THE GOOD AND THE BAD Insta360 ACE PRO Three Months Later

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hey guys, Insta360 hit me up and wants to give 11% off for the first 50 people to use this link to order their Ace Pro geni.us/AceProSave1

[@ctc07]

Wellsaid sir i just bought one😊new fan from the 🇵🇭

[@JmSmith751]

I like it so much, we’re getting a second one for my wife. Great for family fun with kids!

[@americansoldier7776]

I’ve got the same remote and love it

[@sludog]

Terrible decision to not make the lens glass removable. I mean you can remove with a tool it but it voids the warranty and is no longer waterproof. Action cameras should have removable glass as standard. 🤔

[@ProfSimonHolland]

its not 8k. how can you record 132gb per second onto a micro sd card. its fake consumer grade...kinda.. 8k shaped HQ action cam stuff....hmm. its not even real 4k. nowhere near. but its a good amateur action camera

[@bimerev]

Is not so perfect as I though . It doesnt have 3.5mm mic jack.... you have to buy extra adapter :((

[@achillesmjb]

One problem that all reviewers seem to ignore. Camera requires activation. In other words Insta360 follows user.

[@Freedom_and_Democracy]

The USA needs to block Chinese companies from forcing software and activitation of Chinese hardware.

[@Freedom_and_Democracy]

This is why I have not purchased dji or insta360.

[@PointBlankCHL]

It's horrible for vlogging because it will not focus your face unless you are 4 foot away....

[@DavidManningvlog]

Minimum focusing distance is 1.2ft and it peaks right around 3-4ft. I’ve been using it to vlog my life for the past three months and it’s been dope!

[@dragonball851]

It’s an action camera, I think in that perspective it’s very good excepts lens protector thing.

[@retroonhisbikes]

Such a hard choice taking my plane up or the helicopter. Think I’ll just vlogg from the garden on selfie stick

[@DavidManningvlog]

Hahhaa! I'm just dreaming of the future when I become a pilot🙌

[@teamsaunz]

I agree kid, Maui sounds good especially compared to these Canadian winters here, lol. Have a great trip and thanks for a bonus video.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Oof! What’s the temp in Canada right now?😬

[@teamsaunz]

@@DavidManningvlog Monday and Tuesday was 17C which I believe is around 62/63F…I think. I don’t know fahrenheit at all but that’s what my phone conversion says. However, today only went a high of 7C (44F). Our normal high this time of year is 0C which is 32F. However, that’s where I live but Canada is massive so you will get warmer and colder temperatures across Canada. One thing for sure…the temperature is bouncing up and down like a yo-yo.

[@RidingThruLife]

Thanks for the content David. Curious as to why the remote is such a positive vs having it accessed from a free App on your phone? Which you most likely carry all the time, it does all of that vs having to buy, $150?, carry and remember the remote and case/strap etc? I believe they have an App, though I don't see it on their site, but they must as you can remove the selfie stick with it and I am sure it would be the same as the X3 App? Can you not do all of this from the App? If so, you don't think that's a bit of a miss? Have fun in Hawaii!!! 🏝

[@DavidManningvlog]

You’re exactly right, it’s basically the phone app but in a separate device that can mount on your wrist or handlebars. No killing your phone battery and in a lot of action scenarios, you can’t have your phone out. I love this thing!

[@surfing4theloveofit]

I was amazed at the pure video mod at night its insanely good it really surprised me 😊 from rick, Perth Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@DavidManningvlog]

I audibly laughed when I first tried it! It makes no sense that a camera this small can shoot in that low of light!

[@choppergirl]

So wait a minute, you can't change out lenses on this like the RS or Twin or whatever, and actually.... do.... 360? I.e., other than popping the battery off and on and the microsd card in and out, it's not modular...

[@Valiantjeff]

What was that suction cup mount you were using though?

[@DavidManningvlog]

It’s the Falcam F22 suction mount geni.us/DMF22

[@Valiantjeff]

Thanks!

