You are absolutely hilarious and truthful,, so refreshing to see your back and forth comments, always questioning many important features. I give you big thumbs up.
Месяц назад
Thanks a lot for the feedback! Yeah, I try to reply to all the comments, at least for the moment they’re not too many so I can actually take the time and properly answer to a person that also took the time to watch and comment. It’s the least I can do!
Great review and I appreciate the honesty. I have a couple of their 360 cameras and love them, and wanted an action/vlogging camera to take on my shoots. It sounds like I will wait for the next version and HOPEFULLY they will see the outcry about the focal length and fix that. Other than that it sounds like this model would be perfect for what I need.
2 месяца назад
Yeah, the camera is pretty good with the exception of the focusing distance! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
thank you! Ive seen dozens of videos, but I guess most people use selfie sticks to compare, so therefore focus issue was never mentioned. Don't mind clowns in the comments
Thats not a bug. Its a feature. Image looks very nice softened at the 30 cm shots. At least here on YT these shots look pretty good and sharp enough in my eyes. For me not a deal breaker.
Dude, it's a sport camera. Good sport camera. There are hundreds of other devices for narcissistic shots of a beautiful face.
3 месяца назад+5
I totally agree with you! They should just stop branding it as a vlog camera, don't you agree? I mean I do praise it for its qualities but... I think they wanted to reach too many people.
This camera is my favourite... The clarity feature helped to shoot great PICS from a distance in a REAL forest situation. The bonfire video has come out great because of PUREVIDEO feature. I just love this camera. Regarding the focus issue.. ive already got a diopter (lens) from vivitar. Ive a gopro as well but kept it aside in case of an emergency like situation. I love this camera and it deserves to be loved IMHO.
3 месяца назад+1
And I am happy for you! Actually for taking photos it is pretty good I have to say! What diopter do you have?
yes, you're right, even when shooting action videos, riding a cross-country motorcycle, you often need to focus closer than 40 cm, you have to stop and start shooting on your phone, I often need to see the readings on the motorcycle, it can only remove light spots, I really wanted to shoot this camera after the first viewing the footage. diopters are not a solution to this problem, because they cannot be permanently installed and removed, this is the most useless and expensive purchase I have made
21 день назад
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I feel you, I think they really messed up with this focusing distance thing. I hope that in their next version will fix it.
: But wait, if i have to get a closer shot ( less than 60 cms ), I can place the camera at 60 cms and double tap it....zoom the frame... Its possible, right?
I really wanted this for my helmet cam on my motorcycle. The low light footage for night driving is excellent however i can not get over the lens cover issues. IT IS REMOVABLE. The lens has a tiny bit of glue/epoxy on the lock to make it hard to remove. All the moisture sealing is from the oring which go pro also has. So the reasoning for it to be “non removable” for sealing purposes is bogus. To me it sounds like hey your out if warranty your better off buying a new unit then a replacement cover.
Because it's an f2.6 prime lens. With that aperture, the minimum distance to focus on infinity is - seemingly - about 60 cm. Why? Because like others said, this is an action camera to image everything BUT your pretty mug. If that hurts your ego, simply put the camera on a selfie stick or put a 4+ diopter lens on the ace pro lens. Half of what's behind you will be blurred but at least the world will not be bereft of your magnificent visagé!
2 месяца назад
bro the problem is that the company says 40cm and in reality is 60! And also if you make a camera that is supposed to be meant for vloggers with big egos and magnificent visages then do it properly. And thanks for the comment and for watching man! I really feel like my complaining and magnificent visage touched you! I just love the internet(I am not even sarcastic)
Hi! I'm considering using this camera for creating cinematic travel videos with some basic color grading. My focus will be on capturing landscapes and cityscapes, not on vlogging or taking selfie-style videos. I don't plan to speak to the camera. Given my specific needs, do you think this camera would be a more practical choice, or is the Osmo Pocket 3 worth the extra cost?
Месяц назад+1
I think the Osmo Pocket is better! I didn’t have the chance to use it but from what I’ve seen it is better. If you don’t plan on shooting action scenes where you plant the camera on a car or dirt bike or stuff like that and don’t need weather proofing then osmo pocket 3 is better
I didn't see much difference in the examples with the straight arm vs. the bent arm while doing selfies. Also, while on the tape measure, the phone looked like it was in focus the whole time.... so was that shot with the Ace Pro? The image streamed to the phone may not have been clear, but the phone was in focus.
