Insta360 Invisible ¼ Inch Screw Adjustable Length Selfie Stick for ONE RS ONE X2 & X3 Cameras

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Little things like the space bar not starting and stopping video mean the desktop app still isn’t quite perfect, and it can take a little getting used to, but you’ll soon be blasting through footage before incorporating it into Premiere Pro, Final Cut, iMovie, PowerDirector, Davinci or whatever editing software you use.

Android devices with Exynos 9810 and above chips, including Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note9 and newer models. The only issue with Shot Lab is that despite it telling you exactly what to do to satisfy the needs of each template it’s very difficult to tell from the camera roll exactly which clip is relevant to each template.

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The Insta360 One X2 is a 5.7K camera, which sounds incredible, but that’s filming everything. Really –everything. It's a little too early for us to be conclusive about the Insta360 One X2's video and image quality, given our brief time with it and the fact that our sample was running pre-release firmware. The 360º records everything in 5.5K 30fps, so here it’s mostly about the post-processing and templates, of which there are a few new ones; ‘CineLapse’– a transition-heavy hyperlapse — and the trippy ‘Horizon Levelling’ join dozens more. The camera has to be turned on to be controlled by the remote, but it will last four hours in standby mode, so it’s not rinsing the battery too much, and I only noticed about a 10% reduction in recording time with the remote connected. It opens up some incredible possibilities and lets you convincingly mimic a drone. Try it next time you’re capturing a crowd or filming a car commercial on a budget.

The One X2 is slightly larger than its predecessor, but this is barely noticeable and the main benefit is that it has room for a larger battery. Inside you get a removable 1,630mAh cell, which promises to keep shooting for around 80 minutes of video (up from the 60 minutes of its predecessor). This is more capable than the first-gen version, but we’re not convinced how useful the 6K widescreen feature really is. Much more useful is the ability to record in great-looking 4K, which was always pin-sharp and ultra-smooth. I’m very impressed with the audio from the One X2. Wind noise at a standstill is well controlled and allows decent speech, while in shelter it’s very good. I’d say my GoPro Hero 7 has the slight edge in speech quality as it sounds a little less processed, but I’ve no problem with the One X2. Key specs – Folded Length: 14.5cm; Maximum extension: 26cm; Weight: 246g; Max phone width: 8.9cm; Min phone width: 5cm; Rotating mount: Yes; Camera control: Bluetooth detachable remoteHowever, that screen is small. It’s dynamic, changing orientation and according to the aspect ratio of the video or photos you’re creating, but its 24x24mm size make it hard to use for anything other than making sure your subject is roughly in the centre of the screen. Despite that tiny size, it works well enough for doing a piece to camera.

The entire set-up when assembled weighs 177g in both the 4K and 360º configurations, but it’s that all-new core module that’s doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It outputs up to 100mpbs video bitrate video using the H.265 codec and also outputs in the ProRes422 lossless format (if you use Insta360’s Studio desktop software). It’s a touchscreen, of course, and it’s a cinch to swipe between all the main modes and find other options by swiping up and down. Compatible with iOS mobile devices with chips A11 or above and iOS version 10.0 or above , including iPhone SE 2, iPhone 8, iPhone 8P, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPad Air(2020), iPad Pro and newer iPad models. And now the Insta360 One X2, which isn’t a replacement for the One R, and doesn’t have the option of swapping lens modules out, has made life even easier thanks to a better form factor and far easier access to one-touch recording.Both lenses can capture in raw – as DNG files – as well as JPG. New for this version is that its boosted processing power enables the handling of still images in various resolutions up to 48MP, stills and video in Active HDR, and a new 6K widescreen mode that uses an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 and a frame rate of either 24p or 25p. More importantly, its flagship video mode – 4K 60fps – now comes with Insta360’s impressive gimbal-like FlowState Stabilization. Ultimately, it’s a lot of fun coming up with new mounting positions for a 360 camera, but I also find it saves a lot of time, and gives great results. Charging the remote is done via a microUSB cable, so it’s a shame it’s not the USB-C of the camera, though a full charge easily lasts at least two full camera batteries.

You can still use the app with an older phone, but the usability will take a hit and processor-intensive features like 'Auto Frame' will likely be beyond it. Video and image quality It can be a bit of a fiddle to pair in the first place, but make sure you follow the instructions online to update the camera’s firmware if necessary, then turn it on, then the remote. Reset the remote by pressing both buttons together than go to ‘Bluetooth remote’ in the settings on the camera without the app connected. One of the new modes that's exclusive to the One X2 is 'Steady Cam Mode', which effectively lets you use choose one of the two lenses and use the camera as a standard action cam.The Insta360 One X2 is a relatively modest but solid update to our favorite 360 camera, with the waterproofing, new display and new editing features all adding to its versatility and social media potential. Why it made the cut: Extendable tripod legs and a useful height range make this model very versatile. The clamp that comes in the motorcycle mounting kit proved great when clamping to the bars (and the view stays steady regardless of how you turn them), but I broke mine For a vlog-like shot where you’re the main subject, we recommend a distance of about 50-70 centimeters.