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[@47enterprises]

Incredible how far this has come in this form factor.... The clarity and bokeh are crazy good....

[@insta360]

Geodude looking good with Link 2 😎 Appreciate the review, nailed everything that makes these webcams impressive. We'll look into that magnetic base for ya!

[@maxzett]

Send one over please :D

[@victorw8591]

Does the Link 2 support Windows Hello?

[@VodReview1000Rounds]

send me one too 😀

[@gtijason7853]

Is this a Sony Starvis 2 IMXxxx sensor ?

[@9846tuc]

Let us sync many links together for our live streams. Update your app please.

[@broham1576]

My only problems with the first model was the price an now it’s minimum $149???? Insane. I’ll be picking one up soon

[@Tchoppr]

I want to see it compared to the original Link. Is the image quality any better? The new model loses the ability to rotate 90° to a vertical orientation by itself (not a big deal though). I noticed the Link C isn't choppy like the Link 2. What's up with that?

[@misterchoc123]

Me too. Why is the original link still more expensive than the new model? Doesn't make sense

[@mynusten]

Does the Insta360 Link 2 support Windows Hello for login and filling in passwords?

[@adfjasjhf]

No, it can't as Windows Hello cameras need infra red camera to be harder to fake the real person with an image.

[@DesoloZantas]

The FPS feels inconsistent, which is disappointing, especially since it's not running at 60fps. Hopefully, this gets fixed in future updates.

[@itsdeonlol]

The quality is crazy good!!

[@storageaddict]

I have the original and use it daily. Don't use the mic though as it sounds muddy, and it appears that the new one is the same. I use a Shure MV7X for audio for all my work calls. So far this is working great for me.

[@temp-0409]

I was expecting it to cost atleast $300. That’s a great deal. Now I wanna ditch my elgato cam lol.

[@thatonezeldafan5275]

Same it’s expensive but pricing makes sense everything involved

[@SteveOBoi]

Frank killing it with the uploads. It's definitely Techtember. 👍

[@TechOutAdam]

It ain't a true webcam review without FrankP reviewing it!

[@tomhud2022]

just ordered one - the insta360 link

[@kostaswilliams1083]

Thank you for a great intro and review. Can you please advise if the camera can be controlled entirely from a smartphone and without the Insta360 software installed on the PC? The scenario is corporate Windows PCs where installation of unapproved 3rd party software is not possible.

[@garchev1]

Curious about the same - any confirmation?

[@dannydeleon1877]

Not sure which one is better but I got one obsbot anyway this image quality seems better than this one

[@CraigWedd]

Frank... you looking fly as hell. that shirt is 💯

[@undead_ARTIST]

This is amazing, I have been wanting the Insta360 for a while and now I might make the move to the Link 2!

[@anuvind-tp]

The framerate looks off, What's with that ?

[@lowlyp0p]

I would like to get it but even on other Insta360s there is this chopiness that I cannot unsee. Not sure if due to fps or their encoding.

[@Tchoppr]

I noticed that in this review too. The frame rate looks closer to 15 than 30. I have the original Link and it doesn't do that.

[@varunaX]

if you use the mic for a meeting, would it not pick up and echo the sound and voices coming out of your speakers?

[@RenatoG1848]

So this is the new model, but the old model is more expensive?

[@rovenordiales]

I thought for a sec your background was a fake background... that's how good your background is. 🙌🏻

[@vodkavodka8903]

Is it worth upgrading from the og link?

[@zoltanzana]

Nope

[@jocelyndeguise]

Are the shitty frame rate jittery artifacts because of poor capture on your part, or are the cameras just not as good as you're trying very hard to make us believe?

[@photographiezautrement]

The first one is VERY good. I use it everyday

[@AustinCameron]

Isn't the image sensor identical from gen 1?

[@BoomerPlusUltra]

If you are using it with a work computer that doesn't let you install software is it still usable?

[@ABUKO-lv7kh]

It's so great to see some innovation in the webcam space. It took a while.... lol

[@misterzhack9034]

since this is usb-c, is it possible to connect and use this with your phone?

[@Daddyezee]

all them companies with the 4k30 why not 4k60 if not 4k60 then 4k48 even OBS gives you the option to put it into 48fps Film

[@fsociety.dat101]

You're looking fresh Frank. Whatever you're doing with the hair/diet/clothes, keep it up 👍🏻

[@TheOriginalBattler]

Is it compatible with Elgato stream deck +???

