The Camera That Made Me Switch… Insta360 X4

The X3 was good and made me change everything. The X4 is even better. Way better.
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[@TheLoamRanger]

Let me know if you have any questions about the camera. 🖖 Here's a link to the X4: bit.ly/Insta360X4LR

[@whitest_kyle]

How do you keep your chest mount stable? With my X3 I can't seem to get it to stop flopping around on drops/jumps/rough tech trails and the footage just ends up really shaky.

[@PiecesofVinyl]

My issue with these cameras is them being defined as "action cams" when I have had to replace 3 sets of lenses on my previous ones - which was basically the cost of another camera - they have since become my - "not so action" cameras - AKA - I never use them - if I spend $500 on this - are these lens guards actually gonna protect the lenses when I drop it in hard snow or biking or off a golf cart (all things that have scratched my previous lenses) - in the past - the lens guards have really sucked - and I am SUPER skeptical of anyone who has a "relationship" with this company - of course you will use it as an action cam - if the lens gets scratched - they will just send you a new one - but the rest of us have to wait 3 weeks for a reply, then 3 weeks to ship the camera out - then spend $99 on the replacement lens plus shipping - then wait another 3 weeks for it to come in from China - so - really - should I bother getting this or will the lens just get scratched when using it in ANY action scenario - save for maybe water or pillow fighting???

[@MRhankylolka]

Can you upload 360video from 1 run raw? For the meta quest 3🎉❤

[@MrGazzell]

@@whitest_kylestuntman makes a really solid chest mount that works wonders! My preference though is a full face with the camera mounted on the visor or the chin.

[@BushmanCanuck]

Did I hear that you are getting into rally car racing?

[@insta360]

When we knew you were heading off to rally school, we had to make this happen 🙌 We're stoked with some of these shots!

[@jdmtb]

Having just had both my X3 lenses replaced due to scratches, the quality lens covers that lock on instead of stick on are a HUGE game changer. $250 to replace the lenses. Wish I would've known the X4 was coming out before I had it repaired lol.

[@jdmtb]

Just picked one up using the link 😉

[@weiss588]

skill issue

[@XavieRibeiro25]

Now what they need to do is launch a X4 Mini for us MTBikers to use under the peak of the helmet. Really tought this one was going to be smaller from the renders online, but it's even bigger. Ryan, use your influence to make it happen! 😁

[@mudkayak6305]

in 360 mode can the camera by used having it horizontal under the visor is that just stupid?

[@XavieRibeiro25]

@@mudkayak6305 it can and I've seen guys doing it, but it doesn't look good and it's still a bit heavy to have under the visor. Something half the size without the display would be great.

[@kieranwhittemore1010]

@@XavieRibeiro25 Doesn't look good? You are worried about how you look while filming? I only focus on how the footage looks.

[@luchoule]

Really great video as usual! Where did you get your action cam dead cat for better sound quality ? Thanks

[@phr3dd]

Great review, I like how you did the on screen and audio over the footage for further explanation of certain things, thanks again.

[@dems_mtb]

Great video! I ordered a X4 today. What do you use to mount to chest?

[@gilbertromane4453]

Hello. Love your videos. Just purchased an X4 for some bike travels this year back home in Canada. Testing out editing and such in Premiere Pro. Having a problem with the exports. Audio is out of sync. I am using the in-built proxies and editing is fine. When export seems the audio of the raw files is broken. Turn proxies off in Premiere Pro and I get the same issue. Even tried generating my own proxies to see if fixes the problem. No luck. Any tips you can help with? I presume you are using Premiere Pro and not just the Insta360 Studio app? Cheers. Keep the great videos coming.

[@rokkitkit]

Awesome mate, all my questions answered in one vid. Definitely keen to see the difference between the glass and plastic lens guards👍

[@ChrisChevs]

To do an accurate test of the heat issue you gotta film a moving video so that the debayering process doesnt just keep using the same frame since not much changes in the shot. Camera movement will greatly increase write rates and increase the heat.

[@offdaystv]

What was the first trail that was muddy?

[@TheMinidave69]

Any plans for ace pro and x4 set up like the gopro

[@bainoe]

Nice video I just need more time to think about to get one? Thanks

[@grapht06]

do they have the same frame rate on the single lens 4k mode?

