ONE X2 Premium Lens Guards - Do They Ruin Your Images?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ส.ค. 2021
- The insta360 ONE X2 premium lens guards do protect your lenses but how do they affect image quality? You can buy the lens guards here: amzn.to/3mgXWFF
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Short Crisp & to the point video. Keep up the good work
Hi Rich! i love all your videos and you have been a huge help since I have gotten my camera and definitely my go to and now you've given me what i need to know for my lens guards that I just received! Would you mind, if you have time, doing a video on INSIDE light settings and night lights settings? I do a lot of shooting for club events and parties so there are always the neon lights you know? Thanks in advance if you're able to!!
Interesting info to know about the lens guards. Thanks for all the tips and what results you found out works the best.
Take care.
Ciao Rich,
I love your channel, compliments, so overall these lens guards are good because they protect the camera. I am planning to buy thanks for your advice.
Thanks so much for all the info!!!
I had the budget sticky guards but ripped them off when they developed spots underneath from a swim. Been thinking about these. Thanks for this info. Concise and thorough.
Thanks John - yes I didn’t like the idea of the sticky guards
good stuff! v interesting info, thanks Rich!
Hi Rich
Thanks for the review. Im using the premium lens guards several months and I´m very happy in general; and of course as you said it cannot be used in all the situations, most of it by reflections..
For me right now the main issue is how to clean it by inside, and taking pictures at night.
Thanks
Thanks for the comment - I would buy some proper lens cleaner so every now and then you can give it a real good clean. Yes pictures at night is tricky because of the harsh lights and reflections. Just use the app snd position the camera the best way to avoid the harshest lights.
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Excellent info, thank you!
As someone who just bought his first 360 X2, I'm learning about all sorts of things like this and this one really helps. I've seen a lot more issues with the sticky guards and think I'll take the minimum stitch line to a fogged lens that I have to keep wiping down or applying anti-fog stuff.
I’ve seen somebody from HK reviewed this like maybe 2 months ago, I gotta say that I completely forgot about this product already til i watched ur review today, I will probably get one of these since
Thanks for the comment - if you’re camera is at risk then these are definitely worth buying - I take too many risks
Thanks a lot for this video. Was thinking that these lens guards were to be used underwater, so that no dive case would be needed... guess i am mistaken...
Great video, thanks!
Awesome share Rich!
There's only a few scenarios I see myself using these for example with the RC car (and low angle shots on the motorcycle/ car)
Other than that I rather use top metal gear to mount the camera and if they're not secure enough then I'll have to think about alternatives taking the shots...
They do fit a specific purpose but some things are just better raw 😊
Yes totally agree, I only use them when I really feel the camera is in danger - yes RC car shots are a great example.
Hi, I just recently purchased a X2 and this video was very helpful to me. I think I can live with the quality compromise if it gives me some insurance against my clumsiness. 😊
correct !
Do these premium guards work with the Ulanzi cage for the X2?
If you make 2 small cuts at the bottom of the standard neoprene pouch, about 1/2-3/4" in height(along each sewn side) you can easily slip the original covering over the premium lens guards. Great videos!
Great tip thanks
Thanks again for a very informative video. Can you make one with the sticky oneR lens guard as well?
I haven’t got the sticky guards sorry
@@EatSleep360 Insta360 needs to get you one right away! 👍🏼
Thanks for the video! Do you have a dive case you recommend?
I haven’t used one but There’s the insta360 dive case - you will see the base in your 360 shot so you have to reframe around it
You're an angel Rich, thanks for this. Feel like it's just not worth it to mtb without.
In case of an accident or contact with anything harder as the orginal lens its worth it. X2 lens damage or protector damaged tells the story. As you tell not for every situation, but worth in some cases!
Great reviews. Thinking of buying them for better protection when skiing.
So Rich you don't have any lens covers on your X2?
I only use lens guards when the camera feels vulnerable so usually I use the lens cover to protect the lenses as my lens guards are rarely on. I usually take too many risks - biking is the biggest risk for me with stone chips.
great video, no non-sense and just straight to the point
Thanks much appreciated
i use the cam when i am in the air with my paraglider. I had not good experiences. The stitching line (premium lens guards) was crazy and on one lense there was some condensed water, what ruined the image from one lense. It was a good flight, i am still angry.
Great video and great channel! I tried to do the same shot with my 360 one r but in time lapse mode. My video is always moving, rotating and shaking. Do you know how the correct configuration for a good stabilization?
Maybe try recalibrating the gyro from the camera menu. Also try turning on direction lock in the app. Make sure when you play it back that the app isn’t putting in any keyframes for you which is why it maybe rotating.
I want one of these, but I already have a little bumper case on my one x2, and the stick on lens guard. With premium lens guard, I'd have to remove the bumper case, the stick on, and will have trouble accessing the USB port and kind of a hassle putting the one x2 back into the neoprene pouch it came with.
I still am not sure if the image quality is worth it. I might stay with the stick on for a little bit more and see if I do/do not like my results with it. I'm still a relatively new one x2 owner.