[@garchev1]

Curious about the same - any confirmation?

[@shortazn97]

Is the 2C able to do the desk view without the gimbal? I dont really need all the tracking so im leaning toward 2C, but i often want to show things I'm working on my desk. Can it also achieve that? how does it compare to the 2?

[@randomfrankp]

Yup, just attach it to the included base and tilt it downward

[@jxtux3590]

Can you do a handcam witht he link C?

[@MrTerrorista]

Is it bettet than the OBSBOT Meet 2?

[@superboichris]

that 4k 30 mode thoug

[@IrixGuy]

Great in-depth review! Sub and Like added!

[@bhgemini]

I picture quality is good, but it looks a little choppy/stuttery to me. I want to replsce my Facecam Mk2 with this but need smooth frames.

[@CampusSouth]

More like smartphone quality it’s like night and day compared to a DSLR

[@Tchoppr]

Yep

[@AWritersHusband]

Does it have Windows Hello support?

[@fumikato]

it's too good

[@boyscout399]

I would buy this if it fully supported linux.

[@camtono]

Holy shi this looks amazing

[@Hako_exe]

Frank has old money style - im very jealous

[@JoshuaPeterson_yt]

Without Windows Hello this is a non-starter for me, I use that too often.

[@ryanbane]

As a Link 1 owner, I'd really like to see a comparison. I love my original 360 Link - and I can't really see, outside of some of the more gimmicky features, if quality has increased from the previous version. It seems that they just turned on some blurring features that are locked behind software rather than hardware. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ One huge upgrade though, is PRICE. This thing is going to completely annihilate the competition.

[@randomfrankp]

It’s the same sensor, just in a different body for $150 less

[@ryanbane]

@@randomfrankp Thanks! Yeah, that price is killer!

[@mewpawofficial]

I prefer Obsbot

[@randomfrankp]

I'll pick up their new model and compare!

[@rfor.real_]

Una pena que no grabe en 4k 60 fps

[@apocrypha1286]

Still no windows hello 😢

[@michaelhernsin]

Years later and still 4K 30fps? 🤢🤢🤢

[@zoltanzana]

I don't see any difference between this one and the first gen.

[@ilya_taraskin]

Stabilization? No, you haven't heard...

[@JCMSimon_]

03:52 no 60 fps option? Edit: yeahhh i think ill stick with the original one

[@kulimeya123]

The official website says 4k@30 1080p@60 on both, old and new.

[@JCMSimon_]

@@kulimeya123 interesting... i think ill still stick with the "old" one cause i prefer the design. Thank you tho ^^

[@Noah_Pine]

Dude I just ordered it and I panicked when I thought there was no 60fps option 😅

[@Noah_Pine]

@@kulimeya123You just saved me so much stress

[@zoltanzana]

@@Noah_Pine There is no 60 fps

[@pacmon5285]

Bold statement considering you've done no real testing.

[@wtotheo]

Looks laggy af.

[@JacksonFrench-j8v]

B e of

[@rayzz13376]

Another paid ad.

[@_Gorthax]

It's not a f1.8 sensor lol that's the aperture..... you have such a nice studio camera in the background and you called the aperture diameter a sensor lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6u6fZZug9OHaKs for time stamp reference where you mistake F stops for a sensor lol

[@meh6513]

Less than 10k views in 8hrs? Fell off

[@عليالعراقي-ع2ت3ي]

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[@Death_Saved]

It looks so stuttery.

[@HSGG_]

yeah the framerate is not smooth

[@Noah_Pine]

Dude I saw 5 minutes of this video and ordered it instantly

[@Sarjan]

hmm no image comparison between the old link

[@ozatwar]

The audio is slightly out of synch

[@muhdzulhilmi7]

holy shit the quality is crystal clear. ordering it now

[@enriquemercado8998]

Hi Frank! Great video, would you mind doing a comparison between the Link 1 and 2? Thanks!

[@MajidKamran]

Choppy as hell

[@natsuhiko4478]

first

[@alexyt75029]

insta360 webcam version 1 is better than version 2.

[@amirul-rh3bk]

i dont need this, but small content creator in me said otherwise

[@burgunbeerd]

instant buy now that it doesnt have the gimbal. heckyeah

[@BruceMcKeever]

Is there any way you could mount this on a television set to do FaceTime with and not plug it into a computer?

[@Greydawg]

Does the mount have any ability to go on a tripod or anything like that?

