Insta360 X3 Action Camera Review and Test Footage

Today we are testing the New Action Camera Insta360 X3 along with some accessories. The Insta360 X3 has some really cool perspectives that we haven't been able to capture with any other camera so far, so, in this video, we test it for 3 shots that we think help make a great video.
1. The "drone shot ",
2. The follow-cam footage.
3. The invisible selfy stick.
All the footage was all pretty easy to capture. The image stabilisation works well even when the camera is swaying around more than you would expect it to be able to compensate for. And the editing was pretty easy too; you just drag to the shot you want, and then can save that, or play around with speed, changing angles in their editing software "insta360 studio 2023"
one thing I really liked when editing was easily changing the field of view. Unlike the GoPro where you choose "liner" or Superwind" with the insta 360 it just shoots everything, and then when editing you can change that FOV, you can completly remove the fisheye or to egsaturate it, its up to you. I liked that flexibility.
Tyhe one limitatioin I think is that The Camera shoots in 5.7K (360 view), but when you edit it, the chosen frame exports in 1080P.
This is fine for most action footage. but worth noting.
All in all, this is the best action camera we have used for sports. Hands down mainly because of how easy it is to get every shot, you never miss the angle like we did with GoPro, and you can play around with some cool effects and switching views. So for sure, we will keep using this for our riding clips. :)
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DISCLOSURE:
This camera was sent to us for free.
We were not asked to specifically comment on the camera.
everything above is our actual opinion.
Action Camera: Insta360 X3
www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc...
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[@angusgrizzly1730]

Hi mate thanks for the vid. Which length invisible selfie stick did you use for the harness mount? I think it comes in a longer or shorter version and I am thinking the longer one might be better angle but maybe more leverage so could break more easily. Cheers.

[@daisypooch4034]

Super Cool! I'm even more stoked to learn how to kiteboard now! Surfing on a waterdrop with the Blueskies and puffy clouds surrounding me! And invisible! Amazing technology. You guys will be able to produce even better tutorials with greater perspective! Another great video! Thanks

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yeah that's what we are thinking too, should really help with the angles for tutorials! :) Have fun out there!

[@flyingfootage]

Thanks for sharing very interesting 👍🏄🏼‍♂️

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Nice! Glad it helped! its fun

[@sailingnusa4228]

Awesome footage.

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Thanks! Yeah fun to use

[@jeanchristophe7159]

Great! am getting the strap. Thanks guys.

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Awesome! Its a good one

[@paulchilvers5032]

Amazing technology and a great new toy!

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yeah fun to play with! Some cool new shots

[@redmondramos7382]

That’s awesome

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yeah a fun angle for sure!

[@pepynno]

Where in Aus???🙏​@@FlukesKitesurfing

[@arunsinha3880]

Hi, love your kite tutorials. Thanks. I wonder how does the camera waist harness fit along the kite harness. Noticed there are some questions about it. Would you send pictures? Also, do not you think the chest mount would fit better if put reversed? Meaning the chest side on the back. Believe I saw Stig Hoefnagel with that set up

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Thanks :) yeah the chest mount backwards is a good option too. whatever you have, the more secure the better. That said we made this work easily by tucking it into the back of the harness. You can see it clearly in the clip Frances is riding :)

[@andersenonboard]

Great video🔥💪🏼 that follow cam harness looks amazing, do you have a link / where can I buy it?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yeah its a good one. They sell all of the gear on the Insta 360 website :)

[@drewm1968]

Hi mates. I can’t find the waist strap on their site. Do you know if they stopped making it? Also have you had any issue during a crash with the waist strap selfie stick attachment? I’m hoping to use mine for surfing but concerned if it will hold in the waves

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Hmm, im not sure, i also remember it was hard to find on the site, but was there, maybe in one of the packages. best top shoot them a message and see. And yeah, id be worried using it for surf... I dontr use it, even though it would be epic to wear getting barreled... just the risk of smashing it off on the board or bottom... But on a nice day might be good!