[@NatureSoundsandSights]

Was impressed that the "White" spots weren't blown out (Yes I'm looking at you GoPro). did you have a specific white-balance setting or just auto? Thanks!

[@kungfumtb310]

Question about the X3 , what are. The settings you use

[@mongolpunctro]

What is the microphone you are using here?

[@MrCapediver]

Looks great...2 questions...1. What is the reframe resolution on the 8k footage?....2. Do you have any idea of how the lens guards fare in water or rain...are they water tight and do they disperse water easily (the X3 and GoPro Max almost always leaves a drop in the centre of the lens...physics I guess!)...

[@graphicsorders6536]

How do we get the horizon lock when filming in single lens mode??

[@RyandeMilliano]

I cannot wait to get my hand on this, I am in the same boat for bike shooting, it is so hard here on the west coast to capture clean POV in the trees while riding due to the low light. X3 did the best so far, but I am curious is the extra size and weight are a deal breaker for POV, the X3 was already significantly bigger and heavier than a MAX. Cheers bud!🍻🍁❄️

[@keepingtherubberdown5715]

How are you wearing that camera or where are you placing it? I do mtb, gravel and road and while I love camera I am just so unsure how to mount it. And does it need to be mounted wide for best view or can you mount is narrow?

[@TheLoamRanger]

I usually run my cameras on a chest mount. FOV is personal preference, but I usually go as wide as possible to show speed more accurately.

[@DirtRoadRemedy]

Can anyone recommend some mic fluffies for use with the One RS?

[@cathaltwomey]

would love to know what would happen shooting 8K in the actual dive housing at depth below 10m ? is overheating a factor then ?

[@DanOsborne]

On the chest mount you are using it as single camera mode? Is there a better camera for this use which is as stable and wide? I have a Hero10, but I find the shot isn't wide or stable enough compared to this!

[@Thenatalyteran]

It doesnt matter, you can pick the footge you want

[@mitchsargent5543]

How's the lowlight compare to the ACE?!

[@fullpullmtb]

Are you ever using HDR mode on the trails?

[@BushmanCanuck]

Did I hear that you are getting into rally car racing? Where can I find that content!

[@RobJurewicz]

jeeesus i was really hoping it would be smaller since it was already too big for me

[@Type1FunDay]

I see you are putting the mic-mufflers on... I wonder if you have found a solution how to "cover" or "protect" the lenses with the rubber guard, while having these on? Or had the X4 solve that? on X3, if I am out for a day, and its windy (I keep them on) then I have no way of protecting the lenses from scratching, when putting the camera away.

[@nebesaurus]

Is there still a ~30 second gap between 29 minute videos while videos save as with the X3? Or up to 135 minutes continuous recording now?

[@JakeMarcin]

No gap, they fixed it

[@ashleyr8272]

Finally a reason for me to buy a new 360camera. I‘ve using insta360 one r these years, waited for a small enough and good price 8k 360camera.

[@garethhugeharvey]

How does the image hold up in low light through dense trees when it’s rough?

[@firstsoldier4257]

extremly smal sensor and chip software what you thing !?

[@Jcool721]

Thanks mate! I love the X2 but finally I can buy the next generation. In the X2, poor photo quality was the most annoying, but now I can finally start shooting great 360 photos! The X2 footage still looks great for my kind of riding style, but X3 gives more resolution which is definitely needed!

[@awfully.average]

same i have the x2 but i kinda put off upgrading to the x3, you think the X4 is worth it ?

[@Jcool721]

@@awfully.average I think so, I'll update for sure.

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

For what you do, MTB POV. Do you like the X4 better than the Ace pro?

[@TheLoamRanger]

For chest cam, 16:9 only, I could take either one, although the Ace Pro form factor works a little bit better for this specific use case. For mounting on the helmet, or if I wanted to get both 16:9 and 9:16 out of one shot, it’s gotta be the X4. Hope that helps!

[@pieceofschmittgames6569]

Your review is so amazing. I’m so glad you talked about it. Getting hot or lack there of, so many KZbinrs have just been exclusively chilling the product and not talking about anywhere that it may be lacking or concerning and due to a KZbinr calling out 360 for bribing KZbinrs to not say that their vids are sponsored videos made me more than a little hesitant, this is definitely a great review.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Ya it’s been unfortunate to hear what those creators were instructed to do. Our contact at Insta360 has always stated quite the opposite (they always want us to be fully honest and transparent about our dealings with them), so I’m wondering if those other people had one person who didn’t understand how things work. Pretty lame, for sure and I hope that person (or people) aren’t allowed to keep working in that position of trust within the company.

