NEW - Tiny INSTA360 GO 3 Camera is perfect for EVERYONE! Review

[@insta360]

The possibilities of GO 3 in the right hands is unimaginable! Get those shots Steve 🔥

[@RCCLARKEY]

Hello buddy, when you use you go 3 and stick on your planes, can you link GPS and put telemetry layers to your videos? Or is that only on the Insta 360 X3 model.... Love your vids ❤ great channel.

[@Richard-3068]

This a great Camera steve. This little fellow makes beautiful shots. Steve I wish you a lot of fun with this camera. I highly recommend it. 😃👍📷

[@adamw1944]

One of the most comprehensive tutorials and the best overviews. In my opinion, the lack of a memory card is a big minus. Love your video. Bravo.

[@Emuspaul]

Not 4K is a deal breaker for me. But could be a B roll camera for picture in picture at a smaller picture on 4K footage.

[@Hellefleur]

With a good sensor, the difference between 2k and 4k is almost negligible. Take the Viofo dashcams a119 mini 2 and a139 pro. 2k and 4k resolution respectably, but in quality comparisons, they're hard to tell apart. The Go 3 is 2.7K which for most purposes is more than good enough. High bitrate and good compression make video look good.

[@TrekcapriTravels]

Thank you. This is the best, most informative review I’ve seen.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you

[@Gago480]

Hello, this is one of the best reviews of this camera, and I can only say that I really like this camera. Many greetings from Croatia.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you!

[@Glenrsi]

Simply brilliant Steve. Absolutely love it and all those features. Fabulous video. 👌

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MTBPerspective]

This would be great on MTB for getting a rear facing perspective sometimes. A remote monitor is a game changer for that kind of thing where you can't see how it is lined up!

[@tweakrr99]

Always impressed with the amazing production quality on your channel!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Much appreciated!

[@robertyoung534]

I can hear you and the highway that's nice Steve

[@ColinRussianForce]

Enjoyed the video, great cam Steve 👍📸

[@herbf2700]

Now, I remember older stuff by Insta360 had overheating problems. I'm hoping those days are over. I'm really interested in this camera for all kinds of stuff.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

They claim there is no overheating in the Go 3

[@SW-Video]

You were right Steve. Now I really want one!

[@squirrely8527]

Damn, you’re right, Steve, I do want one. Also, you’re in great shape! Keep up the good work.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you kindly

[@DroneSyndrome]

Awesome review Steve! 👏🏻 This camera will be great for creating video content on so many levels. Pretty cool.

[@abchappell01]

That was a wonderful video presentation. Thank you so much😊

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You are so welcome!

[@lexsee2516]

Another great review Captain! Thank you!

[@miichaelhickey]

Great review and I am going to order one

[@loumorriss5606]

thanks for great review...couldn't resist even with no 4k nor sd card....😊

[@gengkapak6926]

Neat...smart..awesome!

[@Inspirewithdrones3342]

The whole time watching, I kept thinking of the DJI Action 2 and it just confirms my theory that insta 360 was very inspired my the action 2. I see it’s potential but without proper recording settings like 4k and high frame rates, it’s not for me. Great video though!

[@petucker548]

It serves its purpose.

[@nickpatten5263]

Awesome video Steve. Loved the squirrel footage. What an amazing camera.

[@amsmith123]

Thanks, best review out there.

[@bownsaway]

Fantastic Review Steve.

[@glennkennedy441]

You're right, I shouldn't have watched, I gotta have one NOW !

[@doodgeslagenmug]

Great Review! Seems really intuitive with this go pro like case design. Altough i prefer the go 2 case, this is cool stuf.

[@richardkoh2423]

Thanks Steve. Excellent review.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you kindly!

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome.

[@theuktoday4233]

superb review, thanks!

[@sebasgovel]

It's amazing how miniaturized tech has become, great video as always!

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review Steve and another neat product from Insta 360.

