I have had these both on X2 and X3. They are good to have, BUT I find that the material isn't that great, they get scratched easily like normal plastic (even when you keep camera in the pouch provided). Also the worst part is THEY GET FOGGED UP even in normal weather! and you'd notice this when you see the shots, not during use so you may lose really good shots. My suggestions for Insta360: (1) don't use PMMA material, use glass (2) do something about the fogging problem. You're great Ben. Keep it up. From random guy who said hello :-)
fog can be eliminated when apply lens protector during cold and dry air. if you apply protector during hot and wet conditions - most moisture transforms into fog when temperature goes down
I have had mine fogged once when I jumped high to water and some water got it. Dried the water inside of the lens guard and put it back and haven't seem them fogging since. Even went to swim with it couple times without any issues. So I think that the comment below is correct, you have moisture inside there when applied it or it's not air tight and you live in moist area.
Even being very careful in the application process, two small dust particles ended up under the front lens. Even though small, the particles ruined the image. So, I took the guards off and have never been happier.
So on the fence about this, Yes it protects the lens but highly degrades the footage like it's a glass bubble. It also fogs up really bad if its not a perfectly sunny day which destroys your footage. I know because I use my buddy's X2 with this same lens guard and the footage is always choppy and you can see all the scratches from the plastic lens.
I highly recommend to use a lens guard. It won't damage the real lens if you accidentally drop your camera. Trust me, I have been there and it's stressful to have scratches on your lenses.
@@AboudMadrid sanding, polishing and cleaning it by yourself will be easiest and cheaper way. It broken anyway so might be try experimenting to repair it first then replacing it.
I put the sticky lens guard on in a clean environment and very carefully making sure there was no dust inside. Now I see blurriness/lens smudges all around even with the Lens Guard setting on and thoroughly cleaning the lens guard in bright environments.
Nice vid! It's definitely a tradeoff between safety and image quality. Its good to have the peace of mind, but for my tests it did make parts of the image blurrier. Strong light sources also had weird flares which was too much for me. Also, you cannot have these lens guards on if you want the cam to fit in the x3 dive case...so if you do deep dives often, be prepared to take the sticky lens guards off a lot!!
In short, Yes, best action camera by far. I had so many GoPros, but I stopped using them because they always had issues. This one is such a beast, and the software is rock solid. I just ended two powder days. The battery held all day (I do not record continuously), and the record button never fails. If you press when the camera is off, it will start the record, and the second press will stop everything. If you have the camera on standby, it will just start/stop the recording. Simple and intuitive. Recommendation: Take the lens guards, probably a couple of pairs. I damaged one, and I was very glad I had it.
@@GadgetsGearCoffee check your countries warranty laws. In my country, the law overrides manufacturers warranty and any product is considered warranted for the reasonable life of the product. I.e. an oven would still be warranted for up to 10 years as that would be a reasonble life for an oven, maybe longer. I actually got a full refund on my oven after 7 years because the switches kept failing. A t.v is similar. Some products are different, like a car, because different parts have different expected lifetimes, and if you don't maintain it or follow service schedules, you will not be covered in any case.
Hey! I really want this camera but have heard a lot of negative reviews of the mounting options not being strong enough. Have you had issues with the mounts provided by insta themselves?
When applying, be sure you do it in a moisture-free space - even subtle humidity caught behind them causes condensation on the center of the view field, especially in winter and in summer when it rains.
The lens guard is a must for me as I like that added protection and piece of mind that if ever I do drop the chances that the main lenses get broken are decreased a lot. it is an expensive camera so be sure to protect it.
I purchased some removable lens guards. Haven't tried them yet. I do want the best clarity possible, so far, I've just been really careful. It's moist air here so fogging would be a major issue.
Ive put these through the wringer. I mount my 360 to my truck roof when chasing tornadoes. These have saved my lenses several times, given the potential for extremely fast-moving debris/rocks/dust/hail in my use of the camera. They do knick fairly easily though. This is my first season with the camera, and am on my second set of covers. Expecting to replace them after the season again since they have a few light marks. Still, $20 every couple months is far cheaper than a new camera every month
I just got my Insta360 X3 and was puzzling over these. This video and the comments were both very helpful in deciding whether they were necessary for my purposes. Thank you!
They came with my Insta360 Sphere, and I installed them, it seemed like a smart thing to do since the camera is going on a drone. The down side is you can see the stitch line a lot more now. Great video Ben, and thanks for sharing.
I used the lens guards on the GoPro Max. Easy on, easy off, and a fair balance between safety and quality. The Insta seems like a royal PIA in terms of installation and removal and way too many complaints about the cheap plastic. For now, I'm not going to install them.
I have them on my X2, when I am out having fun in the woods but when I am shooting 360 tours I take them off for clearer shots. They have saved my lenses a few times
The shape of the rim of each lens protector that sticks to the camera is not well designed. While it sticks well at the bottom of the protector, there is a noticeable gap at the top.
Yes, definitely put the guards on for outdoor shooting. I was shooting with the Insta360 3rd party bicycle mount. The pole snapped and my Insta360 fell to the ground. Lucky the lens guards took the blunt of the scratches.
