INSTA360 GO 3 Review: Don't Get Blinded By The Hype!

Insta360 GO3 Features, Review, Limitations, Resolution, Problems, Microphone..."What nobody tells you".
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About: what nobody tells you about the insta360 go3, full honest review and test
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[@OttoJulian_]

Hope you all enjoyed this non sponsored review, let me know what you think. Want more videos about the GO 3? Check this ones out: GO 3 vs DJI Pocket 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYXHl2Sbnrylack GO 3 vs GOPRO Hero 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZykfmuBqZqggMk

[@mightymunchies]

Mine gave me the HEAT warning and I panicked! At that point, I realized that it was directly in the sun! I immediately took it off and put it in the fridge for a few minutes. Thankfully I received the HEAT message and I was able to deal with it.

[@niyaasveecy]

I do always get better understanding from your video

[@KaioshinAemi]

I'm now traveling with my 128gb GO 3. 128gb is enough to record all day then I transfer all files to my iPad Pro. I have another 128gb storage for tomorrow. I'm on 7 days traveling now. So far so good, don't let 4K fools you. 2.7K is good and I can upscale to 4K if I want to. It's about the convenience and easy to use. It's about capturing your best moments in time. Battery has been good too. I have a 20,000mah power bank with me. I never run out battery.

[@OttoJulian_]

Agreed. Thanks ! This video has been upscaled to 4K as well. 20K mAh battery!! Nice! That’s plenty of juice

[@edziustrzebonski7695]

​@@OttoJulian_hi love this video...what is your workflow to upscale to 4k? Do you increade the bitrate too? Greetings from Belgium, Ed

[@OttoJulian_]

@@edziustrzebonski7695 hi. At some point I will explain more with a video. But basically I edited this in a 1080p timeline and then exported to 4K for KZbin

[@milotxh]

Am on market to get small portable camer to record my tennis game and my exercise would this camera do the work or do I have toget fancy eny info highly appreciated

[@busansanai]

How long does it take you to transfer 128 gb?

[@ArmandSalmon]

I've watched many videos on the Go3 in the past two months that covered specs and sample footage. This was quite different and done very well with information I hadn't seen in other videos. Very well done.

[@OttoJulian_]

hey there! Thank you so much for your feedback!

[@USeasyTan]

This is becoming one of my favorite go-to channel for this kind of gadgets. Great review about this tiny camera, great analysis of the good and the bad! I've been watching less and less "influencer marketing channels" lately, so thank you!

[@OttoJulian_]

Wow, thanks! I know how you feel about those channels. I still watch some of them because of their creative process or because I like their personality. There are others that have been an inspiration to make things better, but when it comes to products, like this one, I know that people have a hard time figuring out if the product is really so good as they portray it or not. In the end, they are doing a product presentation, which is different from a product review.

[@maiwurld2578]

Me too !

[@rea8755]

Otto, it's a pleasure to listen to your perfect explanation. Thank you forball the information.

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome !!! 😀

[@jorgecarloscaballero]

Excelente video Otto. Tus videos siempre son buenísimos. Justo este fin de semana debe llegarme la Go 3. Saludos desde México.

[@OttoJulian_]

Con mucho gusto Jorge !

[@benjaminzipser6021]

Thank you, finally an honest review that’s not sponsored!

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad you enjoyed the review! Thanks for taking the time to say something on this section :)

[@markfreiberg9906]

Fantastic review! I love your authenticity and humor. (Especially loved you munching on snacks. 😂) It was really great to have the camera lag demonstrated so clearly. Keep up the excellent work!

[@OttoJulian_]

haha thanks! I had forgotten about those snacks! Now I'm hungry!

[@yatriprasad]

The technical details were exactly what I was about to search for and then your video popped up. thank you for the insight. loved the video.

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much

[@Living_Our_Best_Life]

Love the Go 3. It's not perfect but it is a great little Vlogging camera that needs very little setup or space.

[@OttoJulian_]

True. And it doesn’t need too much editing in their app either when someone uses FreeFrame

[@PreppingWithSarge]

Hey Otto! your channel has really done well! super proud of you, and well deserved!

