[UPDATE: 5-19-2024] How to Watch Your Insta360 X4 8K 360 Videos on Apple Vision Pro & Meta Quest 3 *FREE*: th-cam.com/video/0eLGttgRXJo/w-d-xo.html [UPDATE: 4-29-2024] X4 8K 360 Editing Masterclass is out: th-cam.com/video/V_Q2qfQnf-M/w-d-xo.html - avoid common pitfalls of compressed and low quality footages! [UPDATE: 4-26-2024] New 8K 360 Video now out on TH-cam VR here: th-cam.com/video/aRZlEG3fQc0/w-d-xo.html - see the 8K quality, and all 360-degree! [UPDATE: 4-23-2024] Meta Quest TV version is up! Watch it without TH-cam compression in 8K: www.oculus.com/experiences/media/7544731362259748/ [UPDATE: 4-20-2024] 8K 360 Video shot on Insta360 X4 is here: th-cam.com/video/bES2KMfZOFY/w-d-xo.html - we made it educational by focusing on another very important topic: Is X4 Good Enough for 360 Virtual Tour. It is shot entirely on X4 in 8K 360. We recommend watching it inside Meta Quest 3 or downloading it for Apple Vision Pro. [UPDATE: 4-18-2024] 360 Photo demo is here (shot on 72MP HDR) - view inside Meta Quest 3 using Quest browser: facebook.com/photo?fbid=847509343852135
pretty cool but hey can we have insta 360 go 4 with : 4k crisp, light and small (a trail running camera that basically you forget as it's light) same great battery 30-40 minutes just the thumb camera, pretty fast transfer file, and on easy update, maybe two buttons and the capacity of setting video pro 15 seconds on on short press but if other shortcut i can also use video pro but other duration ??????
I don't think I'd ever find a more detailed review than this.. I really didn't expect that low light footage to be this crisp, thanks for showing that! this really changes everything for me lol
Hugh, You're the BEST REVIEWER of 360 cameras on TH-cam. It's because your videos are NOT SPONSORED & the MOST THOROUGH on this subject. For example, in this video you cover low light situation, point out the flaw of the lens guard, compare it to Iphone 15. No other reviewer on TH-cam has done that as of today April 16th, 2024. I have made the decision to film with my phone instead of buying this tool after watching your video. We need MORE REVIEWERS LIKE YOU. No wonder, you've got 204K subscribers. I want to HUG you and say THANK YOU for helping me save hundreds of dollars.
I am so glad you think so! I serve my viewers, helping all of you to save money and get the dream gears make me happy :) So your comment put smile on my face and keep me going. I won't be here without all of you.
I second that!!! The best reviewer of 360 cameras and honestly the way you approach your reviews is scientific and game changing. I am a new viewer and now subscriber. Can’t wait to watch all your videos. Binge session!
Hugh are the best .... Thank Hugh. Hugh ALWAYS has the best 'technical' reviews. Hugh always gets the math right when comparing cameras so that we see the best 'apples to apples' comparisons. Whereas some others do not strive for accuracy (e.g. already some bad comparison reviews out there: (1) one with 30p to 60p comparison but uploaded at 30p (so silly), [and then blamed the 30p motion blur on the frame rate instead of the shutter speed]. (2) one with wrong setting to compare side by side "BEST quality" of X4 & RS One 1-inch (but had RS One 1-inch set at 30p and should have known that even though Insta360 calls RS One 1-inch both 6K 24p & 6K 30 as 6k, they are NOT the same res, so ended up comparing best apple to not best orange w X4 at max & RS One at LESS than max, and mismatched reframe crop factors). SO THANK you Hugh, for accurate comparisons! One can tell (e.g. at 10:03) just by looking at the relative position of the circular gravel (hearth?) for each camera that Hugh is showing you the correctly cropped resolution that he says he is for each camera. Thank you. But, what would be really a bonus would be (ex. at 28:40 lens guard vs no lens guard) if you could (in future similar comparisons) also include a seamless slow "frame wipe" comparison of the two side by side shots so that we could even better see if there truly is or is not any difference between the two (e.g. can we see any distortion difference or the seam move or the sharpness or color shift as you wipe left/right). Just a thought for an added comparison technique (only seen right here, that no one else uses). Thank Hugh.
Thank you for including the detail about continuous recording rather than missing footage every 30 minutes (no one else really covered this!). That was my biggest complaint with the x3, happy to see it fixed.
It's also my biggest issue with the Evo. My primary use is choir recordings of up to 3 hours. Currently I try to work around it by recording over cable from a Theta V (USB live mode), but that doesn't replace stereo 180. Notably it eventually runs out of charge even with USB power and wireless modes just make that worse.
@@hughhou did you test the overheat problem indoor? or under "normal" exterior temperature? This has been my bigger problem with the RS One 1-inch 360. Thank for the review and tips !!
Really great content as always. Appreciate how detailed the review was. Cowboy stuff is hilarious. Waiting on the Virtual Tour video before pulling the trigger!
Hope you enjoy it! But Christmas is a while and there will be 3 more camera coming out just like that in 8K by then lol. Vision Pro push every makers double time on R&D.