Depends on your use. I do rock climbing videos, and I wouldn't use my 360 camera without them (anymore!). The very first time I used a 360 camera, I scratched the lens and had to replace the camera!!! Full disclosure, I have a GoPro Max. I want to get an Insta360 X3, but the cost of these lens protectors is what is preventing me. I sometimes go through 5 or 6 lens protectors in a single day of filming climbing. Once they get scratched, I replace them as they totally degrade the subsequent shot. The GoPro ones quickly snap on and off, and go on sale often. I usually pay a couple of bucks a lens protector for the Max ones rather than the ten bucks each that the X3 protectors cost.
I'd say yes I had my X3 for 2 weeks maybe a little bit longer and ended up returning it because the lenses became all scratched and it also looks like the coating smeared off of them...... The entire time was kept in the original soft case that came with it because I was informed the rubber case would cause problem.... I don't know if it wore off because it was the case in my pocket during a convention or It was stored away in a camera bag in my truck 🤷
Put them on and immediately took them off. Even with the lens guard attached set in the Settings, the stitching is horrible. Under direct sunlight you can easily see how low quality plastics they used, flares and glares galore. I've realized in all my cameras, I don't ever remember dropping them, even on more heavy, more unwieldy, $1k lenses. I baby everything anyway. Knowing my recordings will be clean and clear gives me more peace of mind than having the guards on.
I bought some aftermarket lens guards for the X3. Judging by the comments they were identical (they look identical compared to the video too) to the more expensive one's you get from Insta 360. The plastic gets scratched up REALLY easily unfortunately so mine were usable for a couple of weeks. Once my camera fell to the gound and one of the lens guards cracked, so I'm happy they potentially saved the lens once (although the plastic obviously cracks much more easily than the lens). I might keep buying them and try to be even more careful with scratching the plastic and hope they last longer... I don't wanna have a cracked lens :|
Just throwing this idea out there...I also wrote insta360 about this. Hoping someone smarter than me can figure out the details and let the rest of know how they did it or sell it. How about making a lens film that would be shaped like a contact lens that can be "stuck" to the lens. Like a screen protector for a cell phone, but with a concave surface where it adheres to the lens. This would remove the fogging issue since there is no air between the film and the lens. And when they get scratched they can be removed and replaced.
I once stuck my One X on the extended pole and took it through a bamboo forest. It came out so scratched up that I would recommend these guards if ever you plan to use it in that scenario.
Based on the numerous negative comments and test about these plastic lens guards, I decided to go for the premium lens guard (which are made of glass) for my One X2. Haven’t been able to try them yet, but I would like to know your feedback about those?
I was ready to buy the X3 until I realised there are no premium lens gards for the X3, and only those sticky lens guards. For me they are so bad and scratch very easily. I'd love to see some decent gards for the X3 but, may be I will never see this because of the extra size of the X3.. We'll see !
And if you use the Sticky Lens Guards, and the camera is then moved to a colder area for use, under the Sticky Lens Guards will appear condensation, which may be removed by removing the Sticky Lens Guards and wiping them clean. I know this for a fact, as it happened to me multiple times, until I permanently removed the Sticky Lens Guards. An they appear to be more easily scratched than the original lenses.
Hello I would not recommend these lens Shields.I had a pair of these on an insta360 RS. First if your camera is anywhere near the Sun the reflections on the lens Shields cause major distractions and magnifications of the flares in the video and the actual cone actually showed up in the video. Also I noticed a lot of distortion which I had never seen prior to using the lens shields they were installed properly and the lens was clean prior to the installation. After the first use I took them off and sent them back.
I ordered these, and they have not come yet, but I can tell you think the stupid tripod fell over the very first time I used it and put a chip in the lense so I definitely wish I had them. its only slightly noticable in one spot on the back but DEFINITELY I would get these since it took me all of 5 minutes with the camera on a so called tripod to prove they are worth it.
Did you put the extension pole on the small tripod handle? The product page says not to do that because it's not a wide enough base, but a loooooot of people learn that lesson the hard way
I have plans to buy X3 hopefully in near future for my motorcycle so yeah, lens guard will most certainly be peace of mind 👍 Update: Bought X3 and sticky lens. Barely put down on table and got small scratch; not real noticeable but yeah very touchy in terms of scratching but does give somewhat piece of mind.
What's the difference between the x2 and the x3 lense guard? They look the same...can one use the x2 guard on x3? Reason I'm asking is that I can only find x2 guard around where I am. Thanks.
my problem with this lens protector with my x3, is that, there is some shadow in certain angle when in outdoor sunlight or indoor with half sunlight. in i remove the protector, it dissapear. the protector is aligned both front n back. my advice, do not use these kind of lens protector. waste of money. you can not get your money back for its failure. i dont know if other lens protector available. i'd like to try.
*I bought them, but after I got the Frame from insta360 I removed it because the Frame has it's own Lens Guard. They are nice BUT...only if you're NOT planning on putting it in THE Frame*
I just bought a X3, got the lens guards since I use the camera on my motorcycle. I had the camera attached to the side of the bike on the selfie stick. In a curve, the camera touched the ground, the lens cover came off and the camera lens touched the ground and ruined the lens. So the lens cover doesn't stick all that well.
