{"id":8883,"date":"2022-11-17T16:25:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/?p=8883"},"modified":"2022-11-17T16:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:26:06","slug":"insta360-x3-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/insta360-x3-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Insta360 X3 is the Best 360 Camera on the Market Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hear me out on this. I used to hate 360 cameras. I didn\u2019t really understand the point and how they fit into my filmmaking style, so I completely disregarded them. I thought they were a bit gimmicky, to be honest. However, I couldn\u2019t be more wrong. This year, I\u2019ve finally seen the light and with the Insta360 X3 released, I\u2019m never going back.<\/span><\/p>\n

You may have already seen some of your favorite YouTubers talking about this new 360 camera. It\u2019s popped up in Casey Neistat\u2019s <\/span>triumphant return to NYC vlogs<\/span><\/a> and received rave reviews from the likes of <\/span>Peter McKinnon<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Matti Haapoja<\/span><\/a>, all with good reason. The Insta360 X3 is my new go-to vlogging camera. Let me explain why.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specifications<\/span><\/h2>\n

Below, we\u2019ve got a full list of the impressive specs the Insta360 X3 has to offer. Take a look to get an idea of what this camera is capable of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aperture<\/b><\/td>\nF1.9<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35mm Equivalent Focal Length<\/b><\/td>\n6.7mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photo Resolution<\/b><\/td>\n72MP (11968×5984)<\/span><\/p>\n

18MP (5952×2976)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Video Resolution 360<\/b><\/td>\n5.7K: 5760×2880@30\/25\/24fps<\/span><\/p>\n

4K: 3840×1920@60\/30fps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Single Lens Mode<\/b><\/td>\n4K: 3840×2160@30\/25\/24fps<\/span><\/p>\n

3.6K: 3584×2016@60\/50\/30\/25\/24fps<\/span><\/p>\n

2.7K: 2720×1530@60\/50\/30\/25\/24fps<\/span><\/p>\n

1080P: 1920×1088@60\/50\/30\/25\/24fps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Photo Format<\/b><\/td>\nINSP (can be exported via mobile app or desktop Studio)<\/span><\/p>\n

DNG RAW (PureShot photos must be edited on desktop)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Video Format<\/b><\/td>\nSingle Lens: MP4<\/span><\/p>\n

360: INSV<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Photo Modes<\/b><\/td>\nStandard, HDR, Burst, Interval, Starlapse<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video Modes<\/b><\/td>\nStandard, Active HDR, Timelapse, TimeShift, Bullet Time, Loop Recording<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Color Profiles<\/b><\/td>\nVivid, Standard, LOG<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight<\/b><\/td>\n180g<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (W x H x D)<\/b><\/td>\n114 x 46 x 33.1mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Run Time<\/b><\/td>\n81 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Video Bitrate<\/b><\/td>\n120Mbps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gyroscope<\/b><\/td>\n6-axis gyroscope<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Live Streaming<\/b><\/td>\n360 Live, Reframe Live (streamer sets a fixed perspective)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exposure Value<\/b><\/td>\n\u00b14EV<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISO Range<\/b><\/td>\n100-3200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shutter Speed<\/b><\/td>\nPhoto: 1\/8000 – 120s<\/span><\/p>\n

Video: 1\/8000 – to the limit of frames per second<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

White Balance<\/b><\/td>\n2000K-10000K<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio Modes<\/b><\/td>\n\u00b7 Wind Reduction<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Stereo<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7 Direction Focus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Audio Format<\/b><\/td>\n48 kHz, 16bits, AAC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bluetooth<\/b><\/td>\nBLE 5.0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wi-Fi<\/b><\/td>\n2.4GHz, 5GHz<\/span><\/p>\n

802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

USB<\/b><\/td>\nType-C<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MicroSD Card<\/b><\/td>\nUHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n1800mAh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charging Method<\/b><\/td>\nType-C USB<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Charging Time<\/b><\/td>\n90 mins (5V\/3A)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Temperature<\/b><\/td>\n-4\u00b0F to 104\u00b0F (-20\u2103 to 40\u2103)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

What I love about the Insta360 X3<\/h2>\n

In short, what I love about the Insta360 X3 is how versatile it is. It\u2019s not only for <\/span>making 360 videos<\/span><\/a>! No matter what I\u2019m filming or doing, there\u2019s always a reason to have this camera in my pocket. And by the way, it\u2019s great for travel. With such a small and compact lightweight design, you can bring this thing anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hiking and cycling<\/b><\/h3>\n

One of my favorite uses for the Insta360 X3 has been filming sports and <\/span>outdoor videos<\/span><\/a>. Something that I\u2019ve always struggled with is how to film myself when hiking or cycling with a more traditional camera like my GH5 or Sony ZV-1. I always had to first stop, set up the camera, hit record, walk back, then walk or cycle through the frame before stopping again, going back and picking up the camera. If you\u2019re trying to do that for multiple shots, it can be a little tiresome. Take a look at <\/span>Kraig Adams\u2019 hiking videos<\/span><\/a> to see what I mean. Fair play to the guy for having that much patience and consistency.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Insta360 X3 has kind of revolutionized how I shoot these types of vlogs. Rather than go through all that hassle, I can now just hit record and get great shots of myself walking or cycling through my environment. The whole process is much more streamlined and enjoyable. I\u2019m safe knowing I\u2019m filming everything in real time. And whenever necessary, I can use keyframes in my edit to change the camera angle. With the large \u00bd inch sensors shooting at 5.7K in 30\/25\/24fps, the footage I capture is brilliant. There\u2019s also HDR mode, which, when used in the right scenarios (anywhere with enough light), can really draw down blown-out highlights and add more detail to your shadows.<\/span><\/p>\n

What I love best, though, is that I can <\/span>properly<\/span><\/i> vlog while using this camera.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rode Wireless GO II integration<\/b><\/h3>\n

Previously, I had a few minor but valid gripes about various 360 cameras needing improvement regarding audio. Although they captured cool footage, I had to rely on something else to record solid audio. I ended up using my Sony ZV-1 compact vlogging camera to capture separate audio then sync it up in the edit\u2026something that was tedious and annoying. What I love most about the Insta360 X3 is its easy integration with the Rode Wireless GO II system. In my opinion, if you really want to get the most out of this camera, you should pair it with these wireless <\/span>lav mics<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now, I can record both great footage <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> quality audio all on one file. Because of how the Rode Wireless GO II receiver is attached to my camera (using the Ulanzi PT-21 bracket), it\u2019s stitched right out, making it completely invisible!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n