[@flaxvert]

Can you upload a 360 video?

[@MRhankylolka]

I asked him to for meta quest

[@YouMotorcycle]

I wish you guys just showed us how things looked in auto... I think the majority of users are us simpletons who are never going to color grade anything, are never going to shoot in flat, and just want an accurate and honest representation of what we can expect out of the box. Hard to come by.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Let me ask you. When you were skiing, do the plastic lens guards get foggy? That is a real issue with the X3 covers. Appears the condensation will stick to the plastic.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Not sure on that one. I only used the lens covers for the car shots.

[@FlowFinderUSA]

​@TheLoamRanger ahhhh thanks. On a sunny day wouldn't be an issue, but when there is humidity or precipitation, the footage is useless. Perhaps the premium "glass" lens are meant to remedy that?

[@ShadLife]

Quick question. How much computer processing power is needed to edit video in 8k? I would love the 8k 360 camera, but not if I have to buy a new $2000 computer just to view and edit files.

[@TheLoamRanger]

I can’t 100% confirm but the desktop software seems to be using some kind of proxy situation. It runs very smoothly on my laptop in 8k

[@CollinOnTheTrails]

Looks cool, even though there are lens covers, I’m still way to scared to brake my lens😭💀

[@hotel1257]

How massive are 8k/360 video files if exported proress?

[@firstsoldier4257]

if long extremly big you have to stop and go filming you dont know how to work with them after filming macs have quick final cuts but insta software cant go quickly there after edit you make video but you have wait to end the proceses for every insta video its not like from camcorder or from your phone if you wanna edit with your phone batterie is quick end

[@awfully.average]

i have an x2 which is great out doors , which i predominantly use to film my skateboarding , when i was still skateboarding . but it sucked indoors / lowlight and zooming in is just crap

[@alexanderwald2046]

the heat management probably does not make sense in your living room, but certainly does while riding in the summer at places like Morzine, where it's easily ~28 degrees Celsius at the end of July

[@TheLotusMachine]

And he stopped it after half an hour because he was bored, sorry but that is lame, the least he should have done was use an entire battery.

[@netposerx]

I finally purchased the official X3 lens guards from Insta360 after dropping my camera twice. Once under their care program and this time $250 to get my X3 fixed (actually replaced). The lens guards are awful. You can see the distortion so you have to be creative or zoom in to push the distortion out of frame.

[@FLG8r]

saw elsewhere on the internets that they is no discernible difference in video quality when using either the standard or premium lens protectors.

[@MyCyclingSaga]

How does it compare to the Ace Pro?

[@TheLoamRanger]

They are pretty different beasts in a lot of ways, with different strengths. They both have the newer processor now, so they are both super quick in the menus systems. If you generally like super wide angle shots, the X4 is probably the ticket. For wide-ish, or more narrow FOV's, the Ace Pro is great.

[@MyCyclingSaga]

Awesome, Thanks for the info! 🙏

[@MyCyclingSaga]

I was about to go for the DJI Action 4, but the Ace Pro caught my eye 😅

[@whitest_kyle]

Ugh, bigger and heavier for a camera that was already huge and heavy... the X3 is so uncomfortable on a helmet mount

[@beprofilms9896]

Is it waterproof enough to whitewater kayak with?

[@thespraysource]

Yes

[@sleepybear101]

I think heat management problem appears not in the normal conditions but rather sun exposed like desert without much airflow

[@Wonderer-yh3tj]

No low light test?

[@brookscurran]

colors finally look as good as the gopro max

[@jayesh5131]

@5:55 Bruh you live in Canada where its snowing outside! Ofcourse it won't overheat while recording for 25minutes 😂

[@TheLoamRanger]

Haha I assume you’re joking. You’re joking, right?

[@MrShaneSunshine]

Dude! Spell colour like you mean it !🇨🇦 Otherwise......your videos are my fav. 😆

[@salmanmsulphi2784]

So we all are going to ignore the fact that his phone looks like its been through hell and back.

