Way more than 8k! The Insta360 X4 does so much.

[@fromdonwithlove]

Thank you for calling it a showcase and not a review ❤

[@thebetterbuy]

Jesse I don’t know if you will see this, but I wanted to share a quick story. With most of the KZbinrs videos I watch I kind of just click and let them play while I do other things. I saw you posted yours and was about to press play, but stopped, because I knew I wanted to watch it when I could actually sit and watch because of how you produce your videos. So I still haven’t watched it, because I’m about to go film some stuff with my X4, but I thought I’d let you know that I still love your work and I can’t wait to watch your video. I shared it inside my private community so other members could enjoy your production level :) just had to let you know.

[@JesseDriftwood]

I really appreciate that! Thank you :)

[@celsofx]

ha! I did the exact same thing, I clicked on it to side watch while working and stopped myself, waited until I was done with everything so I could sit down and actually enjoy it.

[@ChaseTheSummit]

8:29 that 8K transition tho 🔥 🔥

[@iKnowReview]

By far the best Video of the X4 I saw so far! Wow!

[@msgeen]

It's meant to look good because it's a sponsored showcase.

[@itsbernardvideographer9356]

Agreed

[@Levi_Allen]

I am always blown away by the way you make things! Great overview Jesse

[@JesseDriftwood]

Can’t wait to see yours! 😜

[@randbaldwin]

@4:34 With my screen, even zoomed in, on this KZbin video the X3 looks just as good. In fact, the color and sharpness actually look better. But boy do I want the X4 for other features. Definitely needed the lens protectors.

[@alicedad6171]

Came here to comment just that, look at the clouds or especially the red building in the background, X3 looks way crispier? Could it be that he accidently switched up the x4/x3 text?

[@DecadesDiner]

Watch some other videos.

[@guiltypleasure268]

I thought he mixed the X4 and X3 title up.

[@TheDollePret]

I’m such a fan of your storytelling, your creative shots, your incredible lighting and most off all: your humour! YOU ARE SO FUN TO WATCH

[@ZdenkaDarula]

Hey Jesse... hands down.... your video was the BEST i've seen since yesterday... you showed awesome shots, you gave so much info... well done... huge thumbs up

[@Roman.the.explorer]

love th transition with the spin and flowers!

[@britneyforever]

super cool transitions, everything in this video is STUNNING, 8k after reframing indeed boosts the image quality quite a lot, especially with the dynamic range. This is some pro stuff.

[@ShutterAuthority]

Really cool showcase!! Love the creativity!

[@aswilliamson]

wow these cameras have gotten a lot better.

[@robinsee_ing]

Amazing low light theatrical opening. Took the leap of faith and ordered the X4. Great video and sincere recommendation. Cheers from Singapore.

[@powerhouse884]

We NEED a full video review shot entirely with the Inta360 X4 even the parts that you are just talking. I haven’t seen anybody do it, i think its necessary to show how versatile it can be to do the whole thing.

[@firstsoldier4257]

do you know how big is the file? iphone app not so quick any your batterie is in a minute zero so you have to edit all video with your computer but insta software from insta its not gonna work so quick if is ready extremly big files and know you have to upload to youtube...another problem is begin there

[@powerhouse884]

@@firstsoldier4257 Is not a big file at all. Its H.265 which is very efficient and small.

[@JesseDriftwood]

I think Potato Jet did exactly that!

[@CatPixStudio]

At 4:17 something must have gone wrong. The image of the X3 is sharper. And it's not just perceived sharpness because of digital sharpening.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Yeah watching back on KZbin in particular something seems strange. I’ll do some more tests, and hopefully with a production model.

[@andrecoxa]

It's funny how influencers seem to think everyone watching their videos are... other influencers. Well, I am just a dad who wants to capture memorable moments of his kids in the best resolution possible and from all around (i.e. 360º) so in the future his kids can "time travel" back into those moments. I've been doing that since the GoPro Max and even those shots are still an awesome experience to watch back in VR.

[@JesseDriftwood]

I don't any particular thing about my audience, but in general my channel teaches various aspects of filmmaking and content creation to people looking to learn more in those areas. Of course the market is much larger than that, but I'm not going to pretend I know what those people want or need out of a camera. Instead I'll show people how I use the camera, and you can take from that what you will.

[@mochouinard]

4:43 Are you sure you didn't invert he x4 and the x3 in this shot ? The x4 look worst than the X3 here.

