Insta360 X4 Review - NEW 8K - The Camera I have Been Waiting For
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2024
- Today Insta360 has launched the Insta360 X4 and to be honest this is what I have been waiting for. This new camera can capture in 8K 360 allowing for ultra-sharp reframed video that finally looks like it was captured on a traditional action camera, Paired with 4K 60FPS single lens mode this is going to be a powerful tool for many creators. In fact, it may be the only camera you need now.
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It would be cool if in the stick there would be a microphone. Then it would capture voice even at 5 meters.
FINALLY! i am talking for years that insta needs to put 2x 4k sensor in to make it work as it should. just thought of getting rid of my X3 because quality is so terrible compared to all other action cams i own. and here we are!
The quality of the content is really good, unfortunately too it’s hard to show that because of their compression. But I am more than pleased.
@@AirPhotography anything better than my X3 i will accept. the video quality was more than questionable. barely enough for some short clips to send friends. with 8k i would dare to use it more often in my videos
@@AirPhotographybut what about low light performance. Is there any improve or uogradation with sensor? It says only half inch sensor
Thanks for the review!
When Shawn uploads I spend money!!! It’s a good upgrade from my X1, looking forward to to the app videos. 👍
I agree, I didn't have or need a drone, then I found him and soon had a Mavic Pro Platinum. Now a few thousand later, I have a Go Pro black 9, an Air 2 which I sold, and Mini 3 which I gave away, An Insta360 something, a Mavic 3, and a Mini 4 Pro. I'm retired now, and need to unsubscribe, but he is habit forming... 🙄
Your videos are so well done and informative, this is great! I just ordered mine, thank you for this review!!
Thank you very much. I appreciate that. Enjoy your new camera. You are going to love it.
Thanks for another great review! I have never owned a 360 camera but decided to pull the trigger on this one. Can’t wait for it to get here. I live in Florida and will be traveling out west this fall. This camera will be one that I will look forward to using on this trip. BTW, you look great with your weight loss! Hope you are feeling much healthier!
Good review. It answered some questions I had about it.
Thanks, I have been waiting for this as I usually reframe the 360 video. From 5.7 K it didnt match up with my 4K vidoes shot with DJI Osmo Action 3. With 8K it will be a lot better.
You are the only person so far that showed off the Velcro and windscreens! Thank you so much. I have wireless mics, but all of my video capture for my UA-cam channel is outdoors hiking and camping. Rain and sleet are things that make me nervous using my mics and these simple windscreens are really nice work around to the improved mics on the X4.
Indeed, they are super easy to use non-obtrusive and very functional. I like how they give you several in the pack in case you lose them.
Ordered mine! Can't wait!
That’s awesome. Enjoy your new camera when you get it.
Thank you for always making these high-quality reviews. You've mastered the art of the realistic review. Whenever I watch your reviews, I think, "ya, that's probably what I can expect if I buy this product."
That's crucial, because the UA-cam hype-train makes it difficult to determine what a piece of gear is actually capable of---where does the hype stop and the camera actually start? Regardless, your reviews are consistent, dependable, and most importantly, trustworthy. Thanks again.
Thank you very much. I really appreciate that. I am definitely not a master cinematographer. I don’t do any editing to the footage. I just press record and then add it to my reviews. I think it’s important to see real footage from the average Joe.
I never find myself using my Insta360 cameras that much because the video quality was so much better out my action cameras. That the option to reframe in post wasn't worth the lower video quality. But the X4 may change all that, judging from your sample videos. Great review Shawn, and thanks for sharing.
I've been waiting on a new gopro max since before the insta360 x3 and now I can't wait anymore this is the one 😂.
Indeed
Time for me to upgrade. Great video Sean.
Good first look video Shawn
Great video Shawn. The technology gets better every day.
Indeed, it’s amazing what we have now compared to even five or 10 years ago
I ordered it today. Can’t wait.
Hey Shawn, great video as always. Have you had a chance to take a look at the photo functions? When you're recording a 360 video and take a framed snapshot out of the video, what resolution is this picture? On the X3 they have been way worse than on the GoPro Max. Same question for exporting a framed shot out of a 72MP picture, what would be the final resolution? Thanks in advance.
I want to ask about the insta360 app, is it possible to edit videos from an external SSD from iPad?