It is hardware limitation they told me. No way around it. You need X4 in you need continue recording for concert or church livestream. It is one of my biggest complain and been a year no change.
Well, thanks for confirming Insta360 lie just as much to Hugh Hou as to their customers. The 30 minute limit has always been firmware, not hardware. They could fix it but refuse.
Another awesome video Hugh! I can't wait until I get mine in a few days. Question: If I bought two of these can I film VR180 like you did with the 2x insta360 go 2's? I don't know when then new Canon VR camera is gonna come out, and I want to record VR180 now. If so I would love see a video on how you would go about doing this, just like with the 2x GO 2 video. Thanks!
I also bought TWO of this and the new one is coming. I will make tutorial on that. In theory yes but let me head down to that rabbit hole first to see what is the catch and if it works, you will know.
This is why I wait for non-sponsored reviews. Since morning I have been watching many X4 videos and hands down, this is the best and honest review I have seen!
Possibly odd question for an action-cam, but do they support the 360 Webcam mode that came out with the x3? It can be great filming hybrid events with bunches of people...
I had no plans on getting this one, but damn it Hugh your videos always make me want to upgrade. Just got the creator bundle! Always love your content, hoping to really push this to make my videos better.
Thank you so much you are THE man. Such a detailed review with personal style and still being objective. And all the results comparison OMG! If there is only 1 guy to trust in this field it’s definitely you 🙌🏼
I was waiting for a 5.7k 60fps 360 cam and here it is! Insta-buy. Thanks for the review. Sadly there's no mention of 10-bit support anywhere for HDR grading so I guess it's limited to SDR. But the color profile, automatic white balance are vastly improved compared to all previous models. And I couldn't notice any of the usual banding either, yay!
@@hughhou thanks for the confirmation 🙏 Since HDR is tricky to grade for action shots where exposure will vary, a good SDR output will save me a lot of time 😄
Have you tried to combine it with a RODE NT-SF1, so you can matching the audio directing with the video direction? Would love to see / hear it, and how you did it as well of cause 😊
I bought (and haven't opened) the RS One inch last week. Looks like I'm taking it back. Thank you! BTW - I took some of your other videos and applied Topaz Video AI -- absolutely stunning. It made Dolce Mia look almost indistinguishable from real life and it almost leveled the playing field between the X3 footage and the $5000 Insta 360 Pro footage. Great channel - keep it up!
Great to hear! Yes, V5 is even crazier! X4 8K is BETTER than Pro 2. Insta360 might not want me to say it, but their prosumer camera is out matching their professional camera now... We need a Pro 3 in freaking 12K if possible...
@@_Oregon_Sunday_Drives_360 or just make a slightly larger version of the X4 with larger sensors...maybe one inch for $800 or four-thirds for $1000-$1200
@matthewturco156 iam in the same spot: bought a RS one inch... damaged it (my 2 year old son) 3 weeks after ownership... had to deside: do i loose 1000Euro, or buy i a replacement-lens for 600Euro i bought the replacementlense, so i spend 1600Euro for the 1inch sofar.. and now: there is the X4 ... ARGH... i have a question for you: iam interested in Topaz Video AI as well.. have a nvidia 4080 how fast or slow is it ? i use Gigapixel for 360 Pictures with good results.. but i fear that Topaz Video AI would cause hours of hours of rendering ????
@@Kraeuterbutter Depends heavily on the settings, but for many, you can expect a few fps - meaning about 10-20% real time. Although the 360 footage is even slower. My Mac is about 1/3 the speed of an NVIDIA card, so it is definitely something to plan around.
Thanks Hugh. The amount of time and effort you put into your videos is really second to none! One thing I am wondering is how the X4 compares to the Pro 2?
Pro 2 is still going to be better as the pixels is not spread out in 360 - it divided by 6 piece so it will be light year sharper. I can do a follow comparison but I am very sure Pro 2 is better.
@@hughhou Excellent. Could you also show different ways to include gps geometrics inside the 360 VR video and what products work to capture this data to overlay in the video? Looking forward to this one! Keep up the amazing work.
Thank you! this is by far the best review. all of the other reviews sounded like an infomercial and you were actually honest and really tested the camera
Wow, what a super detailed review. Your side-by-side comparison at 9:00 is amazing. It's pretty clear to me that the X4 is a huge improvement, especially when you realize that it's a 360° camera. I'm also pretty impressed by the low-light capabilities and well, what can I say: I think the next camera I'll buy will be the X4. Thanks for this detailed review man.
Was waiting to get the Canon 8K 3D 360 camera but since there are some events coming up soon to take videos off, I decided to get the X4. Seams like a lot of people are in the same boat who's wanting to buy either the Qoocam 3 ultra or the Canon 3D 360 camera. Perfect timing for Insta360 to release this camera before the other 2.
Yes indeed. Insta360 came out of the blue. Still a great buy as both Ultra or Canon is gonna be more expensive than the X4. So even someone get the X4, they can still upgrade to later if they decide to.
Thank you for the quickly released, comprehensive, and honest review of the x4! Wow! 😍🤯 I’m looking forward to the sunset video. Am looking to capture driving footage during sunrise/sunset with changing light conditions and am curious on best way to do that.
