LINK and NOTES: www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?INRIH1Y&KOL&OttoJulian&AP2Launch Quick Release mount: amzn.to/3YyhwzU Notes: 1. Anything that comes up about this camera that was not said, will be added down here 2. Videos comparing this camera versus other popular ones are being produced, stay tuned!
Thnaks for this helpful review. 1 - can the AcePro 2 record to external media? 2 - does it have different focal lengths or is it just one wide angle? 3 - what is the lens mm?
Thanks for the review! I'm looking forward to seeing more low light comparisons. So far, in my tests with the Action 5 Pro, I’ve noticed that I prefer the night footage in normal mode. I set the minimum shutter speed to 1/100 - 1/8000, which helps avoid any jitter. Tamara Gabriel mentioned she uses similar settings, so I hope you can give it a shot and share your results too!
Great video Otto!!!. A was awaiting for something like this (as you advised me) in order to decide which one is more convenient for me to buy. Now I have a very clear idea although I will wait for your next video comparisons. Thanks for being so clear, concise and independent in your conclusions. This is what I like more of this Chanel compared with others. ansias to see your next videos. Thanks
Thanks Vincent!! Yeah most likely the next comparison videos are going to be versus Action 5 and Ace Pro 1. I’m not sure if I’ll do GoPro but I know there are people still wanting to see that kind of video so maybe I will later on.
I always like you're honest reviews especially with insta 360 cameras in fact when they sent me a questionnaire I told them that I trusted you above other people!
Thank you so much! Who sent you that? UA-cam or insta360? I appreciate your feedback. I’ve always liked to test these products as much as I can and give you all the results as they are, not because someone tells me what to say or not
If there is one thing that I've learned in life, specially in the last 2 decades, it's that not everything is black or white. I'm not going to go deeply into the details of this topic but as a channel grows there are multiple ways to get your hands on a product, just to name a few, there has been multiple recorded incidents of stores selling a product before it goes on sale (by mistake or if you know the right contact, although these companies have found ways to dissuade this practice); a camera is not like underwear and once it's out someone else can use and take it for a test, and another example is not getting to keep the product at the end. With XXXXX company I told them twice I was willing to pay for the product just to make the review (I can't disclose which company or if they approved or offered a different deal though). I have more examples but feel free to jump in on a private one on one conversation if you want to know more...
just as a follow up, I see the point when people are concerned about this topic. I'm a huge electronic consumer but people should really look into how the review is being presented. My reviews are done the same way regardless of how I got the product. Sure, I'd like viewers to buy them with my affiliate link but as a consumer myself, I care more about getting the right information out and growing the channel by telling the truth. I can tell you that different companies have been upset with me in the past, and you know what? I don't care, unless I made a mistake. People like you and me have the right to know the truth about what's going on with the products. Last year I called out the real minimum focus distance for the Ace Pro, which was advertised to be 40cm, but testing it, it was more like 60. I even said it again on this video, they fixed it, hurray.... People say I hate gopro because I keep saying they overheat, well, that's the truth. It doesn't affect me but someone will find that info helpful.... anyway, hope you enjoyed my Ted Talk...
Nice video! A question: is it simple to change mode (from video to photo and vice versa) by using the fewer commands/clicks possible? For example: a quick press of the on/off button to select mode and then (perhaps using personalized settings) just pressig the "shoot/record" button to either take a photo or start reconding a video?
I feel the camera is too bulky, I use the the Insta360 GO 3 for family & motorcycling videos, and is awesome. For low light I just used a bigger sensor camera.
Great video! I’m considering buying a camera and am torn between the Ace 2 Pro and the DJI Action 5 Pro. Which one would be better for underwater use while diving and provide higher quality videos and photos?
@@OttoJulian_ Thank you very much for answering my question. I watched various diving videos insta 360 ace pro 2 and Dji Action 5 pro and I like the colors and quality of the videos more from Dji
Now that this is out, do you have a new favorite? Or do you still prefer the DJI action 5, 4, or go pro, or the original 360? If money was no obstacle, which of these little cameras is your fav?
That's a good question! I usually base this kind of answer in what I use the most for personal use, it's a bit too early since I've been too busy for that, and the "versus" tests I've done have been somewhat limited. I can tell you that I like the extra features that this camera has, and if I had to choose right now, this AP2 is up there with the Action 5 in first place (Still to be seen which one wins 1st place for me). I'd take this one over AP1 (I don't think that there is anything better that the AP1 has to offer right now except for the lower price) and Gopro and Action 4 are at the bottom for me because they don't perform well in low light, and more than half my content is done indoors, or later in the day close to sunset and night time.... It's just my opinion
I know the feeling because most videos are a product presentation rather than an actual review. It depends on the person doing the review, it’s not the company. I’ve said things that I’m sure you won’t hear anywhere else right now
In my case I usually like to present the product first before doing comparison videos, time is limited for all the videos a person wants to make and there are multiple factors. For example when I reviewed the Action 4 I no longer had the Action 3. When I did the X4 my X3 was broken and I was debating if I should get a new one or not. I did a lot of side by side comparison with the Action 5 which seems to be more productive for people wanting to see them side by side, instead of a camera that was released a year ago.