[@DanielBerke]

The ability to stream the view from the camera to the pod is genius. I know I can technically do it with my GoPro 9 and the phone app, but it's so much simpler and elegant having an integrated solution like this (since putting tiny cameras in weird places to get unusual shots is half the fun of them!).

[@waddac2]

Now that is a great little camera Steve. 👍👍

[@charleswall3399]

Definitely Correct, I want one Captain Drone, It really sales itself! Not to common when you think about it! I know I can't afford it but always like your content! Hope you are doing ok with what u have gone through recently is a major ah well fear is exactly what I mean! Very personal but I have been coming to you for advice for years anything you can share I Definitely would be paying attention! Once again if times get tough you and your family will be in my prayers! Wish I could do more!

[@wafflealex]

Awesome video as always captain!

[@GregSchlein]

Hey Steve. No mention of compatibility with previous go2 cams so I assume not. Just imagine how many more they would sell if we "old model" owners (you included) could just drop my model into this new action pod! And a shame there is no portrait option . Lotsa tiktok and Reels uses out there . cheers !👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, no compatibility with older models

[@sumner407]

Great review 👍👍

[@henrytaaffe7058]

AWSOME VIDEO CAPTAIN.

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃

[@JustinRietaArts]

Youre my fave utube reviewer! Thanks steve !

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Wow, thanks!

[@Peakabike]

I used me GO 1 a lot ! Wasn't convinced by the GO 2 as an upgrade but this one adds a lot. Too bad it's so expensive though...

[@3putri31]

Bagu sekali kawan👍👍👍

[@kennethaiori]

Great design and new features, as I already own the Go and Go 2. Hoping that the future Go 4 has built in (and selectable) 4K video capabilities. I enjoy your videos and channel - thumbs up from a fellow Canadian! 🇨🇦

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you neighbour

[@jacekkaczmarczyk_drones]

Many thanks for the review Steve. It would be interesting how the image compares to GoPro😀

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The image quality is pretty much identical to GoPro. This is why I filmed many of the talking scenes with a GoPro so that there was a bit of a comparison. The insta360 is more for people with an imagination as to the possibilities they could achieve with such a camera & its features.

[@jacekkaczmarczyk_drones]

Thank you Steve, do you think it is good enough for fpv???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@jacekkaczmarczyk_drones For FPV? Only if you looked at the monitor and kept your drone within 16 feet. The video signal does not go any farther than that. Now if you just wish to stick the camera on a drone and have it record the video, then yes it is great for drones because it is small and only weighs a bit over 30 grams.

[@jacekkaczmarczyk_drones]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you. I had go2 and it was brilliant just missing 4k.

[@tomeauburn]

Very Cool! Nice review Captain! Have a friend who is planning on documenting dives on the Pro 2 in a custom housing in tunnels from 200 to 430 ft and putting them in at an interactive display for visitors at weeki Wachee. Custom housing is out of New Zealand and rated for 600 feet. Should be interesting. Lighting maybe the hard part of the project.

[@socalbhiker]

Great video with LOTS of information. Can you please try to attach it to a micro whoop (Mobula 7 or 8 perhaps) to see whether they can lift the additional weight of this new unit compared to the Go 2? Much thanks!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just take the weight of the camera (just over 30 grams) and attach such weight to your FPV Drone. If it can lift it, then it can lift this camera.

[@socalbhiker]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Excellent idea, except that I'm new to the sport and don't yet have a quad. I'm looking for a lightweight micro that (preferably) can lift a Go 3 to do cinematic shots. Don't really care about racing or freestyle. Suggestions? I'm looking at a Mobula 7/Moblite 7, but don't know how much they can lift...

[@LifePrincessOfpersia]

ahhhh thank you

[@Unpack]

Great video. Good job

[@DannyFyffe]

Steve: great review. Does it record in 4K? ;-) I definitely can see a LOT of use cases for that. Getting the birds, squirrels and chipmunks is one of those ideas. Glad you got this. It is a tad expensive, but it could be used a lot.

[@RCCLARKEY]

Hello buddy, when you use you go 3 and stick on your planes, can you link GPS and put telemetry layers to your videos? Or is that only on the Insta 360 X3 model.... Love your vids ❤ great channel.