This one is not comparison. So when I actually film with any insta360 camera, I turn X4 sharpness to LOW (for my previous filming in the national park). X3 I only use it for comparison to X4, so the camera sharpness is in Medium. When I do comparison, all camera sharpness to Medium which is the factory default. This is overheating test so sharpness is not matter. BTW, there is a bad practices circle around the net to set camera sharpeness high on action camera - which lead to very action camera look. For example, GoPro footage will always look sharper than a $100,000 ARRI S35. But can we say GoPro is a better camera than ARRI. In camera sharpenss is bad for any camera. Sharpness should be added in post.
'log' files - are they available so that you can color grade to your own liking? what about manually setting other camera settings such as ISO, sharpness, shutter speed, etc.?
There is LOG but same as X3 or OneRS 1" - highly not recommended to use as Insta360 LOG is not true log and very bad for grading. All pro TH-camrs mentioned that in their video. So I will avoid using Insta360 Log.
You’re so crazy - in a positive way. I guess ADHS as well😂 - just like me. So many valuable information in this video! Looking fwd for your virtual tour comparism. My X4 will arrive today, just in time for my Venice trip, Venice in Italy👍🏼
Thank you for sharing your setup! But I've noticed that some youtubers are pairing the DJI Mic 2 with the Insta360 X4. Have you considered trying out this combination?
DJI Mic 2 work as well with recent update. But they do not have timecode and in my opinion not sound that good compared to others professionals setup that have years of experience only in the audio world.
Hello Hugh, do you set EV to - 0,3 on the drone on auto or manual? I bought the Marut mount. Waiting for delivery so i can use it with my Mavic 3 pro ❤
Just wanted to highlight a feature that's truly worth mentioning - the Insta X4's ability to directly connect with the DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth is a total win-win.
Thank you for the tips. But is the bluetooth transmit high quality audio into the camera and is the blue bluetooth reliable and not dropping audio? Audio is so important and if the bluetooth drop, you will not have audio at all. This is too risky for professional use.
Hi, I mainly take 360 photos to view in the Meta Guest3. The X3 resolution was not enough to enjoy it. Is the X4 better for this purpose? Did you test it ? Thanks
Very good video, can you please make insta360 x4 original footage and insta360 1 inch original footage available so I can use them on meta quest to see them and compare them? Thank you 🙏
How does the footage look in the AVP? I found that spatial video shot on AVP and iPhone didn't look that great because they aren't even shot in 4K. Does the footage of the X4 look better in the AVP?
Thanks for the feedback, I ordered it to test it in my 360 videos, 8k is the game changer. Have you compared it with the insta360 pro 2? Are there any rumors of an insta360 pro 3 that would benefit from Insta360's advances?
@@hughhou I'm waiting for my X4 camera to arrive on Monday, and I'll also be comparing 360 video and 360 photos with the Pro 2. But your tests are so clear and precise with an objective vision that I can't wait to see your feedback.
I want to record soccer matches in 180 view which makes the playback for the whole pitch possible. 360 works fine but a lot of useless area shown in the back lens makes the video unnecessarily bulky. Is there any way for making non VR 180 video? And which camera should I choose?
I think you should try VR180 camera - 360 will be waste pixels. Even you don’t need 3D or VR180, it’s always good to capture them and in case future Vision Pro become affordable you can easy turn your 180 into spatial video without any extra work.
Thank you so much for the amazing work you put in your videos. I’ve been on the edge on buying a 360 camera and I’m worried about the complexity of exporting 360 camera footage to my computer and iPhone. I have major life events happening this year like getting married. So I want to capture those moments so I could relive/replay them in the future. First thing that comes to mind is getting a 360 camera, but I’m worried those footage will remain in the memory card forever because it’s too difficult to digest/edit.
This is getting relative easy now with X4. For example, my latest tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/StkQLzd7UxY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6xRByaBRTprqPT5D - I shot on a 360 camera and just draw a box around me and track the whole way. So I put the camera down, capture it while I am doing other thing without a camera operator or asking anyone to hold the phone for me. Capture it in 8K and then just use AI track it to create all those camera movement you see in this video. Something it is very easy to have these features as content creators that also has a full time job. So with AI, it should get your footage out pretty easy. A computer is recommanded tho but your phone should work as well.
Thank you. But you don't speak about hdr in video. In x3 we are limited to 25fps? In x4 does we have 8k 30fps hdr ? What is about dng hdr ? Possible or only horrible jpeg ?
I have HDR coming in the next video hopefully I can launch tomorrow. It is in 8K so you can see the HDR on this one. But I made a mistakes and supposed to launch today with sample footage for download but then I need to pull the release and try it again tomorrow. TH-cam take FOREVER to process 8K update recently no idea why.
Hi Hugh, I use the x3 as my main camera on my channel and just got my hands on the x4. How do i fix the massive fisheye with it? in insta360 studio i would use the "natural view" with y x3, but now thats gone and the closest thing i can get is "dewarped" but it's still extremely warped. I am in vegas right now on a trip for my channel, and all the buildings looks look like they are tilted and going to fall over. in the footageIt's awful :(. Do you know anything about this, do you know if "Natureal View" will be be back or how to get it better? Playing around in FCP with the exported footage doesn't help my either.
