Insta360

ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition

Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition

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Last updated: Sep 22, 2026

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Reddit IconGlittering_Bar6460
12 months ago

no, this is bad advice. The RS and the RS1 inch Leica both perform worse in low light than the current generation that have the pure video night modes. I know because I own the RS, the RSOne, the Ace Pro 2 and the X5. It is a software trick on the new cameras that make them look so good.

12 months ago

no, this is bad advice. The RS and the RS1 inch Leica both perform worse in low light than the current generation that have the pure video night modes. I know because I own the RS, the RSOne, the Ace Pro 2 and the X5. It is a software trick on the new cameras that make them look so good.

Reddit IconIl_Tene
10 months ago

Coming from a gopro HD hero 1 (2010-2011) I was in the market for a 360 camera. Insta one rs was the only one that you could assemble as a 360 or a standard 4k camera, so I've gone with it. But even if I was coming from an ancient camera, there were a lot of things that I preferred the gopro way.. If there was a modular camera from gopro I would have gone with them no doubt. 

Reddit Iconmcnairp1986
12 months ago

If you can find one, Get a One RS. It has the largest sensor (one inch I believe) out of the various models (which you need for low-light conditions.) Unfortunately it was discontinued, but it would thrive for what you need.

Reddit IconGD0ggy
8 months ago

Exactly this!!!!! Lost some coin falling for the old influencer hype over the insta 360 rs 🪙 Literally purchased every single accessory and lens for that camera..... And it didn't remotely come close to the image quality of GoPro I was truly out of pocket lol Cool camera But I'm staying with GoPro forever I don't care about share prices and stock etc Just love all that GoPro has done for the action camera realm

Reddit Iconjimmer109
11 months ago

Use your phone! Everything else is either expensive or not worth it especially in low light. Alot of DJs are using 360 cameras now as it can capture both audience reaction and your moves. The latest insta360 one is good in low-light but it's expensive. Maybe you can justify it with some of your other hobbies too.

Reddit IconOddAstronaut2305
6 months ago

The GoPro one was on sale for $299. I already have 6 GoPro Cameras, 4 of which I use all the time, I just decided to stay in the same Ecosystem. I also have an Insta360 One which was my first 360 camera. Sure, the Insta Software on the Mac is better than what is offered through GoPro but I will grab clips off my phone and then dump them to my computer to put them together into the video. I would never have considered the Max 2 at the retail price of $619 each including the bundle with the pole, 2x batteries, memory card and a set of the replaceable lenses. $299 was a heck of a deal for what you get. The user replaceable lense was a MAJOR selling point for me, yes, the Insta360 5 has them now but the GoPro just works and is easier.

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