Hi Mark! Great video. I’m debating on buying the Go 3S and I was wondering how well it’s held up for you? I watched another guy’s video on it and he said the screws were falling out of it and the low light video wasn’t good. I was wondering if you think it’s worth it in the long term? Thank you have a great day!
I have had no issues with build quality. The main feature of the 3S is its size and mounting options. The Pocket 3 is much better in low light than the 3S. Thanks for watching.
Lorenzo, sorry but I have no idea and haven’t been able to find anything on the internet. In amateur terms, it’s pretty fast for me (and I’m an impatient guy). Thanks for watching.
WITHOUT the quick reader, how would you get the video files otherwise? quick reader is an accessory or is it an essential tool? originally Go3S is released without it.
The quick reader is a valuable accessory. The Go3/3s can transfer files via the mobile app, or by connecting the Go3 and Base via a usb c to a computer. The quick readers main function is the ability, on the run, to download from the internal memory to an external SD card and provide a quicker transfer method to move files to a computer
Hi mark great review, Kindly I have question , is the camera able to record video when the camera charging by power bank through the quick reader for long time record without action pod
Interesting question. To test this, I turned off the Go 3, put it in the Quick Reader and plugged into an Anker power bank - the solid red light comes on which indicates charging mode - the power draw was about 2.8 - 3 watts. So now I had a measure of the normal charge draw. For part 2, I started recording on my Go 3 (flashing red light), then put it in Quick Reader and attached to Anker power bank - recording continued (red light flashing) and noticed the draw from the power bank, again, was showing approximately 3 watts. So draw from power bank was same when off (and charging) and recording (and charging). Note, I started the recording before attaching to power bank. (Can't start recording if first attached to power bank.) FYI with just the Quick Reader connected to power bank alone (no Go 3) power draw was a little less than a watt which makes sense as the Quick Reader requires power to transfer files, etc. Lastly, I checked my recording to make sure it did not stop when plugged into power bank, while charging or when removed from power bank - recording was fine and clean. So based on this test, yes, you can record (must start recording first) and charge at same time - removing any power limits but still subject to SD card capacity. Thank for watching and asking this interesting question.
When the Go 3 is charging in the quick reader, it can not simultaneously record . When in quick reader can only charge (Go 3 is off) or transfer files (Go 3 is on when attached to Quik reader). Thanks for watching
Hi Mark, I purchased the 3s without an action pod to save some cash as what I wanted more than anything was the small form factor. I hadn't realised there would be no way of charging it. I am now waiting for the quick transfer to be delivered so hoping this will solve my issues. Will the 3S be perfectly capable with this set up or do you think the action pod is needed for anything?
Great question! I have a video which should be coming out tomorrow that addresses this exact question. It’s called “ Do you need an action pod with you Go 3/3s”. Check it out for a full explanation.
@@markexploringnewstuff I have tried both methods of installing firmware (via app and a computer) and they both require the action pod to install. More than happy to be proven otherwise but can’t see a way around it!
@@thomas.robertsinteresting. I was not aware of that. Insta360 doesn’t have a history of making substantial firmware updates, they would rather issue a new updated product. Hopefully the functionality in the firmware update does not offer a change in user experience. The action pod is available for separate purchase if you feel the update provides major improvements.
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Can I just get a stand alone go3s and this quick transfer and still able to initially set up/register the camera?
The max I use is 250GB, but I have seen discussions on Reddit where users say they have successfully used up to 1 TB. May want to check with Insta360 sales support for final answer. Thanks for watching.
Getting about 30-40 MB/s transfer rate from the quicker reader to iPhone with insta360 app. This speed normal? Seems slow. It is about the same speed as WiFi transfer. Expected it to be faster than WiFi.
I have been getting around 38 MB/s so that seems in line with my experience. Transfers much faster when I plug into my laptop and transfer files without using insta360 app, reader shows up as a drive. Thanks for watching.
Yes, you can. The camera (without the Action Pod or Reader) can always wirelessly connect to the app. The reader simply adds an additional storage device and smaller charging option. Thank you for watching. Be well,
great review and handy to know this exists.
Thank you for watching and your kind words.
Great overview of the features. Sounds like a winner for moto vlogging.
Thank you watching and commenting. Enjoy!
Very clear and helpful. Thanks Mark
Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you, Mark. This was perfect and helped a great deal!
Glad to be of assistance. Thank you for watching.
great review.. Insta360 are over pricing their products
Thank for your comments. Price vs. Value is a balancing act each company must wrestle with. Stay well.
Hi Mark! Great video. I’m debating on buying the Go 3S and I was wondering how well it’s held up for you? I watched another guy’s video on it and he said the screws were falling out of it and the low light video wasn’t good. I was wondering if you think it’s worth it in the long term? Thank you have a great day!
I have had no issues with build
quality. The main feature of the 3S is its size and mounting options. The Pocket 3 is much better in low light than the 3S.
Thanks for watching.