It is called MegaView and it is by default. Then you just zoom in. I think there are lots of bugs in current version of Studio app that will be fix in the next version. As what you describe does not show in X3.
[UPDATE: 5-19-2024] How to Watch Your Insta360 X4 8K 360 Videos on Apple Vision Pro & Meta Quest 3 *FREE*: th-cam.com/video/0eLGttgRXJo/w-d-xo.html
[UPDATE: 4-29-2024] X4 8K 360 Editing Masterclass is out: th-cam.com/video/V_Q2qfQnf-M/w-d-xo.html - avoid common pitfalls of compressed and low quality footages!
[UPDATE: 4-26-2024] New 8K 360 Video now out on TH-cam VR here: th-cam.com/video/aRZlEG3fQc0/w-d-xo.html - see the 8K quality, and all 360-degree!
[UPDATE: 4-23-2024] Meta Quest TV version is up! Watch it without TH-cam compression in 8K: www.oculus.com/experiences/media/7544731362259748/
[UPDATE: 4-20-2024] 8K 360 Video shot on Insta360 X4 is here: th-cam.com/video/bES2KMfZOFY/w-d-xo.html - we made it educational by focusing on another very important topic: Is X4 Good Enough for 360 Virtual Tour. It is shot entirely on X4 in 8K 360. We recommend watching it inside Meta Quest 3 or downloading it for Apple Vision Pro.
[UPDATE: 4-18-2024] 360 Photo demo is here (shot on 72MP HDR) - view inside Meta Quest 3 using Quest browser: facebook.com/photo?fbid=847509343852135
is there full 72mpx for download?
Where can we download some video samples you shot?
It is coming! Hopefully tomorrow.
@@hughhou Thanks! Really waiting for this!
@@god1994FATHER It is out! Let me know what you think.
Kimchi in 8K? Yes please 🙌 Such a treat watching this, thanks for your review!
Kimchi in 8K YES!!
@insta360, we need time lapse with HDR in X3 please!
pretty cool but hey can we have insta 360 go 4 with : 4k crisp, light and small (a trail running camera that basically you forget as it's light) same great battery 30-40 minutes just the thumb camera, pretty fast transfer file, and on easy update, maybe two buttons and the capacity of setting video pro 15 seconds on on short press but if other shortcut i can also use video pro but other duration ??????
Dear @insta360 - now PLEASE develop a 360° Go -> tiny little mini 360° cam!!! 🤩
How does this do with live streams outside?
I don't think I'd ever find a more detailed review than this.. I really didn't expect that low light footage to be this crisp, thanks for showing that! this really changes everything for me lol
Glad it was helpful!
That drone shot of the desert is the highlight. Incredible
Thank you thank you! I can't wait to show everyone that shot in Vision Pro.
Hugh, You're the BEST REVIEWER of 360 cameras on TH-cam. It's because your videos are NOT SPONSORED & the MOST THOROUGH on this subject. For example, in this video you cover low light situation, point out the flaw of the lens guard, compare it to Iphone 15. No other reviewer on TH-cam has done that as of today April 16th, 2024. I have made the decision to film with my phone instead of buying this tool after watching your video. We need MORE REVIEWERS LIKE YOU. No wonder, you've got 204K subscribers. I want to HUG you and say THANK YOU for helping me save hundreds of dollars.
I am so glad you think so! I serve my viewers, helping all of you to save money and get the dream gears make me happy :) So your comment put smile on my face and keep me going. I won't be here without all of you.
I second that!!! The best reviewer of 360 cameras and honestly the way you approach your reviews is scientific and game changing. I am a new viewer and now subscriber. Can’t wait to watch all your videos. Binge session!
@@ceejezzyes06 Thank you for the sub and so glad you think so! Def more content to come both in example videos and review/tutorial. Cheers!
I cant wait to grab one too! Will make sure to use your link! :D
Thank you!!!
As always... best review. Thanks Profesor!
Thank you thank you!
Hugh are the best .... Thank Hugh. Hugh ALWAYS has the best 'technical' reviews.
Hugh always gets the math right when comparing cameras so that we see the best 'apples to apples' comparisons. Whereas some others do not strive for accuracy (e.g. already some bad comparison reviews out there:
(1) one with 30p to 60p comparison but uploaded at 30p (so silly), [and then blamed the 30p motion blur on the frame rate instead of the shutter speed].
(2) one with wrong setting to compare side by side "BEST quality" of X4 & RS One 1-inch (but had RS One 1-inch set at 30p and should have known that even though Insta360 calls RS One 1-inch both 6K 24p & 6K 30 as 6k, they are NOT the same res, so ended up comparing best apple to not best orange w X4 at max & RS One at LESS than max, and mismatched reframe crop factors).
SO THANK you Hugh, for accurate comparisons! One can tell (e.g. at 10:03) just by looking at the relative position of the circular gravel (hearth?) for each camera that Hugh is showing you the correctly cropped resolution that he says he is for each camera. Thank you.