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you Sarge, you and Matt are an important piece of how this all started (sounds corny I know, but it’s the truth)

[@bmac9936]

Great explanation of the features and limitations of this unit. Would love to see them upgrade to enable better/external mic and a live feed from the control unit.

[@OttoJulian_]

Great suggestions!! Hope they improve those along with other details

[@ojimmy]

You speak at a good speed, articulated and good depth in terms of what the Go3 gives a buyer. And you are funny!

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate the feedback!

[@ohanareviews]

Great video Otto. Very inspiring format and review. Clean and focused. Thank you!

[@OttoJulian_]

My pleasure!

[@Directedbyvinci]

Thank you for this. I’ll be purchasing the insta go 3

[@OttoJulian_]

Hope you enjoy it as much as I have

[@marcoroams]

Thank you my friend. One question, can I take the camera out of the action pod, use it for the day and leave the action pod at home? Or does it need to be near the action pod to record footage?

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi. Sure you can just take the camera unit without the Action Pod!

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I love the Facial regoc which is pretty awesome. I just got this 3 days ago but didn't know much about the freeze frame but know I'm getting a better understanding of it*

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@allenmaroon9231]

Just bought my go 3. It’s amazing and innovative

[@OttoJulian_]

Enjoy your new camera!

[@ILLUMINATI38436]

Can you watch the recording on you're phone?

[@saKura-pu7vw]

A longer review than usual but it was worth every minute, looks like a nice camera and this presentation was on point showing us the good and the bad so we can evaluate if this is what we would need. I'm going to wait for you to compare the GO3 with the GP11, but after watching this I feel like buying the GO3 already

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much for your feedback !

[@USeasyTan]

worth every minute!

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks !!

[@mrseabass]

Hey Otto! Nice videos in Aleste! Very surprised when I saw the location!! 👏 Pura vidaaa! Great vid!

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi! You are welcome Sebastian!

[@sibertiger17]

Excellent honest breakdown. I think though that this isnt for people that want the best resolution and stats, this is meant for those that want the small size for creative ideas, like sticking it to the side of a knife while cutting food...or on your hat... it's small form factor makes it way more versatile than all other action cameras

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi. Thanks for your feedback. Yeah that’s right! For creative shots this is great. Convenience and portability are also a big plus

[@jrm8206]

DJI Action 2?

[@gplock1626]

I want a camera, this one and portable with good videos and recommendations or is the black three better than this one

[@Realletsplaygrey]

I really love how this camera seems

[@OttoJulian_]

thanks for stopping by

[@theeccentricenglishman]

What a wonderfully refreshing honest review of the Go3. It is a great action canrea but like the rest of us , it is nor perfect. And in some ways, all the better for that! Thank you.

[@OttoJulian_]

Well said! Thanks for watching !

[@marekposolda4889]

Great video, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much for your comment

[@babyclaraaa]

Have been considering to get one for myself, and I always love the fact that its super convenient to use, with the flip screen and magnetic part, its a plus! Im gonna get it now haha, thanks so much for the in depth review : )

[@OttoJulian_]

Totally agree! Thanks for the feedback!

[@sumeet3462]

I have subscribed to this channel because of its genuine review... Thanks Otto🙏🏻

[@OttoJulian_]

I appreciate that!

[@BethePandaGames]

Thank you for making this video. This helped me cure my marketing hype

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome!

[@Edutrul]

Excellent review Otto. Just saw my friend using the version 2 and loved it how easy was for him to record videos. I am strongly deciding to buy this version 3.

[@Edutrul]

Definitely would be the 127gb

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi. If you liked the Go2 you will most likely like the new one

[@NiizaSan]

Thanks otto. As always you always details and honest when giving reviews. Much appreciated and it definitely help a lot for people like me to decide if we should or not buy it.

[@OttoJulian_]

thank you for your feedback and kind words!

