Insta 360 One X2 review. Worth the money? Things to know before you buy! (Go pro killer)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2021
- Sample Vlog Test Footage: 8:19
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This is a long term review of the insta360 one x2. I show sample vlog footage from the One X2, I test the cinovia external mic adapter with Rode video mic go, and I also show sample footage of deep track and flowstate stabilization. Is the Insta 360 One X2 good for vlogging? How is the internal audio? I test all of that and show my results in the video. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more 360 videos such as matterport tutorials and review. Cheers! - ภาพยนตร์และแอนิเมชัน
The problem with voice control is that it won't change modes - You have to preselect photo or video mode, which is a pain and restrictive compared to other voice controlled cameras.
RJ coming through dropping knowledge. After long term use I’ve found this same frustration! Good call
They stopped responding to help me with my defective X2. This company sucks. buy GoPro
@@jefffleetwood469 man I’ve been hearing a lot about customer support issues as of late. I wonder if they’ll get that under control.
I have probably watched every review on TH-cam available for this camera and this is easily one of the best reviews and needs more views!!
Thanks bro, I really appreciate that. I'm still a small channel, but that slow grind is ok with me. Cheers
Ive watched alot too and the sound quality and picture quality was not good
@@saiyidramdhani7970 on mine or on other videos?
@@DominicPhillip your video is good sounded good the best about this camera is stabilization..the picture quality suppose to be good due to it being 5k but I don't think it can be used for vlogging ..I'm try to believe that this camera is good but I'm not convinced much
agree
Great Review! Really enjoyed this video and it was very well thought through with some good points. Especially like how you separate and clarify the different pro-sumer expectations and clarify that this isn't a tool for professional applications, but more a vlogging and fun tool. Really helped to clear up some questions that I had, and now I can more effectively target my equipment purchases & budget. Thanks!
Thanks so much! I appreciate your words and you hit it right on the head. Are you purchasing or looking elsewhere? It’s almost time for GoPro to drop new models.
One of the BEST reviews of insta 360 One X2 camera!
Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate that.
Yes, waiting for your techniques of tours or interiors & content with the insta360!
Coming soon!
This was an awesome review. Keep up the good work! You deserve way more subs, best review for this camera I've seen so far
Thank you so much!
u just made the video i was searching for , now u gained a subscriber
Thank you!
I thought you have 250-350K subs haha...
Great video! The best review I found actually on youtube.
Hahaha thanks bro. I really appreciate it. *secretly cries in my closet with my sad 2700 subs
Ran across your video this morning on TH-cam. I'm thinking about getting this and I really enjoyed your video and review of the item.
Glad it helped Chris. I'm hoping to drop more videos using the camera more soon! Cheers
Really good, comprehensive review.
Thank you sir.
This is awesome! Very helpful information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Take care
I am waffling between this 360 cam or a DJI Osmo 2 for my wife to use on our vlogging adventures. Tilting toward the 360 because of versatility and potential fun driving footage as we travel cross-country.
This was a great and very comprehensive review. Well done.
I actually love the Osmo action and the pocket 2. I’d make the argument that the osmo is better for vlogging because the work flow in post processing is much easier and faster than the 360. And better 4K footage. Check out my channel, I have a video on a blog setup for the osmo action.
this was a really informative video, thank you!
Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful.
Super interesting that you mentioned VR 360, I've been recently getting into it and really like how good the one x2 is for this in terms of workflow. I had a gopro Fusion before and it was awfully painful to get footage and start processing. If anyone's interested I've been doing 360 video VR stuff on an app called Driftspace. Pretty cool so far, and I've been making interactive 360 videos.
I digress, thank you for the good content! Lookin forward to more, subscribed!
Hope you enjoy it and thanks for sharing. I'll definitely have to check out Driftspace!
Awesome review bro! I wish they had a way To get rid of that barrel distortion.
Agreed, it’s somewhat a pain to remove in post if distortion is bothersome.
U solved my biggest query about 5.7 k. Reso giving half of its quality 👍👍 thanks buddy
Man glad I could help! Thanks for watching.
Quality content 👌🏾
Thank you!
Great video. I noticed the camera covers not closed. On mine I really make sure they lock in to place.
Gives me anxiety daily.
Solid review ! Food for thought! Definitely tempted. Have an fpv drone wondering how I could attach it?
