Insta360 GO 3S Review: Is it Really that Good?

4K Insta360 GO3S Features, Review, Limitations, Resolution, Problems, Microphone..."What nobody tells you"
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[@chavsny1578]

Finally a review that is not a script.

[@OttoJulian_]

Hello there! Thank you so much !

[@D2SAMURAI]

True 💯

[@OttoJulian_]

@@D2SAMURAI Thanks!!

[@rnrnrkrk994]

No offense, but every products reviewed by you are 99% DJI, Insta360, Viltrox or other chinese manufacturer. Hope to see you expand more diversed portfolio of products going beyond just one country's product.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@rnrnrkrk994 what would you have in mind?

[@ckao3095]

About the best review for this camera I have seen on YT. Some key points, like not able to see the recording when the battery on the base is depleted, the limitation on the horizon lock angle in standard mode, etc., were not mentioned elsewhere. Really appreciate your work! Subscribed!😂

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much for your insight and feedback! Too many things to talk about with this camera, some of them are important things that users or potential buyers need to know for sure!

[@TomNguyen]

Finally someone who tested the battery life on the small unit itself. Thank you!

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome! I got more time than insta360 stated, maybe they didn't even test it haha

[@uberacx]

Finally couldn't resist the temptation and upgraded to GO3S from GO3. Here are some initial findings: 1.The neck pedant is much better now, the wedge is gone. The cap mount is now magnetic so I can tilt the while firmly fixed on the neck pedant. This reduce the need for freeframe video. 2.The side of the detachable camera body now has a grooved design so it is less slippery to hold on to. 3.The video quality of the 4K/30 is great so far. This is a fun b roll camera. I won't use it for any serious photo shooting so it does the job. 4.The Freeframe mode is limited to 4:3 instead of 16:9. Something you must be aware of if upgrade. 5. The camera UI seems snappier overall. The GO3 wasn't slow by any means. 6.The sticky stand is now improved. Slimmed down and has a cover flap that cannot be removed so you won't lose it. I am not sure how secure it is comparing to the old one with the detachable (losable) sticker cover.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you for sharing what you found so far.

[@rudylim9735]

the best video review of this product after watching 20 different reviewers. What a gem! battery life. you are spot on

[@OttoJulian_]

Wow, thanks for your kind feedback!

[@Thatguyneek]

I was getting tired of all the sponsored reviews so I'm really glad I subbed to you awhie ago. Everyone would just simply say they didn't experience something instead of actually testing it

[@OttoJulian_]

Oh I know, one of the reasons I started making YT videos was because people don't test things out and they just read the specifications written on the box, or they just say everything that the manufacturer said about the product.

[@CaliforniaFrank]

THIS is the review I was looking for! Thank you Otto!

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome Frank!

[@pairojvejchapipat7565]

Great review. I have GO 3 and just bought GO 3S because of the additional features: 4K, Tilt Fix, Gesture Control, and Interval Video. This is a great everyday video camera for family and casual vloggers.

[@OttoJulian_]

True! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@happy030]

Subsribed! For the fact of you´re listing all the gear above. I was also looking for a not sponsored review. Last but not least: your content is very ok.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@Juandsanchez]

Awesome video as always!

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you so much !!

[@DatBikerDude]

Thanks for a proper review and unaltered footage. Helps one decide whether the footage is worth spending 600$ on a bundle or not. Not for me.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you for the feedback and sharing your opinion

[@VRuiz-fj7mo]

As always, this is a very useful analysis and good and honestly recommendation Thank you Otto for your contributions to help us on buying decision. Go ahead

[@OttoJulian_]

My pleasure Vincent! Thanks for your continuous support!

[@SharpSh00terMedia]

Excellent review…. I didn’t know you’re a New Yorker too 💯

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for the feedback! NYC 💯 🥇

[@carlosreyna2012]

Thank you, clear all my doubts, i just ordered 1🤙

[@OttoJulian_]

Sounds great!!

[@solotraveler3]

That Quick Reader is too expensive. Thank you for this realistic review. I received mine yesterday (June 20) and am looking forward to giving it a test drive. I never use vertical so I'm hoping I can disable that orientation - I want horizontal even if the camera is vertical.

