Great review Jeff. I’m considering Insta360 One X2 to compliment my GoPro, especially as you mentioned during races. Based on your insight I don’t need the One RS, I’m happy and familiar with my GoPro. Thanks for this, very thorough!
What a great video!! Really enjoyed the initial comparison. I watched another video comparing the two, and it seems like they had similar reactions to the video and audio quality. They investigated photos as well (I imagine you'll do it in your deep dive video), which seemed better on the Insta360, so I think it depends on how you plan to use it. I love my GoPro and your footage is always so amazing, it is hard to see moving away from it (at least for now). Thanks for the great video, as always, and providing fair opinions without bias. I've been looking forward to this one and am so excited to see more! Thanks, Jeff. 🙂👍
Nice video Jeff! Thanks for sharing. I've had my finger on the trigger for the One RS. One issue I had with the original One R and GO2 is what you're seeing around the 8:26 mark. When you're in a forest with trees and a bright sky the branches of trees tend to "ghost" a bit while the stabilization tries to keep up. That drove me nuts! Unfortunately it still seems to be there (although better) on the One RS. Keep up the good work dude!
Dave/Chase the Summit, what action camera are you using for your channel? I really want to upgrade my (basic) action camera, particularly in the audio department.
@@SeeChadRun mainly the Hero 10 black because it’s so easy and reliable. I have the Insta360 GO2 and One X2 as well. Great cameras just a little more cumbersome to work with!
Great comparison, and overall for me it looked like the picture quality & sound quality on the GoPro still edged out the insta360 device with its 4K camera attachment.
I LOVE the idea of the Insta360 One RS 4K Boost sensor or even the 1" senor, BUT, the GoPro10 still seems to excel in audio. Comparing the two videos from your video, I also liked the contrast of the GoPro just a bit more. Colors just seem to pop better with the GoPro... Great review, but looks like I'll still be saving my pennies (RUclips ad revenue) for the GoPro10.
Been looking forward to this since your post I have yet to see a review on the wide angle lens Hopefully the color and such issues get improved with firmware updates
I almost died when I saw that you laid your One X2 on the lense like that. 🤣🤙 oh and I use the 6k for cinematic panning lanscape like National Geographic for landscape scenery.
Tired of the GOPRO illusion. Selling cameras that overheat and destroy memory cards. I got the One RS because at 24 FPS the camera doe not overhead and keeps on till the batteries run out.
This is a great video, but I’m still needing a little bit of help I have a GoPro 8 and I am looking for to upgrade. Which action camera would give me the overall experience for my comedy shows, I ride roller coasters, exercise videos…. Etc…. Please any advice?
I was so excited to get one of these. Sadly there is a big connection and overheating issue with them. I cannot access any videos I have made as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are non connectable. Anyone thinking of getting one of these, please Google Wi-Fi issues. They are SO MANY!! Tech support is awful so sadly I will be sending my £500 “paperweight” back to Amazon!
@@JeffPelletier in or out of the case. It has gone back to amazon and I caved and bought a one x2. Seems pretty good actially... keep everything crossed for me?!! ;-)
Thanks Jeff 👍 for my usage, ease of use (changing battery on the fly) and weight are critical. The OneRS looks quite bulky and inconvenient for Ultras (?) Would you take this one on UTMB?
Yea, that’s about the only use case I can think of. But that’s going to take up extra space on your cards and hard drives, plus I think limits you in frame rates you can use. Fake pans never look quite as real as in-camera pans anyway where the perspective changes slightly.
Question! Does your battery have a seal for it to be waterproof? Mine doesnt have one but my old model batteries do?... Does the new one not need it anymore?
The 6k extra wide would be great for recording my son's basketball games with a set it and forget it approach. Do you think this would work well for this in an indoor gym?
I don’t see why not, provided there’s enough light. These action cameras tend to get quite grainy in low light. You’d catch more of the action to the sides, and then could ‘pan and scan’ in editing. Sounds like a good use for the 6k!
@@JeffPelletier Is there a better camera for this specific need. I want to tripod it or magnetically attach it to the Gym wall center court and then just let it run. It needs to be able to record at least 1 hours non-stop.
A GoPro could work as well, although they’ve been known to overheat. I’d recommend buying this one from a retailer with a good return policy so you can test it out once to see how it works.
I have the insta360 one x2 and while it's a good camera and easy to use, the app and their video editing software make me want to throw it out the window.
The audio on the Insta360 is a no go for me. You can't adjust your grip at all, as it picks up on the movement and records a shuffling noise, like rubbing over the microphone. Terrible and useless for vlog style. There's a reason why there is always music overlayed in the Insta360 videos. GoPro has the much cleaner audio. My suspicion is the modularity of the Insta360 is picking up on that movement, as it requires a cage, and the vibration/noise is being transferred from the grip thru the cage into the internal mics.