I have yet to see that, but I'm sure there's a way. It is a bit heavy compared to the go pro though... so I don't think the little FPV drones can handle it.
🤙🤙 Nice review.
Thank you brother.
Hi. I am using the One X2 for social research in the field, walking tours or community transects, etc. of ethnic neighborhoods. The recording does get noisy above 15-20 mph. (attached it to my car's sunroof).
Awesome! Thanks for watching. I'd love to check out some of your videos. Have you seen any type of wind muffs for reduced wind noise?
3:48 the "invisible 360 stick" is a marketing gimmick... any stick that doesn't 'protrude' beyond the FOV of the stiching will work. A literal stick, if straight enough, will work. Also works with other 360 cameras not only the One X2. I own the One X2 and an old Samsung 360, 1st gen, and it works even with that old camera.
I mean you’re totally right, but that’s just what they call it and I got mine for only $19. So idk how much cheaper any of the other sticks are and the quality. thanks for watching
I have been playing around with this and it is such a cool device. I think you should not do anything that breaks the illusion so I would not use any external audio or other attachments. I think linear is best for vlogging. I put the lens shield on it before I ever cut it on. Essential I think.I get it is not cinematic but it allows you to focus on creating content. Yes it is not Casey running around with a massive DSLR, but for online use it looks great and I think most DSLRs are overkill for most uses. I agree it is not perfect but I think it makes you think different about the creative process and delivers on the idea of a camera crew in your pocket.
Thanks and well said! Such a fun little camera to have in the bag. I love it more today than I did when I first got it.
Like Peter Mckinnon said, its a camera crew in a pocket.
Good thing you mentioned the easily scratching of the lens. So, I did order on Amazon a rubber casing with lens protector. We’ll see if they’re any good.
hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching ✌🏽
They ain't the get ruined fast get the plastic one its better
my favourite camera. can do a lot of things. only that the wifi & bluetooth missing problem always happen. had to use usb data cable to restore the setting. And no any cable can be use to connect to android phone, only special cable can do the trick.
I had that happen to me a handful of times too
Congratulations on the review! I still have one doubt: since the original files seem to be quite heavy, is there a way to 'shorten' them to discard what we know we are not going to use? Either on camera or on the computer, on a trip you can accumulate a lot and it would be interesting to be able to optimize space, like we do when shorten files on our phones... especially if we plan to edit at the end of the trip when we get home. Thanks for your help!!!
Thanks Ariel, that's a great point you bring up. To my knowledge, I don't think there is an option to optimize storage and cut down on data saved. That sounds like an amazing option if they could pull it off, but from what I see so far you're stuck with what's recorded in body. On a trip this can definitely be problematic, I think you'll have to stick with the old school dumping footage on an external drive to save. Thanks for watching!
external hard drives to archive raw footage. Imagine your vacation to well...anywhere...5 years later you could go and reframe the same file for fresh view instead of the same images you know by heart.
Have to agree with you, great for action cam fun stuff, you can use a product called Rain.X which is a rain repellent on the lens for water sports and works well on both this camera and Go Pros, I bought it to use with a selfy stick on a windsurfing waste harness, it’s been fiddly to get it set up and had to buy a case so can use a tie on rope incase it comes off the base screw, also do not like the Decks top software compared to others. I leave stick on my lens guards till I come to use it as not waterproof.
Great stuff! The rain x is a definite must try for me. It is finicky though, but I’ll have to check out your vids. Sounds fun!! Ps I’ve always wanted to windsurf, should I try it?
@@DominicPhillip yes but beware, windsurfing can and is super addictive lol, I you di try it it can be frustrating at first, bigger wider more volume boards are perfect for beginners as much easier to keep your balance whilst you learn the techniques, inland flat water is easier than the sea to start with and only go on light to moderate wind days to get the feel for it, it’s one of those recreational sports that your find lots of friendly people to get lots of advice from pretty much most places in the world as every as been there when starting out, hope you do get to try it and love it 😀😀😀😀😀,
Ps just waiting for some wind at moment in the Uk so can go try insta 360 camera out again now I have my K4 harness mount and waist harness set up as the stick on lens I used last time got water inside them and ruined the view lol 😎😎😎😎
@@Windsurfingaddict awesome!! Thanks for the tips. Im the type of idiot that would have gone on the windiest day in the sea. Can’t wait to see your vids ✌🏽
NICE VIDEO.. MORE VIDEOS, GOD BLESS TO YOUR CHANNEL..