There is one complaint I saw on the X3, the X2 had a better frame rate and was there for better for slow-mo 360 footage. What's the frame rate maximum on this?
love it! Please consider boosting your studio volume. It's really low. Also perhaps normalize the levels with your outdoor recordings. Thanks!
Great video Sean, at last an action camera that will allow me to get rid of my GoPro’s. As a biker wanting to capture content from multiple angles in 4k, sticking GoPro’s all over my bike with all the challenges that brings with it can at last be overcome with one device PERFECT. Does the x4 have an external power option? The new batteries with their extended run time might suffice but having the camera directly connected would remove that runtime anxiety I used to get before hard wiring my GoPro’s which would be nice to see on the new x4. I will keep my eyes open for the app. Review as I’m sure this will be a good one to watch too. Thanks Sean
I think the x3 has a battery eliminator so if x4 battery is same size it might work. I really hope they didn't make this camera bigger because people need a small cam when in the wingsuit.
Looking forward to your review of how glare affects your video. It’s been a real problem for me on my X2.
Does it have the same form-factor as X3 or you need to re-purchase all the accessories? I have line mount and waterproof case for X3. Will X4 fit in?
Thanks for the review! my question is : which android tablet do you recommend for editing ?
Do they offer a premium lens guard for the 1” edition? Thx
Impressive!
There ya go, spending my money again!!! Great review, Thanks!!! 👍👍👍
lol yikes.
Quality looks excellent ! thanks for the review.. would be very interested in what the low light image is like
And it actually looks even better than what UA-cam shows it. They have such horrible compression. In all honesty, I’ve been blown away by it. Shocked actually.
great review, please compare low light with X3 :) thank yoiu
great video! can you get 360 footage that can then be reframed to 155 degree fov 4k? the 180 degree footage looks funky (in my opinion, i understand it's subjective) so im wondering if it can be cropped into a 155 degree fov and have the resolution of something like the action 3, but still 360. otherwise will likely just get an ace pro or action 4.
The thing that all action cams suffer from, including this one, is the bit rates are so low that you get pixelating/muddiness when the image is moving quickly like when you are on the bike. UA-cam compression probably doesn't help, but I notice it in almost all action cam videos.
Gr8 video. What bike mount do u use and do u recommend it?
Low light performance???
Great video
Thanks!
Eh. I was waiting for 8K x 60fps. I guess not this time. 60fps is very essential for fast sports and Im not even talking about slow motion. Well i guess I will still be filming in 5.7K but videos will be smoother
I don’t know, I may get this. Not a big fan of 360 cameras cuz the footage always looks a little funny. Now that they’ve bumped the resolution up I might could sparingly incorporate some 360 footage into my videos. Color science looks a little whack on this camera, though. I’m on the fence. We”ll see.
I bought the X3 a week ago so now I have to return it! It makes me wonder if I shouldn't sell my Insta360 Ace Pro because the X4 can do both 360 and single-lens at 4K now. Sounds like the Ace Pro has become redundant. What do you think?
Hi there. Will I be able to take photos of homes (properties) with this as well as videos and pull them into youtube (without having to buy software e.g matterport?)
Exactly what I want 😅😅😅 thank
I just got the Action 4 a month ago 😭 should I try n sell it to get this? Any more videos for the Action 4 coming?
Is the external audio adapter stereo compared to mono on previous models?
I’m not sure about that. I will look into it.
Does the dji mic 2 works with this?
Just bought this new X4, first test on the sport bike at speed, guess what happened?!, the forward facing standard protective lens was removed by the wind forces. Insta360 you failed! It doesn’t fit on firm enough! Buyer beware!,!,!,!,!,
HI for the premium lens guard doest it produce glare on low light? because in X3 lens guard causes terrible glare particularly on lowlight
I still have more testing to do with that. That’ll be included in my follow up review in about 30 to 60 days.
@@AirPhotography Thank you
Well, god damn I bought the x3 for a skiing trip i January...
Nice video
Thanks
Do they have a Mac app?
They're defying the logic against these and the dji pocket 3 making them this large. They keep making them bigger and bigger this will not fit comfortably in a pocket anymore even gopro as much as I hate them is making me like them less bc of the size.
Please make an indepth tutorial of the app :)
Indeed, I do plan on that
What’s the maximum memory card size
I’m using a 512 in it right now. I’m not sure if it goes higher.