[@OttoJulian_]

I sent a request to insta360 about it, they need to make it an option if people want to use the quick switch or not, because right now if you want horizontal you need to use the camera in the horizontal position if you are using regular video mode. FreeFrame can achieve this but I think it's bugged

[@gmg3precision]

Great review! Based on your findings, I believe I am going to love this camera. As far as I know, shipping has not begun here in the US, so I'll have to wait a little longer for it. I'm thinking about possibly buying another standalone camera so I can always have one on the charger. Thx again!

[@OttoJulian_]

That’s a good idea! Amazon is already shipping it, I got one from them the next day it came out

[@CarlvsTravel]

Such a greart video. Cant wait for the next! How long are you going to keep us all waiting??

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks! working as fast as I can! :)

[@Ozpeter]

Excellent open minded review with some great examples. I can't make up my mind between this, the X4, the FZ300, or simply actually using the dozen cameras I already have which rarely actually get used!

[@OttoJulian_]

Hey Peter! I think you should be using more the ones you already have :)

[@paulcain548]

Great review as always 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@OttoJulian_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KimchimanInSeoul]

Ben, thank you for telling us how we can use these different cameras and different scenarios which is our pain point. Good video always!!

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome, although my name is not Ben

[@KimchimanInSeoul]

@@OttoJulian_ Oh sorry. I was tripping I guess

[@itsjorgeochoa]

Good review, you could do a comparison of the FreeFrame in the GO 3 vs GO 3S to see how much is lost when changing from 16.9 to 9.16 in the app. It would be of great help for users since it is not talked about much and it is a big change in the 3S version, a shame because the FreeFrame was what I liked most about the GO 3. Thanks!!

[@OttoJulian_]

Good idea. Freeframe was my favorite mode too with the Go 3 because it behaved better and had a higher bitrate, even with the lower resolution it was my go to mode 80% of the time

[@itsjorgeochoa]

@@OttoJulian_ Yes, it would be a great help, thank you! I'm not an expert but I noticed in some videos that when recording horizontally and goes to vertical in the app a lot of information was lost (like if it was a zoom to the horizontal video) but when its changed to 1.1, it seems that in the image you see more information, I mean that is not lost as much as to pass it vertically (9.16). So maybe that can be improved with an update or maybe I'm wrong but anyway. It would have been perfect with the usual FreeFrame, thanks for replying! I'll keep an eye out for the video

[@michaelbuddy]

I suppose the answer to the problem of the action pod running out of battery and not working is to use your phone with the insta360 app or using the Older GPS remote (not the new one with preview screen). That way you can change setting at least. And I guess with the app you can see the video preview too.

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah that can work

[@shookt]

Hi there and I'm a new subscriber! I stumbled upon your video and is very informative. I was wondering if you'll make a comparison video of this one with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Because I'm still on the fence what to buy. 😅

[@OttoJulian_]

that video will come out soon!

[@shookt]

Awesome! Thank you and will look forward to it!

[@r0sco_1]

If it helps, I have an Osmo Pocket 1. In my opinion, I prefer the Go series since it's POV and more unique. You're straight into action. The Pocket is great but you need spend more time framing etc. I have kids and found with the pocket I was spending more time tracking them with camera etc. When I purchased the Go I attach camera to my cap press record and let it do it's thing. I use it so frequently the battery does run out though. Guess it depends more on your use case though. Do you want a camera to observe the action or be in the action?

[@JakeThoresen]

Thanks king Julian

[@OttoJulian_]

Madagascar 😊. You are welcome

[@michaelbuddy]

It'd be nice if there was a plugin for and editor like DaVinci Resolve so you didn't have to use the Insta360 software to edit freeframe. That way you don't have to re-encode / compress the video several times to then port to an editor. Losing footage quality per generation is something every editor tries to avoid.

[@OttoJulian_]

that would be nice

[@Imagewalk]

Nice review, thanks. I see too many technical limitations for my needs, which for me what stands out positively is the size. Personally, I would like to see this camera on a motorcycle helmet while driving. 😎

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you as well !

[@habermann5957]

i love it for motorcycle. I have the mainunit with display on the handelbar and switch the cam from helmet(with chin mount) to bikefront and rear. So i can stick the cam everywhere and start or edit it while drining on the handlebar.

[@93Unleaded]

Thank you for that

[@OttoJulian_]

You are welcome !!