Just like some people chose to do that, some people chose to focus on one camera, others went straight to compare with Action 5. Making a video takes time, testing and making a video takes even more time. Last year I went straight for Ace Pro vs Action 4, there is nothing wrong with either approach and this is not even close to small/medium channels being influenced by insta360. Bigger channels I don’t know
Just to finish my thoughts about “I wonder why…”, I would never prioritize comparing a new model with the previous one. I end up doing them at some point but even if a company told me to do it right from the start I wouldn’t. There are no conspiracy theories, but I agree with OP, most reviews which are not reviews are not to be trusted, but honestly, anyone with a brain should be able to distinguish between a product presentation and an actual review. Peace ✌️
Hi Otto. Thanks for this video bro. It is very informative. Now, to my question: In the interest of using an AI tracker, can the Hohem iSteady V3 hold the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 without any balancing problem? Second question: Would the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro lose the noise if mounted on a V3 in low light?
Hi. I’ll be testing that out soon. Regarding the Action 5, or any other action camera, you can minimize the motion blur with a gimbal but the noise will be similar
I'm still doing tests to both cameras at the same time but honestly, I think that if you have the 1 you might not need to, unless you are not happy with something specific, like the minimum focus distance or the "non" replaceable lens cover
@@fktygglbtchbtch1384 hehe that’s what I thought because I’d never use my now older Samsung S22 (flagship back then) over an action camera, so I thought about my iPhone when he said that
@OttoJulian_ iPhone 14 and 15 cost around 500 to 600 $ indian And Action 5 cost 450$ .(I would rather buy an iPhone cause it has all + you get a new phone as well). I need your thoughts
The new action cameras this year are quite boring tbh. I'm glad though, as there is no reason at all to upgrade from a DJI Action 4 or Ace Pro. Oh and GoPro got lost years ago.
Lots of viewers and lots of topics, when I don't talk about something people complain, now I show it and some others complain. I think it's easier to skip part of the content that you don't need than having someone asking me in the comments about it and not having a way of showing this person a side by side video
@@saKura_B95 old news. As the channel grows it’s been getting worse. Now I understand why some channels just ignore the comment section. Lots of time wasted
I'm relatively new on this UA-cam journey, but I've only had a couple of times when X or Y company has asked if I could say A or B when it was not the case, and what happens is I tell them bye bye, I tell them I can't do that, or I've bought the product myself (if it was a warning before getting it from them)... just the way I've done with the a big portion of products I've reviewed. If I get a red light about not saying something then it's over.
@@nyrubin actually UA-cam doesn’t know what negotiations take part between a company and a content creator. So it’s not exactly like they won’t allow it. People omit information all the time. I’ve seen reviews where they don’t show or talk about the bad things. I haven’t watched other videos for this camera, but how many mentioned focus distance and measured it? Or what about those that in the past have said “Am I in focus or not?”, just ridiculous.
@firstsoldier4257 I don’t need the money and insta360 did not pay me. I'm done dealing with people that are disrespectful, nobody has to like my videos or the products that I talk about but disrespect will not be tolerated. Your messages will not be shown to me or anyone else from now on. I can't wait until YT gives us the tool to block users at all
With exception to Gabriel Tamara all UA-camrs dare not review ace pro 1 to ace pro 2 on day one 😂why?some even go to compare with go pro hero 13 just to feed into narrative,why can’t they review it against ace pro 1 😂?or we wait ace pro 1 to get a bad firmware update to make ace pro 2 look better
Man it’s too early to read this kind of comment. What makes you think that content creators dare o don’t dare to do this or that? Doesn’t even make sense. First, I included a few comparison versus current action cameras, even the focus comparison against the original Ace Pro, and second, it’s up to me wether I want to make a video against Ace Pro now or later down the road, it’s not up to any company or you
Do you honestly think that the Ace Pro is better? Just the focus distance compared in this video makes a big difference and the price for the new one is just 50USD. "bad firmware"? hilarious! I'm sure insta360 still makes money from selling the older Ace Pro
LINK and NOTES:
www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-2?INRIH1Y&KOL&OttoJulian&AP2Launch
Quick Release mount: amzn.to/3YyhwzU
Notes:
1. Anything that comes up about this camera that was not said, will be added down here
2. Videos comparing this camera versus other popular ones are being produced, stay tuned!
Thnaks for this helpful review. 1 - can the AcePro 2 record to external media? 2 - does it have different focal lengths or is it just one wide angle? 3 - what is the lens mm?