I haven’t used the stick on ones but just didn’t like the fact that you couldn’t remove them without having to replace the sticky. If they’re working for you then that’s good. Thanks for the comment.
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Is there any cage that would fit the premium lens guard? Cage plus lens guards would be great for the one x2. Nice review by the way!
No not at the moment unfortunately
Will there be a dedicated clip on lens protector for the insta 360 X3 like there is for the X2 as shown in this video ?
I’ve only seen the sticky lens guards so far but maybe at some point
I have the Insta 360 mod and I also bought the ND filters but I am unhappy with the end results because of the Flaring and the artifacts and sometimes the stitching is off as the image looks shifted. I really wish the 360 cameras could have a built-in ND filter. I’m deciding to run the camera bare-bones no Guards or ND. And decided that if something happens to the mod I’ll just have to replace it. 😅
Yes I take the risk as well and feel the same
Great Video!!! Have you tried using the lens guard and taking photos? If yes, how did the photos turn out?
Good question, I haven’t tried but the same issues will exist with the sun - you will be able to clean it up more easily though and erase some glare in the edit
how do you remove the black line created by the lens guard?
In the app you can select the three dots in the top right and then select accessories and you’ll be able to stitch for lens guards. With the X3 I think there’s a menu icon when you swipe down on the screen. In the desktop studio there are lens guard settings on the right hand side
Very informative...thank you...plus...your very posh British accent
I included them in my order, I will use the one x2 on my motorcycle off road adventures, so I wanted to invest in some sort of protection
What is your opinion about it so far? Is it worth it?
@@zrider1591 The camera is definitely worth it.The lenses on the other hand,no.I don't like the result with them on.I only shoot without them.You can check my channel.Thanks
@@Ride2Xplore Thank you!
I would use it just to protect the lens while not shooting. But not using it for shooting makes it almost no function at all.
Do you have a comparison between the 'normal' lens guards and the premium lens guards? I would appreciate your comment on that issue and I would love to see a video from you on that. Do you know when the premium lens guards will be widely available in Europe? (currently only a direct purchase from Insta360 is possible)
I haven’t got the normal lens guards but I think they are a waste of time as you can’t remove them and they’re not glass as far as I know. You have to stick them on which is a pain. I’m not sure on availability sorry but yes I saw that they are only available on Amazon USA and direct from insta. Maybe try Aliexpress. Thanks for the comment.
I have the normal lens guard. Used a pair for my son (8) was handling. The image definitely takes a hit but for CHF 33 the plastic did save a scratch or two. Those are disposable and are tricky to put right. On kayaking trip, the water droplets marks were visible but I don’t have a comparison. Cheers!
I really like the standard lens guards. You can use all accessories and if they eventually get scratches, simply replace them. I think it's rather easy to put them on and I always have them attached.
Th premium lens-guard however is not something I would use
Hi Rich, i just started recording videos with my One X2 and i am having a coloring issue. With or without these lens guards i have a noticeable difference of color between the two lenses, one looks normal and the other slightly yellowish.
I have tried videos with and without guards at different positions of the stitching line to the sun but this discoloration is still there, searched online and many people are having this issue without a fix being provided by Insta360. Do you happen to know how this can be fixed or has this happened to you as well?
Different light on each lens affects the colour but you can use chromatic calibration in the app or in the studio and it helps correct the differences. In the app it’s in the menu by pressing the three dots top right. Hope this helps
@@EatSleep360 used color calibration and Color Plus when exporting but the issue persists. It is quite noticeable as i film in snow and i have also tried directing the stich line to the sun. There are a few postings on the insta360 forums about this issue but with no responses for fixes from insta360
Oh it's actually very ok with me !
I often suffer of lighting different between stitching. Can see some of my video...please advice how to fix it? Captured without lens guard.
In harsh sun there will always be some difference - in the menu on the app (top right three dots) you can toggle chromatic calibration and this helps
@@EatSleep360 wow...never know this. thanks for the tips.
I'm surprised there is no coating on it. Even a cheap UV filter has some anti reflection coating.
Perhaps they will make some Ultra Premium lens guards xD.
Yes it affects the image quality. That is visible. But this is the price for extra securiry...
Really really wish someone would make a premium lens guard for the One X2 that is an ND filter. Getting beat up by harsh sunlight in a lot of my outdoor kayaking footage.
Yes I agree, there’s no reason why that shouldn’t be possible
I agree+!! We need an ND Filter for the One X2!!!
They're definitely coming ✌️
They should make one with a variable nd 😍
I would imagine much the same would apply to one R lens guards.
Living in Australia harsh light is usually a problem.
Still beats pommie weather though 😂
it’s funny I needed harsh sun and grey overcast sky for this video and i managed it all in the same hour in the UK so there are some advantages 😂 here’s a link to the one r lens guard review but yes the same applies th-cam.com/video/M5Q0KvogPbE/w-d-xo.html
I wish i saw this before i bought it with mic adapter, not sure if there is option te send it back and get refund for useless lens guard not able to use with mic adapter. They really could not push the mic adapter lower ir somewhere else? I am disappointed.