When installing the guards, I recommend installing in a positive pressure clean room. Otherwise, be prepared for a dust particle or two getting caught between the guard and the lens. All kidding aside, I've installed the guards on the lenses using multiple new guards. There has not been a time I didn't get a dust particle stuck between the guard and lens, especially after wiping the lens, creating a static charge. Does anyone else have this problem? It really doesn't cause much of a video quality issue, except looking directly at the sun on bright days.
The first day I got my Insta360x3 the lens guard got a scratch in it. I am very dissapointed in the quality of them. After seeing the video where the guy attached insta360x3 to a crossbow bolt and shot it like 50 m in the air without any lens guards, and it survived easily being shot three times without any scratches, I'm considering taking off the lens guard since it just ruins the stitching and quality.
Sure but don’t forget that they are fisheye lenses/lens guards so stick out much more than any other type of camera. I would not be using cameras like this so carelessly.
I'm thinking of buying the X3 but the lens guards are out of stock and i'm flying in 3 days. So i have no time to order them online. The thing is, i wanna buy the X3 only for snowboarding and that's it. Even if i drop it imma drop it on the snow. Is it ok if i skip the lens guards for now?
I scratched my X2 lens really bad on the beach… Then spent several hours polishing to remove the scratches along with the coatings… Really need to be careful around sand…
Took my brand new X3 outdoor rock climbing and managed to bonk the lens on a rock on the first move giving it a nice scratch. Immediately regretted not buying the lens protectors. Insta360 customer support was great, at least, ~$100 to get the lens replaced.
Would you recommend the X3 for rock climbing? i'm still on the fence because i'm afraid it is too fragile for it. Have you used it after that incident :P ?
Insta360 should really release a venture case for the X3 like they did with the original OneX. A case is much cheaper to replace than a camera and the stitching is far better.
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I bought these after breaking a lens almost immediately after buying the X2... I motorcycle vlog. and they just can't cope with speed and any shot with the sun... for me, the insurance is better... I know it's not cheap, but I honestly believe that I'm likely to use it... it's too easy to crack a lens on this thing.
I'm waiting for my X3 to arrive and am really up in the air about these covers as I have read a lot of bad reviews. I'm wondering if getting the dive case would be a better/safer option. Any opinions?
I'm in exactly the same boat as you were. Camera is arriving next week and I ordered the covers but up in the air about using them. I won't be doing anything 'dangerous' but accidents do happen. What did you decide once your camera arrived?
The dive case is bigger and bulkier. It's also way more expensive. But if protection is what you care most about, it will do the best job, although there will be a real nasty blob in your shot due to the base of the case.
@@alonsoaguilar7534 Not for X3 yet but I did get it for my One X and it was not a perfect solution. While it does offer protection, it blocks the most important view, the one towards you, pretty much negating the "floating camera in space" effect.
I had them installed when I bought my X3. The following day, I went for a very early morning walk to test it (a bit dark with street lamps still on). When I viewed the video, the stitching was noticeable, but the most troubling was that half of the stitch line was glowing in blue. The blue glow and stitch line disappeared in my succeeding videos when there was more light. Since I'm not into anything extreme, should I take it off instead?
Good info. I see a few people complain that moisture gets into these lenses and fogging up. Have you heard about that? I live in a tropical humid country so a bit concerned.
Yes, moisture appeared inside of the lens guard of my X3 after shooting 20 mins timelapse in tropical Singapore, most probably due to heat dissipated from the camera. It did disappear after leaving the X3 to cool down after a while. Took off the lens guard since then and resolved myself to always keeping the camera in a hard pouch (designed for insta cams) and taking care of the lenses instead
It's my first 360 camera and I got the lens guard right away. Great video! By the way can you help me figure out if the X3 can be used as webcam? or is that feature removed in X3?
Bought one pair and they shattered when dropping them from 5 feet then bought a second pair and kept them in my bag and they got scratched by a charging cord. They are kind of mid but I look for substitutes but couldn't find anything made by Insta 360 I guess I'm stuck with this until a future product gets released.
I would like to know how easy they get scratched because I both twice for the x2 and the did really quick with nothing, just having it in the silicon guard.
I am in South UK and tried to record in the Sun this morning with the Lens guards on,the temperature was about 18 degree , Guest what? The condensation appeared inside them, right in the middle, and of course the video and photo quality will be a bit poor with the lens on, I am in two mind at the moment.
In monsoon the fog goes inside the lens and you can't capture anything.. Just to protect from scratches, but not at all worth it.. It downgraded the video quality, weird lens flare, water get stuck inside the lens, not a single percent use in monsoon
I recorded under water with the lens guard (2 meters) and it got water between the real lens and the lens guard. It mad my shots foggy and terrible. I wouldn’t recommend them
Why dont just use the dive case everytime some risk is needed? Makes no sense the lens guards are incompatible with the dive case. The obvious option for me is just buy the dive case.