[@mussen1876]

I was thinking the same thing

[@gaoyang82]

X3 looks way better for sure

[@GethinColes]

the next shot with them both at 5.7k the x4 also looks softer

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

I don't even care about the camera. but Jesse made a video and im here for it. Literally, the nicest content creator I've ever ever met.

[@PierpaoloPerriFotografo]

x4 on the left at 5:00 seems a lot softer

[@NeilFarrimond]

Yes, I noticed that too. Not sharp at all.

[@JesseDriftwood]

For sure! But there's a difference between detail and sharpness. The X3 doesn't let you turn down the digital sharpening nearly as much, and you can turn up the sharpness on the X4 to get higher perceived detail, but I prefer having the cleanest image to start with and then I can sharpen in post if it feels necessary. The X3 does that weird jagged edge thing as you crop in this far.

[@JesseDriftwood]

@@NeilFarrimond For sure! I actually had to reshoot this since the first time I realized sharpness on the X4 was set to medium instead of low. It looked sharper than the x3, but had the same jagged edge look that I don’t like. Reshooting it with matching settings the differences were pretty surprising.

[@Peter-kq1ju]

@@JesseDriftwood Is this video from the reshooting? Do you think the quality increase is noticeable? It's hard for me tell which is better. Thanks.

[@ZdenkaDarula]

@@NeilFarrimond I was wondering about this as well.... I paused the video a few times to check exactly what I am looking at.... but I like the cool blue tones better on X4.... not sure about the focus though...

[@schneidervideogroup]

When you're sitting on the bridge (5:04), you have the image on the left labeled as X4, 8k and the image on the right as X3, 5.7k. However, the image on the right is much sharper with better color. Are your labels backwards?

[@TausifHussain]

Awesome video man. Super talented and great pacing as always!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Always a pleasure to see what ever you put out there Jesse ,this was no exception . You're the best .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@robertgonzalez1116]

amazing video Information Thanks

[@LeonardoAnchisi]

Great video, Jesse, thanks for sharing!

[@jonasimpe]

The comparrisson of 8k vs 5.3 the x3 actually looks sharper?

[@AlanMelling]

holy crap, that leaping into the water shot at 1:39 is ... indescribably cool. And I bet it was just a hunch in the moment that paid off so well. That seems to be the real case for this camera. The hunches pay off.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Is this a back up page

[@epos_rising]

Great video thanks ! Which magnet accessory would you recommend so that you can attach it to various moving objects , like a cart wheel ? How much slower is the data transfer without the quick transfer accessory ?

[@injectionAI]

The only video i wanted to see on this camera 🖤

[@tommydo3020]

best video of x4 i've seen.

[@Reedith]

This has been the most incredible footage I’ve seen from this camera, especially that opening dark scene but also any Insta360 or any 360 camera my God can you let us in on what kind of grading and editing went into? Very impressive dynamic range. Can’t wait to bring one to swim with manatees next month.

[@Boardertron81]

Can it do more brackets in the HDR photo mode? I have the X2 and it is 9 images at 1 stop. I'd love to see more.

[@paulreibelphotography]

Hey Jesse - where did you get the "f-pole V"?

[@JesseDriftwood]

I sent a DM to @es_dons on instagram and did a custom order, I think thats the only way tbh!

[@paulreibelphotography]

@@JesseDriftwood thanks!

[@thevbn18]

From InstaStory God to reviewing Insta360 cameras on KZbin, always to see any of your videos Jesse...

[@Ronbc000]

Top value, Jesse. Thank you 👍

[@charliepiazza1]

The only review you need to watch!

[@Rawvisualsmedia]

Very fun to watch. Great content!

[@stabassam]

How is the quality on your X4 so great and not grainy at all? My footage comes out looking like it was shot on a potato! Followed most online advice on settings too!

[@badney57]

yeah super good stuff!!!

[@Yggdrasil42]

Is a dive housing available yet? Would love to bring this while cave diving!

[@zdravkogalinec2044]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Can you post the link to the ultra long selfie stick you referenced? It was garbled in the transcript.

[@isaacduvon]

Glad they didn't wait til October... Or will they still roll something newer out during that time..?

[@GertKracht]

The best review of the X4.

[@frankfountain7680]

As always, a fantastic video! Could you pleasd post the name of or a link to the extended selfie stick you use? (It's not in your list.)

[@willofdvlog]

Thanks for sharing. How do you do fast to slowmo like 1:38 ??? Or vice versa

[@JesseDriftwood]

It’s called speed ramping and the method is different depending on which app you use. I have a tutorial for doing it in Final Cut Pro on my page somewhere.