[@m.y.o.b6319]

Do I need to turn ON the app or action pod when using the Go3 camera or I can just use the Go3 camera itself ?? Is there a zoom in & out or pause features in GO3 ??? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@OttoJulian_]

No you don’t need to use the pod or the app. The camera works on its own. 2x zoom can be used on the screen of the pod

[@OttoJulian_]

No pause feature

[@nouman0596]

Cool gadgets

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah they are

[@Zashasm]

Go 3s is a beast 💯

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@rewindchildhood153]

I am planning to buy it and i am here

[@OttoJulian_]

Sounds like a plan

[@rewindchildhood153]

@@OttoJulian_ yea i think it’s going to be perfect for my crochet vdz and for my kids😁

[@robertxu7350]

Can you not also charge the main camera with the quick reader? 7:42

[@OttoJulian_]

quick reader will charge the camera module, but connector is not too strong and different powerbanks will have different port positions. I wouldn't trust the the quick reader to be doing the charging instead of the pod

[@sacforpms7255]

thank you👍

[@OttoJulian_]

You are Welcome 👍

[@wanderingmonk911]

Wait wait wait. So if you are shooting horizontally and you wanted a vertical shot of what you were shooting you do not get the extra vertical video estate? Go2 and go3 can be reframed later, so no reframing in the 3s?

[@OttoJulian_]

reframing later can be done using FreeFrame, but I there are a few things that are not working correctly there, the preview that appears on the screen doesn't match the actual footage

[@satay71]

Can you still manually choose between horizontal and vertical in the settings _without_ physically turning the camera? Or even, can you shoot regardless and decide after in editing?

[@Buggiy]

No, sadly the sensor is not 1:1 but 4:3 and you have to turn the camera to change orientation....

[@satay71]

@@Buggiy [sigh] Why do Insta360 always do things like this that make you consider buying the previous model. With the X4 they removed AEB.

[@OttoJulian_]

You need to change the orientation of the camera physically. The other way around is to shoot using FreeFrame mode, then you can select your aspect ratio in post

[@satay71]

@@OttoJulian_ FreeFrame mode is what I'll always use then! Glad it's still possible. That was almost a dealbreaker. Thank you!

[@rafael.gazoni]

I have insta 360 go3 and dji pocket 3 and I use most the go3 than the pocket 3 from dji. Video quality is not only the key to create content, versatility and fun of use for me always win. Go3 is the best “action” cam ever made, wins easily the dji action and gopro. The form factor of this camera makes all other from the same category obsolete.

[@OttoJulian_]

hello Rafael! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The form factor of the Go 3/3S is indeed a game changer. I'm so glad that they made this one 4K with a clear bump on the bitrate

[@rafael.gazoni]

I have to say thank you, and not you for me. Your videos are amazing. Pixel peepers will always make ugly face when they hear “4k 30fps” “do not shoot 10bit” and etc. But you only know the magic of this camera when you touch one and start using it, and realize what you can do with this camera and no other camera do. O saw several KZbinrs that bought one returned due to the video quality is worse the the other, buy dji action or GoPro and returned back to go3 due the easy and fun of use. I’m sure I’ll upgrade to the go3s, but my main doubt is, buy the standalone camera and use on the old pod of the go3 or sell the go3 and buy the full new one? But here in Brazil is difficult to sell and buy these cameras .

[@user-ye9oe1zx5u]

Impressive!!!By the way,where is my Adreamer monitor's video?

[@OttoJulian_]

Video? Did you get an email asking for your product saying that a review would be shown in this channel? If so, that’s a scam. I don’t work with anyone else and people normally reach out to me to confirm if Im involved with these people via this channel or my instagram account.

[@OttoJulian_]

There is a clear warning on my channel description

[@shawnscott9704]

One thing with this I hope is that depth perception is accurate on videos. I absolutely hate fish eye and “too wide” of a view on playback. Looking for something to film myself doing some RC stuff in front of me and want something that’s tens feet away to appear just that ten feet away hope this has that mode to record with proper depth.

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah I don't like fisheye effects or super wide angles as they bring a lot of distortion. Most of the videos that you saw here were shot using "dewarp", which is a fairly narrow field of view that corrects distortion, although their new "mega" FOV seems to have a bit of a wider view with reduced distortion.

