The NEW X4 from Insta360 (8k Action Camera)

[@Levi_Allen]

🚀 - 360 PDF GUIDE COMPANION FOR THIS VIDEO!! Links and Notes left.ly/pdf-guide - Also a whole video editing tutorial on my @AdventureFilmAcademy channel

[@shredmaxi]

As a life long GoPro user I have been thinking about making the switch. I'm totally sold above the water but below is just not quite there. Don't get me wrong the perspective below water is incredible but it needs the image to go along with it. Do you think it's the housing that requires improvement as above the water looks far sharper? Excellent video as always Levi

[@pixoled]

What an incredibly beautiful shots. I am blown away by the quality it records. Could you please share the settings too? Thanks in advance. Keep up the amazing work.

[@AuthenTech]

Those intro shots 🔥

[@mcavatar]

Levi, the X4 footage is so much better than the previous 360 video! Except for some panning shifts and stick shadows, there were fewer signs of 360° footage. The fish eye distortion was much less prominent than say the cycling in the forest.

[@WakeUpToYourself-237]

Do you recommend this camera for a complete beginner? Thanks for the video, awesome footage 🙏🏻🥰xx

[@Sir-Kay]

Finally got a hold of it. Great action camera. Just unboxed mine & immediately made a tutorial. Nothing on the market can touch it.

[@FlossyRoxx]

Welcome to underwater filmmaking 🤣🙏 I haven’t the fanciest gear but breath holds I have and it’s so fun! Just added a 360! You’re welcome to come freediving with me

[@Levi_Allen]

🖤🖤🖤

[@ElevenFilms]

Uh oh, I think I'm in love with this camera now! We're picking one up!! Thank you, Levi 🔥

[@ShutterAuthority]

Amazing work Levi! So cool I got to see you film a lot of these shots and now this incredible edit you've made with it.

[@Levi_Allen]

I had so much fun filming with you! Let’s do another project soon

[@ShutterAuthority]

​@@Levi_Allenalways up for it 🙌🏽

[@CxsFiml]

So âmzing

[@sunway16]

Awesome videos and I like the snorkeling part with the reef.. which maldive resort was this?? We just got back and we loved it

[@andrewgordon9251]

Where is this video recorded at?? Incredible footage

[@orvvro]

5 different Sun Siyam islands in the Maldives

[@GertKracht]

I started with the first Insta360 which I bumped the lens on the first day I had it. Let them repair it and sold it. This new X4 is so much better. First that megapixel resolution. It is fantastic. Also bright images and good light sensitivity for during the day. Colours are great and the battery is also much better than the old one. The dive cage is very nice. Especially on the beach where salt, sand and water land in a mix on the camera. No way I am going to risc damaging this one. Thanks for your video which also gave me some very nice ideas using it.

[@myyoga8spa]

Awesome video, subscribing officially 😊. sir, I own the x3 it gets hot pretty quick is that solved on the x4? Oh and is there a way to put back the videos I downloaded from my x3 to the 360insta app on my iPad back to the camera x3 without losing the raw footage ( unedited version) where I can still use the videos as 360 controllable footage instead of loosing that 😢. I’m switching iPads and can’t move these into the new one , that’s why

[@Everlanders]

Soooo Glad I just bought the X3 for $600 here in Perú...

[@Levi_Allen]

I just bought an x3 in Jan too 🤪

[@markasquith8070]

I believe the magnetic shoulder mount only works with stand, not extended, stick - yours looks longer than standard? Great video btw

[@Levi_Allen]

I manage to use it with slightly larger ones just fine

[@juliocesarolivosmendoza73]

Thank you for your video. Could you please let me know if there is a massive difference in regards of the photography as opposed to other actions cameras? I am looking for a compact travelling camera and this camera fit perfectly. I don't use these cameras for jumping on the airplane, riding motorbike, vlogging etc. but mostly for my personal travels and have great memories. I record more videos than taking pics but I am wondering about the quality for photography (I used to have a GoPro12). I would really appreciate If I could get your feedback about this. Thanks

[@pangeyi]

Key word " this is not a review, this is sponsored " 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Levi_Allen]

I'm always transparent about this stuff. First look videos should never be treated as "an unbiased review." They are simply first-look videos.

[@bm_wuratli6883]

@@Levi_Allen may i ask u question between x3 vs x4 which better dashcam with gps and 360 see all around? its same or not? thx

[@Levi_Allen]

I would use neither as a dashcam

[@bm_wuratli6883]

@@Levi_Allen which best for dashcam for long road pls?