2 месяца назад+1
Mate it is just not there, the camera is good, and I have shot some things that actually look pretty decent for an action cam, but sometimes it is just annoying to see stuff behind you that are in focus. And don't mean only for vlogging. Think about when you want to shoot a close up of something like a flower or a leaf ora some other things and you cannot get close, or you have to mount the diopter and unmount it. With this particular camera the company should have just came out and be direct and straight about it.
Thanks for the reply. I wag h your video on my phone (like many people probably have), so that might have something to do with not seeing the subtleties in the quality. I found your video while researching for replacements for my GoPros, which just randomly become bricks. I mainly do action shots driving 4x4s, quads, dirtbikes, mountain/BMX, etc.... with some vlog type talking here and there. In your opinion, would you recommend this camera?
2 месяца назад+1
Thank you for watching and commenting. Listen if you know that you almost never will need to go close to a subject then yes, it is pretty good, quality wise is awesome, you can even rig it up properly to have better protection for quads and dirtbikes. Don't buy it if you plan to talk to the camera a lot. But that's just my 2 cents on it.
You confused the minimum focus values. The minimum focus distance of the Ace Pro is 1.3ft (40 cm). The Ace has 1.9ft (60 cm)!
2 месяца назад
No, I know, but in reality, idk if it is just my model but this one focuses at 60cm. And honestly if you watch other non sponsored videos you'll have people complaining about the same issue.
I have been disappointed by gopro cameras in recent years, I haven't even tried the latest versions. I've been using Insta x3 for some time and it's quite ok, I might try Ace Pro too, thanks
2 месяца назад
The X3 and X4 are amazing! They do everything and they are fun. The only downside is the file size and file management
I think Insta360's advertising could be better. I was able to find an adaper and 4 close up filters for about $23, US on Amazon. I am using primarily on my motorcycle so I really never want anything that close to me. I just figure you should have to option if needed. These filters should work well enough for me but I am not an expert. I appreciate the video as it made me aware of the issue. It's likely the adapter and filters weren't available onlline at the time this video was shot. Things move quickly today.
Месяц назад
Hey! Yeah, for sure the ads should have been clearer. And yes at the time the video was shot, in the beginning the camera came out, there were not too many options for adapters available. Anyway it’s not the most ideal thing but if all you do is adventure films on the bike in which you don’t really need to get close to the camera to speak to somebody then it is a very good camera!
optical physics dictates that you have to have a focal length and depth of field. It is primarily an action camera. If the focal length were to be reduced, the functionality of a (primarily) action camera would be compromised. If you are going to vlog with it, accept that there are constraints. There are now replacement lens covers on amazon for $12, the lens cover screws off and the new one screws on. Non-problem.
3 месяца назад
And I totally agree with you! Problem is that they state the minimum focusing distance is 40 centimeters and in reality it kind of starts focusing at 55-60 centimeters. The problem is not the camera is the advertisement that’s been done so far. And yes this action camera does not do it for me.
😂Bro just get over it. Life is short. Little things like this bothering you ?Get the different camera and i am sure you will face with other different problems. LOL
3 месяца назад
Ture, true I just made this video so that other people who would like to buy this camera for vlogging know about it. Maybe it will help a few people make a good decision. It's about giving something to the community and getting some views and maybe in the future making a living out of it. Thanks for the comment and the view!
i don't have that issue 40cm is perfect for me down scale the sharpness to average that's how I do it and the ace pro works well the downside is storage on my phone and my laptop doesn't hold up to good with the insta360 studio all and all the ace pro is the best action camera that i ever had and the manual settings for photos works well enough I work in 1920x1080 by 30fp/60fp and the pure video mode works great for me ps work with the sweetspot of the lens my only problem is phone storage and laptop storage and I don't need 2,7k 4k 6k 8k the files get too big to work with for me form all the action cams I had this is the best your camera needs are just different I do e bike rides metal detecting and review gear and it works just fine for me especially since I started over with my channel and use the ace pro only for it for my needs just fine
Месяц назад
That’s interesting! Idk if it is my model or something. Most reviews (not sponsors obv) say the same thing, that it does not focus at 40 but goes over.