[@쇼핑요정]

Can't you connect Dji mic2 through Bluetooth?

[@OttoJulian_]

it wouldn't pair

[@DaveEdwardDiaz]

I have been asking people about the minimum focus distance and no one can give me an answer. Only you can. Thanks, Otto.

[@OttoJulian_]

Cool!! thank you so much for your comment and of course you are welcome! happy to help

[@merv3930]

Can I use the camera like normal without the action pod? I dont mind buying the adapter to charge it

[@OttoJulian_]

Yeah that camera works by itself. Not sure what you meant by buying the adapter. You need to buy the whole thing (pod + camera)

[@merv3930]

Oh ok thanks for clarifying. I wanted to buy the standalone camera without the pod and just use it as a pov camera and monitor it with my phone. I guess Ill need the whole thing

[@ricardoong5553]

I was wondering does the go 3s have dome port accessories like the gopro? And can it attach to flow gimbal?

[@OttoJulian_]

not sure if insta360 have a dome for this camera. Regarding gimbals, I have been able to place the whole thing (pod with camera) on some gimbals that have a wider clamp, like the hohem M6, Smooth 5S, etc. I haven't tried on the flow (I feel the clamp is not wide enough)

[@ricardoong5553]

@@OttoJulian_ Thank u Otto for those infos.. anyway i was hoping insta 360 will come up with dome port either ace pro or go 3s because those are the 2 i am considering buying.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@ricardoong5553 I know they have a dome but I just can't remember for which camera it was. They even wanted to send me one but I had no time to review it

[@ricardoong5553]

@@OttoJulian_ Thanks Otto for your reply.. because i am really fascinated with dome shots.

[@nzhnaz]

do u recommend go3s over pocket3 for first camera?

[@OttoJulian_]

it depends on how you are going to use them. I'll have a video comparing both soon.

[@muffythang]

Different use cases, pocket 3 has superior footage but also isn't a action camera.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@muffythang sure, that's why I like to compare these kind of cameras. By the way, I don't think I would consider the GO 3S as an action camera either, even if insta360 labeled it as such :)

[@AirsoftRealSteelBoxing]

I just got this.. I can't find the adjustment for sharpness setting. The settings interface is different from Go3

[@OttoJulian_]

Swipe down for menus. Look for the settings icon and you should find it there. Make sure you are in video mode

[@LHG-Media]

What about the freeframe reduced field of view? Deal breaker?

[@OttoJulian_]

I think there is a bug with the vertical mode on freeframe. I just got a message from them about it.

[@LHG-Media]

Oh cool! That’s good news Should be fixable then

[@OttoJulian_]

@@LHG-Media that's what I'm hoping for

[@TabilismaFamily]

How is the image quality on photos ?

[@OttoJulian_]

I took a few pictures and they were not bad, but all of them with plenty of light. I removed that section from the original video because I didn’t have enough test pics to determine if it’s worth using for that or not. Will test more soon

[@markok.9871]

3:45 Why there is osmo pocket in mirror? Also 8:02 in shadow seems more like osmo pocket than insta go.

[@OttoJulian_]

Side by side testing for next video Sherlock

[@AC-lt5ro]

Does this have the ability to pull RAW files?

[@OttoJulian_]

yes for pictures

[@biegiemdocelu]

What is the battery time of 4K 30?

[@OttoJulian_]

Didn’t test but should be about the same as 24fps

[@Juandsanchez]

If your start shooting horizontal and then the camera goes vertical will it keep shooting horizontal?

[@ItsNoe]

I’m returning it. It doesn’t allow you to film in 9:16 when camera is horizontal or using the hat clip. Something should know

[@Juandsanchez]

@@ItsNoe That’s disappointing

[@chavsny1578]

@@ItsNoe Not even on free frame mode? That is really wrong.