[@MatthewBlaine]

Your story telling is incredible brother! Love this one.

[@DilanThimira]

Awesome video!! Keep up the great work!!🙂

[@nsanerydah]

Amazing shots and action!!

[@kevindavid_de]

great video, love your shots and the effort u put in. I noticed just one little thing about the lense guards - they have to be applied with the dot facing down :)

[@Levi_Allen]

Good point!

[@armstrongskyview2810]

Amazing transitions, how were they done. Like going to the end of the peer and into the next video

[@TravelDiveNMore]

Awesome video. For the seabob I use the wrist mount instead. And its amazing

[@Levi_Allen]

oh interesting. How far out are you able to get it

[@TravelDiveNMore]

@@Levi_Allen its just a wrist band that's directly connected to the camera, but of course it takes everything in the video

[@NicChap]

Always enjoy your reviews and edits! Insta are wise to sponsor you.

[@mgreidanus]

5:06 solid business decision to get in so many runs while you were there.

[@Naaaaaat]

Thanks for making this vid! I finally known what mount to use for my Seabob! Was the line on the image from the dive case only visible out of the water?

[@Levi_Allen]

There is a more noticeable Stich line with dive case, than normal filming above water without. But the trade off is worth it for sure. The main thing is to avoid scratching the dive housing. I accidentally scratched it a few times and that definitely makes Stich line more obvious. All in all it’s a big improvement underwater over the x3

[@Naaaaaat]

@@Levi_Allen thank you 🙂

[@SpyderBlackOfficial]

Awesome video. Thank you. By the way, can you please let me know what LUT was used at the 1 minute mark

[@Coatsey007]

Levi, you teach us mere mortals how to be better and I’m very grateful. Sadly, Insta360 have let me down in that my camera shoots terrible quality video even in Sunny conditions and although I sent them footage every email I get back is either an automated email or stalling email. The quality is worse than my X3 and they have tried to ignore this for so long, but I won’t have a Camera for my month trip. I bought lots of things from them but this combined with the issues around encouraging non-declaration of sponsorship leave a bad taste in my mouth and I would warm the suggest you are too good to represent this company, as it currently stands. After a month, I’m sure you can tell I’m a bit annoyed but you my friend are awesome.

[@giannisstefanatos4400]

Really nice review and video!!! love the underwater shots!! much better than my X2. Could you tell me the location? Looks amazing!

[@Levi_Allen]

The Maldives at Sun Siyam

[@Nicolas_Lelievreoff]

Thank you for this great video🤙

[@GSH33R]

Nice vid. Which resort is this? Looks great

[@Levi_Allen]

5 different Sun Siyam islands in the Maldives

[@ericknaus4998]

Looks great! Very sharp images

[@bernstock]

Epic video and location!! Love the underwater shots

[@adamsroy2702]

Amazing video Levi i love the underwater sence with the two of you in it rally amaazing footage. keep up the greaet videos Adam's From Canada

[@EnterToxicArea51]

Awesome stuff!! How do you record your audio? Please i wanna know the audio recoridng process its so so crisp

[@Levi_Allen]

In this video? I just used a rode video mic on board my a7siii. For voice over I used my Shure Mv7 and ran the audio through Auphonic.

[@nicolesarmiento3294]

the details!!

[@pinkmako7682]

This was a great video with a thorough and well thought out review, thank you!

[@Carter_Hendry]

It looks excellent. You have done a great job on this video 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@StuartAtkins]

WHAT??!! Your eyes erase your nose! I've never thought of that.

[@Levi_Allen]

It’s there the whole time if you wanna look down and see it. But your mind just makes it “disappear”

[@mehmetbalon5892]

good camera

[@lovelymusicnow4404]

brother excellent job!!!! What location is this!!?

[@KevinReed-b6n]

The Maldives at Sun Siyam

[@chilliwackparksociety6827]

Electric surfboard looks fuuuuuun. Actually it all looks pretty fun...

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Thanks for the video. The shots look great.

[@AlanMelling]

The shot at 14:22 is BONKERS. So immersive and interesting

[@Levi_Allen]

It was just as fun as it looked

[@balawis9411]

Love this kind of video. This is really happening in real life situation of you are using this kind of action camera. Any brand of action cameras😅

[@itsjoandc4697]

Hi, can you use the backpack clip with the longer stick?

