Insta360 - ONE X

I’m still going on the One x also. Does what I need it for. It doesn’t bend the pole as much as newer ones.

X2 is almost Hero 13 in single lens mode. Has replaceable lenses. Love my old Insta360 One X.

I still have the one x and air. I'm so scared of upgrading cause memory cards and sad are so expensive. Hahaha backing up one x already takes so much money what more with larger file sizes

I don't have an Action 5 but I do have an Ace Pro 2 (and GoPro Hero 9 and One X)... one of the things I really like about the AP2 is the flip up screen, which is surprisingly useful if you're mounting this in various places, makes everything so much easier. However as far as image quality goes I think the average normal person won't see much difference between all the main action cams, it's just something "influencers" obsess on in order to try and sell units.

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.

Dji action 5 pro is miles ahead of rest, insta one is good for dark, otherwise...dji really is best. I bought one and its literally 3 hours of recording and they gave me 3 batteries with case for them :) Edit: its more than 3 hours at 1080p 30fps

Depends. In an unpredictable scenario like that, a 360 camera like the insta360 x models will go a long way in keeping her in frame and allowing you room to edit. To save a buck, however, you can get a cheaper run of the mill action cam just in standard 'wide' be it gopro 12 or insta360 ace or the best DJI you can afford, etc. Among other things. Putting a 'max lens mod' on a gopro, getting the old 360 gopro, etc. But, all things said and done I recommend the insta360 X. If it's a rigid seat that isn't getting close to the tire, it's actually pretty ideal to mount on the saddle or rails or even post.

Insta360 is the best we’ve used and the 360 has major benefits.

Insta 360 is the only way to go. Seen a lot of people switch from GoPro. 360 complaints are valid, but it’s just a finicky device and buggy app, but it’s able to do something pretty crazy so it’s forgivable for me. If you’re used to working a bit to get things to work for you you’ll be fine. I wouldn’t recommend it to someone with tech literacy concerns. I’d rather have some difficulty on the ground if it means you can set-and-forget more often in the air and always get the shot. I tried editing 360 on the desktop app once and it was ridiculously difficult. Also tried on premier pro once, equally difficult. So unless you’re going full pro-level, using the record feature from the camera onto the iPhone app is pretty easy and has worked pretty well, as long as you have both the device and the app updated each time before you start. A giant sd card (check speed requirements, I can’t shook 8k rn…) and an external battery make set and forget viable even for several hour flights. I have a pod that has a radio pocket in the leg cover. I cut the bottom out of it so now it’s just a hole I can kind of stick the selfie stick in, so the camera sticks out. The stick has a tether so then I can grab it for different angles on glide. It doesn’t have to be very far out in front of you… If you’re going to talk probably a microphone is in order. Maybe a wireless one is an option? I never use the audio but is generally blown out wind noise I’ve seen people do the carabiner clamps and in my mind that definitely seems like the higher tangle risk, especially on the speed system, but you won’t find much definitive information you just gotta do what makes sense to you I think. Probably there are effective ways to desnagify everything? Anyway good luck! https://youtu.be/EUNGb0Uk4mA?si=0wvVhNVKnh7mJe-A

I have to suggest the 360 cams. Based on what you want it for. Its really the perfect tool to capture quick moments. 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. Now if u want to do like a baby FPV or have your kid hold it then yeah the nano or go ultra If not 360 cam all the way. Insta360 specifically for the editing in the app. Reframing in post edit is not that difficult once you get the hang of it.