Thank you! You too!
Excellent video
Thanks Eugene ✌🏽
The selfi stick being invisible is not a feature, all sticks are invisible if directly under the 360 camera.
You’re right. That’s technically not a feature, but general public doesn’t know that
I'm buying this one for vlog/action cam. Wish me luck!
How has it worked out so far?
@@DominicPhillip it's shipping august 1st. I'll let you know!
Are you making the video about the one X2 with 360 real estate videos?
I’m working on it now. Will drop it soon!
nicely done.
✌🏽thank you!
This one is the first review I came across that the audio is from X2 not being absolute trash.
I’m downsizing the list down to this one and the osmo pocket 2. I like the versatility of the insta360 but then again the audio issue would be a problem for me. Nice vid.
Thanks for watching. If you don't need the 360 video capabilities, I absolutely recommend the pocket. Its much more versatile and higher quality video overall. I love the 360 One RS too, that's a great camera for the price.
Nice review! just miss something. How about memory consuming? 128gb would be good or maybe 256? how was your experience on this topic?
Hey Esteban, thanks for watching first of all. Great question! In fact, I did find that my cards filled up fast. If you're looking for all day shooting or vlogging consistently I'd go 256. When shooting this video I filled a 128 card like it was nothing. Cheers
Thank you for mentioning the desktop software is terrible. Personally I don’t want to transfer 100gb of video to my phone for editing. I haven’t tried the iPad, maybe it would be better.
But I want to setup waypoints and flights on a File and then save them (you can’t on desktop today). You can only render it out and then lose your changes.
I am planning to use it for Motorcycle vlog. I don’t like the single GoPro pointed at me or forward. I like being able to spin the camera around to show people where I am, or what I am seeing. I won’t use it for audio, have separate system for that.
Hey Jason, so I'm kind of obsessed with Moto vloggers so I can't wait to check out what you do. But I def think a 360 cam is perfect for Moto vlogging. Deep track can save you a ton of time too because you'll be stationary on the bike. I hope updates fix the bad software interface, but we shall see.
@@DominicPhillip just started playing with one a couple days ago. Took a bunch of clips at Mount Rainier National Park, and on backroads down through Oregon. Now to editing…
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice
Can this be used while charging?
I’m interested in the Matterport options! 🤓🤓🤓
More videos coming soon. I'm working on some Matterport content. Sub and I'll deliver
@@DominicPhillip Anything on Matterport with the OneX2 yet?
great video, on about storage once you have your video and edited it cant you delete the rest from the camera and sd card, so every video you do and edit just delete and keep the space clear am i right on thinking this im new to all this
So if I’m following correctly, yes you can always delete footage after editing. Here’s my workflow… shoot, transfer all footage from sd card to external hard drive, then back up that hard drive to cloud storage, edit footage, format sd card (same as deleting) in camera. Hope that helps ✌🏽
Do you have a link for the the lens protector? Couldn’t find any on Amazon
Hey sorry about that. Try this link... amzn.to/3OFczh9
I have a question about the touch screen..that people seemed to broach, but not specifically say. When you are swiping on that screen, are you "pointing" the focus of the lens for shooting? Can you do that on the fly trhought recording? Or do you have to just do it at the start of recording the video? (if it does that at all)...
In short, no you’re not. It records everything, the full 360 of everything front and back of camera, and then you edit your angle in post. The screen is just showing you a small glimpse of what you may edit to in post. Does that make sense?
@@DominicPhillip I get it, but its unfortunate. I'd be happier to be able to point the camera where I want it on screen, or tell it to lock onto a subject. The less I have to do in post, the better.
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Thanks
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Thanks Panos! I appreciate that. I stay grinding and don’t look at the numbers. 🙌🏽🙏🏽
My channel started 12 years ago, inspired by a cheap sd flip cam I found in a Walmart bargain bin. Quality was brutally bad by today's standards...BUT the cam was so easy to use and SO easy to create....the one X2 feels like that again, that wide eyed rush of inspiration to create again. Buying one ASAP...Not worried about the 1080p export, the quality of what I produce will massively jump just on inspiration alone. My channel has gotten stale, boring, low quality...I just don't care that much anymore, doing a thing out of dull habit. This cam can break my rut...