@@BenClaremont yeah. But if I need a lena guard and a dive case... Makes no sense to buy both, the dive case acts as a protection. Actually o got my dive case and the correct answer to this is: The dive case ruins the angle. The camera looses its Magic invisible selfie stick.
I realized that the lens guard is not compatible with dive case after I purchased them. They really should make a version that both of them can be used simultaneously.
@@BenClaremont Because lens guard only comes with 2 extra tapes. That means I can only repeat this process for 2 times then I need to buy a new leans guard
Hello, excellent video, I uploaded some clips on my channel where I mount the protections on the x3, the videos are disturbed and blurry as you can see, many youtubers have advised me not to use the protections, but in my sport I'm not calm ... sure that for the amount it costs they could have integrated them better inside the case...thanks a lot for this nice video..good job
I have another problem with the lens guard on. On a very cold day, when I took the insta360 x3 to use at outdoor, the lens guard fogged up inside, so the shot I took was wasted. How can I prevent this to happen ?
Lens Guards base (condense moisture from the inside) internally, especially when there is a change in temperature. Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
I’m split on these for use with cycling. They absolutely ruin image quality. It’s not just the stitch line, but everything seems downgraded and anything close to the stitch line looks awful. On my first ride with the X3 the mount broke on a gravel road and these lens guards 100% saved both lenses from taking any of the damage from the fall. I wish they were easier to use on demand, or the software took care of the glare and stitching issues.
Exactly this is happening to mine too, but primarily on the rear lens. I get really bad glare and blurry, image quality is so degraded. But I feel a bit hesitant to ride without, especially on gravel, in case a rock would shoot up at the lens.
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I have had these both on X2 and X3. They are good to have, BUT I find that the material isn't that great, they get scratched easily like normal plastic (even when you keep camera in the pouch provided). Also the worst part is THEY GET FOGGED UP even in normal weather! and you'd notice this when you see the shots, not during use so you may lose really good shots. My suggestions for Insta360: (1) don't use PMMA material, use glass (2) do something about the fogging problem. You're great Ben. Keep it up. From random guy who said hello :-)
One moment: with protect glass it will not get in diving case so so so sad()
fog can be eliminated when apply lens protector during cold and dry air. if you apply protector during hot and wet conditions - most moisture transforms into fog when temperature goes down
Thanks for the feedback!
I have had mine fogged once when I jumped high to water and some water got it. Dried the water inside of the lens guard and put it back and haven't seem them fogging since. Even went to swim with it couple times without any issues. So I think that the comment below is correct, you have moisture inside there when applied it or it's not air tight and you live in moist area.
you comment has more value than the video!! ha!
It’s a tough call! They really do degrade the imagery.
Even being very careful in the application process, two small dust particles ended up under the front lens. Even though small, the particles ruined the image. So, I took the guards off and have never been happier.
So on the fence about this, Yes it protects the lens but highly degrades the footage like it's a glass bubble. It also fogs up really bad if its not a perfectly sunny day which destroys your footage. I know because I use my buddy's X2 with this same lens guard and the footage is always choppy and you can see all the scratches from the plastic lens.
I highly recommend to use a lens guard. It won't damage the real lens if you accidentally drop your camera.
Trust me, I have been there and it's stressful to have scratches on your lenses.
how did you resolve the lens damage issue? replacement? or cleaning it?
@@AboudMadrid sanding, polishing and cleaning it by yourself will be easiest and cheaper way. It broken anyway so might be try experimenting to repair it first then replacing it.
I put the sticky lens guard on in a clean environment and very carefully making sure there was no dust inside. Now I see blurriness/lens smudges all around even with the Lens Guard setting on and thoroughly cleaning the lens guard in bright environments.
Unfortunately, it's the cost of protecting our very expensive lenses.
Nice vid! It's definitely a tradeoff between safety and image quality.
Its good to have the peace of mind, but for my tests it did make parts of the image blurrier. Strong light sources also had weird flares which was too much for me.
Also, you cannot have these lens guards on if you want the cam to fit in the x3 dive case...so if you do deep dives often, be prepared to take the sticky lens guards off a lot!!
Nice additional snippet of information there.
Having the same issues. Returning them for sure.
In short, Yes, best action camera by far.
I had so many GoPros, but I stopped using them because they always had issues.
This one is such a beast, and the software is rock solid. I just ended two powder days. The battery held all day (I do not record continuously), and the record button never fails. If you press when the camera is off, it will start the record, and the second press will stop everything. If you have the camera on standby, it will just start/stop the recording. Simple and intuitive.
Recommendation: Take the lens guards, probably a couple of pairs. I damaged one, and I was very glad I had it.
my GoPro 7 I had 2, lost one, the other just stopped working out of nowhere and was out of warranty. Very annoying and a waste of electronics
@@GadgetsGearCoffee check your countries warranty laws.
In my country, the law overrides manufacturers warranty and any product is considered warranted for the reasonable life of the product.
I.e. an oven would still be warranted for up to 10 years as that would be a reasonble life for an oven, maybe longer.
I actually got a full refund on my oven after 7 years because the switches kept failing.