Thanks for the review! I'm looking forward to seeing more low light comparisons. So far, in my tests with the Action 5 Pro, I’ve noticed that I prefer the night footage in normal mode. I set the minimum shutter speed to 1/100 - 1/8000, which helps avoid any jitter. Tamara Gabriel mentioned she uses similar settings, so I hope you can give it a shot and share your results too!
I love it. I bought the last one from behind the counter of a retailer in Thailand
Nice!!
Great video Otto!!!.
A was awaiting for something like this (as you advised me) in order to decide which one is more convenient for me to buy.
Now I have a very clear idea although I will wait for your next video comparisons.
Thanks for being so clear, concise and independent in your conclusions. This is what I like more of this Chanel compared with others.
ansias to see your next videos.
Thanks
Thanks Vincent!! Yeah most likely the next comparison videos are going to be versus Action 5 and Ace Pro 1. I’m not sure if I’ll do GoPro but I know there are people still wanting to see that kind of video so maybe I will later on.
Certainly smells like a perfect setup to us 😉 Glad you're impressed with it, Otto!
Thank you so much !
Sponsor this good guy! not for fake positive reviews but for goodwill
@PeanutBAB thank you for your support!
1:45 yeah it’s better, but the image/video on the right still looks soft because it’s not focused enough.
Good review! Thanks! 😊
You are welcome!
I always like you're honest reviews especially with insta 360 cameras in fact when they sent me a questionnaire I told them that I trusted you above other people!
Thank you so much! Who sent you that? UA-cam or insta360? I appreciate your feedback. I’ve always liked to test these products as much as I can and give you all the results as they are, not because someone tells me what to say or not
You have the camera. Where did you get it? Did you buy it at retail as your audience may. You say this isn't sponsored.
If there is one thing that I've learned in life, specially in the last 2 decades, it's that not everything is black or white. I'm not going to go deeply into the details of this topic but as a channel grows there are multiple ways to get your hands on a product, just to name a few, there has been multiple recorded incidents of stores selling a product before it goes on sale (by mistake or if you know the right contact, although these companies have found ways to dissuade this practice); a camera is not like underwear and once it's out someone else can use and take it for a test, and another example is not getting to keep the product at the end. With XXXXX company I told them twice I was willing to pay for the product just to make the review (I can't disclose which company or if they approved or offered a different deal though). I have more examples but feel free to jump in on a private one on one conversation if you want to know more...
just as a follow up, I see the point when people are concerned about this topic. I'm a huge electronic consumer but people should really look into how the review is being presented. My reviews are done the same way regardless of how I got the product. Sure, I'd like viewers to buy them with my affiliate link but as a consumer myself, I care more about getting the right information out and growing the channel by telling the truth. I can tell you that different companies have been upset with me in the past, and you know what? I don't care, unless I made a mistake. People like you and me have the right to know the truth about what's going on with the products. Last year I called out the real minimum focus distance for the Ace Pro, which was advertised to be 40cm, but testing it, it was more like 60. I even said it again on this video, they fixed it, hurray.... People say I hate gopro because I keep saying they overheat, well, that's the truth. It doesn't affect me but someone will find that info helpful.... anyway, hope you enjoyed my Ted Talk...
Nice video! A question: is it simple to change mode (from video to photo and vice versa) by using the fewer commands/clicks possible? For example: a quick press of the on/off button to select mode and then (perhaps using personalized settings) just pressig the "shoot/record" button to either take a photo or start reconding a video?
Yes the power button serves as a quick switch button that can be customized
Flip screen for Ace Pro 2 and lighter weight for DJI Action 5 Pro
Both cameras have very good performance
Yeah. I’ll have some comparison videos very soon
Very good review! Focus, horizon lock angleview tests is nice! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I feel the camera is too bulky, I use the the Insta360 GO 3 for family & motorcycling videos, and is awesome. For low light I just used a bigger sensor camera.
that's great! which camera are you using for low light if you don't mind me asking?
Thanks for this review. Is the DJI Mic2 working in the Quick Capture Mode or do I have to reconnect it every time I use it?
it takes a while to reconnect and I think it just kept recording with the internal mic
Great video! I’m considering buying a camera and am torn between the Ace 2 Pro and the DJI Action 5 Pro. Which one would be better for underwater use while diving and provide higher quality videos and photos?