[@AgeOrmstad]

Sweet man 👌

[@wreckinball11]

Insta360 used to denote a 360 degree camera angle. The Go series seems like a step back for the sake of selling cameras.

[@RICO-BugkillerFPV]

Take my Money!! 💸

[@artagain8977]

I already have a GP 10. I think the only benefit over that is the size of the Insta.

[@Randomentertainmentz]

Excellent reviews. Stay Steve

[@richardguerra7409]

Hmmm I can't wait to release that in Philippines

[@johnperry5102]

when your flying your new GoPro on a drone how does it perform at 90m, do you still have control or does it just do its thing

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you want the video feed back to the Action Pod, the range is 16 feet

[@gangleweed]

Oh wow and golly gee.....I bought the SJRC F22S drone after the review you gave........now I want the Insta360 camera too.........sigh.

[@SandyToesDetecting]

Interesting, can the voice commands work just with camera ?

[@HrDux]

No 4K, no 4x3, no SD card. Even a cheap Runcam Thumb is 4K. I was expecting more. 😢

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

4K exists in post production. 4 X 3 exists in post production. This is by far the most popular mini camera this year... you will hear about it for the next six months, constantly, from all the KZbin camera guys.

[@petucker548]

It’s an excellent upgrade from the Go 2

[@Hellefleur]

4K isn't everything. Bitrate and compression matter more. But, thanks for the product mention, might be good to look into for something far cheaper.

[@RcNeil]

Who needs 4K when there’s ProRes export format 😍

[@MrPoliarinis]

Why exactly you need 4k on such a camera ? 😂 no really it isn't meant to replace proper camera. So in on free frame mode 1440p is enough since this camera mainly will be used only for videos for social media keeping in mind all that compression made after uploading 4k makes no sense. Another thing is that 4k videos takes a lot of space and files can be transfered only via wifi... it seems that you don't understand the purpose of the product

[@beaker1977]

Nice review. I love my Go 2 but am disappointed with Insta360 as a company for discontinuing the USB C mount for the Go 2 which (screen, slight resolution bump and audio improvements aside) makes it almost as good as this way more expensive Go 3. It seems like a very calculated move. This looks like a great camera but as a company I think planned obsolescence is the game plan.

[@robertkirby3158]

Excellent demonstration as usual. Shame about the price for something to use where being expendable is more comforting than hunting insurance.

[@jamesmason7124]

Wow Steve what a cool camera, by the way, would you sell that PowerEgg please

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The poweregg is a great museum piece so I’ll hang onto it.

[@bugsy742]

Is it the same dimensions as the peanut Ste? All my quads have peanut mounts! 😃

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Similar but not exact

[@bugsy742]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Ahhh 😱 thank you for replying Steve ✊👍🤝

[@RcNeil]

My rc planes will love this plus ProRes omg 😱

[@bgblindt]

Is this your go to camera when filming onboard RC planes? Looking for a good small camera as currently using an old GoPro sessions (too heavy)

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For large planes the insta360 GO3 is what I use. For medium size planes I use the insta360 GO2 and for small planes I use the insta360 GO1

[@sheiladavis2304]

Has GoPro gotten too comfortable atop the action camera world to see the leaps and bounds being made by the insta 360? I understand there's no such thing as a perfect camera or action camera but these guys have been killing it for a while now. What is your favorite action camera Steve? If a person couldn't afford both what gets your vote for best over all ?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The camera I use the most for my product reviews is the insta360 GO line of cameras. GoPro cameras are also great if you plan to bang the camera around a lot as they are resistant to hard impacts.

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

I am getting one I loved the insta 360 2

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

Great review

[@frutotrelampampinos]

Nice!

[@Tecting_Kev]

This looks perfect for me to venture into videoing my detecting adventures especially with the cap mount which looks handy for live digging videos, Im not to techy but am I right in thinking it's easy to get on with?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Easy to use. However, it can do plenty of super cool things but for that you need to either use your phone and the insta360 App or use your computer with the insta360 studio app.