I heard this too in some of my tests, but I assumed it was the way I had the two cameras mounted side by side causing some kind of rubbing. But I think you’re right - it’s something with the modularity of it.
On a 360 camera, where image from the two lenses meet is where the selfie stick would normally be seen. It gives the appearance that there is not stick, although the shadow can still often be seen.
Honestly, I don't understand why someone doesn't try partnering with Apple for a camera like this. Iphones have had the best small factor videos for years and years. I can't even imagine the millions they spend in r&d and they're still so, so far behind.
Hahaha! No nd filter support for the insta360 rs 4k boost lens. Good luck shooting at 24fps with a shutter speed of 1/50 in daylight. Raising the shutter speed to balance the shot eliminates motion blur. Insta360 doesn't support this product well. Buyer Beware, Buy Gopro or Dji Your welcome
That’s a good point! The only challenge though IMO with using ND filters on an action camera is that it ruins the stabilization. In my experience, you need to shoot at 1/120 minimum on the GOPro for the stabilization to perform well.
@@JeffPelletier I agree. I would like the option to use a nd filter. Also, they have nd filters for the previous model. Why not make them usable with the new model? And if the stabilization is bad with nd's, why not make a video. Show the world, Insta360
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always love your equipment videos. I love the attention you pay to testing them and displaying the results
You’ve convinced me my GoPro hero 9 is my happy place after that audio test haha!
Great review Jeff. I’m considering Insta360 One X2 to compliment my GoPro, especially as you mentioned during races. Based on your insight I don’t need the One RS, I’m happy and familiar with my GoPro. Thanks for this, very thorough!
Amazing quality review. Really appreciate all your time and effort in getting this information out in an easy to follow format. Top notch!
Great review! I just bought the RS as my first action camera and I’m excited to try it out
What a great video!! Really enjoyed the initial comparison. I watched another video comparing the two, and it seems like they had similar reactions to the video and audio quality. They investigated photos as well (I imagine you'll do it in your deep dive video), which seemed better on the Insta360, so I think it depends on how you plan to use it. I love my GoPro and your footage is always so amazing, it is hard to see moving away from it (at least for now). Thanks for the great video, as always, and providing fair opinions without bias. I've been looking forward to this one and am so excited to see more! Thanks, Jeff. 🙂👍
Thanks for the review Jeff. Very helpful!
Just the info I was looking for. Thanks!
Flawless product review from what I could see. It could also be a very appropriate-for-the-time piece of research equipment.
Nice video Jeff! Thanks for sharing. I've had my finger on the trigger for the One RS. One issue I had with the original One R and GO2 is what you're seeing around the 8:26 mark. When you're in a forest with trees and a bright sky the branches of trees tend to "ghost" a bit while the stabilization tries to keep up. That drove me nuts! Unfortunately it still seems to be there (although better) on the One RS. Keep up the good work dude!
Thanks! Yea, that ghosting still seems to be a problem. I suspect it’s something in the algorithm, but it’s way less of an issue with the GoPro.
Dave/Chase the Summit, what action camera are you using for your channel? I really want to upgrade my (basic) action camera, particularly in the audio department.
@@SeeChadRun mainly the Hero 10 black because it’s so easy and reliable. I have the Insta360 GO2 and One X2 as well. Great cameras just a little more cumbersome to work with!
Well done. Thank you. I have a One R and a Hero 9 (and a Hero 3 White). I appreciate your review and perspective on the cameras.
Excellent video Jeff. I have an old Hero5 so I’m tempted by the Insta. Thanks 🙌😎
Great review Jeff. 🙌
Thank you. I am starting from zero. Thank you for the knowledge
The go pro ups the reds from what I have seen in other videos. I will get the RS and use the 6k mode for filming car meets.
Insta values your feedback to let people know, why not make a removable lens, when the camera is “not waterproof without the other parts.
Great comparison, and overall for me it looked like the picture quality & sound quality on the GoPro still edged out the insta360 device with its 4K camera attachment.
Yep, I’d say that’s definitely the case.
@@JeffPelletier 👏
I LOVE the idea of the Insta360 One RS 4K Boost sensor or even the 1" senor, BUT, the GoPro10 still seems to excel in audio. Comparing the two videos from your video, I also liked the contrast of the GoPro just a bit more. Colors just seem to pop better with the GoPro... Great review, but looks like I'll still be saving my pennies (RUclips ad revenue) for the GoPro10.
There's an audio update coming apparently to fix the audio
Been looking forward to this since your post
I have yet to see a review on the wide angle lens
Hopefully the color and such issues get improved with firmware updates
I almost died when I saw that you laid your One X2 on the lense like that. 🤣🤙 oh and I use the 6k for cinematic panning lanscape like National Geographic for landscape scenery.
Tired of the GOPRO illusion. Selling cameras that overheat and destroy memory cards. I got the One RS because at 24 FPS the camera doe not overhead and keeps on till the batteries run out.