just yesterday I was testing viewpoints for metal detecting and setup the ace pro on a little tripod selfie stick well within 40cm give or take 1920x1080 30fp meter mode matrix sharpness average and from what I could see once I watched it on my phone was cristal clear and did test on my bureau small letters become out of focus yes but the bigger letters on my t-shirt where clear my face also and all give or take within 40cm and I did noticed when I film myself I tend to have it a little further away from me don't like it to close but keep in mind it's still an action camera but an advanced one perfect no but what it does it does it good so what it does is that to your needs yes or no ???? that's the question right and knowing how to work around things and making good use of all the setting possibility's are key but never less from a action camera point of view it's darn good perfect sure not I wish and it's the need of person that buy's it for me it's more than enough ps if you want full on super blue-ray clarity straight up in to your face up close and personal around this date there are options for the ace pro but probably you need something else and than it's not a action camera you need just wait we live in interesting times maybe something comes out soon that'll blow our minds insta360 is definitely on the right path
I definitely fell in love with the Insta360 Ace Pro. Of course I'll use it while riding my EUC, but also when I'm vlogging at 50cm, taking advantage of the blur to hide my blemishes. But most of all I will use it in the evening in Rome during walks with my wife and friends, because in low light conditions this cam is superb!
2 месяца назад
Ciao Riccardo! Guarda secondo me è una grande action cam ma hanno un po' mentito su questo fatto della focusin distance e rompe un po' le scatole. Però generalmente come ho detto nel video è una bomba.
You are absolutely hilarious and truthful,, so refreshing to see your back and forth comments, always questioning many important features. I give you big thumbs up.
Thanks a lot for the feedback! Yeah, I try to reply to all the comments, at least for the moment they’re not too many so I can actually take the time and properly answer to a person that also took the time to watch and comment. It’s the least I can do!
Great review and I appreciate the honesty. I have a couple of their 360 cameras and love them, and wanted an action/vlogging camera to take on my shoots. It sounds like I will wait for the next version and HOPEFULLY they will see the outcry about the focal length and fix that. Other than that it sounds like this model would be perfect for what I need.
Yeah, the camera is pretty good with the exception of the focusing distance! Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.
I was very disappointed to see the blackheads on my nose weren't sharp!
The blur will obscure any nose hairs or eye burgers.
thank you! Ive seen dozens of videos, but I guess most people use selfie sticks to compare, so therefore focus issue was never mentioned. Don't mind clowns in the comments
Thanks! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thats not a bug. Its a feature. Image looks very nice softened at the 30 cm shots. At least here on YT these shots look pretty good and sharp enough in my eyes. For me not a deal breaker.
Dude, it's a sport camera. Good sport camera. There are hundreds of other devices for narcissistic shots of a beautiful face.
I totally agree with you! They should just stop branding it as a vlog camera, don't you agree? I mean I do praise it for its qualities but... I think they wanted to reach too many people.
😂😂😂😂😂
With such a focal length, it's very poorly suited even for sports photography, it's the worst camera I've ever had.
This camera is my favourite... The clarity feature helped to shoot great PICS from a distance in a REAL forest situation. The bonfire video has come out great because of PUREVIDEO feature. I just love this camera. Regarding the focus issue.. ive already got a diopter (lens) from vivitar. Ive a gopro as well but kept it aside in case of an emergency like situation. I love this camera and it deserves to be loved IMHO.
And I am happy for you! Actually for taking photos it is pretty good I have to say! What diopter do you have?
yes, you're right, even when shooting action videos, riding a cross-country motorcycle, you often need to focus closer than 40 cm, you have to stop and start shooting on your phone, I often need to see the readings on the motorcycle, it can only remove light spots, I really wanted to shoot this camera after the first viewing the footage. diopters are not a solution to this problem, because they cannot be permanently installed and removed, this is the most useless and expensive purchase I have made
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I feel you, I think they really messed up with this focusing distance thing. I hope that in their next version will fix it.
: But wait, if i have to get a closer shot ( less than 60 cms ), I can place the camera at 60 cms and double tap it....zoom the frame... Its possible, right?