[@OttoJulian_]

If you switch position when you are recording it will not switch the orientation

[@OttoJulian_]

Using freeframe you can select the orientation when you bring the video to the insta360 app

[@IMRROcom]

I'm here at your video, for the reason the FreeFrame mode does not work as expected. I have a GO 3 that it works like it should. When the camera is out of the pod, no mater how you hold it the horizon is level. My new GO 3S does not do this, I can not find a setting that works to hold the horizon is level when the camera is out of the pod. If I'm holding the old GO 3 in my hand, in FreeFrame mode I can aim it at something an no mater how I hold the camera body it will be level. The GO 3S does not work that way. If I'm doing a pan shot around an object as my hand naturally twist the horizon will follow the twist of my hand and not stay level. If you have a way to fix this let me know. I can not afford edelkrone sliders etc. but I could fake the same shots and effects by just holding the GO 3 with the horizon always level no mater the direction of my hand or the body of the camera. The Insta360 GO 3S does not do this, I have no idea why it does not work the same as the GO 3 when this was basically a 4K upgrade

[@OttoJulian_]

the horizon level is applied in post when you use the insta360 app, it's not done in camera. I can't remember right now but on the GO 3 the preview is different. The 360 horizon lock works fine for FreeFrame when you look at it on the phone

[@IMRROcom]

@@OttoJulian_ I tried it does not do it. It still rotates and follows the angle of the camera body, it does not work. The only way to get it to work is keep the camera in the camera body. but the defeats the entire purpose of having a small camera like the GO 3S

[@IMRROcom]

@@OttoJulian_ and thanks for getting back so quick.

[@OttoJulian_]

@@IMRROcom that's weird, I just did a quick test in front of the computer. On the app, you have a few options right? trim, aspect ratio, clarity plus, color plus, and after this last one, you select the FOV. Choose 360 degree horizon

[@IMRROcom]

@@OttoJulian_ I found that, but now it crops the image way in, So you give up a good section of the 4K for that crop in, I need to do a full side by side with my GO 3 and figure out what is id doing. IF I'm in free frame and it will crop the video fine. but make sure it shows that way in the app and on the pod so I can frame the video correctly. I'm sure that 2nd wire frame with the overlaying 16:9 is the key. keep the video framed in the combined box and it should work as expected. I'm used to the Slandered 3x3 wire frame box for 3rds.

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you, Otto

[@OttoJulian_]

Hello you are welcome !!

[@davidbarancyk565]

My Insta 360 Go 3 keeps changing settings on me. It also starts recording while in my pocket. It also record video upside down. Solutions to these problems …… ???

[@OttoJulian_]

I think the Pocket problem could be that the button on the camera is being pushed by accident. Try turning off quick capture to avoid that. Video upside down? not sure what's going on there

[@BurOnOz]

❤

[@OttoJulian_]

Thank you !!!

[@JeromeDemers]

plusieurs commentaires, @7:42 using the pod is not the only wait to charge the camera, you can now use the new quick reader to charge. @9:01 the low resolution playback is the secret sauce of insta360, they record 2 files, high and low video, this make it super fast to transfer wirelessly to the pod and most importantly the phone app. Have you notice you dont need to downlaod the footage to your phone to edit? gopro needs to downlaod high resolution video to your phone to start editing. @12:46 you can buy the camera alone and only use the new quick reader to charge, transfer and I believe you can control its settings with the app. Ok I tested with my go3, without the pod and it works.

[@OttoJulian_]

hi Jerome, thanks for your comments. 1. When I said that there is no other way to charge the camera I was referring to the fact that the are no ports on it. The quick reader will charge the camera but is far from ideal. First you can't connect it to the outlet, you need a powerbank and depending on the model of powerbank it's not going to be safe to leave it there. Why would someone prefer to use this rather than the pod? 2. I agree with the low resolution thing, but when you edit straight from the camera without downloading I doubt that you are editing over a low resolution video. Editing from the phone just means the camera is being used as an external drive. Side by side a downloaded version looks the same as the one in the camera (Take a screenshot of both and zoom in, they will look the same) 3. Insta360 stated that it doesn't work, it's not a matter of charging. Brand new camera module will need a pod, most likely for initial activation and what not. Here is the insta360 warning: "Note: The GO 3S Standalone Camera must be paired with an Action Pod." Even if someone could get away and buy the quick reader to charge afterwards, I feel it's dumb to spend almost $300 just to get the small camera without the pod and all the accessories that come with the new camera.