[@HelloWV]

Is anyone interested in knowing this amazing paradise? So much to do! Love this video and pls tell me where it is!

[@eq2]

Yes, where is this?!

[@katesupnet6240]

I want to buy bro for daily vlogging purposes which 360 is reccomendable.. can it be connected to wifi or live streaming with it? Planing to buy the insta 360 go so i dont need to hold when im traveling with my kids but I saw one video its says transferring it the phone or laptop its terribly slowww.. im not that fun of editing that much..

[@JesseDriftwood]

The masks were worth it 😁

[@swinetownamericanbulldogs1749]

Amazing video the best quality I've seen with a 360. Amazing thank you

[@flamonaut]

Canada looks nice!

[@Levi_Allen]

This is the Maldives 🇲🇻

[@ReinHart006]

Do you use lens guard in the water?

[@niss2011]

Some under water scene was did without case? I have x2 and all of my videos under water are terrible, the light of each lens is different and the final result is very bad.

[@mgreidanus]

so many toys in one video!!

[@sayoojsuresh9975]

Bro which 360 mount you put on camera?

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Great camera. I love the quality so far. Shots look much more detailed. Finally 360-cams are (almost) having action cam quality.

[@MassimoMagni]

In the water i have to use without premium lenses becouse enter water inside the lens Guard

[@Levi_Allen]

yes.

[@MarkieBawalan]

4:51 why is this not distorted or grainy? I mean, low light and slow mo at the same time? This is the reason why I don't use slow mo as well. The vid mode 5.7 30fps is grainy for me already (X3 user). Do you do manual settings?

[@schong6860]

Just wander do I need to remove battery from the camera if I’m not a frequent user….

[@thejauntingape]

Drone shot at 7:20 😢

[@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.

[@Levi_Allen]

The 1 inch is amazing. Works fantastic. Main things is lack of waterproofing for the action stuff I do, and I also love the new high frame rate options. I don’t own an 1”. But in my use cases putting it at the end of a long pole for gov shots single handed, is just that little bit heavier, requiring more counter weights. Not a problem, just a factor. I have no problem putting the two head to head, and I wouldn’t suspect insta 360 would either. Truth is I think the action line has been much more popular numbers wise than the more “professional” focused models. I’d still love a 1” with 10 bit log, and don’t care how heavy it takes to do that. One can dream though right?

[@philipDaguru]

yes the sensor is the same but the processor is decently not. The new one X4 uses the full potential of the chip, while the X3 doesn't, and that is a major difference. Just want to mention. ;-) :-)

[@JapaneseMonster]

@@philipDaguru yea, all fine and dandy, but after owning both, the decision was easy. If i want to mount a 360 cam on my drone or on the end of a long monopod, it makes total sense to get the x4 but it's definitely a step back in image quality as it should be since it is cheaper than the 1-inch. I didn't buy an x3 because of the 1-inch being rumored back then. So, I will wait for an 8k 1-inch which we all know is coming. My point is if you own a 1-inch because you didn't want an x3, then don't waste your money and just be patient for a new 1-inch. Also, edit your videos in premiere and not the insta360 studio app. Major compression/qualtiy issues with prores and h265 in their own software.

[@philipDaguru]

@@JapaneseMonster Got ya! And yes you are right about the waiting and editing. Peace Phil

[@BlownMacTruck]

These things aren’t meant for the same purpose. The 1” is bulky and not meant for the same situations you use the x4 in, which are action shots where weight and size is a determining factor.

[@Rajubhaibora]

Wow❤❤

[@goodfodder]

waiting for the quad lens 3d version 😊

[@jocelynlarabie2647]

Very nice content thanks

[@DanNguyen-gt6ek]

I have a question: Is the selfie stick good to go into the sea water or should I buy a carbon fiber selfie stick?

[@Levi_Allen]

I used my aluminum ones in the sea and washed it off afterwards. That part is critical for either

[@אבימורחדידה]

What is the setting that u used in the take on jet ski?

[@urbansoban2669]

Pretty insane. Great review.

[@davidcarvalho1714]

Excelling vlog video, Awesome footage..! b I just picked up my x4, so many thanks for this.

[@JimsworldSanDiego]

Can you post your full 360 version?

[@Levi_Allen]

Like a VR upload? I dont really make those kinds of videos

[@JimsworldSanDiego]

@@Levi_Allen Yes, that would be fun to see underwater wise.

[@Saxman33]

Love this info, i need to get one.