A t.v is similar. Some products are different, like a car, because different parts have different expected lifetimes, and if you don't maintain it or follow service schedules, you will not be covered in any case.
@@huepixwhere are you from?
Hey! I really want this camera but have heard a lot of negative reviews of the mounting options not being strong enough. Have you had issues with the mounts provided by insta themselves?
@@nickcasserlie4603 no personally. I am being relatively careful, though.
Looks like a no brainer purchase. Thanks Ben. I've been following these 360 videos and still haven't purchased mine yet 🙂
When applying, be sure you do it in a moisture-free space - even subtle humidity caught behind them causes condensation on the center of the view field, especially in winter and in summer when it rains.
The lens guard is a must for me as I like that added protection and piece of mind that if ever I do drop the chances that the main lenses get broken are decreased a lot. it is an expensive camera so be sure to protect it.
Waiting for someone to do a side by side
Lens Guard Vs Dive Case
Non-water use application (eg under vehicle)
I purchased some removable lens guards. Haven't tried them yet. I do want the best clarity possible, so far, I've just been really careful. It's moist air here so fogging would be a major issue.
Ive put these through the wringer. I mount my 360 to my truck roof when chasing tornadoes. These have saved my lenses several times, given the potential for extremely fast-moving debris/rocks/dust/hail in my use of the camera.
They do knick fairly easily though. This is my first season with the camera, and am on my second set of covers. Expecting to replace them after the season again since they have a few light marks. Still, $20 every couple months is far cheaper than a new camera every month
How do you stop them from fogging on inside mine fog everytine it rains due to engine heat on my bike I think as I'm mounted on bars
you could try spraying inside of it with anti-fog, though that might make your shots blurry
I just got my Insta360 X3 and was puzzling over these. This video and the comments were both very helpful in deciding whether they were necessary for my purposes. Thank you!
So where they? :D
The lens guards saved my butt on day 2 of owning my X2. I was glad I bought two sets!
Glad to hear!
Does it ruin quality?
@@JimyOfficial yes
They came with my Insta360 Sphere, and I installed them, it seemed like a smart thing to do since the camera is going on a drone. The down side is you can see the stitch line a lot more now. Great video Ben, and thanks for sharing.
You might have been better off just investing in a parachute.
The main issue with these guards is the fogging. Spoils the shoot. Great idea but needs modification.
I used the lens guards on the GoPro Max. Easy on, easy off, and a fair balance between safety and quality. The Insta seems like a royal PIA in terms of installation and removal and way too many complaints about the cheap plastic. For now, I'm not going to install them.
I have them on my X2, when I am out having fun in the woods but when I am shooting 360 tours I take them off for clearer shots. They have saved my lenses a few times
How refit it?
Should I take off all sticky material or just change these film rounds( goes with lens protectors?)
Going on a ski trip, got the guards; if it fogs or degrades the image too much, I'll remove them.
The shape of the rim of each lens protector that sticks to the camera is not well designed. While it sticks well at the bottom of the protector, there is a noticeable gap at the top.
Yes, definitely put the guards on for outdoor shooting. I was shooting with the Insta360 3rd party bicycle mount. The pole snapped and my Insta360 fell to the ground. Lucky the lens guards took the blunt of the scratches.
Depends on your use. I do rock climbing videos, and I wouldn't use my 360 camera without them (anymore!). The very first time I used a 360 camera, I scratched the lens and had to replace the camera!!! Full disclosure, I have a GoPro Max. I want to get an Insta360 X3, but the cost of these lens protectors is what is preventing me. I sometimes go through 5 or 6 lens protectors in a single day of filming climbing. Once they get scratched, I replace them as they totally degrade the subsequent shot. The GoPro ones quickly snap on and off, and go on sale often. I usually pay a couple of bucks a lens protector for the Max ones rather than the ten bucks each that the X3 protectors cost.
I'd say yes I had my X3 for 2 weeks maybe a little bit longer and ended up returning it because the lenses became all scratched and it also looks like the coating smeared off of them......
The entire time was kept in the original soft case that came with it because I was informed the rubber case would cause problem....
I don't know if it wore off because it was the case in my pocket during a convention or It was stored away in a camera bag in my truck 🤷
Put them on and immediately took them off. Even with the lens guard attached set in the Settings, the stitching is horrible. Under direct sunlight you can easily see how low quality plastics they used, flares and glares galore. I've realized in all my cameras, I don't ever remember dropping them, even on more heavy, more unwieldy, $1k lenses. I baby everything anyway. Knowing my recordings will be clean and clear gives me more peace of mind than having the guards on.
Agreed. Im done the same thing. Throw away the lens guard after 1st shooting.. regret the quality
I wish they would bring out ones that screw on like nd filters and made of glass.😊
I think better to get Insta Care than lens guards. Lens guards only protects lens. Insta Care protects the whole camera.