[@bad_case]

Hi, on the 360 website they state not to use the back belt for watersports. Any idea why that would be?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

I think because it is only a velcro waist strap, so with a big enough crash it could come undone (and sink) we didn't have any issues, but it could happen i guess. It would probably be a good idea to put it on a floating pole, or have a safety line attached to it separately just incase. :)

[@carptackula7536]

@flukes - you didn't talk about the harness and whether you thought a) it was made well and could survive crashes, or b) whether it gets in the way of the kite harness!? 🤔

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Hey, yeah I crashed a lot with it, and it was ok. but one time i did notice the screw braked was getting loose so i tightened that, but otherwise was all good, that said, it is not officially rated for water use because t is possible to break it if you crash hard enough, of course. to fit it, we put the kite hardness on first, and then we actually slide the camera harness down the back and stuff it in between the kite harness and your back. seems to hold it pretty good :0

[@carptackula7536]

@@FlukesKitesurfing awesome. Thanks for your response - and that's a good idea! I found a video review of the harness & chest strap mounts made by a company called Sail and the rider broke the harness bracket multiple times in crashes (but there was no footage of the crash to know what kind of stack). Given the price difference the official one - even though not rated for watersports - seems good enough. Looks like making a lanyard to the pole in case of snappage could also be a good idea 💡

[@lionelDROUIN]

Thanks, Beautiful video; where did you test it ?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Thanks! This is in Aus

[@studiofennec8778]

Do you use any lens protection? sticky lens guard? Can they resist water? Thanks

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Totally waterproof so far in the water. We don't have any extra lens cover. Just the ones for storing, but on the water we don't use anything. Being 360 The lens does stick out a bit so best to be carful when moving around the beach. But in the water its fine :)

[@nx9537]

Nice review! Would you say there's less editing if purely running it on a back mount harness. In theory it's just cutting the shots

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

It's actually the same in editing no matter what. If you grab it, spin it, throw it or keep it perfectly stable on a harness, in editing its the same, all you do is select what you want it to follow by drawing a square around it (such as your back) and it will track that so it makes it really easy.. and you do not need to worry about if the camera is stable :)

[@yodan29]

Can you make the stick completely disapear when the x3 is put in the invisible case (above water) ?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

We didn't have an invisible case so not sure about this

[@Sharpiesailor31]

Can you edit on an Apple iPad or does it require software to be installed on a computer?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yeah for sure, right on the phone or ipad or mac. Really nice and easy

[@Windsurfingaddict]

Just asking if you have had any problems with water getting into camera, I use my insta 330 x3 inside a dive case to protect camera and lens as have heard some people getting water inside camera, I know it very important to make sure you check the battery door and charging port door is fully closed before using in water, enjoyed your video and the footage :):)

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

No so far, all seems fine, but yes, I was also told by several people to make sure the doors are fully closed, so we have always been careful with that :)

[@dpwild328]

How does the waist harness work while wearing a kite harness?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

it worked pretty well, we just had the camera harness just above the kite harness and tucked it in in the back.

[@AliaMehdili]

Looks really amazing. Thanks for sharing..I was trying to find a line mount for X3 but it seems nothing is out yet. So I’m thinking getting one of these waist belt/stap. Would that be possible if you could please share a photo how you added it on top of kite harness? I have a XS mystic dazzled harness which is medium not hard shell. I can’t imagine if it will work on it or not..

[@larsw.larsen4173]

🎉 .. Where to get the harness and the invisible stick?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Hey Lars, They sell it on the insta360 website. I think you can buy the harness and stick together as a package. :)

[@daisypooch4034]

Also Amazon has package with harness and invisible selfie stick. Not sure if they are same price but it is prime for delivery!

[@user-ro9xq3xn1t]

can you talk about the harness mount

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Hey Hari, yeah its a good one! we simply strap it around our waist and have the invisible selfie stick screwed into the mount, then it creates this great follow cam footage :)

[@liv4swells]

Where can we get the harness mount?

[@AP-fl1ln]

👍

[@fluespn2]

where can buy this black belt to support x3?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

On the Insta 360 site. Its called the waist strap if you search it on the site :)

[@KoRnVzLa]

Did you got the camera into the water?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Yes constantly. It's waterproof :)

[@trexinvert]

A back mount camera. great shot angle. Smart technology. Stupid technology(over complex) = 360 camera or drone following cam

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

This 360 camera is pretty good though, makes it easy to get any shot :)

[@ivs7037]

Will the camera fall if you fall down at high speed?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Its pretty solid just riding, but in a crash it could come off

[@NoSkills2660]

Invisible selfiestick-> me looking at the shadow 😂

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

hahaha yeah thats the trap! Gotta try and keep out of the shadow view

[@nurbdailym]

Hi, even if you got for free. Could be good to have the price. Thx for Nice comments above video.

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Hey summer, the link in the description will show you your price in your area :)

[@khaledmonib8265]

Hey thanks for the video!! Does the waist strap come with the stick ask well?

[@yujishinohara1uponatime]

great vid, why block subscribers?

[@FlukesKitesurfing]

Thanks! There should not be any block on subscribers. Please let me know if you are having issues so i can look into it :)