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

Do you think Insta360 will fix the close focusing issue with a firmware update or additional closer vlogging mode? OR do you think this gets fixed in the Ace Pro 2.0? They really should fix it in this version IMHO.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

The remote is terrible. if you have it on your arm on standby as thats how its supposed to be. But, it turns your camera on without you knowing, It happened to me today, 40 minutes of the inside of my bag. then it changes settings to easily, to sensitive. USE YOUR PHONE! it works much better. Its hopeless if you are using it as an action camera. I'm trying to get refund. You just demonstrated the problem, it took a photo without you wanting too. You can do the same on your phone and the screens bigger. simple

[@coment80]

So uncool. Tell people they can have the same experience from their smartphone instead of spending half the price of a camera on a remote control.

[@FINNDESIGNSTUDIO]

Thanks for the review, I am really enjoying your videos and they are very relatable to me and very real also, you are fast becoming my go to channel , nice work .

[@DavidManningvlog]

Thank you so much! I’m stoked you’re watching man, I appreciate it!

[@robertkirr]

hi, to cancel the recoding from the remote just keep the shutter button pressed, exactly as on the camera itself.... 😉

[@PaoloD2R2]

Is it possible to take still shots using the remote, or even take still shots WHILE filming? thank you !!

[@babyboy1971]

I have wanted this camera for a long time. I got GoPro hero 12 black for my birthday early this year and it’s my first action camera, although I never do action camera stuff on it! I just use it for vlogging and capturing family moments and it’s amazing in good light. Luckily I live in Southern California so we get a lot of sunny days and it looks great. But the minute the light goes down it looks awful. That’s when I bring out my Osmo pocket three which I absolutely love but it’s a definitely not as rugged as action cams are. I’m having a tough time deciding on my next camera and I’m between the Ace Pro and the Go3S. I’m leaning towards the Go3S, but I’m waiting. I’m looking to film inside malls and for doing walking tours on the down low… Do you think that the Go3S could handle indoor lighting like that? Or would the Ace Pro be better for filming inside with artificial light?

[@mylifeisbroken34]

Hello. I want to live stream while fishing by sharing the internet from my phone. As far as I know, Gopro 12 can also record to SD card while live streaming. Do Insta360 Ace pro, DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4 have the same feature? Which one do you recommend for live streaming?

[@canyonblue737-8]

I love my Ace Pro and vlogging is acceptable, but your video does highlight that while low light in your studio is good... your face is a bit soft looking when using the Ace Pro because the minimum focus distance is just a bit too long so at arms length it isn't perfectly focused. I understand this is in part due to the large sensor size that gives it that excellent low light in the first place. My trio of Insta360 products: Ace Pro, GO 3S (new!) and X4 fit in a tiny little soft GoPro bag I have and cover all my video needs in such an easy to travel with package.

[@teideterrors]

That would be possibly illegal on the steering wheel also. Just saying..

[@JP-un3wf]

Please post a snorkeling/ scuba review with the Insta Pro 360 while in Hawaii 🙏🤙

[@DavidManningvlog]

That’s a VERY solid idea!

[@zpiggekowalski4791]

Finally! Somebody is acknowledging Life View while recording on the remote. Sony had that for like 15 years ago, no GPS though. There are so many situations there, this gadget will come handy. By the way, "The best camera in the world" in version Hero 9,10,11 has not this function even in the phone!!! I walk around a lot with my camera hanging on my chest, and I have to film short sequences to check framing. Very annoying! The same when I'm sailing or biking and want to rotate the camera while recording. I will get rid of my 11 as soon as possible and switch to Insta 360 ACE PRO. Very amateur as I am.

[@professionalaesthetics]

How is this vs osmo action 4 for surfing? I saw osmo has little delay after hitting start button, heard camera door can pop open easily on insta. Anything else?

[@LiveLife5.0]

Hey David this is David. I just have to correct on your video. The leans does come off just like the GoPro, if you need to replace it, or put filters kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4OtlIR4p9V5jtUsi=R3gCzXbXK9kb-vGW

[@Outloud444]

Funny - would I ever use it? No - I purchased the New Samsung S24 plus with 512 gigs - it is amazing - those car shots were great 2 years ago - not today -

[@mwmv921]

Dude - this toy costs a half price of camera. For average user this is very stupid investment for this price. You can use your phone to view, or garmin smartwatch for GPS data (which gives you a lot more than this remote)

[@freshandsaltyjohnny]

As a youtube fisherman this has no use for me at all. $150 is wild forget that. Not eorth the price.