[@JeromeDemers]

@@OttoJulian_ interesting, yes they wrote in red "Note: The GO 3S Standalone Camera must be paired with an Action Pod." I just receive today my quick reader and you can control the settings of the camera but some niche features can only be controlled/changed with the pod like noise cancelling. Then again all of this is software and could be changed. go3s + quick reader is 285$ vs 400$ We are talking about 115$ difference! I do not use the pod. I only need it to charge it. Its big in my pocket. The go is always on my shirt. Yes that is true that charging with the quick reader is much more cumbersome and would be much bigger in my pocket with that power bank :P

[@OttoJulian_]

I have been told that you need the pod to activate the camera. You probably did that with your old pod

[@katuk-tuk_kaluwag-luwag]

How I wish to have any action camera. By the way what is your nationality sir? If your camera is clear, your clearer more Very nice...

[@OttoJulian_]

I hope you are able to get one soon. Where do you think I’m from ?

[@katuk-tuk_kaluwag-luwag]

@@OttoJulian_ hopefully to have 1, wishing not a Chinese.

[@rasmokey4]

Is anyone having trouble with playback? My go3s freezes midway but the sound does not!!

[@catfan8304]

Only if they could introduce a log mode, i feel like the go3s has that oversharpened cell phone footage look

[@OttoJulian_]

sharpening can be changed on the camera but yeah, LOG mode would be great. I get the feeling that they will make a big upgrade when they release the GO 4

[@yoshy2628]

I have the Go3 128GB, I will skip this one out and waiting for the next model. The runtime I don't find it that great, yeah, is 4k, but my money I don't find them in trees. I have to settle with Go3 and deal with it, for the moment.

[@OttoJulian_]

Sounds good! The Go 3 is a good camera no doubt

[@worldchampion]

You are so handsome.

[@OttoJulian_]

Thanks for your support!

[@DexielRomiscal]

Is this better than the Osmo Pocket 3?

[@OttoJulian_]

I'll have a video comparing them both very soon

[@jayhoughton4174]

Is it a 360 camera?

[@OttoJulian_]

No it’s not

[@johnorton4418]

Dji osmo action 2 vs insta360 go 3s? Which has better details in 4k? Which is better for pov?

[@OttoJulian_]

The Action 2 was just an ok camera. I'd take this one over the A2 anytime. If you want to go with DJI Action camera lineup, get the Action 4.

[@TopblokeGolf]

Didn’t expect that answer as the dji 2 has superior video quality .

[@OttoJulian_]

@@TopblokeGolf Action 2: Muddy look overall, lack of details, bad dynamic range looking at today's standards, video artifacts are visible when looking on a regular screen. Sorry man, I just went to my old folder with videos taken with the A2, and if those videos were taken today with a new released camera, honest reviewers would crush it out.

[@OttoJulian_]

But that’s just my opinion, you don’t have to listen to my limited experience

[@TopblokeGolf]

@@OttoJulian_ the go3 has over sharpened ring door bell look about it to me .

[@TeacherNickoy]

I had a insta 360 go 2, i would not recommend this series because as the battery dies with the camera, the camera dies with it because it has no removable battery. Unlike the x4 or dji action 4 or go pro, you can remove the battery. And also the support of insta360 is 👎. I just bought my insta360go2 last year and there are no more available power mount. And that is a bummer because the battery of my go2 wont last 5 secs without the charging case, and with the charging case portability is 👎. They should have supported the instago2 for another 2 years and not throw it under the bus as soon as a new one comes.

[@TopblokeGolf]

Exactly what happened to me

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah that was too bad about the Go2. Not sure if insta360 would do that (replace the battery)

[@DiogoReis]

I was looking at it but then I remembered that the osmo action 2 for almost half the price a few grams more will be my choice...

[@OttoJulian_]

I had the Action 2, it was ok but I feel that this one is better, unless you go with the Action 4.

[@TopblokeGolf]

Action 2 has better video quality

[@OttoJulian_]

@@TopblokeGolf lol no it doesn't, I wish it did. As soon as I finished working with it I sold it as fast as I could to get rid of it and reinvest the money

[@DiogoReis]

@OttoJulian_ action 2 has linear 45° horizon level in 4k 50/60p and can also shoot 100/120p sensor is bigger, I would love to see a side by side comparison, also it's half the price... I'm wanting for Amazon prime days and will probably get one...

[@TopblokeGolf]

@@DiogoReis i’ve got two action two cameras because they were so cheap and I love them. They don’t overheat when one is run out of charge. I use the other one whilst the other is charging. Let’s be honest. You’re not buying any of these cameras for their quality to meet the go free has a ring doorbell look about it oversaturated colours and over sharpen image. If you wanna fix it to your cat, get a go3 s.