I bought some aftermarket lens guards for the X3. Judging by the comments they were identical (they look identical compared to the video too) to the more expensive one's you get from Insta 360. The plastic gets scratched up REALLY easily unfortunately so mine were usable for a couple of weeks. Once my camera fell to the gound and one of the lens guards cracked, so I'm happy they potentially saved the lens once (although the plastic obviously cracks much more easily than the lens). I might keep buying them and try to be even more careful with scratching the plastic and hope they last longer... I don't wanna have a cracked lens :|
image quality how is it ? and fog ???
Just throwing this idea out there...I also wrote insta360 about this. Hoping someone smarter than me can figure out the details and let the rest of know how they did it or sell it. How about making a lens film that would be shaped like a contact lens that can be "stuck" to the lens. Like a screen protector for a cell phone, but with a concave surface where it adheres to the lens. This would remove the fogging issue since there is no air between the film and the lens. And when they get scratched they can be removed and replaced.
Nice idea- but I do think there’s a strong chance it could make the shots blurry.
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I once stuck my One X on the extended pole and took it through a bamboo forest. It came out so scratched up that I would recommend these guards if ever you plan to use it in that scenario.
So useful your videos bro!!
Based on the numerous negative comments and test about these plastic lens guards, I decided to go for the premium lens guard (which are made of glass) for my One X2. Haven’t been able to try them yet, but I would like to know your feedback about those?
Haven’t used them
Cannot find lens guard button on mobile app
I was ready to buy the X3 until I realised there are no premium lens gards for the X3, and only those sticky lens guards. For me they are so bad and scratch very easily. I'd love to see some decent gards for the X3 but, may be I will never see this because of the extra size of the X3.. We'll see !
And if you use the Sticky Lens Guards, and the camera is then moved to a colder area for use, under the Sticky Lens Guards will appear condensation, which may be removed by removing the Sticky Lens Guards and wiping them clean. I know this for a fact, as it happened to me multiple times, until I permanently removed the Sticky Lens Guards. An they appear to be more easily scratched than the original lenses.
Do you need to remove the lens guard when using the underwater dive case?
New X3 owner here, installed but seam is very noticeable, install went well, phase alignment is only slightly off. Not sure if it can be improved...
Hello I would not recommend these lens Shields.I had a pair of these on an insta360 RS. First if your camera is anywhere near the Sun the reflections on the lens Shields cause major distractions and magnifications of the flares in the video and the actual cone actually showed up in the video. Also I noticed a lot of distortion which I had never seen prior to using the lens shields they were installed properly and the lens was clean prior to the installation. After the first use I took them off and sent them back.
Thanks for sharing
I ordered these, and they have not come yet, but I can tell you think the stupid tripod fell over the very first time I used it and put a chip in the lense so I definitely wish I had them. its only slightly noticable in one spot on the back but DEFINITELY I would get these since it took me all of 5 minutes with the camera on a so called tripod to prove they are worth it.
Did you put the extension pole on the small tripod handle? The product page says not to do that because it's not a wide enough base, but a loooooot of people learn that lesson the hard way
Sorry to hear!
They seriously fog on the inside every ride in the rain though so be warned
My lens guards got scuffed up after 1 day of careful use. Now I have to remove them because the scuffs ruin all the shots.
I have plans to buy X3 hopefully in near future for my motorcycle so yeah, lens guard will most certainly be peace of mind 👍
Update: Bought X3 and sticky lens. Barely put down on table and got small scratch; not real noticeable but yeah very touchy in terms of scratching but does give somewhat piece of mind.
Is your camera still good now?
Lens guard got scratched easily, I guess need to buy another set. 😅
What's the difference between the x2 and the x3 lense guard? They look the same...can one use the x2 guard on x3? Reason I'm asking is that I can only find x2 guard around where I am. Thanks.
Any condensation with this lens guard?
my problem with this lens protector with my x3, is that, there is some shadow in certain angle when in outdoor sunlight or indoor with half sunlight. in i remove the protector, it dissapear. the protector is aligned both front n back.
my advice, do not use these kind of lens protector.
waste of money. you can not get your money back for its failure.
i dont know if other lens protector available. i'd like to try.
*I bought them, but after I got the Frame from insta360 I removed it because the Frame has it's own Lens Guard. They are nice BUT...only if you're NOT planning on putting it in THE Frame*
Isn’t it just a lens cap in the frame that you take off when filming? These plastic ones give protection when filming.
Do you need them, YES, It has taken over 2 months to get a lens repair done on my Insta360...
I use these on my X3 haven't found any issues with the stitching...however I found a bit smudge when the lens get wet
Watch out for moisture collection inside these lens guards. I had to remove them several times.
I have the same problem.
Definitely worth buying protection plan too lol
I just bought a X3, got the lens guards since I use the camera on my motorcycle. I had the camera attached to the side of the bike on the selfie stick. In a curve, the camera touched the ground, the lens cover came off and the camera lens touched the ground and ruined the lens. So the lens cover doesn't stick all that well.
When installing the guards, I recommend installing in a positive pressure clean room. Otherwise, be prepared for a dust particle or two getting caught between the guard and the lens. All kidding aside, I've installed the guards on the lenses using multiple new guards. There has not been a time I didn't get a dust particle stuck between the guard and lens, especially after wiping the lens, creating a static charge. Does anyone else have this problem? It really doesn't cause much of a video quality issue, except looking directly at the sun on bright days.