In theory yes
I really wanted this for my helmet cam on my motorcycle. The low light footage for night driving is excellent however i can not get over the lens cover issues. IT IS REMOVABLE. The lens has a tiny bit of glue/epoxy on the lock to make it hard to remove. All the moisture sealing is from the oring which go pro also has. So the reasoning for it to be “non removable” for sealing purposes is bogus. To me it sounds like hey your out if warranty your better off buying a new unit then a replacement cover.
Because it's an f2.6 prime lens. With that aperture, the minimum distance to focus on infinity is - seemingly - about 60 cm. Why? Because like others said, this is an action camera to image everything BUT your pretty mug. If that hurts your ego, simply put the camera on a selfie stick or put a 4+ diopter lens on the ace pro lens. Half of what's behind you will be blurred but at least the world will not be bereft of your magnificent visagé!
bro the problem is that the company says 40cm and in reality is 60! And also if you make a camera that is supposed to be meant for vloggers with big egos and magnificent visages then do it properly. And thanks for the comment and for watching man! I really feel like my complaining and magnificent visage touched you! I just love the internet(I am not even sarcastic)
Thats all I did cost all of£20 for an adapter and 4 macro lenses plus makes the camera look pretty cool too lol
mad,vlogging camera that cannot focus on my beautiful face does not make sense😢
Yeah! Exactly, I mean the camera is pretty good, but don't advertise as a vlogging camera.
I am using it
An excellent action camera
Glad you like it!
Hi! I'm considering using this camera for creating cinematic travel videos with some basic color grading. My focus will be on capturing landscapes and cityscapes, not on vlogging or taking selfie-style videos. I don't plan to speak to the camera. Given my specific needs, do you think this camera would be a more practical choice, or is the Osmo Pocket 3 worth the extra cost?
I think the Osmo Pocket is better! I didn’t have the chance to use it but from what I’ve seen it is better. If you don’t plan on shooting action scenes where you plant the camera on a car or dirt bike or stuff like that and don’t need weather proofing then osmo pocket 3 is better
Thanks!
I didn't see much difference in the examples with the straight arm vs. the bent arm while doing selfies. Also, while on the tape measure, the phone looked like it was in focus the whole time.... so was that shot with the Ace Pro? The image streamed to the phone may not have been clear, but the phone was in focus.
Mate it is just not there, the camera is good, and I have shot some things that actually look pretty decent for an action cam, but sometimes it is just annoying to see stuff behind you that are in focus. And don't mean only for vlogging. Think about when you want to shoot a close up of something like a flower or a leaf ora some other things and you cannot get close, or you have to mount the diopter and unmount it. With this particular camera the company should have just came out and be direct and straight about it.
Thanks for the reply. I wag h your video on my phone (like many people probably have), so that might have something to do with not seeing the subtleties in the quality. I found your video while researching for replacements for my GoPros, which just randomly become bricks. I mainly do action shots driving 4x4s, quads, dirtbikes, mountain/BMX, etc.... with some vlog type talking here and there. In your opinion, would you recommend this camera?
Thank you for watching and commenting. Listen if you know that you almost never will need to go close to a subject then yes, it is pretty good, quality wise is awesome, you can even rig it up properly to have better protection for quads and dirtbikes. Don't buy it if you plan to talk to the camera a lot. But that's just my 2 cents on it.
I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to respond. This camera is high on my list of replacements for my current cams.
is there any chance for improve from ace pro2 about this issue?
For sure! They just need to change the lens
Maybe the Ace Pro 2 addresses that problem?
They probably will if enough people point it out.
You confused the minimum focus values. The minimum focus distance of the Ace Pro is 1.3ft (40 cm). The Ace has 1.9ft (60 cm)!
No, I know, but in reality, idk if it is just my model but this one focuses at 60cm. And honestly if you watch other non sponsored videos you'll have people complaining about the same issue.
I can see it being sharp at 40 cm on your ruler
I have been disappointed by gopro cameras in recent years, I haven't even tried the latest versions. I've been using Insta x3 for some time and it's quite ok, I might try Ace Pro too, thanks
The X3 and X4 are amazing! They do everything and they are fun. The only downside is the file size and file management
According to the internet Minimum Focus Distance of Ace is 1.9ft (0.6m) and Ace pro is 1.3ft (0.4m)
according to my test it is not true, and believe me I've done more than one
I think Insta360's advertising could be better. I was able to find an adaper and 4 close up filters for about $23, US on Amazon. I am using primarily on my motorcycle so I really never want anything that close to me. I just figure you should have to option if needed. These filters should work well enough for me but I am not an expert. I appreciate the video as it made me aware of the issue. It's likely the adapter and filters weren't available onlline at the time this video was shot. Things move quickly today.