[@markmasaki1480]

Over $400 investment for the smallest 4K action camera, but what is the projected lifespan of the product, and how soon will it become obsolete? Will it end up being a one year [losing] investment if the battery loses its recharging capability, or an amazing product with backwards compatibility? Also…. Only the removable camera itself is waterproof? Surely for $400, they could have made the whole thing waterproof.

[@OttoJulian_]

good points. I'm not a believer of products becoming obsolete per se, but tech has been advancing way too fast.

[@sibertiger17]

My only complaint is that i JUST bought the Go3 before this came out... there was no notification that an upgrade was coming and uo here in Canada the camera was $600 so i am very upset with them...as i would have waited to get the better version...im seriously doubting I'll spend another $400 or more just for the upgrade....not cool Insta...

[@OttoJulian_]

I get it, but usually companies don’t leak their new products before it launches, unless they want to create some hype or presentation (Apple). If you just bought it maybe you can return it to the seller and get the new one?

[@OttoJulian_]

Also bear in mind that most products get replaced in a year or two. These products are usually leaked in some form by other people so it pays to do a bit of research before hand

[@sibertiger17]

@@OttoJulian_ not sure I can...I got it just after Christmas time so any return window is probably gone...I'm just disappointed is all...tech in Canada is outrageously priced... sometimes double what the US gets

[@OttoJulian_]

@sibertiger17 oh wow. That’s a high price indeed. If your camera is in mint condition I might suggest trying to sell it. Facebook marketplace has been my place to go to sell my old stuff quickly but not sure if it will work over there. Or try a store where they can get a trade in? Otherwise, now you know most likely in a year we will get the Go 4, just don’t say I said so haha

[@sibertiger17]

@@OttoJulian_ yes, it's awful trying to buy new gear up here...we just get ripped off with everything...even cell phones and the service...it's ridiculous. I could try to sell it to cover a big part of the price..that's an idea...always appreciate your honest reviews..makes you much more a trusted channel

[@AC-lt5ro]

12:55 added bonus for viewers 🍑👀 cake city !!!

[@OttoJulian_]

😅 I’m not going to lie, I was very focused doing some work and all of the sudden I started laughing when I read this.

[@AC-lt5ro]

@@OttoJulian_ gotta have fun and not take life too serious. 😜

[@OttoJulian_]

@@AC-lt5ro that's about right!! thanks!

[@nouman0596]

Giveaway for me

[@OttoJulian_]

I should be doing one soon

[@user-kb2xd4fd4f]

Awesome video but shitty device. Reminds me of blackberry days.

[@OttoJulian_]

glad you liked the video. Would love to hear what you don't like about it :)

[@francischiew7080]

useless device coz seriously? 4k recording with a max 128gb ? no external sd slot. not worth it.

[@OttoJulian_]

Ok thanks for sharing your opinion

[@habermann5957]

You can record full 4 hours in 4k. I make short clips and it is enough for 3 weeks holiday. You can also send the data very fast to you phone.

[@sundaypro]

Why do you lie?! You're filming with the DJI pocket. Look at your own reflection 3:45

[@OttoJulian_]

lol I'm holding both cameras for comparison

[@OttoJulian_]

P3 footage looks different than what you see in this video.

[@OttoJulian_]

@sundaypro Anything smarter to say today? Or did you already figure out that I'm holding one camera on each hand? Don't call people a liar when it's your own fault not to realize what is going on. If you haven't figured it out yet, take a screenshot and zoom in, left hand is holding the GO 3S, surely it's not a chocolate bar

[@saKura-pu7vw]

@@OttoJulian_ lol some viewers are just full of it, but I think it's the right hand holding the GO3s

[@OttoJulian_]

yeah the mirror got me confused. The hand that has the watch is my left hand, holding the P3, so the right hand is the one holding the GO 3S, which is mounted on a mini tripod, not that it matters, for vlogging tests I was able to hold them both with one hand just to make the video clip look more natural (instead of having both arms reaching to the front). These people are not worth my time to be honest, I guess for the P3 vs this camera video I'll have to include that same clip so morons like this can see the difference lol, let them eat their own words