I love you mindset. Sometimes having something easy to use and getting the shot is much more important than having the very best quality sitting at home!
Hey, great video. You’ve gained a new sub. Does it have a record limit?
Hey thank you! Appreciate the sub. Not that I know of, I believe you can record all the way out to the 80 minute battery rating. Although TBH I haven't tested this yet.
@@DominicPhillip If you ever try it and remember , can you please let me know? I want to use it as a wide for my Podcast or even a VR/360° Podcast.
That would be really cool. I’ve seen some tests done and people are getting over 60 mins continuously at 5k. That’s pretty impressive and should work for your pod if it’s under an hour
Seems so helpful for being incredibly inconspicuous, how’s the file sizes and battery life?
Battery life is actually quite good. I can shoot throughout the day with 1-2 batteries and not notice any limitations. The files are big though and you only get about an hour to an hour and half on a 128gb card.
@@DominicPhillip I had one more question, my friend said he was not happy about the 4k quality it’s not actually true 4k upon export, is it true that when you crop in it’s not as clear or is it very sharp
@@LouisLuzuka Yes, it's true and it's the main reason I don't use this camera. After you crop to any useable screen size it's more like 2.4K... and it's a grainy 2.4K at that.
@@DominicPhillip aw man, I’m afraid that you would say that, but hopeful for the next version. Thank you for your transparency, what is your preference instead? I’ve been trying to figure out a setup too but go pro seems to do it for now
@@DominicPhillip although it’s prettty convenient to get multiple angles from one angle that’s pretty cool it’s like a mini camera crew
Hi, I have a question I really hope you can help me with. I purchased the Insta360 one x2 to use for real estate photography and all the interior photos come out bowed. Is there a way to fix that or a setting to keep it from happening that you can share with me? Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Victoria
Yes happy to help. So I found that using "Pure shot" setting in standard photo mode is best. It shoots a bunch of photos, brackets them together in HDR, and you can even have AI edits done in post. But those photo settings are best for 360 photos that you'll need for real estate. You can edit down the wide angle modes and bowed out look in post using the insta360 app, but I think you'll want full 360 degree photos if you're doing interior tours. If you just want interior photos, not interactive matter port tours, than make sure you shooting in the narrowest setting possible, and keep the iso down by turning on all lights and opening up windows. Honestly though, if you're doing interior shots for listings or what not I'd recommend going to a dslr or mirrorless camera with a bigger sensor and something like a 28mm or 24mm lens. Hope this is helpful!
@@DominicPhillip Hi, thank you this was very helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to give me this information.
exactly one would expect high quality of the footage but when u see pixels as 420p in some of your action videos its not cool.
Yep, or just lower our expectations so we don't think it's going to be 5k going into it. Thanks for watching.
What's better choice right now
Gopro Mac or Insta 360 one X2 ??
Insta and it’s not close. It kills the max I’m almost every way.
Will it run with an external battery thru the usb port, to get a longer record time?
Sorry, I'm not sure and don't have the camera to test any longer. I sold it off and bought the One RS.
So which one will you buy GoPRO MAX 360 or Insta 360 x2?
One X2. GoPro has given me too many problems lately
i made video on One X2 I took its memory card and plugged in my Samsung A72 phone.
how can I copy files to Android Studio App from memory card. I can't find Studio App folder in my phone internal memory
Hey, to be honest I'm not an android user so I'm not familiar with their software specifically. But I can tell you for sure that you need to run the footage through the insta360 app first before any other editing software. The file formats are proprietary to Insta.
Mine failed after being underwater for the first time. It was fully sealed and water got into one camera. Electronics continue to work except one camera. They said they would have to look at my camera in the USA to expidite, but they coordinated shipping so I have to send it back to the factory in Hong Gong to be looked it.
I would stick with GoPro, they have much better desktop software. Insta360 desktop software is awful. Maybe I'll have a working unit by Fall.
I’ve been hearing more and more about water failures with these. That really upsetting and definitely should be something Insta360 should fix or replace
@@DominicPhillip They stopped responding to help me with my defective X2. This company sucks. buy GoPro
The Insta360 one x2 was recommended to me by the reviews manager of an IT magazine after I told him that I cannot understand the language used in his review, and explained my difficulty with modern technology.