Hey! Yeah, for sure the ads should have been clearer. And yes at the time the video was shot, in the beginning the camera came out, there were not too many options for adapters available. Anyway it’s not the most ideal thing but if all you do is adventure films on the bike in which you don’t really need to get close to the camera to speak to somebody then it is a very good camera!
The solution causes the background to go out of focus. I'll stick with my GoPro.
Yeah I think it is better 😅
Yes, he's say the truth also i have to say something, insta360acepro can't swap lenses that's the big issue with focusing.
indeed
optical physics dictates that you have to have a focal length and depth of field. It is primarily an action camera. If the focal length were to be reduced, the functionality of a (primarily) action camera would be compromised.
If you are going to vlog with it, accept that there are constraints.
There are now replacement lens covers on amazon for $12, the lens cover screws off and the new one screws on. Non-problem.
And I totally agree with you! Problem is that they state the minimum focusing distance is 40 centimeters and in reality it kind of starts focusing at 55-60 centimeters. The problem is not the camera is the advertisement that’s been done so far. And yes this action camera does not do it for me.
😂Bro just get over it. Life is short.
Little things like this bothering you ?Get the different camera and i am sure you will face with other different problems.
LOL
Ture, true I just made this video so that other people who would like to buy this camera for vlogging know about it. Maybe it will help a few people make a good decision. It's about giving something to the community and getting some views and maybe in the future making a living out of it. Thanks for the comment and the view!
i don't have that issue 40cm is perfect for me down scale the sharpness to average that's how I do it and the ace pro works well the downside is storage on my phone and my laptop doesn't hold up to good with the insta360 studio all and all the ace pro is the best action camera that i ever had and the manual settings for photos works well enough I work in 1920x1080 by 30fp/60fp and the pure video mode works great for me ps work with the sweetspot of the lens
my only problem is phone storage and laptop storage and I don't need 2,7k 4k 6k 8k the files get too big to work with for me form all the action cams I had this is the best your camera needs are just different
I do e bike rides metal detecting and review gear and it works just fine for me especially since I started over with my channel and use the ace pro only for it for my needs just fine
That’s interesting! Idk if it is my model or something. Most reviews (not sponsors obv) say the same thing, that it does not focus at 40 but goes over.
just yesterday I was testing viewpoints for metal detecting and setup the ace pro on a little tripod selfie stick well within 40cm give or take 1920x1080 30fp meter mode matrix sharpness average and from what I could see once I watched it on my phone was cristal clear and did test on my bureau small letters become out of focus yes but the bigger letters on my t-shirt where clear my face also and all give or take within 40cm and I did noticed when I film myself I tend to have it a little further away from me don't like it to close
but keep in mind it's still an action camera but an advanced one perfect no but what it does it does it good
so what it does is that to your needs yes or no ???? that's the question right and knowing how to work around things and making good use of all the setting possibility's are key but never less from a action camera point of view it's darn good perfect sure not I wish and it's the need of person that buy's it for me it's more than enough
ps if you want full on super blue-ray clarity straight up in to your face up close and personal around this date there are options for the ace pro but probably you need something else and than it's not a action camera you need just wait we live in interesting times maybe something comes out soon that'll blow our minds insta360 is definitely on the right path
Very important attention to this issue with the focus. I just change my mind about update of my DJI Osmo Action. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
It looks good asf!
If you dont like it, ill take it 😂
wanna buy it?
For how much 🤨
Do you have to use profanity to do a video!
I definitely fell in love with the Insta360 Ace Pro. Of course I'll use it while riding my EUC, but also when I'm vlogging at 50cm, taking advantage of the blur to hide my blemishes. But most of all I will use it in the evening in Rome during walks with my wife and friends, because in low light conditions this cam is superb!
Ciao Riccardo! Guarda secondo me è una grande action cam ma hanno un po' mentito su questo fatto della focusin distance e rompe un po' le scatole. Però generalmente come ho detto nel video è una bomba.