I’m going on a trip. Should I purchase an extra set in case the first one gets damaged while traveling?
they weren't available for a short while, my new camera of course fell just before they showed up and the glass is all chipped up
Sounds like Insta360 needs to make tempered glass protectors and use magnets 🧲 instead of stupid glue.
The first day I got my Insta360x3 the lens guard got a scratch in it. I am very dissapointed in the quality of them. After seeing the video where the guy attached insta360x3 to a crossbow bolt and shot it like 50 m in the air without any lens guards, and it survived easily being shot three times without any scratches, I'm considering taking off the lens guard since it just ruins the stitching and quality.
Sure but don’t forget that they are fisheye lenses/lens guards so stick out much more than any other type of camera. I would not be using cameras like this so carelessly.
I'm thinking of buying the X3 but the lens guards are out of stock and i'm flying in 3 days.
So i have no time to order them online.
The thing is, i wanna buy the X3 only for snowboarding and that's it.
Even if i drop it imma drop it on the snow.
Is it ok if i skip the lens guards for now?
not a good idea, got the entire video covered with white shallow ; trying alternative options / products
I scratched my X2 lens really bad on the beach… Then spent several hours polishing to remove the scratches along with the coatings… Really need to be careful around sand…
For sure
Hi! May we kindly request to please create a Video Tutorial on HOW TO REPLACE DAMAGE LENS of Insta360 1-Inch Edition Camera? Thank you. :)
Took my brand new X3 outdoor rock climbing and managed to bonk the lens on a rock on the first move giving it a nice scratch. Immediately regretted not buying the lens protectors.
Insta360 customer support was great, at least, ~$100 to get the lens replaced.
Sorry to hear that
Would you recommend the X3 for rock climbing? i'm still on the fence because i'm afraid it is too fragile for it. Have you used it after that incident :P ?
Which Lens did you break front or back?
I might have been a good idea… my x3 fell off my bike and cracked one lens… what was worse was it was exactly one week out of warranty!
Sorry to hear that
Insta360 should really release a venture case for the X3 like they did with the original OneX. A case is much cheaper to replace than a camera and the stitching is far better.
They already have one, if you're still interested.
@@MrPhilbautista I don't see one on their website, I'm guessing you are referring to a third party one?
@@Sparky_D my bad. Yup. 3rd party, although technically, insta360 doesn't really make them. They just slap on their sticker and charge a premium
@@MrPhilbautista who makes them for the X3? I did a quick search and nothing came up
@@Sparky_D Not spamming here. Just searched my local shop site and found this. www.lazada.com.ph/products/for-insta360-one-x3-dive-case-waterproof-housings-for-insta-360-x3-underwater-protection-box-panoramic-action-camera-accessories-i3489332416-s17959017003.html?clickTrackInfo=query%253Ainsta360%252Bx3%252Bdive%252Bcase%253Bnid%253A3489332416%253Bsrc%253ALazadaMainSrp%253Brn%253A1a9728f0bb9f6031aa17a4b8f5cfaf13%253Bregion%253Aph%253Bsku%253A3489332416_PH%253Bprice%253A2285%253Bclient%253Adesktop%253Bsupplier_id%253A500167341021%253Basc_category_id%253A20862%253Bitem_id%253A3489332416%253Bsku_id%253A17959017003%253Bshop_id%253A1747313&fastshipping=0&freeshipping=0&fs_ab=1&fuse_fs=0&lang=en&location=Overseas&price=2285&priceCompare=&ratingscore=5.0&request_id=1a9728f0bb9f6031aa17a4b8f5cfaf13&review=2&sale=15&search=1&source=search&spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.91&stock=1
I bought these after breaking a lens almost immediately after buying the X2... I motorcycle vlog. and they just can't cope with speed and any shot with the sun... for me, the insurance is better... I know it's not cheap, but I honestly believe that I'm likely to use it... it's too easy to crack a lens on this thing.
I'm waiting for my X3 to arrive and am really up in the air about these covers as I have read a lot of bad reviews. I'm wondering if getting the dive case would be a better/safer option. Any opinions?
I'm in exactly the same boat as you were. Camera is arriving next week and I ordered the covers but up in the air about using them. I won't be doing anything 'dangerous' but accidents do happen. What did you decide once your camera arrived?
The dive case is bigger and bulkier. It's also way more expensive. But if protection is what you care most about, it will do the best job, although there will be a real nasty blob in your shot due to the base of the case.
Hi did you get the dive case ? If so how did it go, ty
@@alonsoaguilar7534 Not for X3 yet but I did get it for my One X and it was not a perfect solution. While it does offer protection, it blocks the most important view, the one towards you, pretty much negating the "floating camera in space" effect.
@@cuchulainn70did you order cover off Insta360 or somewhere else, & how were they?
I had them installed when I bought my X3. The following day, I went for a very early morning walk to test it (a bit dark with street lamps still on). When I viewed the video, the stitching was noticeable, but the most troubling was that half of the stitch line was glowing in blue. The blue glow and stitch line disappeared in my succeeding videos when there was more light. Since I'm not into anything extreme, should I take it off instead?
just change the settings to let the camera know about them
@@barry-allan how to do that ?