But, what would be really a bonus would be (ex. at 28:40 lens guard vs no lens guard) if you could (in future similar comparisons) also include a seamless slow "frame wipe" comparison of the two side by side shots so that we could even better see if there truly is or is not any difference between the two (e.g. can we see any distortion difference or the seam move or the sharpness or color shift as you wipe left/right). Just a thought for an added comparison technique (only seen right here, that no one else uses).
Thank Hugh.
Great suggestion! I love it. Will do that next time :)
Thank you for including the detail about continuous recording rather than missing footage every 30 minutes (no one else really covered this!). That was my biggest complaint with the x3, happy to see it fixed.
You are very welcome! I fight hard on this one as well with Insta360. Now they just need to fix the overheat issue then it will last forever :)
It's also my biggest issue with the Evo. My primary use is choir recordings of up to 3 hours.
Currently I try to work around it by recording over cable from a Theta V (USB live mode), but that doesn't replace stereo 180. Notably it eventually runs out of charge even with USB power and wireless modes just make that worse.
@@hughhou did you test the overheat problem indoor? or under "normal" exterior temperature? This has been my bigger problem with the RS One 1-inch 360. Thank for the review and tips !!
@@iturrajoel Ben Claremont tested in a 29°C office, which while uncomfortably warm isn't totally unrealistic. It overheated after 27 minutes.
@@0LoneTech terrible news 😭 thanks for the info though
Really great content as always. Appreciate how detailed the review was. Cowboy stuff is hilarious. Waiting on the Virtual Tour video before pulling the trigger!
Virtual Tour video should come next. Joshua Tree for Vision Pro might take me a little longer - shot too much
@@hughhouI will take your word it is better, lol. Just ordered on your link!
Fantastic review Hugh! This X4 will be on my Christmas list!
Hope you enjoy it! But Christmas is a while and there will be 3 more camera coming out just like that in 8K by then lol. Vision Pro push every makers double time on R&D.
Thanks for the honest review.
The good news is that the 30 minute time limit has been removed in X4.
Hopefully an update will add it to X3 as well...
It is hardware limitation they told me. No way around it. You need X4 in you need continue recording for concert or church livestream. It is one of my biggest complain and been a year no change.
you cant fil 8K 30 minutes heat it and shut down
Well, thanks for confirming Insta360 lie just as much to Hugh Hou as to their customers. The 30 minute limit has always been firmware, not hardware. They could fix it but refuse.
Excellent review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
This review has everything! Thank you so much Hough!
My pleasure! Need to get you an X4 for some FPV 🌋
Thanks!
Wow thank you!!
Another awesome video Hugh! I can't wait until I get mine in a few days. Question: If I bought two of these can I film VR180 like you did with the 2x insta360 go 2's? I don't know when then new Canon VR camera is gonna come out, and I want to record VR180 now. If so I would love see a video on how you would go about doing this, just like with the 2x GO 2 video. Thanks!
I also bought TWO of this and the new one is coming. I will make tutorial on that. In theory yes but let me head down to that rabbit hole first to see what is the catch and if it works, you will know.
you do the besttttttttttt videos mannn thank so muchhh
I appreciate that!
This is why I wait for non-sponsored reviews. Since morning I have been watching many X4 videos and hands down, this is the best and honest review I have seen!
Glad you liked it!
The only review to watch!! Well done man!
Awww thank you!!
Great for daylight shooting... for night time videos... it sucks.
Simply the #1 in 360 reviews, as usual!
Thank you!!
@@hughhou it's just the truth! super great review!
Possibly odd question for an action-cam, but do they support the 360 Webcam mode that came out with the x3? It can be great filming hybrid events with bunches of people...
In X4 is COMING. More on that later. The ISP is finally fast enough to do exactly that but not in this update.
I had no plans on getting this one, but damn it Hugh your videos always make me want to upgrade. Just got the creator bundle! Always love your content, hoping to really push this to make my videos better.
Thank you thank you! Don't get it yet I have coupled more X4 videos are coming maybe decide after that lol.
Thank you for making this Hugh. You're unbiased reviews are totally worth watching.
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much you are THE man. Such a detailed review with personal style and still being objective. And all the results comparison OMG! If there is only 1 guy to trust in this field it’s definitely you 🙌🏼
Awww thank you thank you!!
I was waiting for a 5.7k 60fps 360 cam and here it is! Insta-buy. Thanks for the review.
Sadly there's no mention of 10-bit support anywhere for HDR grading so I guess it's limited to SDR. But the color profile, automatic white balance are vastly improved compared to all previous models. And I couldn't notice any of the usual banding either, yay!
It is SDR - HDR you might want to wait for Qoocam 3 Ultra. But Insta360 never does 10-bit not even their flagship 2D camera AcePro.
@@hughhou thanks for the confirmation 🙏 Since HDR is tricky to grade for action shots where exposure will vary, a good SDR output will save me a lot of time 😄
Such a great video! Joshua Tree is such a great backdrop!
20:50 audio test. What settings you used for insta x3 Dlog?
X3 audio? I just use internal camera audio.
Danke!
Thank you!! Really appreciate for the support!
Have you tried to combine it with a RODE NT-SF1, so you can matching the audio directing with the video direction?