Taking his advice was a mistake because he clearly cannot imagine what it is like to be old and infirm.
Touch screen: only useful if you have near perfect vision and can use other touch screens effectively; for me it is practically useless.
Voice control: I have tried it dozens of times and I have no idea why it does not work for me, and it is down to luck whether I record photos or videos or nothing at all using the buttons.
Resolution: you may as well have been talking Klingon for all the sense I made of your explanation.
IOS app: I struggle to do anything with my phone because the touch screen is too small for my vision and for my arthritic fingers and significant tremor.
Why are such devices designed only for young people?
I have since found that I could have bought ten action cameras that I can use easily for the price of the one x2.
I have since bought two cameras that each have two easily accessible buttons that record all I need.
I still keep trying with the one x2, but I will probably give it to one of our children or grandchildren.
Hi Frank, and sorry to hear you're having issues with the one x2. I agree with you, the design of this camera isn't the best. If you don't use the full 360 degree shooting and editing, I definitely recommend an action camera like the Gopro or the Insta360 One RS. Those are both much easier and more intuitive to use, especially when editing.
Great review... but how the hell can you pull a muscle whilst running about 50 yards?
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Look Alan, I ask myself that same question... but God works in mysterious ways 😂😂
@@DominicPhillip fair point😀
Again, many thanks for your informative review
9:20 if you keep it taped along the side it won’t get into the shot
You may be right, but taping it up may be annoying on a regular basis
I am thinking about buying insta 360 one r twin so I can do all stuff what about that one
one r 2 is so much more flexible. I'd go with that unless you absolutely need the best 4k video possible. In that case I'd go the twin with 1" mod.
@@DominicPhillip I saw pretty bad review about I inch mode and it's bit expensive in Indian currency so not I inch mode thanks for replying
@@Nixter636 In that case I think the one x2 may be your best choice.
Its actually dual 180 degree lenses, not 90 degree
you're right
i use it as an action cam
Same. Half the time I just want to mindlessly shoot and worry about it in post 😂
It actually sounded better without the mic.
It’s a good internal audio for sure!
Insta360 still has no batteries for this to sell. I’ve had mine since last year. 😕
I know. It’s annoying as hell!!
@@DominicPhillip guess what! They have the 1420 mAh batteries on their website just today!
@16 mins you re mentioning the screen as a con for framing, but, what framing damn? It's a 360 cam which catches everyrhing and you were emphasizing that yourself in this same video a bit earlier ;)
I meant more if you actually want to see yourself or what the lighting looks like, it’s difficult to get the screen positioned right. Or if you have a pole coming out of your head a a trash can in the background. Stuff like that is easy to fix in camera with an accurate screen.
hello!Now, i live in Japan. i like skiing. I want to buy Gopro 10 or Insta360 one x2. Can you consult me? Thank you! This video is great!
Do you want to edit after your shoot? Or just post and enjoy afterward.
@@DominicPhillip i want to edit after my shoot. I use Lumafusion on my ipad.
Go with the Insta than. Because it’s more flexible and can do everything the GoPro can do and more.
@@DominicPhillip thank you very muck!
"What would I use it for?" Well, I would put some dead cat muffs on the mic holes, then put it on it's selfie stick and then use it as a toilet brush. Good thing it's water proof.
Lmaoooo this actually made me laugh
Waterproof 10 meters only on paper.
Have you tested at all? I haven't myself
Thanks for your honest review, Its not for me.
I totally get it and thanks for watching. Hope I earned a sub :)
Worth almost $500 😳?
Debatable. But I do think it’s worth $150 More than the competition.
screen scratches easy, if it happens, you are done! Not worth it at all
So do the lenses, you have to be super careful.
Everything is "annoying"....
I mean that’s like my motto in life
Got this from my wife as a gift but I had to disappoint her because this piece of JUNK!!! Ended up smashed in the Garbage can where it belongs!!!
After days trying to have it connected to my Iphone 13 PRO or Ipad PRO and consulting many so called help videos I gave up and threw it literally out of the window!!!
🤮🤮🤮
Man I'm sorry to hear you had such a hard time with it. If you're able to retrieve it outside, you may want to check the firmware updates, and app updates on the mobile device. Insta is pretty good about fixing bugs quickly.
Don't talk shit! the Insta 360 x2 always poor quality.