[@Hobbies-and-Experiments]

is it possible to remotely start and stop recordings on the camera mounted in a hard-to-reach location, or do you have to physically press the buttons?

[@Levi_Allen]

They have bluetooth remotes or you can use your phone. there is a bluetooth wake function as well if you let the camera power off.

[@Hobbies-and-Experiments]

@@Levi_Allen Excellent Thank you 👍

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

I have the 10 meter that i used with my x3, can i use that on the x4?

[@Levi_Allen]

Yes!

[@bourdon845]

Cool !!

[@maconnebres7629]

Hi, where did you edit your video?

[@markdonnery]

I have the x3 but i think i need to get the x4. I am shooting the bathtub races in Nanaimo this summer and plan to mount the x3 on the tub. But this looks like it will give me better footage. Worth it?

[@Levi_Allen]

Depends! If you want a second cam then go for it. But if you just need one angle, sticking with what you have is a great plan

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

Keep the x3. The image difference is…subtle. Biggest difference is the color. Much better color. But I personally would hold off.

[@Levi_Allen]

@@OutdoorsmenLee I would say biggest difference is the new high frame rate modes. I’m genuinely impressed by the 4k100fps

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

@@Levi_Allen That’s good to know! I had limited time with one so I didnt get to fully test it. Slow motion is a big part of action cameras.

[@fernandamatosm3224]

can you use the lens proctors under water?

[@Levi_Allen]

I would remove them if you plan to single lens film. And then re-attach. If you are throwing camera into water, keep them on. Footage doesn’t work between the above and underwater without dive housing. I think it would be smart to remove them for dive housing as well.

[@wargor]

I have the X4 and I am struggling to get great image quality. I've watched a few videos and I am close, but not what I am expecting at all. What's the secret? The insta acepro and osmo poket are great. Just struggling with 360 X4.

[@Levi_Allen]

What modes and settings are you using? Does your footage look different than mine?

[@A1Bokeh]

What about export settings

[@electricpedal5531]

I just bought my x3 6 months ago 😢 now ill wait for the nxt x5

[@Levi_Allen]

I bought one 3 months ago haha

[@chewchin1826]

Sorry I did not get the answer, so it is better use 8K 30 fps or 5.7K 60 fps underwater?

[@Levi_Allen]

I think 8k 30fps might be better

[@Levi_Allen]

Almost all the underwater stuff in this vid is 5.7 60

[@acem7749]

I see more wavy distortion and case artifacts in the underwear video and the dive case with the X4 vs what i saw with my own X3 and its dive case.

[@Levi_Allen]

Part of that is me scratching the dive case a bunch on accident. We had x3 and x4 in the water at the same time and I anecdotally definitely prefer the x4’s image. A lot less mushy underwater

[@acem7749]

Thanks for the update.

[@4mIlr]

where is the location?

[@odlanorirom]

...i can still wait for the X5...😁

[@Levi_Allen]

What features are you hoping for? I want 10bit and a true log profile

[@odlanorirom]

@@Levi_Allen …perhaps a better night mode feature….and my absurd feature: invisible shadow of the selfie stick…😂

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

Is the UW video blurry if you don't use a dive cage?

[@Levi_Allen]

It's not capable of filming in 360 underwater as the lenses don't line up once water comes into play and magnifies things slightly. It can film in single lens mode underwater. Or you can film in 360 and just frame the shot onto only one of the lenses.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

@@Levi_Allen oh that's good to know. I thought it would be pretty blurry no matter what you did because it doesn't have flat lenses.

[@Levi_Allen]

@@0tispunkm3y3r I honestly didn’t test it much at all. I’m sure a flat lens is still better than

[@Manny1992]

How did you do the jetski shot i would love to do that

[@Levi_Allen]

Which one specifically?

[@Manny1992]

@@Levi_Allen​​3:46 @3:55 @3:56 basically all of them

[@Universal_Cymbol]

Very cool.

[@Diegoh0812]

Can anyone tell me if the x4 has the same fly through effect as the x2? Does the paper plane button appear on the App?

[@anthonyd9984]

Those plastic or glass lens guards?

[@Levi_Allen]

I don’t actually know. It feels like hardened plastic, but I’ll ask

[@hamradioop5777]

@@Levi_Allen The Premium Lens Guards are glass, the standard lens guards in the box with the camera are plastic. Also you haven't attached them correctly. The Orange dot should end-up above the microphone hole. If you don't attach them correctly they might not be recognised correctly and will adversely affect camera image stitching.