[@RodneyVelasco]

Thanks for your informative input! I can see that the camera can be mounted vertically or horizontally, but can you clip it to the sling of a sling bag at 45 degrees and still get proper horizontally-framed videos?

[@OttoJulian_]

The clip can’t be rotated the way I think you want it to. If you use freeframe the horizon can be fixed in post

[@tamilvilayattarangam]

Absolutely fantastic review. Bought one after seeing this after being undecided for so long. Thanks man.

[@OttoJulian_]

Excellent sounds good!!

[@ThaiBots-mh2tn]

Great easy to follow video Otto! Most tubers talk way too fast for us novices! You are a good speed and talk good English, although I think it is not your first language! I have 2 of these cameras and they are small and easy to conceal when vlogging and not looking obvious. I also will export files to my iPhone thru the mobile app when the memory is full, and it takes about 30 minutes for 64GB. When one is full, I just switch to the other. I have had some of these issues like low resolution, but you helped me understand why that was happening because stabilization setting too high? I set it at normal now and seems better. Also, what setting is best for low light? I put the EV number higher (3.0-4.0) when it is darker outside and low (.05-1.0) when in bright sunlight. The camera also gets hot and will shut off, another reason I bought 2, to let the other one cool off! I used to stop at 7/11 and put it in where they sell bag ice for 5 minutes! Here in Thailand there are 7/11's every 100meters! Overall, it is a good camera once you learn how to use it but it does need an SD card upgrade on next model!

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for your kind feedback! you are the first person that I know of to have 2 of these cameras. Very clever, I can only imagine how hot it is over there! There is not much to do with this tiny camera in low light, the most you can do is set it to 24fps, raise a bit the EV compensation as you are doing and I prefer not to have a very high ISO to avoid too much noise. In post you can bring up the shadows a bit but don't expect great results with this camera

[@si_yansen]

Hi.. since im from indonesia, we kight have the same heat condition.. so, how long does it take for the camera to overheat and cant record?

[@AmbientWalking]

Thanks for this review!

[@OttoJulian_]

My pleasure!

[@titolour]

I was in the fence getting one of these but ended up removing it from list. The reason being the internal batteries. I still have the Hero 7 and managed to keep it because of the removable batteries. I dont have the resource to keep upgrading every iteration so I'll go for a camera I can fix easily.

[@OttoJulian_]

That’s true, cameras with non removable batteries are in disadvantage if someone wants to keep them in the long run. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@ngahoai7707]

thanks a lot for your review. Could I ask if you can charge the action pod separately without the small camera or not? I'm consider buying it for my long hiking trip. Because the battery life can not last all day, and I don't want to stop recording for too long time to recharge both of them, I'm thinking of charging the action pod with the portable powerbank inside the bag while I still can use the small camera to recording on the way, so the action pod will be always full and ready to charge the small camera faster ?

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah the pod is independent, you can charge it without the camera

[@frtly]

I love how in depth the review is! New subscriber here. Can’t wait for the go pro comparison video. Just wondering how the quality of the still images are on this?

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you! I only took a few pictures and I didn't want to keep extending the video further (14 mins is quite too much for a review but there were so many topics to cover). The pictures that I took were fine but I need to take some more to give a better opinion

[@frtly]

@@OttoJulian_ i hope the still images comparisons are included in the insta360 vs gopro hero 11 video! As well as battery life, since i’ve seen blogs saying that thw insta360 go 3 only has 15 mins of battery life where the website says 45 mins

[@OttoJulian_]

@@frtly on this video I did mention battery life. I did test it out at maximum resolution and did get plenty of life. Do you remember on which channel or website you saw that? If so just post the name not the link (links go to spam )

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good review. Watching from the Philippines where "tech" shows up a bit later but this is available here.

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome !!

[@theinspiredhomedecor]

Thanks for the info. I have another KZbin channel for travel and have been seriously considering this camera. Right now I’m using a DJI Osmo pocket.

