8K on the Insta360 X4: What Memory Card do I need?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- The new Insta360 X4 offers recording at resolution up to 8K or 5.7K at 60fps, both writing data at a bitrate of 200 Mbps. In this video, we take a look at what memory cards are needed to support this. We will take an in-depth look at micro SD memory cards for the Insta360 X4, Including background discussion of specifications and brands, and testing for read and write performance. Check out the channel for additional videos focused on Insta360 X4.
Keywords:
Insta360 X4, X3, 360 camera, micro SD memory card, Kingston Canvas Go! Plus, Lexar 1066x Silver Series, PNY PRO Elite, Samsung Pro Plus, Sandisk Extreme. Mbps MB/s, bitrate, V30, V60, V90, video write speed, read speed, vlogging, content creation, TH-cam, instagram, 8K, 5.7K 30fps, 4K 60fps
Chapters:
00:00 - 01:45 Introduction
01:45 - 04:50 Specs: Video Write Speed
04:50 - 06:10 Specs: Read Speed
06:10 - 07:55 Specs: Capacity
07:55 - 11:30 Brands
11:30 - 13:30 Write Tests
13:30 - 15:10 Read Tests
15:10 - 16:35 Conclusion / Wrap-Up
Product Links (I may earn a commission):
Cards:
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Lexar 1066x Silver Series: amzn.to/3J8dVjt
PNY Pro Elite: amzn.to/3xuKh5x
Samsung Pro Plus: amzn.to/3PV7u7f
SanDisk Extreme: amzn.to/43TKmM7
Reader:
Lexar Card Reader: amzn.to/49rQdte
Insta360 X4: amzn.to/3Ub48ya
Insta360 X3: amzn.to/3JbERyV
Other Recording Equipment
Sony ZV-1: amzn.to/3UVWCr0
Rode Videomic Go II: amzn.to/3PV7xjr
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great informative. I used to use Lexar for my SLR. as nowadays difficult to get it at my country, have change to the black colour Sandisk Extreme Pro, and works very well. from my experience, I recommend do not use same card for different devices. on one of my hiking trip, I lost my footage due to this mistake.
Great input - thanks
Lexar is the best, I have a stack of corrupted San Disk, and a few other brands with bad sectors, but all my Lexar cards are operational
Great video! One other point to note is that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use the faster UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. So, this eliminates the faster V60 and V90 cards, since I think those are all UHS-II. Not sure why they do this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point.
Good point - thanks for sharing.
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great info
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Great video. I was just curious if the make of the memory card contributes to the overheating of the camera? Maybe a 30 minute 8K recording session using each card and checking the camera body temperature every 5 minutes. What do you think?
I did some testing on this, but nothing conclusive so far. I might try to explore this more, but right now I am working on a comparison of the X4 with the RS 1-inch.
Thank you so much for this video and useful information.
One question, is there any reason to get the Sandisk Extreme Pro over the regular Extreme?
I'm not sure it's worth spending the extra money on the "Pro" version - no real advantage.
@@gwebster65 thank you!!
Lexar has been the most stable/best for me!
Same here, but I was impressed by the SanDisk.
I've gotten "slow card" warning on my x4. Using my scan disc extreme. On my x3 too. But usually when it's nearly full
Interesting - thanks for the input.
That used to be when a harddisk was running full. Seems like the card needing to search longer for a free block. When was the last time you formatted the card (deep)?
Great vid! Wow so far, I am not having great luck at all myself. SanDisk Extreme Pro in 64GB and 128GB sizes that I have had for a while and, 128GB fails due to "slow record speeds". 64GB is hit and miss. Grabbed a brand new 256GB and, same issue "slow speed, record failed". Quick format, Full format, formatting on a computer and in camera, so far no changes. How odd!
I am able to record by dropping to 5.7k, standard bitrate.
Are you sure that all cards are newest version (min. V30) and are genuine. Always format in camera. Not sure what else to suggest.
@@gwebster65 Newest versions yep (especially the one purchased a few days ago). Quite certain they are legit (and they all work great in GoPro 7s and 10s, GoPro Fusion and a Mavic 2). The only thing I could see and seems odd but, SanDisk does list "action cams" on the Extreme cards but not on the Extreme Pro cards. Seems odd that Pro would not work but, suppose I will try a standard extreme and see what happens! And thanks again for the vid! (And if the Extreme fails I will grab one of your listed "go to" cards!)
Grabbed a Samsung Pro Plus 256GB, so far, rock solid (about 1.5hrs of recording tests so far).
I am experiencing the same issue. I have SanDisk extreme 256gb v30 A2, but still Stop working. Which memory is the best for 350 X4 please 🙏
@@Balogun1 Samsung Pro Plus 256GB (or other size).
Hi. great video. I wondering which android device is ready to edit 4k insta360 x4?
Sorry, I'm not an Android user, but there is an Android app available (www.insta360.com/download/hot-download). I would think that most modern Android devices should work.
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Thanks for watching
Great one what do think of insta 360 cards ?
They are perfectly fine, not too overpriced and easy to order alongside the camera, but if you can get other brand cards cheaper, just go with those.
Have not tried them, but assume (hope?) they are from one of the big manufacturers.
great
Thanks for watching.
So, its safe to say that the camera is not using a UHS-2 card slot and that we'll only get any speed boost when downloading into a UHS-2 equipped computer using a UHS-2 card reader?
