Insta360 - GO 3S

Can someone advise me? I've got my insta360 go 3s like a week ago and this dji seems to be better than that. Should i refund the go3s and buy this one? The only argument against it is the weight of this device because I want to record the cat's POV so the 52g could be a little to heavy?

I think i read the glasses have max rec time of 2.5 mins- dont quote me on this but its certainly not enough either way (whether its 30 sec or even 10 mins) - you could buy 2-5 go 3's and swap them out every 30 mins LOL. otherwise you will need to either be connected with some CIA/MIB level tech (someone hook me up plz) or use a action camera like insta360 or etc. then still you will need 2nd battery swap 1/2 way through or connecting to power bank to last 2.5 hours

there are some very complicated DIY solutions I have been brainstorming about, involving extending an action camera's lens with a custom ribbon, to make it fit on a hat etc, but yea haven't quite figured it out yet... this would be the simplest solution. the go3s does come in 128gb which in theory you might be able to just buy two of those then put one on its charger when as soon as youre done, then you might only need 2. buy one complete kit that includes the action pod then one stand-alone for cheaper. these cameras still aren't great in low light tho..... overall the quality wont be as good as current action cameras, and if you're shooting in low light environment like indoors without great lighting, I would just make something else work like a chest mount action camera or just hat mounted action even tho that sounds clunky af.

It's teeny. Night light is ass though, so get something bigger if you want night shots, or your track is dark

TLDR: Stop believing Tiktok "influencers" who get paid to shill for products. Use the right tool for the right job. I have Ace Pro and Go 3S and I use them for different things. The majority of Tiktok "reviewers" are people being paid to promote a product and so they use their photography/video skill to make the output look really good. Ace Pro is a decent action camera - so it is good for action camera type things (vlogging, stabilizing large camera shake if you are running/moving, being water/impact resistant, being very small and mountable). I have the Ace Pro (which is the same sensor as the Ace Pro 2). Ace Pro is primarily for video in daylight, but is ok for indoors or night time if you aren't shaking too much. I don't like Ace Pro for photography in general. If you want superior still image quality and zoom, the Canon is going to be way better for that. Video quality is good if you are standing still (the image stabilization is worse, so it's less good if you are walking/running around). However, again - it is just a tool... just like getting a really nice pan, oven, and kitchen knife isn't going to mean you automatically are going to be making top tier food... getting a nice camera isn't automatically going to give you good content. Go 3S is a POV camera. You are trading image quality (video will look a little bleached/washed out in bright midday sun, and dark/blurry at night) and stabilization (there is only tilt correction of 10 degree) for compactness to be able to easily and discretely mount to your heat/chest or on a pole/fence. So it will only really look go if you are doing something interesting in your POV (playing sports, cooking, eat, walking with your attractive travel partner, etc). Go3S can also be snuck into small spaces (on a cat's collar, in a cat food bowl, in your backpack, on a fishing pole, etc) - even more so than an Ace Pro (although both as better than the Canon for this).

TLDR: I personally really like the versatility of the 360 cameras like X4 Air (if I could only own one it would be a 360 camera), but the small size of the Go 3S makes it a more discreet device. In the end, it's depend on your use cases and imagination. I have Go 3S and regular X4. The X4 Air is about the size/weight of a chunky candy bar/short TV remote/ or slim eyeglasses case and they have distinctly different use cases. Use the Go 3S for established POV videos - for example mounted on your head, chest, or to the body of a instrument. Here you have established stationary positions of the camera and viewing angle. For instance, I mounted a Go 3S to an Air Rocket my kids launched as part of a school project and I got a good slow motion sequence of the crowd on the ground as the rocket blasted away. Use the X4 Air when there is a lot of movement going around that makes it hard to properly aim it - for instance you want a full body view of yourself (with no visible poll) from 3-10 feet away as your are moving (hiking, skiing/snowboarding, etc), or say you are trying to video your friends moving (skiing/snowboarding) while you are also moving where it would be tricky to casually keep them well framed in the camera (a veteran/pro videographer will be able to anticipate/follow the action with some communication/planning with the moving subject... but a 360 camera makes this a lot easier). I've also mounted the 360 camera to a fishing pole and a hockey stick and the 360 camera can easily stabilize the extremely movements of those two poles while still focusing on the action at hand (i.e. the lure being flung into the water, or the players and puck despite the camera twisting/spinning along). As for the drone, the Antigravity drone is not schedule for release until early 2026, so that will be far from now. Whether a drone will replace the X4 again depends on your use case... with a 10ft (3m) pole, the X4 Air can do a lot of similar angles to a drone being within 10-15 of the subject and isn't limited by the various regulations around a drone (drones are noisy and banned in most state/national parks, within 15-20 miles of airports, and landmarks and public/private buildings). You can easily make a video of what looks like a drone flying behind/in front of you with a 360 camera on a long pole. What you can't do with a normal 360 camera is get a view 100-300 ft in the air away from anything else (like a bridge or tower).