[@Tecting_Kev]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for that 👍

[@travel_paradise]

Is that your name is Steve or STOVE💥 ... Shots are like a FIRE.⚡Great Video as usual very well done - thanks

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hilarious 😂

[@julianmclean3869]

Now Captain, that is a pretty amazing "piece of kit" !!!; do we ditch our expensive DJI drones and simply attach this to a Bugs 4 ?????; ha ha!; I think not however technology is moving the goal posts very quickly !!!!!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Bugs 4… I remember it well

[@Tremblantguide]

Great video Steeve! I liked the test and the time you take to describe the product. Does it allow usb-c wireless mic connection?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

My model did not have that feature. Perhaps future models will.

[@Tremblantguide]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks a lot. It seams only the DJI Action 3 has that fonction enabled out of the box. And by the way, we are very glad you are getting into RC Planes!

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

Is that an 05ish VFR800 with a double bubble smoked windscreen I spotted at 5:06? If so, that is one sweet moto! Vtech on that will last forever.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You have an excellent eye for detail!

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Nice! I've always had a soft spot for the VFRs. Though only had a 95 CBR600F3 and an 05 Triumph Daytona 955i, I've always wanted to get a hold of one of those. Such great sport touring bikes. Welp, shiny side up and thanks for all the phenom drone reviews. Been checking out your videos due to a need for one for use in wildlife management. Namely for performing soffit, gable vent and chimney inspections. I hope one of your vids will "fly" me in the right direction haha! Cheers and thanks again for all your time and effort.

[@ceo-strategic-advisor]

Great video! Can I use it as a webcam for video conferences too?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hmmm... I never tried that in my review so I'm not 100% certain.

[@ourblazingworld]

I got this recently. Question, which mode is best to shoot travel video in if I know there will be times I want to zoom in on objects using the software.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

For zooming in later at objects you are pointing at simply use the default video or photo mode.

[@mattalford3932]

How strong is that magnet? Id like to put one on my drones, but im not about to lose it in a feild when i crash my drone lol.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The magnet is strong, but just like a GoPro that is not solidly mounted, it will fly off in a crash. So mount it well!

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

There are 2 Night Mode dedicated settings. Have you tried them? Any good?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Action cameras never do well in low light (there is no action camera on the market that can shoot great video with limited lighting)

[@TheRoadrunner11]

Wait am I missing something? Is there really no replaceable battery in either the pod or the camera? And no SD card slot? That's a no go for me and should be for anyone who wants to use the camera for more than just a couple of years (both battery and storage are wear items), or even wants to shoot longer than the 120 minutes the camera offers. Neat form factor and features, but useless without a replaceable battery at the very least.

[@breakrodo]

I already have the GO2 and yes, it is such a great camera and with just 3 minutes you already sold me the GO3. Thanks for this review Steve "the drone pilot that also fly planes, race RC cars and test action cameras" 🤣

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mhzrango]

Nice very nice What post. Stabilizer do you prefer

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I use INSTA360 Studio

[@ADVENTUREKM]

When you attach to plane what kind of 2 sided tape is best or what do you use?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

3M tape seems to be reliable

[@brijeshshir]

Hey Captain, I'm in Ottawa. Do you wanna sell your Go2 on marketplace. I'm interested.

[@TheOverproof151]

I take it that despite the "360" designation in the model name.... this camera won't actually take 360 degree videos. (unless you manually alter the camera's viewpoint). Nonetheless, it seems like an awesome product.

[@petucker548]

Insta360 is the company name.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Correct. INSTA360 is the companies name and they choose that name because their first product was a 360 degree mini camera. Now it just confuses people.