[@OttoJulian_]

this is a great little camera. Pocket 1 is a bit too old now

[@JoeSzilagy]

Very informative video! I personally find the resolution from your videos (shot with the Go 3 here), to be quite satisfactory. I think that if I find that mine (from a black one I ordered, and am waiting for) isn't quite sharp enough, that I might tweak the sharpness in Final Cut a tiny bit, as well as maybe adjust contrast, etc. Actually, I will use my Go 3 and Insta360 X3 just for certain angles and things, but mainly will use my Sony a7C and RX100VA. Also, I see you like SuperDry! I bought a zippered hoodie from their main store at Regent Street in London in 2018, and the thing is still as tough and warm, and like new as when I bought it! Pricey, but worth it!

[@OttoJulian_]

Haha you did notice! I was waiting for anyone to say something about my Super Dry clothes, I think you are the first one! The sharpness should be fine with the Go3 and your approach to use different cameras is good. I hope that it meets your expectations. Please let us know when you get it. I haven’t used mine lately because I’ve been testing other cameras for my next videos, like their new Ace Pro and last weeks I was using the Pocket 3 on a regular basis. Have a great weekend Joe!

[@joejagatic9629]

Great video,very informative!

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@prukutkin]

One of the best action camera reviews I ever watched

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks!

[@VideoStoryCreator]

Probably the best review regarding the video quality options and their resolution. Thank you very much! Here's a question: At maximum resolution and bit rate, is it worth getting the 128GB version, or will I run out of battery first, before running out of memory?

[@Probabilityislife]

I got the 128GB and I live in Thailand. This camera needs a little fore thought before use as the battery isn't the best once detached from the main unit and it also gets hot (I'm in Thailand) Its advisable to film your first clips using the main housing and then use the camera alone for pov shots or action shots. This way the battery in the camera is the last to be used.

[@OttoJulian_]

if money is not an issue 128GB is ideal. maximum battery life as I said on the video is about 3 hours, and the maximum recording time depends on the mode that you use. Either way, battery will run out first before you can fill the memory

[@yoshy2628]

with 128 gb the battery will run out first.

[@jannarkiewicz633]

Nice AA battery to Go 3 comparison. It really put the size in perspective.

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah!! Thanks !

[@Bellairvideo]

Wonderful video Otto & very un-biased. I have a Go2 from Gop1 & use the Go2 on my RC aircraft youtube video's as the lightweight camera attaches to various positions on each aircraft, big & small, with double sided 3M tape. The problem is I always need to check before flying as many times the camera reverts to vertical & not landscape (horizontal mode). I have no problem with duration as each flight is no more than 3 mins. but does the Go3 allow me to check the landscape mode via the monitor rather that going to the Insta360 iPhone app. to check the position? Many thanks indeed for the video review

[@OttoJulian_]

hi, you can shoot in freeframe and as I mentioned in the video you can reframe in post. Otherwise, yes you can use the action pod to check what the camera is looking at

[@TenaliRams]

I think the storage is an issue as we cannot use sd card. Also they needs to improve outdoor voice quality as well as external mic 🎤 options, but overall it’s compact and fine for indoor use

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for sharing your thought! external microphone would be great indeed, I think they will have to start producing their own lineup hehe

[@yoshy2628]

The storage is no issue, I've bought the 128 gb variant, recording time is 5 hours, internal battery will not last that long anyway. External mic - maybe that usb-c adapter to mic jack will be compatible with it, no idea, I don't intend to use external mic anyway.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Thanks for making this video Otto. You just saved me from a big time waste. I've been obsessing over this little camera for a couple of weeks now. I only wanted to use it in a 3 camera shoot scenarno, but you just presented too many negatives for me to buy. Other bloggers have done the same thing, but the audio-video sync issue is too big an issue for me when I consider all the other negatives. So thank you!

[@OttoJulian_]

hey there! you are welcome!

[@podriaseragradable]

Gracias hermano, eres el único hasta el momento que me ha resuelto la duda sobre cuánto puede grabar la cámara en sus diferentes versiones de capacidad. Nuevo suscriptor!

[@OttoJulian_]

Claro con mucho gusto !!

