Insta360 - GO 2

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

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.

I would get the thumb sized [Go3](https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3?utm_term=INRDA5L) if you want something simple for a 10yo. You really have to get a bit stuck in editing to use the 360 cameras, that being said, if you go for a 360 camera I second going for a metal case for added protection or get the [X3](https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?utm_term=INRDA5L) which is a bargain compared to the twice more expensive [X5](https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRDA5L), however the X5 has an option of replacing broken lens guards. I have been using my Go2/Go3/Go3s for vacations and biking, cooking and general fpv videos, you just clip it on your shirt via a magnetic pendant you wear under your shirt (included), or attach it to a baseball cap or just about anything. Your son will love any one of those cameras, it just depends on your budget and how confident he is on the editing side if you go for one of the 360 ones.

It works but you'll have decreased handling and flight time. Slow cruising is fine. I'd recommend an Action 2 or Insta360 Go2 (or Go3). You won't even notice they're there.

If you start it through the clamshell it stays in the same shooting mode. I really liked mine but haven't used it since the O4 came out.

I'm a heavy Go2 User too, cycling as well, only gravel but also the occasional Flowtrail. The 2 and 3 had square senors, apparently the 3s couldn't do the reframing anymore since it has a rectangular sensor. I hope it will be better on the Ultra, since it got a bigger FOV and bigger sensor.

I own the DJI action 3, insta 360 go2 and X4, and none of those could ever replace my Hero 13. Photos are better, the starlapses are nice, the camera records GPS data, the videos can be set to 8:7 vs the typical 4:3 offered by DJI...

I think the go2 is great! And the battery life is fine for a tiny thing. It does not change mode. The button on the camera can be programmed to start which ever mode you want with either click or long press. If you change the mode in the clamshell that mode it's used as long as you start it from the clamshell. If you use the button on the camera it will use the mode that button is configured to use.

I use the Insta360 stuff - go3S hat and X5 for 3pv I’ve tried it all- GoPros are too heavy and the gap to insta in image quality and mic has gotten narrower quite a bit. The form factor on the cameras is unbeatable. The X5 has lenses you can swap if you scratch them - which has happened on 3 of the 5 360 cameras I have thanks to TX wind. I have been on the Go since the Go2 and the X3. DJI just did a 360 camera which is better in some areas than the X5 - but the swappable lenses is a real concern for a 360 in this environment. GoPros I have had issues with batteries failing after a couple years - and heat - the rubberized coating can cause overheating in high UV environments - which can be a problem in TX. If there were something better - I’d use it.

Same - Go2 Pro video makes it easy for tech challenged folks like myself. Also the hat clips are great for filming my shooting sports. This hat setup looks awful for these

The best action camera you want is the “Insta360 Go2” or “Go3” I personally think it has better stabilization than GoPro. Also the go2 does NOT have a screen. But it has every video choice imaginable you can take photos with it. You can replace the lens with different lens filters and it’s waterproof. On eBay, you can find good quality use ones for around $200

If you visit my YouTube channel here is the link: https://youtube.com/@dogwhofilms?si=kp-f0zM1_4adnwt8 You can tell what videos were recorded with the Insta 360 because on the bottom right hand corner it will have a watermark that saysInsta 360”  I had this camera along with $150 worth of accessories inside it’s waterproof case stolen out of my car

The 2 died after a year and a half of use. assuming something similar will happen with the 3

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. Is that available on the ultra? If not, is anything like that on the product horizon? The ultra is just on the verge of being too big. Will you also release smaller cameras again?

the insta360 Go2 also sucks hard. No battery Life, disconnects from your Phone, Changes modes before Take Off.

yeah but i cant remember how to start which Mode 🤣. i Like Mine too. If the battery and the storage would be a bit bigger, it could be really great. IT fits nicley on my old 2 Inch whop

I've had the go3 for a year and before that the go2. The go 3 recharges in the action pod. I use it for mountain bike videos. So it'll charge if I'm on a char lift or pedaling up. The battery life wasn't a huge issue, but definitely from time to time, it got annoying. The lack of space for a sd card was a big hindrance for me. I think the ultra really solves the issues the 2 and 3 had. The ability to choose aspect ratio after shooting is the best feature. The stabilization is amazing too, but don't use the magnet through the shirt. Your shirt moves too much.

I returned my Go3 because of the “blue-tinged videos “ it randomly took… Now, I’m debating between the Go3S and the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro… I had the Go2 in the past that I unfortunately, lost. I got a lot of use of that because I can inconspicuously vlog. It was great for walking tour vlogs. But the Go3 really disappointed me. The last time, it wasted about an hour total of video clips.

