I Was Wrong About the Insta360 One X2
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- When I first heard about the Insta360 One X2 and saw some of the footage that other runners were filming, I wasn’t really sure what all the fuss was about, and I didn't think that it was something that I'd ever use in my films. But I think I was looking at the camera in the wrong way.
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I agree with you about the resolution; I have the insta360 one x and then moved to the one R. But I haven't bought the one x2 because all three have the same 5.7k and frame rates. The insta360 one R2, or X3 will need to address this and give us all the bump in resolution we've all been craving.
A sunny day tip:
rotate the pole in your hand to roughly align an edge with the sun - If you can see it's shadow on the ground this can help with the alignment, but it doesn't have to be uper accurate. This allows both front and back sensors to expose evenly = better image stitching.
As a self-confessed geek, I love the opportunity re-framing brings. It has opened the door to so much more possibilities and shots that a gopro simply wouldn't be capable of doing. I also like the ability to be in the shot, as a post to outside shooting other people having fun! The fact that you don't need to worry about maintaining the shot, means you can get on with what you're there to do - action sports first, then put your directors hat on later 😉
This last point is a big reason why I sold my gopros and took a deep dive into the world of 360. A 360 camera allows the opportunity to hand off the camera to someone else in your group, even if they are a novice at filming.
I have taken my 360 cameras skiing, and there's simply night and day difference, compared to the hours of footage from my gopros that have ended up on the cutting room floor.
A 360 camera is kick-ass technology, which is slowly getting better - bring it on I say!
When you said you were sent the camera from the company, I was like "oh no not another so called review". But I was wrong. This is a highly intelligent, balanced, and thorough review. Just as there is no one size fits all training plan, there is no camera that fits all use cases. You somehow are able to bring out the camera's beauty by bringing out it limitations, and then showing how best to use the camera to achieve different goals. It is as if I was fed wisdom - not just knowledge - that could only be accrued from a wealth of experience and suite of tools that I do not have the luxury to acquire. Thanks for helping me make my decision Jeff!
i know this was technically a product review video, but you packed so much detail and information in, it almost felt like a tutorial haha -- thanks!! i love the idea of this camera and am constantly trying to brainstorm new and creative ways to film cross country horseback jumping... but haven't really figured out anything that's as safe + stable as a helmet cam.... the 360 cameras seem like they have potential tho!
Thumbs up on ' the potential ' !
My motorcycle bundle came with a helmet mount, obviously might need to be adapted for the surface type (3M adhesive) but the 360 can definitely go up top.
Very enlightening video!!! Love the way you explain things: always very clear, direct, and detailed. I'll explore your channel more now :) Thanks and greetings from Lisbon!
This was one of, no, it is the best review of a camera like this I have seen. Thank you for all the effort. I'm thinking of using one of these to get some interesting shots of my racing.
Jeff, this is by far the most comprehensive review from a creator stand point! Excellent detail!
I own an insta 360 one x2 and agree 100 % with what you said. This is the best overview, and comparison video I've seen on the pros and cons of this type of camera. Great Job. 👍
I've been wanting to add one of these to my kit for a while now for exactly the reasons you stated. Ridge walks, bushwacking anytime I don't have time to be knoodling with cameras.
I owned a GoPro. My plan was to film my training and family activities, maybe not to put on UA-cam for monetization. After a couple of months I realized that the most important skill to deliver good looking videos is post production, of course the narrative and storytelling is even more important. Cameras and lenses are just tools for a brilliant film maker. The interesting part of this video was hearing you talk about how you use the different cameras and how you plan your films.
I sold my GoPro camera and I'm not looking back. Taking photos is enough for me.
I think you do a good job of explaining your logic and how this tool fits into your toolbox. The actual footage from the different cameras discussed really helps you to make your points.
About 35 years ago i shot film in 16mm, and could not imagine having equipment like this. That 360 camera is just wonderful, you have great artistry in how you use it and in the days I was a runner I could not imagine running with a selfie stick, but it looks like a number of your fellow runners do this and do it well. The editing is pretty exciting as well and a lot of work but with great results...
Thank you Jeff. Spot on. I just bought my 2nd 360x2 after trashing the first one (Scratches and drowning). The Technology is awesome in all 360's. The challenge is for amateurs and newbies to understand the tools and use them. And your video is excellent for inspiring us! My main use is motor-trike pictures and skate-surfing, wakeboarding.