[@VRuiz-fj7mo]

Great analysis Otto. I consider it a very interesting device, but do you think all its limitation could be solved in future updates? Thank you as always for sharing your acknowledge with us.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks Vincent. Haven’t seen you in a while around here. The mic issue could be fixed if they find out what the cause is. The other aspects mentioned like lower bitrate, low resolution playback etc, will most probably stay like that because they are helping to improve the device’s performance.

[@AttentionMaker-videoproduction]

I bought it to capture backstage of my video work. They made many improvements comparing to go3. In my opinion this camera is gopro killer, its much more portable, which allows you to use it almost everyday without any extra accesories comparing to other action cams. It would be great to edit freeform videos directly in davinci resolve without dedicated insta 360 software. It was a good decision to buy it!

[@OttoJulian_]

hi! thanks for sharing your thoughts about this camera!

[@ericd1084]

I've been waiting for a real review on the Go 3. I've owned quite a few insta360 products and they never live up to my expectations.

[@OttoJulian_]

Some of their products are very niche and don't fit every single shooting style. I'm not saying that this is the exception and I will have a much better idea in a few weeks when I use it more for a trip

[@mrfeast391]

good breakdown, gets right down the brass tacks

[@OttoJulian_]

thanks!

[@smileorangepalau3903]

Excellent review! I wish there's a minions version of the Go 3 so that i wouldn't look so conspicuous wearing it on my shirt or cap in public walking around

[@OttoJulian_]

I think the Go2 had one of those, didn't they bring it back?

[@ricardomartins4597]

About the camera, I didn’t comment anything. But this video helped me a lot. Because I’m looking for more information and I’m seeing videos that was clearly patrocined.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks, really glad that it was helpful !!

[@joshua21vg]

I'll wait till the Go 4. Thanks for the Video

[@OttoJulian_]

Sounds good!!

[@isfilming]

i really like this interview, thank you

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi! You are welcome!!

[@CyberGasty]

I see you have a motorcycle, what is the mic performance at speeds? Catching more wind than bike engine sound? I have Insta 360 One R and it is the worst (I would say terrible) in terms of sound when riding motorcycle compared to my GoPro 5 Session and Garmin Virb 360.

[@OttoJulian_]

hi, it will pick up the wind...

[@f1pitpass]

super info! Thanks.

[@OttoJulian_]

You're welcome!

[@cityboyjuice]

I want this in a pro model in black that offers an headphone jack for external devices and allow you to use the charging port for wireless mics or monitors. It would nice to have reverse charging if it doesn't for powering small accessories like a go light and a bigger case for battery life and start the gb at 64,128,256 for $399,$349,$399

[@OttoJulian_]

We shall see what they come up with

[@odins_claw]

Hey dude, love your approach and style. You give out an authentic vibe that I feel I can trust

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks man! I really appreciate this kind of comments

[@pres002]

I loved this review, I actually bought it based on another honest review. I find this cam to be really fun compared to a GoPro. As for the Audio dysync it's only in that flow mode for long videos. if you keep your clips short it's fine. plus I use a backpack mount and it's great

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Just wanted to add that my clips with bad audio sync were all between 10 and 20 seconds and the problem stars at the first second. I also have the issue on both standard 2.7K videos and using freeframe as well.

[@pres002]

@@OttoJulian_ oh interesting. Wonder if you just got a bad batch as I've tried to get this to happen and it doesn't lol

[@pres002]

@@OttoJulian_ oh also, I use the ball joint on my back pack mount as I like being able to turn the camera left and right. I wish the quick mount wasn't so expensive and had that option to lest turn a little left and right.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@pres002 Seems so random. As I said on my review, it only happened on that particular day (firmware was updated before using it of course). When I found out that night, I tried over and over to recreate that and I spent nearly 2 hours trying to get this issue and nothing!! I was going insane. I will take this camera to a small trip and will make sure to test the mic more. If anything happens I will report back

[@OttoJulian_]

@@pres002 Interesting about the ball joint being used on your backpack :)

[@anja6807]

I have this camera and the go pro 11 hero, but the insta is very much better for me, not so complicated and so easy , I have a lot of fun 🤩

[@OttoJulian_]

thanks for sharing your experience

[@wynfordemanuel4792]

Thank you for a thorough review. I was tempted by this amazing camera. However, I was not impressed by the mic recording in the wind. The lack of a radio mic therefore rules it out for me.