Haha I went with none of these. I am a publicly shy person and not comfortable sticking a camera on people's faces. So I settled for the **Insta360 Go3s** which allows me to record discreetly while leaving my hands free. Yes the video quality isn't at par with the above discussed cameras, especially in low light but I have no complains. Now I just place the tiny 4k camera on my cap and record my POV in my travels. Years later I can watch these videos from the same viewpoint of how I had seen them. Plus the tiny cam is also waterproof so no worries on that front either. I used it on my recent trip to Thailand and the daytime videos with plenty of sunlight turned out great. I am happy with my purchase so far.

The Go won't last that long. You'd have to have it in the battery case and then it won't be easy to mount to a hat, and it still may not last long enough. You could maybe plug the battery case into a portable power bank you keep in your pocket. But even then, I think the Go may overheat and stop recording here and there so you are unlikely to get an uninterrupted recording. I don't know anything about the Glasses, but I'd doubt something like that can have enough battery to go that long, so again, you might want to run a wire from a battery bank up to it. Concerns again for overheating in something like that as well. These things aren't made for continuous recording.

This looks to be more of a competitor to the Insta360 Go 3S. I have both the Action 2 and Go 3S, and the Go 3S is a much better mini camera, however the Action 2 has the advantage of being able to use the same mounts as my Action 3.

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

Go 4 ultra is vastly superior to the Go3s, I've got both along with 2 more of the original go 3

IQ improvements just don't feel worth it at the price when it's still significantly lower than full size cameras and the 8 bit doesn't look great). Although admittedly I returned the 3S because size vs IQ trade off wasn't worth it for me over Ace Pro and Action 5. I also wish they would really have a small charging back magnet so you could run a long cable to a battery pack to films continuously for 3+ hours. Since adding the pod for 200 minutes makes it so I'd rather just go full size action cam at that point since my use cases need battery swaps for minimal downtime and even 10 minutes charging is a long break.

I’m a gear head, I own a ton of camera equipment. You don’t need the latest to document you trips. I’m still using an older GoPro hero 9 and it takes fantastic 4k 60FPS video. Look into the older generations. The processing power jumped between the 9 and 10th generation GoPro. Recommendation **If you can find a GoPro hero 10 that would be the best value.** The hero12 didn’t have gps, so I’d avoid that generation if that feature is important to you. *Go pro alternatives:* I own a insta360 go3s. It’s great for POV, ultra small. I clip it to my hat. Max resolution is 4k 30FPS. If you’re going to do fast paced activities like racing you may find the framerate at the max resolution to be too slow. Insta360 X5 is a 360 camera. Theres a learning curve to the software. But provides the ability to reframe footage. Quality of the video will not be as good as a standard action camera. DJI osmo action, it’s a solid choice as well. Bit rate is lower then a GoPro, but if you’re not a professional you won’t know the difference

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.

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.

Insta 360 go3s Cant get much more discreet. Just beware it has no mic input, so you'll need an external audio recorder.

I'd recommend the InstaGo3 (edit: bad spec info removed from my comment here). The fisheye on the Go3 isn't as pronounced as a GoPro, so any mode you choose will be solid for b-roll or interviews. PLUS it's tiny; comes with a little magnet lanyard and a neat hat brim clip on mount. I don't know about integration with exteranl mics though.

I have a running channel on YouTube and I use the AP2 as part of my setup. I recently reviewed it also. https://youtu.be/8aKhcLHPXWM I also use Insta360 Go 3S and iPhone as other cameras i shoot video with. All have different strengths and weaknesses.

Based on this requirement, it feels like the Insta360 Go 3S could be a good choice. It's not the best quality if you compare with DJI or Gopro action cameras, but because of its unique size it is incredibly convenient to carry on the cap or even use the magnetic clip to attach it to the chest. While not as good as other cameras it is still plenty nice overall. In exchange for the quality what you get is convenience and portability which allows for good POV shots. The camera is waterproof. Of course, Gopro 13, DJI Action 5 or Insta360 Ace 2 Pro are the standard action cams and I believe any of them will be OK for you, but they are heavier so it won't be so nice having one of them attached to the cap. I would rather have it strapped to the front of the backpack instead. Cheers!