[@Levi_Allen]

@@hamradioop5777 yes! I fixed now thanks for pointing out. You can also manually change the stich setting afterwards

[@catfishingjones]

11:47 doesn't the Ace Pro shoot 8k?

[@Levi_Allen]

we are talking 360 here

[@GitDatPC]

I want an 8K/60 Me-Mode 🙂 One can dream

[@Levi_Allen]

Technically, me mode would be the same final resolution as a reframed 8k file. Because the reframe from 8k is less than 8k. Might even be higher I’d have to test

[@EternalMedia]

Needs better low light performance

[@Levi_Allen]

Low light would be killer

[@AbandonedKansaiVideo]

Why isn't the camera working out of the box? And why can it only be unlocked with an Insta360 app? And not even with a PC, only via smartphone... How about making a video about that?

[@Levi_Allen]

Yes, there are several pieces of tech that only work when paired with phones. I like things to work out of the box too, but I also understand why a brand wants to make sure the device has latest firmware. As for as "How about making a video about that?" why would I make a video about that? It's not a deal breaker for me, or interesting. I said multiple times in my first look video that I was using pre-production firmware. How would I possibly know what the user experience is like on a production shipped unit?

[@AbandonedKansaiVideo]

@@Levi_Allen I appreciate your answer, but having the latest firmware can't be the reason for the activation via smartphone and a special app or otherwise they would allow updates via PC and / or MicroSD card - and they would force you to do it regularly, not just once. I'm really curious why those companies, especially 影石创新科技股份有限公司, are forcing you to pair the camera you bought with your mobile phone. Especially since it's working for half a second until the screen is locked and the message about unlocking pops up. There is absolutely no good reason for that IMHO - and of course their customer service is ignoring all questions regarding that topic. That's why I thought it would make a really interesting video, don't you think? What's behind this? I recently bought a Nikon D7500 - that model is 7 years old, works perfectly fine without any updates straight out of the box. The 4 week old X4 doesn't. And nobody seems to be questioning it...

[@Levi_Allen]

I bought a camera monitor that only worked once registered. that was especially frustrating

[@AbandonedKansaiVideo]

@@Levi_Allen I know exactly how you feel as I am still stuck with that 80k Yen brick called X4 as it is completely useless to me - and Yodobashi Camera refuses to take it back, because I opened the box. I just checked the X4 product website. There is a long list of "compatible devices" - and no mention that you actually NEED one of them to use the camera. How is that even legal?

[@hasenmyer]

@@AbandonedKansaiVideo because if you buy it through them, they won't let you return it once it's activated, but you have to activate it to use it...SHADY AF

[@ErikHill1]

where is the location!?!?

[@csabavarga8273]

The Maldives

[@ErikHill1]

@@csabavarga8273 I heard that later in the video, ty, I have no patience :)

[@Levi_Allen]

@@ErikHill1 I did say it in the first 3 sentences too : P

[@ErikHill1]

@@Levi_Allen oh nu uh! :P

[@melindamcelveen]

Where are you?

[@Levi_Allen]

Mental health break. Been a rough go

[@Boop1125]

@@Levi_Allenwas just searching the socials to see where you are! Hope things get better soon big dawg!

[@yomango35]

I just tested for the first time my Insta360 X4 with the water Case for snorkeling compare to my Gopro 11, and let me tell you, I was so disappointed with the quality of the footage with the Insta360 X4. Am I the only one, or am I missing something here ?

[@Levi_Allen]

A single sensor camera (like a GoPro, ace pro, iPhone etc.) will definitely have better image quality in a finished shot. The reason I like the 360 for underwater when there is good light, is for the floating camera look and the ability to re-frame.

[@yomango35]

@@Levi_Allen yes I understand , but I didn't expect that the video quality difference is so big between the 2 devices ... ;((((((

[@Levi_Allen]

@@yomango35 how low light were you filming in? have you tried single lens mode?

[@yomango35]

@@Levi_Allen good point ..I will try next time .Thank you for the tip :))))) the light was ok ... I was snorkeling ...

[@Levi_Allen]

@@yomango35 interesting. I find it struggles in low visibility water in 360 mode

[@Zwizoanas]

❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@techpro571]

I always thought 4K 60fps videos were the standard pretty picture, but 360 8K was terrible

[@kyrshantympuin3802]

🎉

[@17cream]

Sort of looks soft, even at 8k

[@Levi_Allen]

Do you know of any other options I should test?