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fofopads4450]

I will buy this using your link only because you recorded videos in my one of my favourite spots in Costa Rica, Sanatorio Duran!

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi! very nice place indeed!!! I have been there a few times

[@goguma0618]

helpful. Thank you.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you for watching!

[@JoATTech]

I hear about the audio sync issue, but never got it. Although video is lagging 3 frames in normal mode every time stabilization is on. Seems maybe it's lagging less or not at all with newest firmware 1.0.20, but I'm not longer sure :D.

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah I think they fixed the audio sync with the firmware update, I've been paying attention to this issue and I haven't seen it anymore

[@enriqueruiz4751]

not sponsored = subscribed. Nice

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you Enrique!

[@rep3e4]

Thanks

[@OttoJulian_]

you are welcome!

[@lilyfiore4]

Great video thank you

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi Lily! you are so welcome!

[@mrssarkazz]

I'm enjoying mine

[@OttoJulian_]

it's a nice camera indeed!

[@rwbot]

Could you compare the Go 3 with Pocket 3 for use as a main vlog camera

[@OttoJulian_]

I have this P3 vs Go 3 on my scheduled list. Not sure when it will come out

[@princizaara2220]

how strong is the magnet though? curious if it holds strong on extreme activities like cliff jumping. 😊

[@OttoJulian_]

There are 2 claws that hold the camera in position besides the magnet. In my opinion it will hold with no issues unless you kick one of the release buttons on the side.

[@PrimVB]

Exactly. Fun camera but not for great quality videos

[@heavennature]

The camera van zoom how far? Better than pocket 3?

[@OttoJulian_]

There is no zoom function in this camera

[@jefschoors2226]

Thanks for the video. Did anyone try out this camera in low light conditions? i did order one so i'll know soon enough i guess. As a IPSC sport shooter the small form factor and cap mounting option convinced me to order one. i dont need 4K (i'll probably record at 1080P 60 FPS) and audio is less important. Most important to me is that its very small and has great image stabilization. I allso like that the 'body' serves as a remote to be able to see where the camera is filming.

[@OttoJulian_]

well, how low are we talking about? This has a small sensor so it's not going to be the greatest. Since you want the image stabilization I think you should use Freeframe and bump the resolution to 1440, I don't think you will get good results at 1080p in low light conditions

[@jefschoors2226]

@@OttoJulian_ thanks for the tip, ill play around with the record settings a bit. Most matches and our training sessions are indoor shooting ranges in Belgium, some with good lighting, some with bad lighting (for example only lights at 12m, 25m,38m and 50m. Everything in between has much lower illumination, so i'll see how it works. I mostly will be using it to spot mistakes i make to improve my shooting, so as long as i can see that its good for my usecase :)

[@jefschoors2226]

@@OttoJulian_ It took some time playing with the settings but for low light conditions i got the best results with the following settings: Iso: Max 3200 shutter speed 1/50 Color profile: Flat Ultrawide kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3rCm2ifYr17e8U The video is grainy but for my usecase i'm happy with the results. It's very dark on some spots on the course and the results are good for such a small camera imo. The auto settings mostly resulted in to dark or to bright depending on what part of the stage i start, so i went for manual settings with variable max iso 3200 settings. Can't wait to record my first match. Thanks again for your video.

[@jaimemassanet6235]

Love the video. Is the Insta go 3 better than the DJI action2

[@OttoJulian_]

I only had the Action 2 for a short period of time and then I sold it. That's how much I liked that. If these are your 2 options, I'd go with the GO3. In a few days I will release a few videos comparing this camera to other popular ones, but as you probably guessed, there won't be an Action 2

[@jaimemassanet6235]

Thank you so much!!! I love to run, and I was looking for a small camera to carry with me. I’ll be looking forward to those videos. thanks again.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@jaimemassanet6235 you are welcome !!