[@TurboKanimero]

Where can I find your extended Selfistick ?

[@chris]

10:00 ~it's also pretty expensive~ YES it is, but then again so is a drone and you can't fly drones in a lot of places so I'm seriously considering it when I have a project that needs it. BUT where is the video from it stuck to the wheel at 11:00 ? lol my guess is it didn't turn out that great but still -- post it to your Insta Loved the video as usual... can't wait to see more from that trip.

[@JesseDriftwood]

That shot turned out terribly haha!

[@jim_jim_52]

I really would love to know how he edit and shoot(with setting info) all of his 360 video!!!! It’s so sharp and clear and beautiful and god damn 😍😍😍

[@sirgigolo]

Very well done

[@nignatovskiy9901]

Why does the x3 look better in the first comparison when cropped in

[@tomdchi12]

Gotta bring up the light in that shot sitting on the sky jack talking to camera... such amazing light! (and to all these manufacturers of small sensor cameras - the lower you let us set in-camera sharpening the better. This is better than the predecessor, but letting us go lower in camera then sharpening per shot would be so much better!)

[@bigwavedaveskate]

You should get some Onewheel footage!! I would love to see how it looks.

[@dougscott188]

You are very skilled.

[@bernios3446]

Name of the extra long selfie stick? "F-pol V"? Didn't find it...

[@JesseDriftwood]

F-Pole V it’s made by @es_dons, you can reach out to him on instagram.

[@bryantwalley]

Which memory card are you using for the 8k recording?

[@MrCapediver]

Looks great...questions about the lens guards...are they "waterproof" over the main lenses ie can be used surfing...and does water still stick to centre of protective lenses

[@lifeofDwight]

This low light is amazing

[@roninr8199]

And where did you see that

[@JesseDriftwood]

It’s actually shot at ISO 100, just moody lighting.

[@roninr8199]

@@JesseDriftwood is it hyped like ace pro for low light? One of my friend got it and he said it's terrible. I have see 5 to 6 big you tubers videos and non spoke about low light so it kind of makes sense. Will there be 1 inch version of x4

[@JesseDriftwood]

@@roninr8199 There is no good 360 camera for shooting lowlight/ high ISO. The 1” probably has the cleanest shadows for it. The Ace Pro is easily the best low light action camera ever made, and I have zero clue about a new 1” model.

[@roninr8199]

@@JesseDriftwood pocket 3 is very fragile I just hoped atleast it was decent enough with x4. Now have to see what action 5 or go pro would offer

[@rcinematic]

I just canceled my order for a Pocket 3 because I think my Pocket 1 is still good enough for social media posts. Ima order the X4 since my first Insta360 has chips on the lenses. I haven’t taken “action” shots like going underwater for a long time. I can’t do that with the Pocket cams, though I still have a Hero 4 Silver with waterproof case that’s in storage lol. This video and warmer season coming up helped me decide to go with a 360 cam. I want to save money by getting X3 but I’ll go with X4

[@ngallan4785]

Your videos are always so well thought of and way better than most youtubers…yup, I said it. I said it. The truth has to be out.🤷🏻

[@PhilSledge]

The showcase I have be waiting for

[@llamalandYT]

04:40 why does the X3 look sharper? Just a focussing issue?

[@nolannatashaTV]

Does the camera come with a Jesse Driftwood? Cause that seems like a pretty key part of getting this footage.

[@jacopocec]

Hi, I mainly take 360 photos to view in the Meta Guest3. The X3 resolution was not enough to enjoy it. Is the X4 better for this purpose? Did you test it ? Thanks

[@JesseDriftwood]

Oh I should try this!

[@sgtasapmusic]

Do you have a video on editing the x4 footage. I find editing to be the most challenging pt. 👉✌️🫡

[@kennyadvocat]

I'm waiting for the X5. 12k video is gonna be a game changer!

[@iSpike]

BETTER BETTER ✌🏻😎🇦🇺

[@stinkbox420]

is there a link to that pole?

[@ArgoFowl]

good vibes here

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Pretty cool!✌️

[@AdityaDixit03]

Thanks for the review…. The colors look amazing. Are those straight out of X4 or there was any grading involved?

[@JesseDriftwood]

A mix of both! But essentially just fixing exposure to taste and adding a bit of saturation.

[@OutdoorsmenLee]

Those are some great shots! Curious what the non sponsored reviews will say😅. Color definitely looks better. And the gesture control is cool. Not enough to make me move from the x3 though.