Not sure about that - even UHS-1 is capable of more than 80MB/s.
Note that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. Not sure why they say this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point.
Did you try anything using the High Bitrate option in the image settings? Kinda seems like maybe all of it was… but I’ve got a prograde v60 card and when I record at 8k 30 (highest option) it always stops about three minutes in and says that the card is slow. Confused.
All my tests were done using high bitrate. I suspect your V60 card is UHS-II, which might be the problem
@@gwebster65 it is. The prograde branded card is a uhs-ii v60 class10. Curious how that makes it slower for the camera.
So a standard uhs1 v30 will do all the things tho? Interesting.
I have a sandisk extreme coming, hope that’ll do the trick.
I think you’ll find it’s that the X4 doesn’t support UHS-II cards
Interesting...
However, considering the 8k video file size,
Yourself and many youtubers don't seem to be taking about the processing power of the pc required to deal with them
Your thoughts?
Thanks
Much appreciated
I actually did mention this in my initial X4 review (th-cam.com/video/4faJusq_tlk/w-d-xo.html). I am using a 2020 M1 MacBook Air and so far so good.
@@gwebster65
Thanks for the link..
Many people upgrading may not be aware of the extra horsepower needed.
Samsung Pro ultimate 512gb habe ich drin
@@MccGladen macht doch nix was du hast ...wenn du zu hause mit diesem datein arbeiten willst oder willst du spechern du brauchst sehr schnellere computer
insta360 mac software leider holl das ganzem power von meine mac nicht die haben keinen guten software da
sgane wir du hast keine grosere speicher platz
du muss deine alle ferien videos mit insta360 bearbeten keline machen schneiden editiren
dann alles in kleinem format irgindwo deponiren ...100er stunde mussman investiren
@@firstsoldier4257 den computer habe ich das ist kein Problem. Die Frage wäre höchstens wie alt n tablet sein darf 😁
using Sandisk extreme 256GB v30 A2 SD card on my X4
loop recording for 7min and my camera prompt me ( card speed is too slow, failed to save files. Please format or replace SD card)
I already format my SD card for 3 time and yet still prompt me this error
Any help?
Are you sure that all cards are newest version (min. V30) and are genuine. Always format in camera. Not sure what else to suggest.
Problem with SanDisk microSD is now fixed with Insta360 X4 firmware v1.0.20! 😃
How about the sandisk extreme pro 256gb?
The “Extreme Pro” is a faster version than the “Extreme” that I tested, so should be an excellent choice.
I advice 512 gb or more. V30, v60 and v90 are good.
Note that insta360 (on their website) say NOT to use UHS-II cards. Only UHS-I recommended. So, this eliminates the faster V60 and V90 cards, since I think those are all UHS-II. Not sure why they do this, since the UHS-II cards are supposed to be backwards compatible. But, it's an important point, unless you know of V60 and V90 cards that are UHS-I?
I got the message "Stop recording" card speed is too slow, failed to save file. And I am using SanDisk extreme 256gb v30 A2. What can I do please
Did you format the card in the camera? Are you certain it is a genuine SanDisk?
Problem with SanDisk microSD is now fixed with Insta360 X4 firmware v1.0.20! 😃
What is the maximum size capability of the insta360 X4?
1TB
The 360º powerhouse. UHS-I V30 speed class, exFAT format SD cards with a max storage of 1TB are recommended.
1TB, but sometimes a better idea to use more smaller cards to avoid losing valuable footage if a card is corrupted or if the camera is lost.
How is the low light performance?
I guess I will have to test that - thanks for the suggestion.
Can you please test low light performance and best settings. Thank you
Just get the SanDisk extreme 1tb
Does 1TB work?
my scan disk sd card keeps getting a reading too slow error
Are you sure it’s a genuine Sandisk V30 card?
@gwebster65 what kind of question is that lol you think I got it off of temu
Apologies, but it’s easy to get a fake - even from “reliable” sources sometimes
Can 8k be recorded via usb on an external ssd ?
Have not tried, but very unlikely.
what card do we need
All of the cards I tested in this video worked just fine. Personally I would use Sandisk, Lexar and Samsung. I put links to these in the video description.
that mean atleast 512g 😗when x3 256g is not enough
I had to increase the video speed to 1,25x at normal speed it was boring slow
Too funny! Thanks for watching - will try to talk a bit faster (X1.25) in the future.
17 minutes to tell me what memory card?!
Clearly this information is not for you. Move on, get a life, it is fine.
@@HansKeesomdon’t talk to people like that
this was hard to watch I try to support people and watch the whole video
He clearly have TIME STAMPS on the video so you can jump straight to BRANDS and shut up before typing crap. These 17 minutes were very informative for me.
@@FrescoFilmz Who are you and who died to make you King?
I reject your command fully!
It's a free world and I give my opinion.
very informative video i learned a lot, however, Please just tell us which card to buy thats why we came here. We want someone thats tested things to tell us which is the best. Its fairly disappointing you didnt name a card you thought was most recommendable.
I think you're good with any of these cards, but I guess the Sandisk overall was the "winner" (fastest read speed).
Well done and very informative. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@gwebster65 Thanks, what memory card did you use for the 8k
All 5 cards I tested recorded 8K with no issues