Does anyone know if the wind noise protectors stay on in 170mph wind? Have a track day in less than 72 hours. it will be the first time using it
Does it still have the issue where if you record continously, it loses a few seconds of footage every half hour (as it saves one clip and starts the next)?
I will definitely test that. I usually don’t record for that long of a period but I’m out doing some more filming today so I will put that to the test
X4 low light performance same as ace pro pure video mode? Any video on this?
No, pure video would be only for ace pro. So low light lovers may not buy x4
The thing I want with these cameras that people never show is the footage reframed with a natural field of view while walking
Very good point. I am working on some other videos. I’ll be sure to include some footage like that.
@@AirPhotography That would be great. Thanks 🙂
How is it in Low Light? Is it equal or better than the Ace Pro?
They say in lowlight you should film at 5.7 K but I filmed everything in 8K and I found it really good. There is one spot in this review, where I was doing the audio test I was under a tree canopy. There was not a lot of light and to me. It looked really, really good.
Thanks, but I'm interested how it performs at night settings. 😊
What about overheating?
I have not experienced overheating yet. Even when filming in 8K. Now with that said the maximum I have recorded is 16 minutes. I will be doing some overheating tests over the coming weeks to see how it performs
Thank You!
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you need all the time lens guard mein is with scraches in my back pack ...no need a fall for those lenses
if you have schrach insta360 says : you have to send me to hongkong and cost you 150 dollars
and shipping 30 dollar s
I should have waited. Just got the X3 a month ago. Lol
not really convinced TBH... i'll stay with my X3, can't see the point of upgrading
Yea if you already have an x3 there's no need to update until something truly awesome comes out.
Say, who is the skinny guy in the video?😎
Lol After 50 years of being morbidly obese, very strange to hear those words 😂
@@AirPhotography Sean, I have watched your videos for the last seven years and I’ve always enjoyed your content. But I have to tell you you are a personal inspiration to me with all of the weight loss that you have undergone for the last couple years. Keep up the good work and the great video reviews.😃👍
I need to quit watching these as I now have more drones and cameras than I can use. Only two of each. I have passed on the more recent Go Pros, and I need to pass on this, but it does look better than the X2 or X3, I'm not even sure which one I have at this point.
I still don't think that the image quality is up to par. Most people are buying a 360 cam for the ability to just and forget, then reframe in software. The jump from 5.7k to 8k, spread spherically, still isn't very good. None of those videos looked very good to me, and my experience with Insta360 has been anything but pleasant. The very day that I bought my X3, last month :-/, I also bought the invisible selfie stick/ tripod. A fairly light wind knocked over the tripod, scratching both screens. That isn't acceptible for an action cam that does not have user replaceable lenses. I even requested a repair/replacement of the two lenses, at my cost, and received zero response.
I use a pair of Go3 3's on a near daily basis...one overheated and died while transferring footage via cable to my laptop, and the other has been fine, but is a backup that is rarely used. Also, my cats use the go 3's when climbing trees, and somehow they have broken 2 lenses. Again, not much of an action cam. The images on these are garbage, at 1440p, with semi quick movements.
Overall, I am very disapointed in Insta360 cameras. I can tell that many people are posting reviews after doing an aweful lot of post processing to the footage. Thank you for not doing that, and posting actual footage. I think I'll hole out for 12k at this point.
You have lost so much weight congratulation
Thank you very much. Yes, it’s been a pretty incredible journey. Life is so much different now.
@@AirPhotography I lost 100 lbs I neednto lose 100 more but I'm stuck
guys i really really need one but cant afford it, can some one make my dream come true pleasee?
2.7K out 360 not 4K! some good feature but this camera is 2.7K
4K single lens mode and when exporting the 360, you can upscale it to 4K right in the app.
@@AirPhotography that not 4K quality
The file system and exporting are worse than my Gopro Max.
They’ve changed the files are now one 360 file instead of two. so that’s gonna make managing the 360 files much easier
X4 has pretty bad dynamic range, the video is an improvement over the X3 of course but it really is nothing special. The photos are also sadly nothing to write home about, average at best and absolutely nothing you would want to use for clients, I know people who sell outrageous 360 services using X3's and basic Thetas and it's criminal. Theta Z1 is till the king for images but the X4 is OK for the average casual user. Absolutely not worth the price though and my tear down reveals some very cheap components but hey that's insta360 for you.