I don't film but this was a fascinating summary of how you go about your storytelling
Nice review. For me if I could only take 1 camera with me say backpacking or mountain biking, this would be the one.
You are probably right in stating that the One X2 is not the Swiss army knife of photography. It's just another useful tool to use when appropriate. I don't use mine as much as my GoPro Hero 10.
I don't do any filming or even much photography, but it's really nice to hear the things you are thinking about when putting your productions together. Your films clearly show the thought and care you put into them. Definitely looking forward to the Namibia video!
Oh my goodness don’t even get me started on the Robertson. Superior in every single way. Blows my mind we haven’t adopted it as the standard screw drive across America yet.
The folks in Milton Ontario are glad you like the best screw driver made...
youre just a treasure trove of stuff man! really looking forward to this one as i start to broaden collection.
The best use for me, is to put the camera on a tripod in the middle of my local skatepark (it's a very small park), and then later review what I'm doing wrong, or what needs improvement. The park is frequently empty, so I can get away with not worrying about someone knocking it over.
Not sure why so many creators are comparing the One X2 against the Hero… it’s apples and oranges and seems like Insta360 is manipulating the reviews by promoting this type of comparison. Why not review the pros/cons of the One X2 vs the GoPro Max so we are comparing 360 cameras head to head instead?
It’s a good question, although wasn’t my goal with this review. There are plenty of comparisons between the two cameras. My pros/cons list in this video and my proposed approach to using 360 footage would apply to either camera - they’re very similar in many ways. I compare it to the GoPro because that’s my primary action camera.
the appeal to me is, I am usually alone, flying remote rc planes, so the ability to come back and track the plane from tripod footage versus the fisheye gopro view seems worth a look.
I bought a 360 cam a while back but could never get used to the work flow of having to reframe when I got home vs doing the planning of a shot in real-time with a gopro. Seeing your video inspires me to want to bust it out again and give it another try!
I agree with your comments about drones. I love to see drone footage, but I have never been convinced to buy one or hire one. I also think that a 360 camera is much the same. It's great but, it can be used too much.
Hi, is the Insta X2 compatible with the Huawei P20 Pro please?
Jeff this was a real practical and very very helpful video. I have been on the fence for sometime and this was so well put together, thank you.
Really fantastic and engaging overview! I do love the inclusion of the 360 footage in your films, it almost feels like we are running along with you. It's really interesting to hear the limitations and process
I learned a lot watching this. Thanks for putting this together! The camera nerd in me absolutely loved this.
I don't like that fishbowl look, but man I really want that stick delete effect
Very profound analysis. As someone considering buying, your advice helped much.
360 in moderation like a drone is the perfect comment.
Wow great review thankyou for taking the time
Yeah I have the insta360 One X2 and get amazing shots, but I agree it’s just one of many tools to utilize sparingly to help tell your story.
The content is way more batter than the cover page！Great review！
I’ve had the X2 for about 3 months, and only taken one 20 second video of me walking across a carpark to try out the camera view controls, and turning it into a Tiny Planet ending. I need to get out more, as it’s gathering as much dust as my GoPro Hero 5 Black.
Really great review Jeff! Totally summed it all up and I completely agree with what you said. It’s great for what it’s meant for, but it’s not meant for everything 👌
Salut Jeff! I have to shoot a 360 degrees video this summer, flying my M3 over the islands of Sorel, Qc. - this video will be showased to be watched with Oculus Quest googles (or equivalent). 360 degrees FOV is not necessary, but at least 270 degrees FOV will be.
I planned to attach the Insta 360 ONE X2 to the bottom of the drone, using a DJI Mount piece. But, before that, I did some tests on the ground and was unimpressed with the resolution of the Insta although it was a 5.7K.
Of course the Mavic 3's camera is a lot better, I didn't expect to get a matching result, but I was surprised that the image was low-res and also that the exposure was a big puzzle to solve. Your vid showed me why the 5,7K was so "ordinary" after post editing.
Thanks a lot for helping me understand this. Now I'm not sure which way the real shooting will go from now. Attach a GoPro instead of the Insta ? (we need a little FPV sensation) or maybe just use the Hasselblad on the M3... Or tell my client to hire a pro team equipped with better cameras.