[@TheSpade357]

I think it's a pretty useless device. The only thing I see that is useful is to turn on the camera remotely. It's not like you can remotely rotate the camera or something. I just mount the camera on the car, set the camera angle, do a test record and drive off.

[@wmcmurran472]

David, this video could not have landed on my watchlist at a better time. We're trying to decide between the Ace Pro and DJI Action 4. Appreciate the content. Keep going!

[@DavidManningvlog]

Not sure your use case with them, but they’re both great cameras. For me though, I think the Ace Pro as a total package takes the win!

[@jest0riz0r]

Just FYI, you can use your smartphone as a remote for the DJI Action 4. It's obviously not the same and can't replace the remote in some scenarios, but at least you probably already have a phone and don't have to buy it, and it works very well for checking the angle of a head or chest mount or whatever. For what it's worth, I got an Action 4 a couple months ago and I'm very happy with it!

[@DarkroomZombie]

I like that work table behide you @4:18 do you have a video about that awesome thing?

[@PoppyHermie]

Can you turn off the touch screen display while recording video?

[@miltonspivack4534]

Hi, is that the Ulanzi SC-02 suction cup mount you used in this vid? Nice vid BTW

[@Cameraflyer-]

Another shill review doesn't mention any of the negatives of the camera.

[@robertwhitemoto]

Dude, informative and funny ... subscribing ! 100% agree with your assessment... just received mine a week or so ago.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Stoked you're here Robert! I appreciate you watching man!

[@chatogomez]

David which lens protector would you recommend? Thanks.

[@lynxy5242]

iPhone can have ip68 and usc-c, but not the remote

[@Pi-mt2dj]

Hi, can't you turn it on and view it from your phone?

[@rickycamporazo4312]

you can set also your phone as your remote device😊

[@4WheelingSA]

Great video! I love the suction cup you are using, it has a long arm. Which one is it?

[@DavidManningvlog]

It’s the Falcam F22 suction mount geni.us/DMF22

[@4WheelingSA]

@@DavidManningvlog Thank you, will search for it

[@azevlogin752]

Can the remote be used with Insta 360 Go 3?

[@kwalkomedy]

Also - do any of the Go 3 accessories [mount for example] work with the Ace Pro?

[@HIGHOCTANERC]

David What the suction mount you put on the hood of the Van?

[@MaddenScience]

Any word on adding more voice commands? Like “pause video” and “resume video”. And switching shooting modes, etc.

[@jjl46507]

Can you use the GPS remote with multiple ACE Pro’s?

[@DavidManningvlog]

Sure can! I’m not sure how many though, I’ve got two I’m working with and it works awesome!

[@freeandfighting3069]

The pause & play is good for stringing together surfing shots. FREE

[@DavidManningvlog]

Thats a killer use case!

[@dnldwofh20]

Hi, it my first time leaving the comments while watching your video by the way, I watched your videos so much and learned a lot things about the cameras. I currently owning the Action 4, and one feature grabbed my attention from the Ace Pro which is the photo taking feature while recording the video. So I am trying to figure out should I need to purchase one more camera just because of the photo shot feature or not. Would you let me know whether you will recommend buying one more action camera which has similar features?

[@DavidManningvlog]

That’s a tough one! You already have such a great camera, it’s tough to say that you need another. How I treat gear in general is to not buy something new unless I bump up against a hurdle in what I want to create. As soon as gear gets in my way, then I know it’s time to upgrade

[@dnldwofh20]

@@DavidManningvlog Thank you for giving me the feedback. I might need to think about it little more before I decide!