[@SW-Video]

I hope Insta360 can figure out the mismatch on the audio and post a firmware update to fix it. It hasn't been an issue for me personally but I would like to know it won't be in the future.

[@OttoJulian_]

Agreed! Thanks for your comment

[@diegognoatto8706]

can you start a recording on the pod and in the middle of the recording plug it out than put it back on the pod and still recording?

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah you can

[@angelevarcurioso8523]

Is the action pod included when you buy go3?

[@OttoJulian_]

Yes! 🙂

[@nglswt]

Hello Otto once again. I want to know can you connect pod to charging like with power bank connected and can it still record videos? And no over heating issues? I have only option to buy from AliExpress as Insta360 stkre doesn't offer for anyone from Pakistan to order. So am confused buying this or GoPro 11 but yes I know GoPro have better quality and battery backups and etc. Thanks one again for making this video. Waiting for reply.

[@OttoJulian_]

Yes it will charge and record at the same time but at higher resolution it will overheat for sure. GoPro also overheats so I wouldn’t expect too much from it unless you plan to record in low resolution.

[@nglswt]

@@OttoJulian_ Yes I be recording at 1080p mostly. I already bought Isteady M6 used in brand new condition and saved $44 for which I bought 30000 30w power bank. Now simply deciding if take risk ordering Go 3 from AliExpress as black version yet not available in my country. Sure Gopro have better gear but my main issue is battery back up and audio syncing but I be rigging it with mobile so will record audio and stream via mobile as well.

[@TravelandsroryByJeffin-zx3ph]

Is there any option for external mic set up option while i do bike vlog

[@OttoJulian_]

As far as I have tested this does not support external mics

[@1Adventures2]

Thanks!

[@OttoJulian_]

Hello!!! Thank you so much for your gift! Much appreciated!

[@BN99239]

Is it possible to connect a usb-c drive to the camera and move files from the camera to the usb drive?

[@OttoJulian_]

haven't tried

[@3flyte_3flyte]

Is there an adapter so I can mount the Go3 mount to a GoPro base?

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah they sell those at Amazon

[@aks2827]

Great Video, I would like to use it as dash cam. Is it ok or you do recomend another one. Thank you 😊

[@OttoJulian_]

would be ok but you need to use 1080 if you are going to be using it for extended periods of time

[@aks2827]

@@OttoJulian_ I have bought mine , will you please let me kbow what is the best setting for taking video on night or dark time. Thanks

[@theowensthree]

I love that the actual camera is waterproof (when separated from the action pod) Sometimes I hate having a bulky GoPro when in the water. I am not a tech person and just want a camera to use in the water for short bursts with my child 😍

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah it is very convenient for that purpose

[@blackmamba6938]

I'll buy it once they make a black version,

[@OttoJulian_]

I hope they do

[@NZNow]

you can't record more than 20GB during battery work - that means you can download video from the camera during charging

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah you can do that too.

[@annemeraldannpenney]

can i stop the recording until 1 minute only or is it continous?

[@OttoJulian_]

sorry not sure what you mean

[@oldfaujionmove9858]

Very useful review ❤❤

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad you liked it

[@ricardomartins4597]

Hello! How can you get this background? I liked this 2 colors.

[@OttoJulian_]

RGB lights. Video coming soon

[@ricardomartins4597]

@@OttoJulian_ thank you! I’m waiting. Thanks from Brazil!

[@OttoJulian_]

I hace promised this video a few times but haven’t had the time. Thanks for the reminder. I need to work on a few videos for this GO 3 and then a couple of videos on the Air 3 and the new Action 4 lol. Then I should be able to do the video

[@OttoJulian_]

So many videos in line so little time

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Other issues for me include the inability to connect an external microphone and the lag on the file transfer as well as the extra steps of file transfer. It's a shame because I really want this camera. But I think that what's coming up for me is that it would not be good for what I want to use it for. Again thank you for making this video.