Would love to see / hear it, and how you did it as well of cause 😊
Good idea. But recording gryo data might be tough. That is a Qoocam 3 feature as X4 is still do not care too much about immersive filmmaking.
Wow, this was so in depth and well put together. What a dedication to the craft in both reviewing, capturing and editing. Amazing Hugh! Keep it up! 🔥
Wow, thank you! Are you getting it?
This is the kind of reviews we need :) Thanks a lot
Glad you think so!
I bought (and haven't opened) the RS One inch last week. Looks like I'm taking it back. Thank you! BTW - I took some of your other videos and applied Topaz Video AI -- absolutely stunning. It made Dolce Mia look almost indistinguishable from real life and it almost leveled the playing field between the X3 footage and the $5000 Insta 360 Pro footage. Great channel - keep it up!
Great to hear! Yes, V5 is even crazier! X4 8K is BETTER than Pro 2. Insta360 might not want me to say it, but their prosumer camera is out matching their professional camera now... We need a Pro 3 in freaking 12K if possible...
@@hughhou or just make the Insta360 Titan $5000 instead of $15,000 haha
@@_Oregon_Sunday_Drives_360 or just make a slightly larger version of the X4 with larger sensors...maybe one inch for $800 or four-thirds for $1000-$1200
@matthewturco156
iam in the same spot: bought a RS one inch...
damaged it (my 2 year old son) 3 weeks after ownership... had to deside: do i loose 1000Euro, or buy i a replacement-lens for 600Euro
i bought the replacementlense, so i spend 1600Euro for the 1inch sofar..
and now: there is the X4 ... ARGH...
i have a question for you: iam interested in Topaz Video AI as well..
have a nvidia 4080
how fast or slow is it ?
i use Gigapixel for 360 Pictures with good results..
but i fear that Topaz Video AI would cause hours of hours of rendering ????
@@Kraeuterbutter Depends heavily on the settings, but for many, you can expect a few fps - meaning about 10-20% real time. Although the 360 footage is even slower. My Mac is about 1/3 the speed of an NVIDIA card, so it is definitely something to plan around.
you always have the best videos and information! thanks
I appreciate that!
Great breakdown. Thank you very much for such a thorough overview. 🤗
You are very welcome!
Thanks Hugh. The amount of time and effort you put into your videos is really second to none! One thing I am wondering is how the X4 compares to the Pro 2?
Pro 2 is still going to be better as the pixels is not spread out in 360 - it divided by 6 piece so it will be light year sharper. I can do a follow comparison but I am very sure Pro 2 is better.
@@hughhou I had a feeling it would still be better. I take your word for it, so no need for a comparison :)
Would love to see how the 8K holds up in a 360 VR video and not just a reframed 4k one. Great review looking forward to more content on the X4
Coming next!!!
@@hughhou Excellent. Could you also show different ways to include gps geometrics inside the 360 VR video and what products work to capture this data to overlay in the video? Looking forward to this one! Keep up the amazing work.
Very thorough review as always, Hugh. Thank you for sharing and for your hard work!
My pleasure!
Wonderful video, well detailed. Watched till end, liked and subscribed 👍🏻❤️
Thank you so much 👍
Thank you! this is by far the best review. all of the other reviews sounded like an infomercial and you were actually honest and really tested the camera
Thank you glad you think so!
Wow, what a super detailed review. Your side-by-side comparison at 9:00 is amazing. It's pretty clear to me that the X4 is a huge improvement, especially when you realize that it's a 360° camera. I'm also pretty impressed by the low-light capabilities and well, what can I say: I think the next camera I'll buy will be the X4. Thanks for this detailed review man.
You are very welcome. Glad it help!
Really nice video, Hugh. Thanks man. 🍻
Glad you enjoyed it!
You're a funny guy! Really good review! VERY Comprehensive! Impressive.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Was waiting to get the Canon 8K 3D 360 camera but since there are some events coming up soon to take videos off, I decided to get the X4. Seams like a lot of people are in the same boat who's wanting to buy either the Qoocam 3 ultra or the Canon 3D 360 camera. Perfect timing for Insta360 to release this camera before the other 2.
Yes indeed. Insta360 came out of the blue. Still a great buy as both Ultra or Canon is gonna be more expensive than the X4. So even someone get the X4, they can still upgrade to later if they decide to.
Amazing review, very detailed. Thank you! I am your 1k like :)
Thank you very much!
Hi Hugh! Thank you for making this video 😁 Which one has better image quality HDR for virtual tours, X4 or One RS 1 inch?
That is my next video soooo ... you have to wait lol
Thank you for the quickly released, comprehensive, and honest review of the x4! Wow! 😍🤯
I’m looking forward to the sunset video. Am looking to capture driving footage during sunrise/sunset with changing light conditions and am curious on best way to do that.
Coming soon! Right after I catch up some sleep!
For my old X3 (and X2) videos, can I restitch them with the new Insta360 Studio app to get the improved AI stitching?
Not X2 but X3 absolutely and what I will recommend it as well!
The footage looks spectacular! Nice video. Hope you shared your x4 settings you used. Can't wait to watch this entirely later on, saved!