[@BikesBeardsAndBrews]

The gps action remote can only remember one camera at a time even though it supports 3 so every time you change batteries or shut the camera's off you have to pair the second camera again. That is pure garbage, even gopro doesn't have that issue. When I got the camera's and powered them on for the first time they required I download the app to my phone and the app required I gave the app access to my mic, pics, music and a few other things before it would even let me continue or register the camera. That is wicked shady I have yet to see a way to change the name of the camera in the app so when using multiple cameras you just need to know which jumble of numbers and letters is the one you are working with Emailing for tech support from the US is garbage, their helpdesk is definitely based in China so there is a huge timezone difference and I have run into several language barriers when discussing. I'm not saying this is a bad camera but there is a lot that all the reviewers who got free camera's are not talking about

[@petercrombie6652]

How is the workflow getting the GPS/telemetry data onto your footage? Especially if you have a 10min 4K vid file, for example. Would love to know please David. Thanks.

[@DavidManningvlog]

Might be helpful to do a walkthrough video, but it’s super simple. You do have to use the desktop app though. Once you’re in there, you pretty much just choose which look you want and you’re set!

[@petercrombie6652]

@@DavidManningvlog Thanks David. I ask because I have the Osmo Action 4 and remote control for data/telemetry info but you can only use the iPhone or iPad app. As you can imagine this can take hours for a large 10 or 15gb 4K file if you want to integrate the data... which I do, from my ski holiday in the Alps. Quite terrible of DJI to not provide a desktop app to deal with such huge files. Perhaps the subject of a future video... 🤔 Love your work - keep it up. Many thanks from Cape Town, South Africa 🙏

[@jan-jans143]

im looking at this vs action 4, I feel like insta360 video looks ugly versus action 4.. it just looks fake. does anybody think the same?

[@BigOvlogger]

The lens is removable. If you twist it to the left like a Gopro Hero 12 it will come off. I have seen 3 videos on KZbin showing how easy you can twist it off and replace it if needed.

[@Skiingwithmisha]

Is it the same remote for the X3 ?

[@theleviathan0]

How is it better than just using a phone

[@BikingBadwithTC]

For MTBing, low light stabilization is a big plus BUT does it have horizon lock in PureVideo mode?

[@FrancisDmello-zf2ld]

Can we get an updated video on the insta360 ace pro after the firmware updates. Also, I came across videos of a few content creators and you are one of my favorites and I get hooked to a lot of these products so I just wanted to know did insta360 sponsor for the video and mention not to disclose that the video was sponsored. Please be honest if you don’t mind.

[@Setzerpendence]

Multiple cameras on 1 remote 😔 Hopefully this can be fixed with an update, but it only remembers 1 camera when you turn everything off

[@SilatShooter]

Cool accessory but can't you do the same with a phone app?

[@DavidManningvlog]

You sure can, but can you check your phone quickly while bombing a mountain on your mountain bike? Or back country skiing through four feet of powder? Having everything wrist mounted is a killer solution and keeps your phone safe and sound

[@SilatShooter]

@@DavidManningvlog appreciate the reply and agree it's a cool accessory but honestly in the scenarios you mentioned I think I may glance once at the watch initially, then just focus on not dying while moving at high speeds on ski mountain or trail.

[@patebo]

@David Manning when using the ace pro and you have the flip screen up during under water shots? Or does it need to be down in order to maintain a seal?

[@avishekniraula3740]

For sure its videography and its features are outstanding!! But i wanna know hows the quality of photos it capture?? How would you rate its photography compared to iphone 15 pro or any beginner level dslr/compact camera? Really wanna know before buying..

[@roarkeven]

In the future could you please add the settings for video samples you post? Where it says "Shot on...", just so if we like your settings we're able to be inspired by your settings :) Thank you, great video subbed because of it!

[@jessehill3780]

Does the remote turn off automatically after a set time like the osmo 4? Love everything about the osmo 4 with remote but it’s beyond stupid there is no option to just keep the remote and camera on until the battery dies. Tried a few times to use the osmo 4 w remote snowboarding but by the time you get through the lift line and on the lift the stupid remote shuts itself off and then you have to go through the whole boot sequence and re initialize hope you can get gps signal again by the time you get off the lift to record and get data. I basically stopped using it after a few trips where it turn off and you’d try to turn back on and reconnect in time but then not be recording when you thought you were etc…. Let the user determine if they want to leave it on and connected at the expense of battery life.