Thanks again. You definitively pinpointed the weak spot in this project.
very well put. it's got its purpose and you'll be hardpressed to find a time when you felt you regret having it. But most notably I was most impressed by your teleprompter skill haha maybe a creator thing to notice but i'm jealous.
Hah, thanks! I’d like to think I’m improving a bit with each video in terms of my prompter-skills 😉.
@@JeffPelletier yeah it’s a lot harder than ppl think . I only noticed it bc I’m always looking for good prompter tricks. Didn’t dawn on me until half way I realized you even were reading haha so that’s well played
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Very good instructional video.
Great analysis, I just purchased and started using my one X2. I’ve always done everything with my GoPro and while our travel videos have done well with GoPro alone, we felt we should add another element to our videos to stand apart from the traditional DRONE-GoPro-Mirrorless/Full frame cam.
I agree with you on the work load, just trying to piece together our current Puerto Rico trip has definitely added another step in our production which would lead to delays in completing videos.
I’ll be taking your advise and choosing carefully where and when I use the 360 cam so that I can maximize post production otherwise my videos will never make it on to UA-cam 🤦🏻♂️🤣🤣 thanks for the tip!
Awesome, glad you found it helpful!
When you export from your insta360 app do you notice a drop in quality?
I use it quite often as my primary action camera. Probably 75% of the footage from my Rim to the Unknown adventure was shot with it. I agree close up shots are much better with somthing like a gopro or sony cam but the 360 camera can take some amazing shots and could be used solely if you don't mind the quality of it.
This video left me thinking, why is a professional videographer reviewing a consumer product?
Cue panic attack at 9:13🤣
Awesome video! Thanks!
Thank you Jeff for the review. It looks like it’s a must have for my running stories. Cheers😁
Great review. I encountered the same issues with the insta 306 and I thought perhaps I was misusing the software. Thanks for doing this. The video quality from the GoPro is just superior because of it being 4k.
Good video. Thanks. Wonder how the x3 is much gooder or not
It would be interesting to see if one could use a One X2 in a dramatic setting, raising and lowering the camera along with some zoom. It might be that a secondary character is holding and operating the X2.
Finally!!!! Someone who gets it! 360 video looks ok, but zoom in or crop / reframe and it looks ghastly! Such a shame as it's an awesome camera.
Same with me. But I use the One X2 as action cam on the bicycle and as "poor man's drone". I just got the new 3m selfie stick that works great as "drone" including in a lot of situations where a real drone is not allowed. Mounted on the bike I also get the hands free shots, so so only other camera I need it my GH5.
Thanks for the video. I think I am going to purchase the Insta360 x2 for a trip to the Bahamas and Atlantis water park. Just curious, where were you in the scene where you two are running a very high, very narrow ridgeline?
Great comparison! Thanks for the info, it’s one I have been considering in addition to GoPro. Looking forward to Namibia series!
Blows my mind how people complain about the technologies we have now that should, instead of being complained about, blow your mind.
Humans are not evolving... they are merely innovating... and yet, not even the innovations are fully understood or appreciated by them.
There is some incredible footage in this video. like 9:15. holy moly Jeff.
Cool video. I just bought this camera a week or so back. Liking it a lot so far.
Great review Jeff! Well said - thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful review! Love it and subscribed.
Excellent review of the One X2. I was just weighing the pros, cons and use cases of bringing the One X2 along with my Hero 10 on my next trip. I want to reduce my gear load and was thinking of the scenarios where one would be better than the other. Your video helped me organize my thoughts. The point you made about the added processing required by the One X2 is important and something I forgot to consider. So far, I've only used my One X2 for short, long weekend trips so the added step of rendering files in Insta360 Studio hasn't been too onerous. But for a 7+ day trip in a faraway location (where I'm more likely to record more content) that intermediate processing step will become painful if I use the OneX2 as my primary camera.
Glad I could help! Where are you off to next?
@@JeffPelletier Mexico City, hopefully. We've had 2 trips cancelled by the pandemic so far. Not wanting it to be 3 but who knows? BTW I'm in the Vancouver area which is I guess where you're located as well? I'm guessing that because of your mention of Grouse Mtn in your video.
Pro Files are HUGE!!!