Thank you so much! My settings in this tutorial btw: th-cam.com/video/V_Q2qfQnf-M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=msq7-Ye-E0BSj77h
Do you think the rs3 mini is enough for r5 and dual fisheye for travel? Love for Kimchi❤
RS3 Mini - not the new one right? I think so. It is just not smaller enough for my taste lol.
Yes, not the newest rs4, although they are quite similar in price.
Thank you! Keep up the great reviews on immersive hardware!
Thank you Mike!
Thumbs up! Great review! Not those reviewers who try to get free stuff by giving positive reviews...
I appreciate that!
Your joie de vivre is inspiring, Hugh!
Haha thank you!!
Definitely the best insta360 x4 promo video I've ever watched. I watched it without blinking my eyes
Thank you very much for the wonderful and professional review!
Glad it was helpful!
Well, done! Best review so far and I've seen 14.
Wow thank you!! There is 14 out there? I have not seen any lol.
@@hughhou there are many. I'm at 30 now
Awesome action camera indeed. Just unboxed mine & immediately made a tutorial. Nothing on the market can touch it.
Nice 👍
At 7:31 the x3 looks way sharper than the x4. The x3 is also in focus, while the x4 is severely out of focus. Any comments on that, please?
This one is not comparison. So when I actually film with any insta360 camera, I turn X4 sharpness to LOW (for my previous filming in the national park). X3 I only use it for comparison to X4, so the camera sharpness is in Medium. When I do comparison, all camera sharpness to Medium which is the factory default. This is overheating test so sharpness is not matter. BTW, there is a bad practices circle around the net to set camera sharpeness high on action camera - which lead to very action camera look. For example, GoPro footage will always look sharper than a $100,000 ARRI S35. But can we say GoPro is a better camera than ARRI. In camera sharpenss is bad for any camera. Sharpness should be added in post.
Love you man. You’re the coolest.
Thank you!!!
The beat review. Definitely deserves a follow 💪🏼💪🏼
I appreciate that!
'log' files - are they available so that you can color grade to your own liking? what about manually setting other camera settings such as ISO, sharpness, shutter speed, etc.?
There is LOG but same as X3 or OneRS 1" - highly not recommended to use as Insta360 LOG is not true log and very bad for grading. All pro TH-camrs mentioned that in their video. So I will avoid using Insta360 Log.
Great work Hugh!
Thank you!!
What is the best manual settings on the x4? On shutter,iso,ev,wb when weather is sunny?
ISO 100, Shutter is what ever your scene need and use auto WB and make sure sharpness is medium or low and do post sharpening in studio of your NLE
Oh make sure your video quality is high or the highest bitrate option - in settings
You’re so crazy - in a positive way. I guess ADHS as well😂 - just like me. So many valuable information in this video! Looking fwd for your virtual tour comparism. My X4 will arrive today, just in time for my Venice trip, Venice in Italy👍🏼
Oh wow have fun in Venice! We are planning to go this year as well.
Great video, 8k outdoor heating is what I was looking for, you are the only one who addressed it properly 👍
Glad it helped
Are you able to live stream to TH-cam or any of the other platforms with this?
This is coming next. There are still some I did not cover in this initial review - it is just too much new features lol.
Thank you for sharing your setup! But I've noticed that some youtubers are pairing the DJI Mic 2 with the Insta360 X4. Have you considered trying out this combination?
DJI Mic 2 work as well with recent update. But they do not have timecode and in my opinion not sound that good compared to others professionals setup that have years of experience only in the audio world.
I 💚how much you show off how you’re the top pro. You really are 🤩
Thank you thank you!
Hello Hugh, do you set EV to - 0,3 on the drone on auto or manual? I bought the Marut mount. Waiting for delivery so i can use it with my Mavic 3 pro ❤
auto - manual is risky for most of my flight where I only have 1 shot to nail the shot.
@@hughhou Thanks, will set it to auto 👍❤️
This video is a review from a top 360 camera reviewer!
Thank you!!
Hi Hugh - Just for clarification did you compare the X4 against the Qoocam 8k standard, or the Enterprise? Thanks 🙂
Enterprise. It is actually better than Qoocam 8K in theory.
Awesome review 👍
thank you!
Wow great review!!!
Thank you!!
Just wanted to highlight a feature that's truly worth mentioning - the Insta X4's ability to directly connect with the DJI Mic 2 via Bluetooth is a total win-win.
Thank you for the tips. But is the bluetooth transmit high quality audio into the camera and is the blue bluetooth reliable and not dropping audio? Audio is so important and if the bluetooth drop, you will not have audio at all. This is too risky for professional use.
Thanks Hugh for the well done Review 👍👍👍
Glad you like it!
I don’t know what you said, but great video, very informative.
Thank you for your review.👍
The X4 is definitely a step up in quality.
Haha Thanks for watching! Apperciated that!
No one does it like you do. Thank you for an excellent review. Very informative. It might be time for me to purchase my first 360 cam
Thank you thank you!!
I really enjoy all the camera comparisons.
One thing I hoped to see was if the Thermo Grip cover let it run longer in the heat.
I don't get the Thermo Grip cover lol. I never use it.