[@mikekizzy5200]

If there is one criticism that I have to make, is that you are to quick in explaining in showing the functions of the camera. Got to slow motion please 😊 Otherwise great review 👍

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I do move my vids along quickly so as to compress tons of info into a short time span. When you are on KZbin, you lose viewers fast if you talk slow or move a video along slow, so all the BIG channels, like mine, will be fast paced.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

STEVE -- You did it again! Another SUPERB review, and another $$$ you have forced me to spend. 💸

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you.... And I warned, if you watch, you may buy it :-)

[@ramroddrone5449]

Steve it’s Dave Australia here. Have you had any issues with the camera stopping after a few minutes of video recording as I read a review or two reviews of people having this problem

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

No such issues on my end

[@ramroddrone5449]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks for your reply

[@Unpack]

Which one do you recommend to get? Hero go pro 11 or insta go 3???

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Two very different cameras with different capabilities. My advice... decide what uses you have for a small camera and then the choice will be easy as to which one is for you.

[@dronyland]

You guys got your Go3 cam very fast look like, to be able to have already received it AND done a video review, while the camera just got available for purchase like 2 days ago 😋 I have ordered mine right after I got the email from Insta360 that the camera was available, and still waiting for mine to arrive to work on my review 😔 Great video non the less!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just like APPLE products, DJI products, pretty much any new technology product.... The social media reviewers receive the product a month prior to launch in order to test it out and review it.

[@dronyland]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I am a social media reviewers as well, but I guess I don't have enough follower to be considered as one by Insta360 yet. So, no free camera for me. It's better that way though, so I can do an honest unbiased review of their products.

[@smrmantravel]

Go 2 had overheat problem I hope they fixed that issue

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, the company says all heating issues have been fixed. I had no issues, but then again it is not massively hot in my area.

[@delukxy]

Does INSTA's invisible selfie stick work with the GO 3?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

The GO3 is not a 360 degree camera so the stick is not INVISIBLE. But yes, as shown in my review, the stick can be used with the camera.

[@keitheveritt6573]

Its around $900 NZD..😃

[@jlester42]

Good grief....another one. Just ordered the Insta360 GO3. Already have the Insta360 GO2, but I like the new capabilities and features of the 3. Also have the Insta360 X3. Liking all the Insta360 products.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yup, my fav cameras are the X3 and the GO series of cameras.

[@forzaitalia5111]

Can you record vertical?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes. This is not a normal camera where the image you get is based on the orientation. The image is always perfect no matter how crocked you hold the camera. So if you want vertical, you would have to pick that in post editing on yoru phone or computer.

[@kimkolmorgen]

I'm late to the party, I know, but I did watch this initially when it came out, I just didn't think I could justify the price. However, I have mellowed to it since and am now seriously considering getting one, and therefore I now have a question. You mention you use double sided tape to fix it to rc models and drones. But in my experience rc models and tape is not a good combination, as it tends to tear off the paint when removed, and I guess it has to have some decent strength, as you don't want to lose your camera mid air. So do you use a special kind of tape or have any advice to avoid the issue? Also, does it share basic accesories with the Go 2?Thanks for an alway interesting and fun channel, that also offer foods for thought.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Whatever tape you use, there is always a chance of paint removal. I use 3M industrial double sided tape and also Industrial strength Velcro.

[@kimkolmorgen]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thanks. I'll look it up. Definitely getting the Go 3 version even if there is money to be saved on the Go 2, as I otherwise always will have that nagging feeling - was it the right choice, just to save a bit on this? Thanks again. much appreciated.

[@LuckyPratama71]

Can insta360 go3 record audio in the video recording?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes. All insta360 cameras record audio

[@vikrambeyondreview]

I am using insta360 Go 2 on drone, but there a lot of jello effect. Can you please suggest ND filter number that reduces it

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I use filters made by FREEWELL.

[@vikrambeyondreview]

@CAPTAINDRONE798 please suggest the ND filter number

[@3goldfinger]

Give it a good test on your motorbike.

[@fezfpv]

1st 👋

[@victorweiss7018]

I did not see any video's with the camera on fpv quads. Is it not that good on quads?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You saw it on a drone. It works great on any drone.

[@victorweiss7018]

As always thanks for your reply Steve! @@CAPTAINDRONE798