On September 8, Shadow finally officially launched the Insta 360 X3 panoramic camera after two years. The brand Shadow Stone was founded in 2015 and has been exploring the field of sports cameras for 7 years. It is different from traditional sports cameras and can achieve 360-degree panoramic shooting. The ONE X2 launched two years ago also received a lot of praise, and the Insta360 X3 released this time was launched as a subsequent upgrade model of X2.
In terms of appearance, the Insta360 X3 is similar to the Insta360 One X2 launched by the previous generation, but the screen is significantly larger. The front is a 2.29-inch touch screen. You can just click to playback photos and videos, saving time and effort. The two function buttons at the bottom also have vibration feedback, and voice control has also been improved, making it very convenient to recognize more accurate remote control.
In terms of performance , the Insta360 X3 is equipped with a new generation of 1/2-inch sensor on both sides of the front and rear, and the effective pixels are increased to 48 million. It can take 72-megapixel panoramic photos and 5.7K panoramic video recording, supporting 360-degree all-round recording.
shoot first and then frame it. There is no need to consider composition when shooting. The panoramic videos you have taken can be edited through the AI intelligent tool in the Insta360 App, freely frame the scene in the later stage, compose the pictures at will, and easily unlock creative blockbusters. It is also more flexible and free for creation, especially in sports mode, and can also turn on HDR wide dynamic mode to firmly grasp the video screen. In the case of strong light or backlight, details can be preserved to the greatest extent and the picture can be presented to the reality.
In addition, the stabilization effect of panoramic video is also outstanding. Solved the problem of screen shaking that occurs when shooting sports. Moreover, the single-sided lens can be switched at any time, and the seamless connection between photography and video can be done.
In terms of image , Insta360 X3 supports 8K panoramic time-lapse photography video, the pictures and colors will be more delicate and rich. The bullet time has also been upgraded to 4K/120fps recording specifications. Post-production editing can be slowed down or accelerated, leaving enough space for post-production editing.
Insta360 X3 Single body (bare metal) supports 10 meters of waterproofing. After wearing the protective case, there is no pressure to dive in 50 meters. In addition, the body has a large-capacity battery of 1800mAh, and the battery life is increased to 81 minutes. Moreover, it weighs only 181 grams, which is very light and simple and interesting functions can be retained. At the same time, there are 4 microphones in the body, which are equipped with a new audio algorithm to shoot 4K/30fps videos in normal mode, taking into account both the sound and the picture.
In general, , Insta360 X3 is a panoramic action camera with very comprehensive functions, and both configuration and functions have been upgraded. For professional photography and new to panoramic sports cameras, users can experience the functions of the camera based on their own situations. For novices, they can feel the shooting fun of random framing and arbitrary composition. As for the price, the starting price of Insta360 X3 starts at 2,899 yuan. Will you consider buying this sports camera for this price?