Does one rs take both normal 4k videos and 360 too ? Or just 360?
@@bigdaddyy0882 maybe worth watching this video.
They upgraded firmware for boost 4k edition
I want one
This is a great video, but I’m still needing a little bit of help I have a GoPro 8 and I am looking for to upgrade. Which action camera would give me the overall experience for my comedy shows, I ride roller coasters, exercise videos…. Etc…. Please any advice?
any underwater case available for this model? to 30-40m I would need
I was so excited to get one of these. Sadly there is a big connection and overheating issue with them.
I cannot access any videos I have made as the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are non connectable.
Anyone thinking of getting one of these, please Google Wi-Fi issues. They are SO MANY!! Tech support is awful so sadly I will be sending my £500 “paperweight” back to Amazon!
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Are you having the same issues when it’s in the case?
@@JeffPelletier in or out of the case. It has gone back to amazon and I caved and bought a one x2. Seems pretty good actially... keep everything crossed for me?!! ;-)
Thanks Jeff 👍 for my usage, ease of use (changing battery on the fly) and weight are critical. The OneRS looks quite bulky and inconvenient for Ultras (?) Would you take this one on UTMB?
Nope, I think for UTMB I’ll be sticking with my trusty GoPro + ONE X2 combo.
Couldn't the 6k Widescreen feature allow to pan in post production if the camera wasn't moving during recording?
Yea, that’s about the only use case I can think of. But that’s going to take up extra space on your cards and hard drives, plus I think limits you in frame rates you can use. Fake pans never look quite as real as in-camera pans anyway where the perspective changes slightly.
i know i late to get the insta360 one rs planning to purchased it next week i got sour exprianced with gopro with they product and customer service
Question! Does your battery have a seal for it to be waterproof? Mine doesnt have one but my old model batteries do?... Does the new one not need it anymore?
I'm looking for a waterproof lightweight camera for photography 📸 is there anything you can recommend?
For something truly waterproof, it’s hard to beat the GoPro.
The 6k extra wide would be great for recording my son's basketball games with a set it and forget it approach. Do you think this would work well for this in an indoor gym?
I don’t see why not, provided there’s enough light. These action cameras tend to get quite grainy in low light.
You’d catch more of the action to the sides, and then could ‘pan and scan’ in editing. Sounds like a good use for the 6k!
@@JeffPelletier Is there a better camera for this specific need. I want to tripod it or magnetically attach it to the Gym wall center court and then just let it run. It needs to be able to record at least 1 hours non-stop.
A GoPro could work as well, although they’ve been known to overheat. I’d recommend buying this one from a retailer with a good return policy so you can test it out once to see how it works.
@@JeffPelletier thank you for you time answering my questions.
I have the insta360 one x2 and while it's a good camera and easy to use, the app and their video editing software make me want to throw it out the window.
Why?
@@shortsenbarranquilla They are missing simple functions like split and trim. Which i would assume it's in all editing softwares.
The audio on the Insta360 is a no go for me. You can't adjust your grip at all, as it picks up on the movement and records a shuffling noise, like rubbing over the microphone. Terrible and useless for vlog style. There's a reason why there is always music overlayed in the Insta360 videos. GoPro has the much cleaner audio. My suspicion is the modularity of the Insta360 is picking up on that movement, as it requires a cage, and the vibration/noise is being transferred from the grip thru the cage into the internal mics.
I heard this too in some of my tests, but I assumed it was the way I had the two cameras mounted side by side causing some kind of rubbing. But I think you’re right - it’s something with the modularity of it.
I don't understand. How is this an "invisible" selfie stick? How does that work?
On a 360 camera, where image from the two lenses meet is where the selfie stick would normally be seen. It gives the appearance that there is not stick, although the shadow can still often be seen.
Im trading my Gropro 6 for one of these babies...👍
Honestly, I don't understand why someone doesn't try partnering with Apple for a camera like this. Iphones have had the best small factor videos for years and years. I can't even imagine the millions they spend in r&d and they're still so, so far behind.
Apple wouldn't partner and would make their own if they decided it was a market they wanted to go for, which i doubt they would
Gopro is a US company.
Hahaha!
No nd filter support for the insta360 rs 4k boost lens.
Good luck shooting at 24fps with a shutter speed of 1/50 in daylight.
Raising the shutter speed to balance the shot eliminates motion blur.
Insta360 doesn't support this product well.
Buyer Beware,
Buy Gopro or Dji
Your welcome
That’s a good point! The only challenge though IMO with using ND filters on an action camera is that it ruins the stabilization. In my experience, you need to shoot at 1/120 minimum on the GOPro for the stabilization to perform well.
@@JeffPelletier I agree. I would like the option to use a nd filter.
Also, they have nd filters for the previous model. Why not make them usable with the new model?
And if the stabilization is bad with nd's, why not make a video.
Show the world, Insta360