Go 3S is Action Pod - optional?

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Update: Users have mentioned they are unable to apply firmware updates to the Go 3 or 3S, without the Action Pod. Historically, Insta360 firmware updates have not been significant, choosing instead to release an updated new product, but be aware of this additional unique Action Pod feature.

[@rockymtbtrail]

@@markexploringnewstuff thanks for the reply. Anyway I can still use it without update with no problem.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

@rockymtbtrail Yes

[@MegaOwlster]

Nice cost-benefit analysis, essential for any pricy (and not-always-well-behaved) product in our belt-tightening age. If only we had more of this and less hype (looking at you influencers out there).... Anyway, I think the pod is well-designed and useful. And it's nice of Insta360 to allow compatibility between 3/3S.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

The 3/3S do provide value to a KZbin creator. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@crisdeugzman3711]

An excellent breakdown and analysis. I watched your review of the quick reader previously and I have to say I've never seen someone as articulate as you reviewing these kind of products and I've watched many already since I'm planning to buy the 3s. You remind me of Mr. Kevin O'Leary you sound quite like him not to mention you're both very sharp and pleasant to listen to. Good luck to you I just wish more people stumble upon your channel!

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Thank you sooo much for your kind words of support. I am glad you found these helpful. As for Kevin, we also share the same hair style. Be well.

[@UfukKay]

Great Video !! I have the GO3s and Action Pod but I will Travel and the Pod is Little but to big and unwieldy for my vlogs and pockets I think… Now I have the Aurich Reader. I am think about if I Travel to Japan alone with the GO3s and let my pod at home?! What you think ?

[@markexploringnewstuff]

That would work, so long as you don’t need to download any firmware updates while traveling - need that action pod to download firmware updates. With the reader (no action pod) you can download files and charge the Go 3S. Enjoy your travels. Thank you so much for watching.

[@potofuus]

Hi!, one question!, is posible to pair with the Insta App without the action pod?

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Yes. The camera without the action pod will connect to app for use.

[@potofuus]

@@markexploringnewstuff Thanks!

[@rockymtbtrail]

Hi mark, I bought only the stand alone. My only problem now is how to update firmware without the pod . Do you know know how to do it?

[@markexploringnewstuff]

See my pinned comment above. Users have reported updating is an issue without pod, but historically insta360 doesn’t do any major firmware updates.

[@TheoWerewolf]

I think the main reason they decided to split them is because the pods for the Go 3 and Go 3S are the same, so forcing an existing Go 3 owner to have to buy another pod and standard bundle seemed unfair.

[@markexploringnewstuff]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

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