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what is the speed for downloading from the go3s to the ssd? like how time a 10 minute 4k video is going to take?
Lorenzo, sorry but I have no idea and haven’t been able to find anything on the internet. In amateur terms, it’s pretty fast for me (and I’m an impatient guy). Thanks for watching.
WITHOUT the quick reader, how would you get the video files otherwise?
quick reader is an accessory or is it an essential tool?
originally Go3S is released without it.
The quick reader is a valuable accessory. The Go3/3s can transfer files via the mobile app, or by connecting the Go3 and Base via a usb c to a computer. The quick readers main function is the ability, on the run, to download from the internal memory to an external SD card and provide a quicker transfer method to move files to a computer
Do you know if it works on the Go 2?
Per Insta360 works only with Go 3 and Go 3S. Thank you for watching.
Hi mark great review, Kindly I have question , is the camera able to record video when the camera charging by power bank through the quick reader for long time record without action pod
Interesting question. To test this, I turned off the Go 3, put it in the Quick Reader and plugged into an Anker power bank - the solid red light comes on which indicates charging mode - the power draw was about 2.8 - 3 watts. So now I had a measure of the normal charge draw.
For part 2, I started recording on my Go 3 (flashing red light), then put it in Quick Reader and attached to Anker power bank - recording continued (red light flashing) and noticed the draw from the power bank, again, was showing approximately 3 watts. So draw from power bank was same when off (and charging) and recording (and charging). Note, I started the recording before attaching to power bank. (Can't start recording if first attached to power bank.)
FYI with just the Quick Reader connected to power bank alone (no Go 3) power draw was a little less than a watt which makes sense as the Quick Reader requires power to transfer files, etc.
Lastly, I checked my recording to make sure it did not stop when plugged into power bank, while charging or when removed from power bank - recording was fine and clean.
So based on this test, yes, you can record (must start recording first) and charge at same time - removing any power limits but still subject to SD card capacity.
Thank for watching and asking this interesting question.
, Thanks Mark, really appreciate
And your answer was helpful
On point. Thx.
Thanks so much for watching.
Cool!
Thanks for watching.
hi Mark! will the camera still work while charging?
When the Go 3 is charging in the quick reader, it can not simultaneously record . When in quick reader can only charge (Go 3 is off) or transfer files (Go 3 is on when attached to Quik reader). Thanks for watching
Hi Mark, do you recommend an additional warranty? If so, which warrant would do you choose?
@@misslee8388 Thanks for watching miss Lee. I do not purchase an extended warranty. Stay well,
Hi Mark, I purchased the 3s without an action pod to save some cash as what I wanted more than anything was the small form factor. I hadn't realised there would be no way of charging it. I am now waiting for the quick transfer to be delivered so hoping this will solve my issues. Will the 3S be perfectly capable with this set up or do you think the action pod is needed for anything?
Great question! I have a video which should be coming out tomorrow that addresses this exact question. It’s called “ Do you need an action pod with you Go 3/3s”. Check it out for a full explanation.
@@markexploringnewstuff Thank, you great video. I just watched it but also realising I think I need the action pod to update firmware.
@@markexploringnewstuff I have tried both methods of installing firmware (via app and a computer) and they both require the action pod to install. More than happy to be proven otherwise but can’t see a way around it!
@@thomas.robertsinteresting. I was not aware of that. Insta360 doesn’t have a history of making substantial firmware updates, they would rather issue a new updated product. Hopefully the functionality in the firmware update does not offer a change in user experience.
The action pod is available for separate purchase if you feel the update provides major improvements.
Can I just get a stand alone go3s and this quick transfer and still able to initially set up/register the camera?
anybody know the max storage of sd card that we can use? is it 1TB max?
The max I use is 250GB, but I have seen discussions on Reddit where users say they have successfully used up to 1 TB. May want to check with Insta360 sales support for final answer. Thanks for watching.
@@markexploringnewstuff thank you! I just went ahead and bought 250GB too.
Getting about 30-40 MB/s transfer rate from the quicker reader to iPhone with insta360 app. This speed normal? Seems slow. It is about the same speed as WiFi transfer. Expected it to be faster than WiFi.
I have been getting around 38 MB/s so that seems in line with my experience. Transfers much faster when I plug into my laptop and transfer files without using insta360 app, reader shows up as a drive. Thanks for watching.
I do not find quick reader :( it did not come to my country
Insta360 Quick Reader should be coming soon to Turkey. Thanks for watching.
@@markexploringnewstuff HOPE SO :)
With this reader, can I change the camera settings through the app?
Yes, you can. The camera (without the Action Pod or Reader) can always wirelessly connect to the app. The reader simply adds an additional storage device and smaller charging option. Thank you for watching. Be well,
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It is indeed. Thank you for watching and commenting. Be well,
In my country that's 60€, or 66 USD.
I will wait until China will clone that, or Insta will sink the price to 20€
Current price on Amazon is $44.99 US (40.83 Euro) for Quick Reader.