which outside the Pod has an even more limited life. Being forced into short and limited clips, I performed "targeted" recordings, all in favor of faster editing without very long videos. Now with the Go3s I limit clips to 15 seconds! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDoSQrLqE2g/?igsh=Z2xudXprYzFpNXJy
r/Insta360 • Honest opinion on Go 3 / 3s ->In that case, I would choose for a pro. It has the best low light and civilization and censor. But you are saying you also have a Samsung Galaxy S 22+. Not sure how great the footage of that is. But personally, my favorite to go cam is really the Insta360 Go cameras. You just record in manual. It’s really not that hard. You just wear it on your chest using the magnetic pendant. And whenever there is anything you would like to record you just press the button and it starts recording. It’s really easy to use and it helps you to get an additional layer of footage that you would otherwise miss out on.
r/Insta360 • Travelling to Turkey this December and i am planning to rent a camera. Let me know your thoughts. ->I'm a Photographer who recently got into videos. I have to point out that the Insta 360 video quality is nowhere like the mirrorless cameras I've had, BUT, it's really about the spontaneous moment captured with it and not the quality that I'm impressed of. I've found footages of myself in the moments of serendipity that I know I will never achieve with any of my mirrorless camera unless somebody is following me around with it. I also tried the Osmo Pocket but I certainly love the convenience of the Insta 360 more because you can choose which frame, back, front, up or down you want to finally edit for posting. Really helpful the 360 view.
r/Insta360 • Should I buy insta 360 x5? ->Hi op, one issue is you’ll now no longer be waterproof. I use the DJI mic 2 internal recording inside my helmet to a GoPro 13. You can check the sound here. [action camera with DJI mic2 inside helmet no wires retains waterproofing](https://youtu.be/y7ENSoDiaUg?feature=shared) Use the mini as the second camera, the 11 black as your main. I have a 13 as main and either an action 4 or insta 360 as handlebar.
r/gopro • GoPro 11 mini for moto vlogging ->insta go is great, but the battery is only going to be 35-45 mins without the camera body.
r/trailrunning • Can anyone recommend a good action camera and head mount for running pov videos? ->Insta go is a standard for a reason
r/CompetitionShooting • Best camera for shooting USPSA ->I switched long ago after my GoPro had the same SD card error and none of the day's videos were saved. Never again. Since then, I've not lost any footage on Insta360 X3, X5, Go 2, Go 3. Insta360 have their issues but definitely better than GoPro.
r/Insta360 • This Insta360 X5 is so amazing! ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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