Thank goodness that they removed the 30 min limit. The X3 was useless for recording my band and jam performances or lessons.
I fight hard on that one! I am a musician myself so I totally get it.
Hi,
I mainly take 360 photos to view in the Meta Guest3.
The X3 resolution was not enough to enjoy it.
Is the X4 better for this purpose?
Did you test it ?
Thanks
Very good video, can you please make insta360 x4 original footage and insta360 1 inch original footage available so I can use them on meta quest to see them and compare them?
Thank you 🙏
Yes! Tomorrow. I am making my 360 review of this video in 360. Sorry mouthful.
Such a solid video, you are awesome fren
I appreciate that
26:00 please whats the tripod name. Thx
That is several pieces but here: th-cam.com/video/k4_73E0EO-c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w0B369w3BJLN2rSa
How does the footage look in the AVP? I found that spatial video shot on AVP and iPhone didn't look that great because they aren't even shot in 4K. Does the footage of the X4 look better in the AVP?
It is coming tomorrow. Waiting for TH-cam to process in 8K and encoding for AVP.
Wow this was great. Thanks!
Glad you like it
Thank you very much for this amazing work, Sir!
Thanks for the feedback, I ordered it to test it in my 360 videos, 8k is the game changer. Have you compared it with the insta360 pro 2? Are there any rumors of an insta360 pro 3 that would benefit from Insta360's advances?
I think Pro 2 is still gonna be light year better than X4 - since it is 6 lens. But I should do it soon.
@@hughhou I'm waiting for my X4 camera to arrive on Monday, and I'll also be comparing 360 video and 360 photos with the Pro 2. But your tests are so clear and precise with an objective vision that I can't wait to see your feedback.
Thank you!
As expected of Mr. Hugh, for your very clear review.🤩
I want an X4！😅
Glad you think so!
Keeping my 1" RS, can't wait for the update to that.
I hope they update 1" as well!
Definitely 8K insta360 X4.
1" Sensor, please!
You made me laugh and smile so much. I’m having a rough ride lately and you made my day. And I can’t wait to get the X4. I’ll have had every x now
Awwww I am very glad my silly video make your day steve! Keep on rocking :)
Nice work 🎉
Thank you!
I want to record soccer matches in 180 view which makes the playback for the whole pitch possible. 360 works fine but a lot of useless area shown in the back lens makes the video unnecessarily bulky. Is there any way for making non VR 180 video? And which camera should I choose?
I think you should try VR180 camera - 360 will be waste pixels. Even you don’t need 3D or VR180, it’s always good to capture them and in case future Vision Pro become affordable you can easy turn your 180 into spatial video without any extra work.
@@hughhou So, currently there is no solution for non VR 180 degree video shooting, right?
Thank you so much for the amazing work you put in your videos. I’ve been on the edge on buying a 360 camera and I’m worried about the complexity of exporting 360 camera footage to my computer and iPhone. I have major life events happening this year like getting married. So I want to capture those moments so I could relive/replay them in the future. First thing that comes to mind is getting a 360 camera, but I’m worried those footage will remain in the memory card forever because it’s too difficult to digest/edit.
This is getting relative easy now with X4. For example, my latest tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/StkQLzd7UxY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6xRByaBRTprqPT5D - I shot on a 360 camera and just draw a box around me and track the whole way. So I put the camera down, capture it while I am doing other thing without a camera operator or asking anyone to hold the phone for me. Capture it in 8K and then just use AI track it to create all those camera movement you see in this video. Something it is very easy to have these features as content creators that also has a full time job. So with AI, it should get your footage out pretty easy. A computer is recommanded tho but your phone should work as well.
Thank you.
But you don't speak about hdr in video. In x3 we are limited to 25fps? In x4 does we have 8k 30fps hdr ?
What is about dng hdr ? Possible or only horrible jpeg ?
I have HDR coming in the next video hopefully I can launch tomorrow. It is in 8K so you can see the HDR on this one. But I made a mistakes and supposed to launch today with sample footage for download but then I need to pull the release and try it again tomorrow. TH-cam take FOREVER to process 8K update recently no idea why.
Thank you Hugh! Just ordered one
Hi Hugh, I use the x3 as my main camera on my channel and just got my hands on the x4. How do i fix the massive fisheye with it? in insta360 studio i would use the "natural view" with y x3, but now thats gone and the closest thing i can get is "dewarped" but it's still extremely warped. I am in vegas right now on a trip for my channel, and all the buildings looks look like they are tilted and going to fall over. in the footageIt's awful :(. Do you know anything about this, do you know if "Natureal View" will be be back or how to get it better? Playing around in FCP with the exported footage doesn't help my either.
It is called MegaView and it is by default. Then you just zoom in. I think there are lots of bugs in current version of Studio app that will be fix in the next version. As what you describe does not show in X3.
Also I used the Premiere plugin on this video. This certain will fix all fisheye distortion
flawless review
Thank you! Glad you think so!
Outstanding video sir; with great quality and information. I wish I had seen your video sooner, as i just purchased the Insta360 X3 camera.
Awww. X3 still a great camera.
Hey! Thanks for this great review! What's the name of the thing you attached the X4 to the drone?