Insta360 ONE X2 360 Degree Action Camera PRO Kit includes 64GB Micro SDHC Card + Case + Invisible Selfie Stick + Lens Cap

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While rather tiny, the touchscreen on the front of the camera is bright and easily viewable in most lighting situations, including bright sunlight. Depending on what you’ll be shooting and where, you’ll probably find it easier to use your smartphone (with the Insta360 One X2 app running) as your viewfinder and to remotely control the camera, as the app controls are much more intuitive and well labeled. The tiny plastic latch which covers the USB-C port on the camera is rather delicate, so open it with ... [+] care (and be sure you don't lose the cover). Jason R. Rich Speed up your videos to create a stabilized hyperlapse in just a few taps. Adjust the speed of your clip on a whim—you have full control over time and perspective.

Four mics hone in on your voice no matter how you hold the camera. You can record stereo audio with a new smart wind-reduction algorithm or record ambisonic for a fully immersive experience. The Insta360 X3 has 72MP pictures, which is substantially better than the Insta360 X2’s 18MP pictures. This higher resolution means that the images produced by the X3 are much more detailed and crisp than those from its predecessor. The One X2 is slightly larger than its predecessor, but this is barely noticeable and the main benefit is that it has room for a larger battery. Inside you get a removable 1,630mAh cell, which promises to keep shooting for around 80 minutes of video (up from the 60 minutes of its predecessor). Insta360 Studio is powerful piece of software especially for editing 360 videos from with camera since there are more options for desktop to upload to social media at higher resolutions than via phone.Templates like Dolly Zoom and Stop Motion make cinematic effects as easy as a tap. Clone Trail and Shadow Clone template clone your body in seconds. Ghost Town takes your 360 timelapse and removes people from it, outputting an unobstructed photo. The Insta360 One X2 is a relatively modest but solid update to our favorite 360 camera, with the waterproofing, new display and new editing features all adding to its versatility and social media potential. The Insta360 One X2 might look remarkably like its predecessor from 2018, but there have been a few important tweaks. However at max resolution of regular video of 5.7K, they both shoot at 30 fps. Stabilization Capabilities: The app’s Stories section lets you assemble multiple clips into one longer shot, and there’s a series of new AI-based special effects that can be applied to shots in the Shot Lab section. Some of these (but not all) are exclusive to the Insta360 One X2, including Shadow Clone and Flash Dash. With the One X2, there’s also a new InstaPano option for stills, which – as you might have suspected – allows you to capture a full 360-degree panorama shot with one press of the shutter button.

I’m very impressed with the audio from the One X2. Wind noise at a standstill is well controlled and allows decent speech, while in shelter it’s very good. I’d say my GoPro Hero 7 has the slight edge in speech quality as it sounds a little less processed, but I’ve no problem with the One X2.Achieve natural, high-dynamic-range shots in a tap. PureShot mode enhances the dynamic range of your low-light photos while reducing noise and preserving detail. An alternative to the panorama function is the new Steady Cam mode. With this mode, the camera also films image-stabilised, but records the scenery with one of the two wide-angle lenses. This way you get MP4 files with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels at 50 fps, which are comparable to those of conventional action cams. According to videoaktiv.de (05.11.20), the sound also shows improvements, as the ONE X2 is now equipped with 4 microphones. This allows the scene to be recorded in 360° or stereo mode. Another advantage is the new voice control if you don't have a hand free or the camera is positioned a little further away. The camera is waterproof up to 10 m without a separate protective housing. If you want to take the camera to greater depths, the optional Dive Case is recommended. With Preview Display and Larger Battery Android devices with Snapdragon 845 and above chips, including Samsung Galaxy S9, Xiaomi Mi 8 or newer models.

The Bluetooth pairing process between the camera and your smartphone is very easy once the app is installed. If you choose to control the camera from the camera’s own touchscreen, the icon-based menus are not too intuitive, so you’ll first need to memorize what shooting mode, feature or function each icon represents. You’ll also need to figure out how to access the various submenus by tapping or swiping on the right combination of the tiny directional arrows displayed along the outer edges of the touchscreen. Initially this is not too straightforward, but it’s something you get accustomed to once you’ve used the camera several times. The Insta360 X3 has better low light performance due to its large 1/2″ sensor size, which allows for brighter images in dimly lit environments. You’re able to use the webcam functionality of both the front and rear cameras simultaneously (which displays as a split screen when used with almost any conferencing platform), so everyone sitting around the conference table can be seen and heard using just one camera. In addition to serving as a webcam, the camera can be used for live streaming on most popular social media platforms.The creative possibilities are endless with easy 360 reframing tools in the Insta360 app. Tap to add a keyframe and change the perspective of your footage.

With a full 1hr 28mins of filming time, the Insta360 One R has plenty of battery life for me to get an entire day filming everything I need for a road test. The One R gave me 58 minutes with the standard battery, which was fine for me, but this is an impressive boost. Insta360 has so far been very good at getting useful updates out, including the desktop and mobile apps.While I’d consider all the other accessories to be vital, many users will be able to make use of their existing Go-Pro compatible mounts, buying any odd bits extra they need. It’s also possible to take more control of your video editing on the computer via either Insta360's free editing studio software or via a plugin in Adobe Premiere. However, it was easier to get the shots I wanted by editing them on my phone via the app. Thanks to the two cameras, when not shooting 360-degree video, you can also capture MultiView footage, which shows a split screen of what’s in front of and behind the camera while you’re shooting.