@@acapbunga3638 swipe down and select the lens guard on button it should be the second from the left on the bottom left.
Good info. I see a few people complain that moisture gets into these lenses and fogging up. Have you heard about that? I live in a tropical humid country so a bit concerned.
It’s totally possible… can also happen with the actual lens in extreme cases. I haven’t tested that in my short time using them.
Yes, moisture appeared inside of the lens guard of my X3 after shooting 20 mins timelapse in tropical Singapore, most probably due to heat dissipated from the camera. It did disappear after leaving the X3 to cool down after a while. Took off the lens guard since then and resolved myself to always keeping the camera in a hard pouch (designed for insta cams) and taking care of the lenses instead
It's my first 360 camera and I got the lens guard right away. Great video! By the way can you help me figure out if the X3 can be used as webcam? or is that feature removed in X3?
it can
Bought one pair and they shattered when dropping them from 5 feet then bought a second pair and kept them in my bag and they got scratched by a charging cord. They are kind of mid but I look for substitutes but couldn't find anything made by Insta 360 I guess I'm stuck with this until a future product gets released.
I would like to know how easy they get scratched because I both twice for the x2 and the did really quick with nothing, just having it in the silicon guard.
How reinstall protectors after water?)
So are they suitable for snow sports or cold weather or will they fog up?
Are the lens very clear straight out of the package?
I am in South UK and tried to record in the Sun this morning with the Lens guards on,the temperature was about 18 degree , Guest what? The condensation appeared inside them, right in the middle, and of course the video and photo quality will be a bit poor with the lens on, I am in two mind at the moment.
Hmm interesting
great video!!!! Question: can we use the lens cover with those or will not work? you know the rubber made one.
I may have mixed up the guard lens, is there really a difference between the front lens guard & back lens guard?
In monsoon the fog goes inside the lens and you can't capture anything.. Just to protect from scratches, but not at all worth it.. It downgraded the video quality, weird lens flare, water get stuck inside the lens, not a single percent use in monsoon
I recorded under water with the lens guard (2 meters) and it got water between the real lens and the lens guard. It mad my shots foggy and terrible. I wouldn’t recommend them
Well, when using such higher value devices, you NEED to protect them.
...Do you reckon this would be sufficient for airsoft?
how bout quality of video ? you dont show more detail bout quality after use
Cool
Mine peeled off in 15 min. The adhesive is terrible.
I say get them and get a spare set. I took one off and I broke I broke the cover .
Why dont just use the dive case everytime some risk is needed? Makes no sense the lens guards are incompatible with the dive case. The obvious option for me is just buy the dive case.
Lens guards are cheaper. No need to use them both at once
@@BenClaremont yeah. But if I need a lena guard and a dive case... Makes no sense to buy both, the dive case acts as a protection. Actually o got my dive case and the correct answer to this is: The dive case ruins the angle. The camera looses its Magic invisible selfie stick.
Hi,thanks for the video. Do the guards affect the quality of the footage?
Is there any fix for the fog issue? Its annoying.
can you use the lens guards with the underwater housing ???
I realized that the lens guard is not compatible with dive case after I purchased them. They really should make a version that both of them can be used simultaneously.
Why do you need to use them both simultaneously?
@@BenClaremont Because lens guard only comes with 2 extra tapes. That means I can only repeat this process for 2 times then I need to buy a new leans guard
When I run it for awhile the moisture in the air inside the lens fogs up the lens
Hello,
excellent video, I uploaded some clips on my channel where I mount the protections on the x3, the videos are disturbed and blurry as you can see, many youtubers have advised me not to use the protections, but in my sport I'm not calm ... sure that for the amount it costs they could have integrated them better inside the case...thanks a lot for this nice video..good job
I have another problem with the lens guard on. On a very cold day, when I took the insta360 x3 to use at outdoor, the lens guard fogged up inside, so the shot I took was wasted. How can I prevent this to happen ?
How do you solve the fogging problem?
Hi, Ben. Do you need to take off the sticky lens guards if you're going to use the X3 in the dive case or can it fit?
Another person in the comments said that they do not fit with the dive case.
I think this woundn't fit together with the dive case?
i have them on and it fog after i use it under the sun for sometime, i used it to video golf game
Lens Guards base (condense moisture from the inside) internally, especially when there is a change in temperature. Does anyone know how to solve this problem?
I’m split on these for use with cycling. They absolutely ruin image quality. It’s not just the stitch line, but everything seems downgraded and anything close to the stitch line looks awful. On my first ride with the X3 the mount broke on a gravel road and these lens guards 100% saved both lenses from taking any of the damage from the fall. I wish they were easier to use on demand, or the software took care of the glare and stitching issues.
Hmm weird, I didn’t get a result like that
Exactly this is happening to mine too, but primarily on the rear lens. I get really bad glare and blurry, image quality is so degraded. But I feel a bit hesitant to ride without, especially on gravel, in case a rock would shoot up at the lens.