Insta360 ONE X2

I’ve used all types of 360 cameras and the ONEX2 is definitely becoming my favorite. What makes this different from the ONEX is that the ONEX2 is water proof, has a grippy casing, and is able to use the AI features. Compared to the ONE R, it has a more simplistic design which I prefer for a 360 camera. Also the 360 stitching is better because of the design, it won’t move or budge compared to the ONE R when using their selfie stick. The quality is awesome, when I compare to other brands nothing stands out from one another but that’s where the pricing and additional features come into play for this camera. It’s just too convenient. Quality can also drop depending where you post, social apps tend to lower quality a little, just a heads up if you see some videos and question the quality. I saw a review about this not being waterproof which is totally false. They must’ve not close the coverings correctly or dived too deep. The box even comes with an instructions manual regarding the waterproofing. AI features, these are fun things to try out, makes making content easy and gives you some creative direction! The Battery life is way better than it’s older model. However I suggest taking shorter videos to not drain your battery all at once. This is what I do so I’ve never actually considered if the battery life was good or bad because it always was good. Also taking long videos can be a pain to edit. The app is easy to use and you can make cool edits with it ALL FROM YOUR PHONE. Shameless plug but see some of my videos on IG @t4tien. Every 360 video I’ve edited has used their app on my phone! Last, if you’re getting this camera you need to get the invisible selfie stick. It automatically stitches out, I assume you know that since you’re looking at 360 cameras but it’s a must have. ENJOY!!

I am excited to have this new 360 camera! It gives you high quality videos, super slow motion, amazing HDR photos. I love the quick capture button, since i am mostly filming parkour and action videos. Its so practical to press a button and start recording within seconds. I already own the ONE R dual lens which is also as amazing as the X2. I believe X2 gives u the same quality but better colors. I love the fact that is portable, fits in my pocket and i can literally have it on me whenever I go out and shoot anything i need. The app gets more and more updates very often and gives u always new tricks and themes to create, which are great for social media stories and or posts. Selfie sticks of course disappears, and u can reframe in the editing, which makes it easy to go and and film yourself. It also has many accessories to choose from, like the long stick, or the bullet cord which boosts your creativity to the max. Lastly I am glad to be part of the insta360 community using their app, sharing my videos, winning contests and getting so many rewards to use in the insta360 store. I recommend this camera to anyone experienced or not! so easy to use!

Very cool camera! Small learning curve and a free app to edit videos on desktop or phone, though I haven't tried the phone app. The round touchscreen is kind of small but still usable. It comes with a battery and charging cable. It charges through the device, not on a charging dock (you can buy the dock separately).

This camera is amazing with all of its functions. The app is very user friendly, although can get a bit complicated if trying to do more advanced editing. Negatives- Camera seems to randomly shut off while recording, I found that getting a higher quality SD card can help this but even using one that matches their "Specs" I still have this issue.

I bought this for my husband to use for his motorcycle rides! The picture quality is amazing! Battery life is also great! I love being able to relive the rides!

Requires phone app to function. And >3 gigs of free space to install in android for 1 gig app. I've had a couple older spherical cameras in the past, and neither requires "registering" to work. This is a ridiculous requirement for a device with claims of such amounts of built in power and features. You can use the cameras interface to scroll through and change all sorts if settings, but MUST install and synch with their app to actually take any images. The shutter button is useless until then for some reason (update: supposedly to prevent theft, so be careful if buying used) UPDATE: Phone app would crash repeatedly before being able to "register" the camera. Had to source an older version of the app and side load it onto my android phone (moto g7 power). The older version at least didn't crash long enough for me to register the camera and make it somewhat useful, but still crashes often. Camera froze up once upon attempting to record after recording about 10 short (15-25sec) clips, about a minute apart while leaving camera on in between (summer rally car stage, camera on tripod), and felt very hot. holding power button did nothing, removed and re-inserted battery to reset. At least the battery is removable, and on the side, so it can be reset without removing the camera from the tripod! Range to remote trigger the camera with the phone is also terrible. Not any better than the older cameras I have. It is much shorter than the range for bluetooth even. Would have liked to set the camera in a more dangerous location, and be able to trigger it from a safe distance, but nope. Should have returned device when required manufacturer's newest app failed to make camera function.

Wanted a good camera to record motorcycle rides for entertainment and safety, and this little camera is WAY cooler than I expected. There's so many functions built into the app, and it feels really well built. Battery life is only okay, but that's what you get when you are recording in 360 degrees on a tiny device without external power source. Worth every penny. Still finding new functions still a couple months later.

This camera changed the method of filming. I always caught myself behind the camera lens instead of in front of the camera lens missing the action or just basically not being in any footage. This changed the whole method as I now just hold the camera in front of me and its if I have a personal camera crew following me. I don’t have to spend so much time behind the camera and focusing on what I want to film and not to mention I am in the actual footage now as well. This has brought a whole new light to being able to enjoy where you are instead of spending so much time on trying to capture it all behind the camera and missing things at times. Post editing allows you to rotate and focus on the key points of your footage. Do not get discouraged with the post production editing as the Free insta360 application is very helpful in pulling out creative shots and there are tools and tips for everything. It will seem challenging at first but I guarantee the more you fool around with it and watch some how to videos you will be breezing through your editing and be back to enjoying the whole experience of 360 degree photography. There are many 360 degree camera on the market but insta360 one X2 has been around and keeps improving with every revision. This camera has a small footprint and has all the pluses you would want with removable batteries and storage as well as a small LCD screen to check on media or change settings. Quick access button on the side to press and jump right into recording the action. Works well with picking up 360 degree audio as well. Solid premium feel in hand with nice grip, no cheap feeling. Comes with a protective pouch as well to protect that every so delicate lenses but I would suggest the other thicker silicone lens guard that the company sells. The footage and overall experience I have had with the camera combined with the software has led me to not look towards competitors. I just look forward to the next revisions as it’s amazing on the new innovative things they come up with to make your video recording even better. If you are in the market for a 360 degree camera, there is no need to look around more as I cant see you having any complaints with this camera as it hits all the check marks for a camera in this market.