Go 3s has all the accessories/mounts available. Ultra doesn’t. 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. I wanted the ultra to have a simple chest mount. Every other mount isn’t available yet. If you aren’t planning on a hat mount or chest mount - go get the 3s bundle that suites you now. It takes a while for these cams to get any kind of discount , and the newer cameras don’t get much of a discount anyway, but maybe if you wait for a discount the mounts will be released by then.

I’ve been thinking of getting a go 3s too - just because of the price and accessories. They even had just the pod available - which is what I really want so I can have one pod charging and one pod mounted/recording. I may get the creator bundle for the ultra - which comes with a lot of mounts instead - since I’d have to have two different mounting systems if I got the 3s. The creator bundle isn’t shipping until mid September at best. It’s not a bad dilemma to have but I really was waiting for the go systems to have swappable memory. And now that I typed all this out - I’m going to get a second Ultra.

For your use case I would suggest Go3s, actually. 360 footage is ‘useful’, but if discretion is your objective then nothing will beat the chest-mounted Go3s, or mounted magnetically to a mic/stand at rehearsals, etc. if you’re going travelling and don’t want to spend a ton of time editing then I’d also say 360 footage is not your friend - remember you have to keyframe every shot you take to get the angle/s you want. The quality of both is likely to be similar, but the size and ease of use gives the Go3s the edge here, imo.

As an owner of Ace Pro 2 and Go3s, does it make sense to also get the Go Ultra?

Its trying to be an action camera but is worse, its too big to be stealthy and discrete, so what is it for actually? People don't use the Go 3S for low light anyway, they use it to get perspective that even an action camera would be too big for. Honestly its a downgrade vs the Go 3S as far as use case is concerned.

Insta go3s

GO 3S for my money.

I literally purchased the 3S about 2 weeks before they announced the Ultra. At first I was kind of perturbed, but while the SD card was the only upgrade I’d truly desire, since I use it inside a motorcycle helmet it isn’t a problem for me.  I really only think the SD card is the real game changer for these truly mini cameras. So other than that it’s preference based on use. (Though extended battery time would be nice, too). 

quite a lot of people i know use a Insta360 go 3s. The video and stabilisation is amazing, as well as being able to put it inside your helmet

"Horses for courses" / "Apples and oranges" or in other words: depends on main use. Ultra for most typical action camera uses. 3S for tiny lightweight aerodynamic form factor is paramount under \~ 1 hr. Personal subjective: I got for cycling and while the chest mount is the ideal spot, the execution misses as I don't race a bike sitting upright at a 90-degree angle, so all my footage shows is the top of the screen is my handlebars and everything else is the ground. The mount accessories for the Ultra have loads of areas to improve upon. The lack of GoPro style mounts hinder its adaptability. The clickable DJI Action style mounts make the form factor even wider (less aero or small) and more of a traditional action cam. The magnets however are solid for the pendant except the lack of much angle adjustment makes it worthless for filming while cycling anything other than a cruiser bike or hybrid. Even if in an endurance road bike or mtb type riding position, notice how people's videos show hardly any terrain. It's just "look at the ground I'm riding on top of and maybe a little bit of the road, but never mind the scenery or trees or mountains." While the magnet is very strong for the chest, I wouldn't trust a magnet mount on a bicycle as the body absorbing most of the vibration can't be matched. Mostly my chest mount pendant is still great as I use it to hold the camera as easy access for me to grab and start recording using a hand when joy riding slowly in pretty scenery, think uphill or on mountains or b-roll type footage off the bike. People are already starting to get creative with their own mounts, but nothing that truly proves viable yet. Some put the clip on magnet mount onto their saddle bag, but again, I would constantly be worried if I did that on a ride. I might like using that saddle bag magnet mount if I threw it back there for a smooth descent and then quickly throw it back onto the chest pendant afterwards for storage. Desires for current Ultra iteration: \-Tilt-able chest pendant mount like the go 3s had. \-Clip in mounts that stick out aft of the camera as opposed to the sides. Desires for future Go Ultra: \-More aerodynamic slim profile. (think cylindrical rocket with the pointy end being the lens like the OG action cameras by Sony/Garmin and now Ghost for motorcycles.) -or- (Have the shape be an option. Go UltraS (rocket) vs Ultra (pod for flat mount)) \-Things to concede: SD card slot for an internal card that is more than the battery could hold and maybe put the external SD card slot on the charger pod brick unit with the screen. Just to show how easy that would be, I currently have a 1T micro SD card extreme Pro Sandisk in my Ultra. Probably only need about 25% of that. Conclusion: I feel like I sounded pretty harsh above so I also want to say I think the ultra is hands down the best action camera that exists and for the first time ever, and actual joy to use. I've owned countless action cams in the past. Biggest reasons: \-Size (I still think the 3S is better size for my uses, but the Ultra is way better size and form than every other action camera. \-As a traditional action camera, I have zero desire whatsoever for better quality footage on the recent uses. The crisp resolution, colors are amazing. \-The software. No need for cables, third party apps or laptops , or garmin files to add stats is huge. I mean, this alone might be the biggest advancement for me. Insta360 owns every other brand right now for ease of use and user interface of quickly and so easily making a pro looking post. \-This is not a 360 camera, so I'm not even going to try to compare to X5 as they're completley different products. Unfortunately, while it has the name GO, I don't think it replaces the Go 3S. I think it is just the best traditional action camera out there. The Ace Pro 2 might have a very few things better, the form factor of the Go Ultra makes it more fun and expands its uses.