[@harrislam]

Is this for real? You look so good barely 2 feet away from the camera. Is it because your face is well lit with the big lights? I tried doing a vlog style testing out in the open in the daylight, just on a cloudy day, and my face was not looking clear at all.

[@dccoletrain]

Are you going to borrow an X100VI to capitalize on the popularity of it to make some content? Ha I got one on preorder. They always say the best camera is the one you have on you and I never end up carrying my cameras so I plan on carrying this one. Small enough.

[@peter360adventures9]

When recording with the camera upside down. The live view is upside down. But the recording in post is right side up.

[@JeffRejent]

Still looks over sharpened. Is there a setting for sharpness? I know the One RS was the same way until you turn the sharpness down.

[@rippinglipsadventures]

How about a Hindsight comparable feature? I need that for all my fish catches when you never know when that fish strike is going to play out, but you don't want to record 12-hours a day.

[@josephhenry8102]

Don't care about the camera. I too would like to know what suction cup/arm rig that is? Why not link that too?

[@nemindakarunaratne2291]

Hay Dave, I am trying my best to get good video on my Ace Pro while walking with the Ace Pro mounted on my Snap mount on the chest in low light. The video is so shaky. Any advice?

[@LukasLiwandouw]

There's also a Voice Control that you missed. I think that is the best feature out of this cam

[@TobyNorthEN]

David, so seriously, 9:20 - Are you using any Insta360 - 360 cameras WITH the ACE PRO?

[@davidpoo66]

Did you or willyou do the cons of this camera? For example I saw one of the cons is flesh tones are accurate.... Thanks! Maybe I will use it insofar my Action 4😮.

[@bombsquadmolina9123]

Hey Thanks for all the info on all your educational videos and funny. But I would like to know if the Insta360 ace pro allow you to livestream?

[@travel4food4life]

Ohh 11% off is a great deal....thanks David for the long-term review. I totally agreed with you as I am also a 4 month user. Thinking of getting the GPS remote.

[@HajongLee]

What's the benefit of having that over just controlling it with an app on your phone?

[@ZiNu06]

Always, thank you for the awesome videos!! Can you make a video for insta360 ace pro settings that you have?

[@andrewqbaker]

Dude I have 2 cameras and I struggle to decide which to use. How do you even decide which one to take with you?

[@britneyforever]

Been using Ace Pro since December, cancel recording is also my favorite feature, I'm no content creator so it's really convenient to delete the bloopers. I'm so sold on that remote control.. will probably get one after getting my license lol

[@Sebastian-oj2gu]

I would love you to make a video all about getting great family pictures/video so we can make great memories.

[@andreschairez8825]

Which will be best between this one and the really small one on ur cap? Im thinking on selling my old gopro and get one of those...but not sure which, and it will depend on the end use of course...but recomendations are very welcome 🙏

[@mdnaimulislam826]

wow💚

[@Planet-ICELAND]

I use that camera here up North. say Kingsong S19 would look good for you.

[@BigOvlogger]

I bought mine at Best Buy, yesterday.

[@skylargreyjuly]

didn't know the zoom-in was not a digital crop, that 8K sensor makes a lot of sense

[@joelbarto1103]

In addition to the hand gestures it also has voice commands instead. You just tell it what to do; pretty awesome.

[@jasonhillone]

them lense covers are held by glue theres videos on here how to take them off

[@AZ_Baggin]

You think the fairing spoiler serves any performance functionally or is it more for looks?

[@lapopol]

What difference if sync with phone?

[@JadenAraujo11]

hey david got a question for ya...why take the ace pro to hawaii and not other action cameras?

[@garysandhu5082]

Is this a good camera to replace a camcorder for family vacations?

[@pita.music-original]

When are you reviewing the glasses? Wink. Wink!

[@anthonyhershko]

Great video!! I just got her yesterday!!

[@JPHeath]

Can short videos be edited in the phone app with the Ace Pro?

[@seanfichera]

Not for me if I can't talk with my hands 🤣

[@greentreestv]

What sunglasses are they? I need to know haha

[@RayRay-zc2ed]

What screen protector do you use for the camera lens

[@karenvlog2011]

How to use it with live streaming?

[@andreschairez8825]

I talk a lot with my hands as well 😅 thats a great tip