[@randomfrankp]

Yes I showed the mounting thread

[@Greydawg]

@@randomfrankp I watched this video twice because it's brilliant, & I missed this part both times. I am, indeed, an inescapable idiot. 💯

[@randomfrankp]

lol all good!

[@anuvind-tp]

Feels like the AI tracking is a little too sensitive making micro adjustments all the time.

[@JayfkProductions876]

Hopefully this one doesn't randomly break in a week, left stuck on the blue light 🤦‍♂️

[@pascalguerin190]

What's the lenght of the USB C cable from the Insta360 Link 2?

[@Soul-Demon-Y]

How are the Razer BlackShark V2 X been holding up? Is the USB variant worth it?

[@pinefreshguy]

This video made me want this. I've been waiting for something like this for ages

[@cedricsanon7878]

So whats the difference between the original link and the Link 2? Is it worth the upgrade? The app looks different as well

[@NathanMilkie1]

2:30 | While yes, the Insta360 Link 2 & the Link 2C webcams are cheaper than the Elgato Facecam Pro, the Elgato webcam can do 4K 60, whereas the Insta360 webcams can only do 4K 30.

[@lyianx]

Wondered why this was cheaper than the 360 Link.. I see its because they removed one of the gimbals. Sucks they wont add in the software improvements to it.

[@Modern-Nerds]

I was looking into this one vs the OBSBot 2 4K. Ended up going OBSBot and sk glad i did. I absolutely love it ❤️

[@MobiusGT]

now why does the more expensive model not have a privacy cover?

[@danmagoo]

This is fantastic news (even though I already gave in to the high-priced model). For years I've been wishing they would release a model that loses to unnecessary features while keeping the great image, color and lighting adjustments, at a better price.

[@MOTILAC]

Amazing video, and very professionally done, thank you! Constructive criticism for you, get your hands manicured for videos that largly show your hands. Hangnails like that are off-putting. Take it to the next level on all areas of your shoots! Respect.

[@kulimeya123]

Seems not bad. I bought the Logitech 4K Pro with my Pro Display and that thing is absolute garbage and costs $200. Its like a webcam from 2010 but with bumped up resolution. Since I couldn’t find anything else that was really good I switched to my old iPhone 12 Pro + Magsafe Mount as webcam. The Link 2 as a dedicated webcam would be easier to use, but I guess I‘d loose some quality over the 12 Pro.

[@hjshoon5244]

How’s the quality in low light conditions?

[@TheHopelessGeek]

Wow, the video quality looks very good 💯

[@FLOODOFSINS]

Can you hook this up to your phone or tablet?

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

I didn't see a 1080p 60fps (or any 60fps) mode in the settings, big L there.

[@Ninjadom]

The Link C seems to have less judder than the Link 2.

[@MLLNRE]

Link C seems fine especially with the $50 saving.

[@HSGG_]

no 60 fps in a few hundred dollar webcam, what a scam

[@deyod.minahal6411]

I prefer the look and feel of obsbot, it’s just easier to use.

[@MajidKamran]

Needs 60fps imo

[@Descenter1976]

Why would you not show it of with the HDR on?

[@Descenter1976]

also the old one ran at 60 fps if I remember, and this only does 30?

[@skippie8011]

I've been using the original Insta360 Link for some time and I love the improvements that they made, too bad I don't have the money to upgrade D:

[@fumikato]

i love how they use Lens blur instead of Gaussian blur like most software

[@AZFlyingCook]

The bokeh mode is a lot better than the background blur, other than that it just kind of looks like what I do in Google Meets at work. The color presets are very nice to have and being able to further save your own color presets - depending on how granular you can get with it - is also fantastic. The mic is not bad at all, and the sensor is awfully good for its size and for how shallow the glass is. I can see this being a really good camera for streaming and other talking heads. Between the $225-$250 (with the tripod bundle), I would have liked to see how the Link 2 does with moving, say outdoor video. And how long will the battery last. (Written on my gorgeous Mountain keyboard I got from some guy on Whatnot)

[@MrTuffinho]

Incredible how far we've come as far as webcams. I might grab one for myself and one for the wifey.

[@WesCrockettCA]

I use a Rode Go Mic II for audio but a Logitech c920 Pro for video. Only being used for Teams and Discord. I want a better webcam, but I feel that Teams just kind of craps on the video anyways... Think a $150-$200 upgrade would really improve anything once the VPN, Teams/Zoom compression, etc, destroy the quality?