I have spoken with 2 friends that have used many action cameras before and they seem to agree that for scuba and snorkeling they prefer the Action 5.
@@OttoJulian_ Thank you very much for answering my question. I watched various diving videos insta 360 ace pro 2 and Dji Action 5 pro and I like the colors and quality of the videos more from Dji
Yeah agreed
thank you Otto
Thanks!
Now that this is out, do you have a new favorite? Or do you still prefer the DJI action 5, 4, or go pro, or the original 360? If money was no obstacle, which of these little cameras is your fav?
That's a good question! I usually base this kind of answer in what I use the most for personal use, it's a bit too early since I've been too busy for that, and the "versus" tests I've done have been somewhat limited. I can tell you that I like the extra features that this camera has, and if I had to choose right now, this AP2 is up there with the Action 5 in first place (Still to be seen which one wins 1st place for me). I'd take this one over AP1 (I don't think that there is anything better that the AP1 has to offer right now except for the lower price) and Gopro and Action 4 are at the bottom for me because they don't perform well in low light, and more than half my content is done indoors, or later in the day close to sunset and night time.... It's just my opinion
@@OttoJulian_ I appreciate your opinion and content man keep it up!
Can you do a side by side low light comparison with the Ace pro 2 and the DJI pocket 3?
yeah will do soon
Last year Insta has already made it known that it recommends youtubers not to talk about sponsorship. I do not trust "the first day" reviews.
I know the feeling because most videos are a product presentation rather than an actual review. It depends on the person doing the review, it’s not the company. I’ve said things that I’m sure you won’t hear anywhere else right now
Also its pretty hard to find a video that compares new ace to the old one. I wonder why......
In my case I usually like to present the product first before doing comparison videos, time is limited for all the videos a person wants to make and there are multiple factors. For example when I reviewed the Action 4 I no longer had the Action 3. When I did the X4 my X3 was broken and I was debating if I should get a new one or not. I did a lot of side by side comparison with the Action 5 which seems to be more productive for people wanting to see them side by side, instead of a camera that was released a year ago.
Just like some people chose to do that, some people chose to focus on one camera, others went straight to compare with Action 5. Making a video takes time, testing and making a video takes even more time. Last year I went straight for Ace Pro vs Action 4, there is nothing wrong with either approach and this is not even close to small/medium channels being influenced by insta360. Bigger channels I don’t know
Just to finish my thoughts about “I wonder why…”, I would never prioritize comparing a new model with the previous one. I end up doing them at some point but even if a company told me to do it right from the start I wouldn’t. There are no conspiracy theories, but I agree with OP, most reviews which are not reviews are not to be trusted, but honestly, anyone with a brain should be able to distinguish between a product presentation and an actual review. Peace ✌️
Useful review, many thanks.
My pleasure!
@@OttoJulian_ So I've ordered one! Thanks, Mike
@@mikecoleridge8982 sounds good! I'm sure you will enjoy it!
Noticed at the 7:00 segment, the red light part of the Insta360 ACE Pro 2 is overexposed, this really needs improvement.
Need Dji 5 Pro Vs Ace pro 2
Comparison video are in progress
I second this but really like Otto's take on the AP2
Hi Otto. Thanks for this video bro. It is very informative. Now, to my question: In the interest of using an AI tracker, can the Hohem iSteady V3 hold the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 without any balancing problem? Second question: Would the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro lose the noise if mounted on a V3 in low light?
Hi. I’ll be testing that out soon. Regarding the Action 5, or any other action camera, you can minimize the motion blur with a gimbal but the noise will be similar
Can you compare this to the pocket 3?
Yeah I’ll be doing that soon
That's Beautiful video...longing have one but ....
But?
Thanks Otto for sharing ❤
My pleasure!!
Is it worth upgrading from ace pro 1?
I'm still doing tests to both cameras at the same time but honestly, I think that if you have the 1 you might not need to, unless you are not happy with something specific, like the minimum focus distance or the "non" replaceable lens cover
Yet Another of Otto’s common sense review all round. Great.
Thanks, really appreciated
I just pre-ordered this from B&H after watching your video. I returned the gopro and feeling excited about this new camera!
Awesome! The Amazon link will work in a few days
You buy a gopro 13? Even after watching comparison of OA5 and GP13?
@@kir11 I don't watch too many videos and didn't know that the lens system was so expensive. But I got a refund, now waiting for the ace 2
You won’t be disappointed
Any idea what it’s like as a webcam?
Action cameras are increasingly becoming an all in one type of device.