NZ crew checking in
Thanks for the informative comparison to the gopro. How in the world do you convince this many people to go on those crazy hikes, jogs, runs with you?
😂
Just ordered one.
Great video thank you 🙂👍🙏 and stunning scenery
Great video, I really want to pick up this camera but trying to hold out for the X3
if i can only get one of them and i walk/run a lot which one would it be
Thank you very very helpful.
Good explanation
If you check out Jamal Green's fabulous backpacking series, I think people will disagree with the sentiment of "not possible to tell stories only with a 360 camera". I've never seen work as good as his with 360. Pretty sure he uses this tiny beast. Dude owns it.
Thanks for the recommendation! Always love discovering new channels like his. But while he seems to primarily rely on a 360 camera for his moving shots, he’s definitely using a second camera with some kind of zoom lens for a lot of the close ups when he’s stopped. You’ll notice a major difference in audio quality as well between the two cameras when he’s speaking. That’s the type of additional coverage I’m referring to that’s so important to telling a good story, something which this camera is not great at.
Great review! I've really been looking at getting one but just wasn't sure, but with my kind of content on a kayak I think I could really benefit from it thanks for sharing you take on it!
Yes! It would be great for on a Kayak. I used it recently while kayaking in Namibia and it was lots of fun for that.
You know what’s best about it? The versatility. You can record ONE pov and turn it into numerous different camera angles. Numerous different playback styles. It’s SO versatile.
Great explanation - much appreciated.
excellent video..very well explained pros and cons... Subscribed
Great info!
I've had various Gopros in the past and have the Insta360 Go 2 just because it's super lightweight and good for mounting on RC. I've used the Go 2 for running as well and think it's good enough, but wind noise is a real problem.
Been curious about the "real" Insta360 cameras, but not convinced because of the additional work at post and too wide a view for generic filming. Thanks for cementing these concerns, now I know it's not for me.
Do love the shots you use it for and I am glad that you take the effort to use that speciality tool!
I have the Go2 also, was looking at this because I'd love a 360 camera but frankly it's got a really good field of view, up to 1440p, and the fact of how crazy small it is and easy to just pop on your chest with the necklace thing or on your hat with the clip.
My main problem is battery life and heat. If you film in max resolution and fps in pro mode the most I got was a 6 min video before I guess it over heated cause it would stop recording and when re starting it would barely hit 1 min.
I've now dropped the resolution to 1080p because of space issues and TikTok is only 1080 or less and won't let you post anything higher. I've also made sure to shoot in short burst rather than filming everything.
Great review and insights. Gracias.
Great review, your long wait shows in your research and working knowledge of the camera and workflow. I still have the OneX and on the fence because the OneX 2 was released in 2020 so we are likely going to see another new OneX version in 2022 so the $450 investment is something I am considering for the next version. The OneX is good enough for now IMHO.
I really like the idea of 360 cameras but the resolution is just a dealbreaker for me at the moment.
Thanks, I have a GoPro8, need to buy a 360 camera, would you recommend gopro max or insta 360 x2?
I don’t have much experience with the GoPro Max, but most people seem to prefer the Insta360 One X2 because of its smaller size and weight.
Loving your videos
If someone was just going to have one camera, for filming runs and stuff (with a stick) which would you recommend between the one x2 or the hero 10?
I'm a total novice to cameras and video editing wanting to get shots of myself running on and off trails, sometimes with a selfie stick sometimes mounted on me. Thanks!
Hey Stephen, they’re both great options. For me I’d lean towards the GoPro if I could only have one, but I know lots of people who shoot just for fun using only a 360 camera.
Hi! I believe the new Insta360 ONE RS 1-inch will surely improve the lower res shots you get with the One X2.
It should be a huge improvement, both in resolution and image quality! Looking forward to getting my hands on one.
@@JeffPelletier That makes us 2, actually :-)
I want it really bad
I’m getting one after watching this
Hey Jeff, Great perspective on using the One X2 like another lens on a DSLR. That hadn't occurred to me. I've got their Go 2 and am struggling with something you mentioned briefly in post production using their software, and this will apply to the One X2 as well. Their app on the iphone or iPad is much more functional than the Mac version, so I'd rather edit with it on my iPad. But once their files are downloaded to a hard drive or cloud account, I don't see any way to get them back into the iPhone or iPad based editing software. Any thoughts on a solution here? Thanks again for your great, thoughtful commentary.