I switched to an insta360 2 seasons ago and I haven’t taken my GoPro out since, the footage is also super fun to play around with

I use it almost exclusively in extreme cold weather in Montana on a chin mount on my full face, my X3 battery lasts about 2 hours of recording in -20, around 4hrs of recording in 0 degrees, and 6hrs in 15+ degrees. I always keep an extra battery close to my chest in my jacket, but honestly I normally run out of sd card space before I run out of battery. It’s worth noting that i’m not recording the whole time, I leave the device off until I hit quick record, and I’ve never done a software update since the day I ordered it online from their website. My only qualm with it is that the lens protectors scratch easily and I wish I bought more before they phased out the x3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

insta go is great, but the battery is only going to be 35-45 mins without the camera body.

Insta go is a standard for a reason

Insta360 go. Camera and charge case is similar size of IPods Pro. Very light weight. I have a hat clip-on with a magnetic camera holder, works great. The charge case works as a remote if you don’t want to use the button on the camera.

Insta 360 go on the hat clip.

I have owed the insta360 x2, x3, x4 and the go. The go sucks, it's no where near wide enough, and if youre using the necklace magnet to chest mount it won't hold through a ski jacket, and you will lose it. I would go for the x5 for the removeable lens. 360 cameras are so much better than single lens cameras, I would definitely get a 360 cam.

The image quality on any of the Insta360 Go series cameras is awful. In fact, just about all their cameras have awful image quality. I've had every iteration of Insta360 camera and was a loyalist but finally defected after the X5. 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. With the DJI cameras, I find that you get better results without all the magic. They may not be perfect but still much better than most of Insta360's stuff. Just my two cents having used both brands extensively.

I just got the insta go for POV because DJI didn’t have anything 🙃🙃🙃 would have much rather had a DJI native tool to seamlessly work with my mics

I think you're going to be happier with a Pocket 3 than either of the Insta models you have. Editing 360 footage has got to be the biggest headache I've encountered while making content, it just really is not very intuitive and the files are so enormous that it's just a whole thing. 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. I do have a mirrorless camera a la the A7III you're looking at--they have a pretty steep learning curve and when you buy a camera with interchangeable lenses like that, the camera body is kind of just the beginning of the $$$ (I paid about $1300 for my camera; I bet I have at least that in gimbals, lenses, etc to go with it to make it functional as a video production device.) I think your girl will be way less pissed about a $500 camera (especially if you end up liking it so much you sell off some of the Insta stuff) over a mirrorless camera that is probably going to have you buying more stuff for the next six months to get it to where you want it to be. (I mean, on the other hand you said girlfriend, not wife, so I don't know why what you spend your money on is any of her business tbh) It just really kind of depends on what you want to do. If you're a sucker for image quality, a 360 camera ain't it. I probably wouldn't sink the money into a mirrorless if this is a personal hobby you're not making $$$ with, or I'd go track down a serviceable used one just to see if it does it for you to save some money. TL;DR if you want it buy it, I think it's more versatile and easier to use than what you say you have. I'd sell the Go 3S if you buy the Pocket unless you really need a teeny tiny stealth camera.

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.

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.

I'd suggest you to get the Action 4. Better vfm. Can get the action 5 spare batteries for better battery life (if needed). Insta 360 is doing different ball game. It's an awesome secondary camera but not a good primary one.

Insta 360 anytime of the day

I would pick the dji any day over the insta 360 for a primary camera. Although the insta 360 gives a very good variety of angles, there’s not much of creative freedom that comes with it. Dji on the other hand, you can connect your mic easily for vlogging; it has better clarity, the overall quality is also much better. Accessories for the dji are priced fairly and the intsa 360 mounts are known to be fragile so I personally would stay away from those. If you already have a main camera, then go for the insta and try new angles for cinematic shots, but bear in mind, if you end up damaging the 360, there’s almost no way of getting it repaired.

If u want to vlog n need a good low light performances than go for Action 5 pro. DJI wireless mic system can be easily paired with Action 5. Please don't go for any GoPro. DJI n Insta360 r far ahead of it interms of technology n features. If u want versatility than go for Insta 360. Also wait for few days. Amazon freedom sale will be coming. U can get better deals on both if cameras.

Yeah, that breaking parallel ski relationship at initiation, lazy inside leg, park and ride possibly could have been helped during a couple of days of group lessons you could buy for the price of Insta 360.😉

I admit I also consider insta 360 for my own ski technique improvement but still unsure about the value. My notes about your skiing are limited because such POV doesn't let me see what your body is doing. Ideally, ski technique analysis is best when a skier comes to the camera and passes it so the skier is visible from the front, side, and then the back.