No prob! Glad you liked the review. To answer your follow up, yes, it’s sounds like for just general use, I’d confidently highly recommend it for general action cam type use. The niche uses that make the 3S superior would be very obvious to you if it mattered. Some people don’t like the form factor for POV shooting with the hat brim thing as the 3S fits under the bill nicely but the Ultra is too big under the bill. If you wear your baseball hat backwards and use the magnet clip, it would be fine though in my opinion. You can tilt it from there as well. To be clear, I don’t ever see myself using it that way so I might not be the best voice regarding that use though. Again, I think the upsides to Ultra vs 3S for the uses you describe outweigh the form factor.

I feel the same. I bought the GO 3S in May and this comes out argh. I only got it for family videos and not for action sports but the low light and battery on the 3S sucks. The square action pod looks less discreet and kind of clunky imo

I had a go3 that sank (despite its stated waterproofness) and I bought a go3s to replace it. And I think that freeframe was almost the main feature of go3 and that cut-down version of freeframe in go3s (and, in fact, it is not there), for me personally, made it practically useless as an action camera, despite 4K and so on.

No, it's not worth it. The old Go 3 was better, because in go 3s they actually killed the main features - freeframe and horizon lock. Formally it is there, but it works in a different way and is useless. And without it, go 3s is just an ordinary rather mediocre camera.

I have GoPro13 Black, DJI Osmo 5 Pro & Insta360 GO 3S. I like the footages of GoPro which has inbuilt GPS(You can't put cover for GPS to function) which captures telemetry data and the quality is very high. You get lots of accessories that are compatible. DJI takes excellent videos with no heating but colours look bit saturated. Both having excellent battery coverage. Insta360 GO is good as well.

I have GO 3S it’s footages at times not good but it doesn’t allow me to export the edited footage’s in 4K for some reason. It only allows 1080 all the time using the insta360 mobile app.

Great question. One I recently answered. Was looking at the 3S for a trip I have planned soon. The hands free and interval is what sold me on it. Then the ultra go came out, newer, hands free, interval, and the best part is I can still use my phone for still shots. That's why I did it.

Bingo. I still have my Hero 8 but it is collecting dust. I am now solely using a Instago 3S right now due to the just compact size and weight. I am mostly shooting FPV sports for small segements and I don't even realize I'm wearing it on my hat. I had rigged up my GoPro and it was so heavy and clunky, not enjoyable to wear. If GoPro had a direct competitor to that I would consider.

Weird. Never had a problem with mine. I don't even mess with with the action pod. I just use the camera and then download the videos when I'm done

My buddy had a problem where the only way he could turn it on was to use the pod. He just sent it back and the new one they sent him has worked fine. That was about a year ago. I bought mine last December and so far so good.

Go3S would be perfect in your case but it’s limited by the battery life without the hub.

Was in same boat as you and ultimately went with the insta360 go 3s. Highly recommend it due to its form factor. Awesome to clip onto the kids for cute POV videos and it's versatile all around compared to action 5. Watch some YouTube videos on it to see what I mean. https://youtu.be/4IoL6W58tMY?si=cP0XYNBiW31EK-uR was one I saw.