I bought both One X2 and Go 2 and I sold the Go2 and kept the One X2. I like to use the One X2 video to do smooth 360 rotation, vertical roll, world, sphere, and when you merge from each of these features onto a normal view it creates a great transition that you can't do from two normal videos.
@@LeeVideo May I ask how you went about selling your Go2? I'd like to do the same as you did.
@@bobkantor4695 I put it on eBay. Sold for a little less than the purchase price, but it's OK.
I haven’t used their software but have used many other video editing tools, so I have two ways that might work for you: 1) if you can copy your file to your iCloud account, you can then access it on your Apple device via the iOS “Files” folder app. Most of my apps can then open/save files to that location. 2) Otherwise, I use a small “Lexar” microSD card reader that has the Apple “Lightning” interface and the Lexar app to copy files back and forth to my iPhone’s Photo app. Again these two methods work for all my transfer needs. If you need more details, just ask.
@@SecretAgentBond Tx
Spot on facts i experience as well. the OneX2 is my only camera. The workflow, long export times (even on AMD 5950), and choice between various perspective is actually keeping me from eventually getting to a video. For actual recording i absolutely love it though.. The fact that the selfie stick disappears and there are no worries about pointing it correctly (apart from perhaps being aware of the stitch-seam) makes it so much less to worry about, which makes it this much easier to pull it out, especially when running the latter part of a race.
Good review!
Great video. Thanks
The editing application/programme is very unusual and difficult
I feel like this is a 360 camera review in general, not specific to the Insta360 One X2. It feels like you were skeptical about 360 cameras and you're telling your first experience of using a 360 camera. Because you're mainly just comparing the 360 camera to other types of cameras like the regular action cam, drone, and the mirrorless camera.
One correction with the GoPro Max Grip you won't see the stick.
with your experience could you use the flowstate feature with the 360° not just 150°
Can the insta360 X2 desptop app work without an internet connection?
Do you think you could get away with using only this and an iPhone 12 Pro for Vlog portions, as a travel camera ? Thinking of picking it up for a trip to iceland and think the 360 and being able to reframe later would be super beneficial.
I think that space on an iPhone would be a limitation for me personally, since you can’t swap memory cards like on a GoPro. But as long as you have a way to transfer footage then I don’t see why not.
Great review with good examples on its benefits and disadvantages. 🙌
Almost forgot to ask, but can someone let me know how long the battery last while filming with it ?
Thanks! It will depend on whether you’re filming the entire time it’s on, and at what frame rate. Insta360 claims, “one fully charged battery can continuously shoot for roughly 80 minutes at 5.7K@30fps.”
@@JeffPelletier thanks for the update. I definitely could see getting the Insta360 One X2 … just need to convince my wife that I need another camera tool 🙃
*dropped camera on rock*
*surprised it got scratched lol*
Very good video, I agree with the comments below, thank you very much this video inspires me to do the same thing you are doing, recording adventures and doing exercises (workout) to keep the body in shape!
insta360 marketing budget is bigger than the quality
Ya tenemos la nueva insta one es 😏💪
Nice work.
Happy to see the map of my place behind you (Valais, CH) ;-). But I think you missed a lot of things from this device. Holding it on top is not the best point of view. try at hips level or even at shoes level. Dramatic effects. Do not use the stick fully extended. 40 cm long is best. In post-prod, try to vary the fields of view: Not only the full view. Finally, do not use the desktop version but the iPad (or mobile) version which is far better for edition (yes, an iPad software can be better than a desktop software!). Then, you’ll love the tool.
Since the majority of the world uses their phones to consume media; resolution above 1080 is hardly a concern for most users.
Nearly no one is opting to watch even 2K yet with buffering and waiting for bandwidth.
Numbers freak people out.
Gigapixel removes noise fine.
That’s definitely true for most types of content. On my channel though, as many as 43% of viewers are watching on a TV, most of which are likely 4k (or will be soon).
So I think for filmmakers like myself it’s a bigger concern, especially when it comes to ‘future proofing’ our content.
I think the shadow of the selfie stick does give away that it was not filmed with a drone. Now only if it would have been able to eliminate that out..
Agreed, and the shadow is almost as distracting as the stick itself.