Any chance these could fit over the X3? They only have sticky lens guards available which I feel are pointless
They don’t fit because of the thicker body
How can the genuine premium lens guard be bought in the UK, I tried your link above which sent me to Amazon uk, but saying it is unavailable.thanks
Stock is always had to come by with insta accessories- if amazon are out of stock then there are some new ones on eBay
@@EatSleep360 thank you
is it possible to have the utility frame and premium lens guard?
No unfortunately not but you may be able to use the cheaper stick on guards but I haven’t tried it
@@EatSleep360 ah thats unfortunate. thanks for the reply
What best resolution for 360 videos to upload on youtube?
You should always shoot at the highest res for 360 videos so 5.7k and then export them from insta360 studio at the same resolution as TH-cam will compress them and 5.7k isn’t that high anyway for 360 as it’s shared across the entire 360 image as you probably know. If you’re reframing then you will only be able to export at 3840 x 2160 resolution.
How just wondering how it would do as underwater lens protection Water won't leak inside? Quality of videos?
No these won’t work underwater unfortunately
@@EatSleep360 so il just have to go without the protective lens
On the insta360 website it says these lenses are for use underwater.
Yes but only for single lens use so reframing or in steadicam single lens mode
Nice lens guard but why not built-in with ND filter?
I agree - this would be so easy to do you’d think
It will be on ONE X2 Premium Plus Lens :)
Does lens guard for x2 fit to x3 camera?
No it doesn’t because of the wider body
Can it be used with x3 too?
No unfortunately not as X3 body is slightly bigger
@@EatSleep360 thank you 🙏
How you mount on car ?⁉️
The popeye magnetic mount from bushman panoramic
How scratch resistant is the camera Lens itself?
There is no spec available about scratch resistance but I have knocked and dropped mine on softer forest floors without any damage but a lot of the time it’s luck as to how it lands and what it hits. I did a drop test with the lens guards here that you might find interesting th-cam.com/video/DpRrmXMtofY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the review. Not for me, don't need it.
To much distortion with the lense for me
the only problem I've had with the premium lens guard is that it fogs up during a warm and humid day thus ruining your images
Yes there are lots of issues with these - I did a smash test with them and they fell off on impact
I have lens guard but i dont prefer to put on normal lens
Mist with hairspray
Why don't they make the front element of the lenses replaceable?
Theu will be damaged at some point, so being able to screw out that front lens and replace it is a hell of a lot cheaper than replacing the entire unit.
I agree, I’d love to see this on future models
Just throwing this idea out there...I also wrote insta360 about this. Hoping someone smarter than me can figure out the details and let the rest of know how they did it or sell it. How about making a lens film that would be shaped like a contact lens that can be "stuck" to the lens. Like a screen protector for a cell phone, but with a concave surface where it adheres to the lens. This would remove the fogging issue since there is no air between the film and the lens. And when they get scratched they can be removed and replaced.
you realize how hard it would be to put that on? People even have a hard time putting a screen protector on a flat screen
Wish I saw the vid before buying, they really sucks!
The lens guard even block part of the screen so you cannot swipe down!!
El protector de lente es tirar el dinero....
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I wish I knew this before buying.... Lens guard ruin all footage... 🤕🤕
It’s the harsh sunlight that’s the real killer - luckily in the UK we get a lot of rain and cloud as well
I have an X3 and the stitching line is ,much worse than your X2. Even without lens protection.
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Nothing different put lens guard or not..just safety is different
Put the lens guard on the One RS 360 lens ( which I actually had replaced due to. scratch) and it seems to be pretty bad if I can be honest. they are stick ons and they leave a pretty bad stitch. Have a look at this I filmed yesterday of the Larches here in the Canadian Rockies tell me what you think . th-cam.com/video/2XbiJsScU7k/w-d-xo.html
This is so frustrating so much money we give to this companies while they know it’s a camera people are going to put here and there and to have no protection on those lens and the 100plus repairs not good I prefer my GoPro 10.
Yes the GoPros always feel indestructible- I never have to worry about my GoPro lenses
Lens guards that get in the way of using the camera ports? Hardly premium lolol. Watch a new premium premium version in the future, that does what these ones should do in the first place. Who's designing these? Llamas?
🦙 😂 - so often I wonder who tests a lot of these gadgets
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Good video thanks! tell me ? Why do you complain to a camera that would never give good quality video or photos? It is very expensive and you have to have a very expensive cell phone and a very expensive PC! and will never give good quality?
Always poor quality.
Nobody forced you to buy it.
I threw the ONE X2 from my car to test the lens guards - watch it next here: th-cam.com/video/DpRrmXMtofY/w-d-xo.html
sorry, but my english is very bad, understand the half. What do u think, use this guard or not,
Buy it to protect your lenses but you will get lens flare in the sun
@@EatSleep360 which is better between lensguard and premeum lens guard?
@@ToanPhan-zp8iy premium is better!!
360 camera are 10 years behind normal camera. They're useless