Agreed with OP. Looking for a B cam to go with the Pocket 3 and I’m currently using a Insta360 Go 3s. I love the size and versatility of the go 3s, but if I can get it all under the DJI umbrella, have only ONE app, that would be ideal

Like others have said a lot depends on your content style. I have a Pocket 2 which is amazing. I've not got round to upgrading to a Pocket 3 yet and won't for now as the costs are crazy right now. I do travel content so it's perfect for that. I also have a Inst 360 Go 3s which is great for things like sticking on a wibdow during a flight or train journey or for underwater filming. I also use it as a camera for b-roll to keep my A and B roll on seperate cameras to make editing easier. If your a sit at a desk and talk to the camera type of content then like other have said a used camera would be great.

I see a lot of people using an Insta360 3S. Small and great quality recordings.

I have both the GP 10 and Go 3S and the Go quality isn't that bad, at 4k it's pretty impressive. The downside is that i'm getting 20min runtime so I tend to start/stop it when I think about it. You can quickly pop it off and into the dock to get a quick charge up. Note that if you do go with the Go get the 128G since you can't upgrade memory.

You probably won't get a single camera that does all of that as each has its strengths and weaknesses. The Go 3s is the best for hat use but has a short battery life. A standard action cam (eg. Ace Pro 2) has the best video quality but would maybe need a chest mount for a POV shot (too bulky for a hat). The X5 being a 360 camera could offer the most options but will have very long edit time/effort requirements as all the video needs "reframed" afterwards, which will be a big undertaking if filming a long day (been there, done that).

*pushes up glasses* Actually - the black GO 3S has the exact same specs as the white one. They are the same camera except the outer casing. Source: I own the black one haha

Its a solid camera, the Hero 11-13 is better of course but the size and ease of use are the benefits.

To answer your question based on what you’ve provided - although it may be sacrilege in this sub, no, you do not need the OP3. I actually own both the Go 3S and the OP3 and while admittedly, the quality of video from the OP3 is a good step above the Go 3S, I tend to have more fun using the Go 3S. And if you really want quality, your Sony Mirrorless is going to smoke both of these in that department. I’ll caveat all this by saying, i also haven’t seen a camera I didn’t want to buy I make a living creating content with my devices, as well as using a lot of GoPro and Canon Mirrorless cameras. So it is easy for me to justify having an OP3 in my kit. If you are simply making social media videos, I truly think you should save your money, and therefore save your relationship lol, and not buy an OP3. I’ve actually made a few vlogging videos with just the Go 3S and have enjoyed the challenge of working within the camera’s limitations, too. All of that said — if you are dead set on buying this and don’t need the rugged / waterproofing of the Go 3S, I would sell both the X4 and the Go 3S and get the Osmo Pocket 3.

I started with the Go 3s then once X3 came into my life - it’s been 360 all the way. For me, Go 3s is: ✅ Straightforward recording & ease of editing ✅ Best for close-up shots ✅ Some thought & creativity needed for placement of cam X3 / X4 Air in this case: ✅ Records everything first, reframing later takes some effort and time ✅ Best for overall drone-like shots and tiny planet effects ✅ Great if you like to spend more time learning 360 curve Here’s some 360 inspiration (2 months after owning the 360 cam): 🌐 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRq5ftXqD6XtFhGFOdEIWuZJOxarkbVTS&si=lAnsQ878Y_ohCTbv Can’t go wrong with either! But for me, it’s X3 (and X5 is otw!) all the way 🤟

The magnet is safe, but you have to plug to a power bank because you will have nearly 20 minutes of recording without it. I think also you will not have space for a longer video. With the go ultra you can put an SD Card but I think it will last 1 hour and half before overheat. Overheating isn’t dangerous because the camera shut down itself

Insta360 Go 3s on a hat clip is the go to for POV footage. There’s a link to my youtube on my profile if you want to check it out some match footage with that camera.

I really love mine, i tried using it for vacation. I've shot short clips and long videos but I love it for a specific use case -- POV for practical shooting. Here's a sample video - [https://youtu.be/rXAvNufX0hc](https://youtu.be/rXAvNufX0hc)

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.

For sure I ride daily but I don’t even have a chin mount I use an insta360 with a pole mount. It’s probably still better to have one of these than nothing at all is what I’m getting at.

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.