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah no external mics with this camera is a big downside for many users.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

So Otto, which action-camera would you use for a three camera shoot of an interview? I've been using three Galaxy S21 Ultras on monopods with double blue-tooth clip-on mics in the phones' c-ports, and then editing in Davinci, TimeBolt, and then Camtasia. Guests scoff at the camera phones. But I like the lightness of this 3-camera kit I've put together. Action cameras would keep it light. Which action camera would you use for a set-up like this?

[@dantwister5106]

How strong is the magnet, can I lose the camera while running fast?

[@OttoJulian_]

I used this on a bike with no issues, I was more concerned about the extension pole not being able to hold more than the camera itself

[@WalkVentures4K]

How long can I shoot in 16x9, linear at 50fps? how long can each clip be?

[@OttoJulian_]

I don't think I still have the test files that I made and I lost the note on that, sorry

[@deaconx55]

Can someone please tell me, a non literate tech user without a pc, which action camera would I be able to use and enjoy ? I’ve watched all the reviews and not knowing what is being discussed just confuses me more. Thank you

[@OttoJulian_]

What are you going to use it for?

[@vivi21channel]

I nearly wanna buy it but i didn't after i found out that built in mic is pretty bad.. 2ndly, i am a forgetful person.. i worry i might end up loosing it as it it too small and i might put it somewhere and totally forget about it.. I'll wait for Go Pro or Dji Action 4

[@OttoJulian_]

I tend to forget things too haha. Yes I’ve been a bit worried about losing it while the testing continues but so far so good. Hopefully they can fix the mic issues on a firmware update

[@torture95]

@@OttoJulian_ Is is not better to turn on “wind reduction” inside the menu of the go3 ?

[@QBRYONHIM]

Hello this camera is popular camera ❤ I love

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you

[@anassh5708]

Is it good for someone make gym reels content?

[@OttoJulian_]

yes, but needs plenty of light

[@FoolWithACamera0]

Thank you for this critical review of the Go 3. I own the 128GB model and feel that considering the features, price, and performance it is not a great value compared to similar cameras in its price range.

[@ninthislandrc]

Just curious...but, what cameras would you consider to be "better", that are in the same general price range AND just (or almost) as small as the Go3? I am specifically looking for something to replace my GoPro 8 for use on top of RC boats, and on top of or inside RC cars / trucks, That's the reason I am looking for something very small, but with "very good" (or better) video quality.

[@OttoJulian_]

Hi Mike. I get what you are saying. I feel that the Go3 is about convenience, size and portability. That’s were they are aiming to compete, or rather than compete, stand out. I have a couple of videos comparing it to other similar cameras in the market, and sure, the Go3 might fall behind some areas but I found it to be a winner in other areas 🙂

[@OttoJulian_]

@@ninthislandrc hey man. For what you are using this might be a nice option, but I’m going to be honest with you, I think that almost anything would be better than your gopro 8 😄. I remember those generation having so many issues. I got my faith back after they released the Hero 10.

[@yoshy2628]

@@ninthislandrc GO3 is perfect for what you need, if you can live with 40 min runtime and lower resolution. At least you will get no overheating error with this cam. But the video quality is not enough, at least in your case.

[@ninthislandrc]

@@yoshy2628 I've been looking into the DJI Action 2. I know about it's "overheating problem"...but, since I'd be recording at 1080p, and for a maximum of 15 minutes (7-10min max with boats), I'm guessing that shouldn't be a problem.

[@Matt.Bogosian]

Does anyone know if the dji mic 2 will connect to this camera?

[@OttoJulian_]

Not directly. You can use the DJI Mic as a standalone mic and then sync in post but that’s just about it

[@Matt.Bogosian]

@@OttoJulian_ gotcha. It sounds like the in camera mic works fairly well as long as it’s not too windy. I just want to be able to walk around with it mounted on my chest and talk at the same time.

[@j9orsh]

It's good when I play with x1.25

[@OttoJulian_]

cool