[@nilabofficialchannel]

For first expriense which one plase bec i want buy

[@AdamKozak100]

wow amazing review as always

[@dhananjaysingh756]

Make a video on your audio setup too please

[@cammackey]

Sold.

[@SamtheStoic87]

This video is very well made

[@garypranzo9334]

Just bought the 1" so tell me is this better? I shoot in great lighting.

[@NiclasLinden]

Wait a minute?? When you zoomed in to compare 4x to the 3x side by side, the 3x actually had more details in the picture? Are you sure you put the right text to the right video?

[@remyonlinevids]

What is the name of the pole?

[@JesseDriftwood]

FPoleV by @es_dons

[@iPhonedo]

Hah, X3 looks so much better. EDIT: I just did a controlled environment test and X3 is FAR BETTER than X4 in every resolution. X4 is not even close. It is on my threads.

[@MAKTV_]

Just returned my x3. Only had it four days and then they dropped the new one.

[@emmadriftwood]

i want to be like you when i grow up

[@SHVWNCOOPER]

WHAT I NEED is for insta360 to make a camera that actually wrks in low light. they keep getting better, but it's still not there. i shoot mostly techno for large scale artists, and we'd have so much to work wtih in post if they could just get the low light situated. as of now, it works ok, if the camera is not moving, and as long as the lights don't strobe. the second you introduce either of those, the image turns to mud. i'm still going to use them and be grateful for the product support, but this is what we realllllllyyyyy neeeeeed. 8k is cool and all but most of my clients are still posting 1080.

[@JesseDriftwood]

Yeah big agree here! The 1” 360 mod has the cleanest shadows of all of them, but still isn’t really a lowlight camera. I hope if they update that one it brings huge lowlight improvements for exactly that type of production. Also 10bit!

[@SHVWNCOOPER]

@@JesseDriftwood desperately need it for some festival shows - Sofie did tell me the production cameras have better bandwidth so we just need the tech to catch up I think

[@Matt369oi]

Can you do a video at night? I know the insta 360 isn't the best at it but I would like to see how you set it up for that.

[@bigcat445]

how about in low light?

[@gergosnoo]

kept waiting for a onewheel ride showcase but I guess you could not get it on the vacation :D

[@francisian1769]

can you still use the mic adapter to x4?

[@JesseDriftwood]

Yup!

[@AllenRReid]

Looks terrific, but I just can't buy anymore damn gear! I'll have to get by with my X2.

[@nilabofficialchannel]

please help me i want buy but i dont know

[@ModernRemade]

Wow, some of the best use-cases I've seen so far! I love the "set it and forget it" approach, especially on vacations. Being able to capture the entire moment, all at once, without being pulled from the experience🤌🏻

[@JamesMatthew-Zero79]

F*ck. I should go to sleep but it’s Jesse Driftwood so you know I gotta watch this!

[@MickeyCarcases]

Love this video and want to see more from the X4. I’m a bit frustrated though. A lot of these videos on cameras like the X4, or the Pocket 3 kinda assume the user is a content creator and talk about shooting on flat profiles and D-log, fixing stuff on post and color grading. Wish I could find more vids that catered to the average Joe that doesn’t know how to color grade and such. Hahaha. I’m not cool anymore. 😂

[@sleedstech]

When shooting video in HDR mode it does not allow you to do 8K. It lowers to 5.7k

[@BrandonTalbot]

I have the original, maybe it’s time for the upgrade

[@emricquito5107]

X4's sharpness is a bit off not sure if you got a bad unit or what but damn. X3's footage is better.

[@xtianplaza]

I bought an X3 a month ago, have a one x and wanted to upgrade. So.. X4, yes 8K can be good when downscaling. I think it's a shame that it's so much bigger than the X3, everything is getting smaller and lighter, so..? Of course I understand more things = more space, but I think it could be smaller. AI chip can maybe be used, but not for me. I could wait but needed a better 360 camera for a job. The biggest drawback is that here in Sweden an X4 costs almost $200 more than the X3!!

[@JesseDriftwood]

I hear you, but it's been quite a long time since tech has been shrinking. The X2 was bigger than the OneX, the X3 bigger than the X2. Same thing with the Go/Go2/Go3. Heck even cell phones stopped chasing being the smallest thinest on the market over a decade ago.

[@realstevensun]

wow

[@ChopsticksDIYGarden]

I've barely used my X3.

[@JarradShaw]

❤

[@avid.venture]

Just got one. Stocked!!