I’m going to be honest, I normally test this feature but this time I didn’t have the time
Please send the link for the go pro style fingers
amzn.to/3YyhwzU
Sir please make a video , is it really worth buying action cameras in 2024 as new phones already has it all !!!
Good idea
You mean flagship phones selling for $1000+ vs a $400 action camera?
@@fktygglbtchbtch1384 hehe that’s what I thought because I’d never use my now older Samsung S22 (flagship back then) over an action camera, so I thought about my iPhone when he said that
@fktygglbtchbtch1384 nah iphone 14 cost 45k in india and action 5 pro cost 38k And iPhone camera is just wow . Can do all
@OttoJulian_ iPhone 14 and 15 cost around 500 to 600 $ indian And Action 5 cost 450$ .(I would rather buy an iPhone cause it has all + you get a new phone as well). I need your thoughts
Love this new ace pro.. hope they will have more interesting gadgets.
Their current lineup is pretty solid! And I’m not saying it lightly, a year ago I wouldn’t have said that
8:28 what is this product name or any link to this product?
amzn.to/3YyhwzU
Can you compare Ace pro 2 vs DJI pocket 3 ?, please
Yeah I’ll try to prioritize this as I’m getting this request very often
Might not be apples to apples, but what do you prefer this or the pocket 3
I'll be making a P3 vs AP2 video soon, I still use P3 a lot
The only action camera with no 10 bit.
For top selling ones yeah. That’s true
I just bought Insta 360 Pro and now they have released the newest version😭
Maybe return it? I’d do that. Don’t say I told you to 😂
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
The new action cameras this year are quite boring tbh. I'm glad though, as there is no reason at all to upgrade from a DJI Action 4 or Ace Pro. Oh and GoPro got lost years ago.
Be careful, there are way too many fanboys that will say otherwise about the Gopro even when the can't prove it haha.
Why people always talk about zoom in on video? Most viewer doesnt zoom videos
Lots of viewers and lots of topics, when I don't talk about something people complain, now I show it and some others complain. I think it's easier to skip part of the content that you don't need than having someone asking me in the comments about it and not having a way of showing this person a side by side video
Or are you talking about zooming in on the image to see which has better quality?
So many trolls on UA-cameeee help!
@@saKura_B95 old news. As the channel grows it’s been getting worse. Now I understand why some channels just ignore the comment section. Lots of time wasted
please put in a one inch sensor otherwise no buy
Hehe hoping that 2025 will make it happen
Dji action 5 looks better in low light, surprised insta 360 allowed reviewers to upload comparisons
That’s because insta360 doesn’t have a say in my videos. I wonder why
I'm relatively new on this UA-cam journey, but I've only had a couple of times when X or Y company has asked if I could say A or B when it was not the case, and what happens is I tell them bye bye, I tell them I can't do that, or I've bought the product myself (if it was a warning before getting it from them)... just the way I've done with the a big portion of products I've reviewed. If I get a red light about not saying something then it's over.
@@OttoJulian_ lol yea YT wouldn't allow it
@@nyrubin actually UA-cam doesn’t know what negotiations take part between a company and a content creator. So it’s not exactly like they won’t allow it. People omit information all the time. I’ve seen reviews where they don’t show or talk about the bad things. I haven’t watched other videos for this camera, but how many mentioned focus distance and measured it? Or what about those that in the past have said “Am I in focus or not?”, just ridiculous.
@firstsoldier4257 I don’t need the money and insta360 did not pay me. I'm done dealing with people that are disrespectful, nobody has to like my videos or the products that I talk about but disrespect will not be tolerated. Your messages will not be shown to me or anyone else from now on. I can't wait until YT gives us the tool to block users at all
Review against osmo pocket 3?Are u under embargo not to review it against ace pro 1?😂on day one?
I chose to make the review first, nobody suggested what I had to do for the first day 🤷🏻♂️
With exception to Gabriel Tamara all UA-camrs dare not review ace pro 1 to ace pro 2 on day one 😂why?some even go to compare with go pro hero 13 just to feed into narrative,why can’t they review it against ace pro 1 😂?or we wait ace pro 1 to get a bad firmware update to make ace pro 2 look better
Man it’s too early to read this kind of comment. What makes you think that content creators dare o don’t dare to do this or that? Doesn’t even make sense. First, I included a few comparison versus current action cameras, even the focus comparison against the original Ace Pro, and second, it’s up to me wether I want to make a video against Ace Pro now or later down the road, it’s not up to any company or you
Do you honestly think that the Ace Pro is better? Just the focus distance compared in this video makes a big difference and the price for the new one is just 50USD. "bad firmware"? hilarious! I'm sure insta360 still makes money from selling the older Ace Pro