[@bikebudha01]

I've done the Dirtfish... Man, if you can, you should to....

[@andreaspoke8273]

You are professional so here my dummy question. For what you need 360 cam if show only your handlebar and put the cam on your chest? Looks like used a normal action cam…

[@RydenDirty]

But what about motion blur with an ND filter?

[@MRhankylolka]

You dont need it bcs hdr and a lot of noise for that small sensor

[@PopartFilms]

...and it still looks like phone footage. Forget the resolution. Give us better dynamic range to be able to use the footage with full and crop sensor mirrorless cameras. That's really all we've been wanting for since the first action cameras came out and we're still waiting.

[@independentmind6345]

The scenes in the snow looks fantastic, but.. that last scene on the bike trail... still doesn't look as good as other action cams.

[@ediotism]

driving a Ken Block car??!? when was that filmed lol

[@csjtbanks]

It would be great if somebody came out with a filter that shows the real slope angle. I wonder why this hasn't happended yet ?

[@TheLoamRanger]

Oh man, that would be incredible.

[@FreerideQuebec]

Thanks my fav lil' psychopath, think I'll never get to like that kind of image sadly :/

[@Calvarydima]

Same sensor???!! Whaaaaat ? So no improvements on the low light shooting

[@Jesus-eu4gn]

You being partnered with them already made this whole video biased. And @5:45 really? You're supposed to be a reviewer.

[@choanlpoto]

Yea don’t do a review if you can’t say anything productive. Paid influencer cancer of the decade

[@firstsoldier4257]

now they givi lensguard they now cheap lens gets schraches they now after first schrach those action cameras get useless you have ti send them for repair to hongkong your garantee uselss you have to pay all cost inkulusive shipping

[@Lost-Roadie]

I want my view count back after watching this.

[@Slowron215]

same sensor size....big disappointment

[@starchildarryl]

quality does not seem that much better than x3

[@TheLoamRanger]

It’s always tricky to tell via KZbin as they add their own compression to it. There’s so much less blockiness to the footage of the X4. It’s quite a noticeable difference here on my monitors.

[@xColter]

Such a cool camera, such a stupid look. Every time I see one, I can't help but think it's just too ridiculous, honestly. The future of action cams should not be this ugly.

[@JapaneseMonster]

I find it very suspect that none of the major influencers are comparing the X4 to the 1-inch. I do not think Insta360 wants that comparison to happen. This camera seems to be marketed using the 8K resolution it has and not the fact that it's the exact same sensor in the X3. I bought the X4 and have the 1-inch and I can say without a doubt that I am keeping my 1-inch and returning the X4. The 1-inch is so much better. If any of you are semi knowledgable about cameras, you know the most import aspect of a camera is its image sensor capability. Light gathering is everything. I will wait for the 8k 1-inch to come out. That will add even more detail to the 1-inch and trust me, it's not missing a ton. The X4 is only necessary if you need a waterproof camera without using additional accessories or want something a bit lighter, but if you own the 1-inch, I say save your money.

[@TheLoamRanger]

Don’t forget about battery life, ease of use, much better processing and audio. The X4 runs away with it in all of those categories. I also have the 1” and it’s good for specific shots where one doesn’t need audio or decent battery life, but I likely won’t be touching that camera now that I have the X4.

[@JapaneseMonster]

@@TheLoamRanger Image quality and sensor is first and foremost for me. No action cam audio is something I would use professionally any how. Most 360 edited videos don't use the audio and have a song track and sound effects so audio is not a deal breaker. Battery life is fine on the 1-inch and I always have a battery bank handy for most of my products. The only selling point is the waterproof capability but for someone who owns a boat, even then it's not frequently used in that capacity. Definitely not missing the X4 knowing I have the better overall image quality.

[@OnuJuss]

47s ago first

[@oneinvisibledoctor]

The X4 should have been the X3.

[@TheLoamRanger]

The X5 should have been the X4.

[@albertoarcos5822]

Why aren’t my images being saved to my iPhone album in 360 images format after I chose export as 360? It’s just flat images doesn’t save with that 360 symbol and FB doesn’t support 360 images no more ?

[@ALBRAINER]

guys i really really need one but cant afford it, can some one make my dream come true pleasee?

[@JarradShaw]

The AI gesture control is a killer addition ❤