Insta360 GO 3 now contains a greater video decision of two.7K as much as 30fps, 1080p 120fps gradual movement recording, a brand new Motion Pod with a wi-fi flip touchscreen, a bigger battery, a second microphone, and different enhancements. It’s obtainable now with completely different storage choices beginning at $379.99 for the 32GB possibility.

The primary Insta360 GO got here out in 2019, adopted by the second era in 2023. It appears the Chinese language digital camera producer continues to comply with a two-year refresh cycle as a result of two years after the final era the new Insta360 GO 3 is here. Let’s take a quick take a look at what’s new.

Why GO?

Insta360 GO is the smallest motion digital camera sequence in the marketplace, and that’s precisely its distinctive promoting level. The compact dimension allows customers to mount it in several spots that permit for some actually inventive angles. I loved utilizing the GO 2 for particular angles to boost my movies and provide viewers a unique perspective. In truth, one time I mounted the GO 2 to the again of my FPV drone to seize the flight, together with the primary digital camera.

Insta360 GO 2 is sufficiently small to hold behind an fov drone. Picture credit score: Jakub Han / CineD

One other factor I actually like concerning the GO 2 is the idea of a sq. 1:1 picture sensor paired with an especially large lens that doesn’t even cowl the entire sensor. This leads to “round” video clips the place the sides are black. Why is that this good? It provides you the lens’s widest potential angle and you may export every clip at completely different facet ratios (16:9, 1:1, or 9:16) and nonetheless get the widest FOV potential. When it comes to picture high quality, the GO sequence usually couldn’t maintain up with bigger motion cameras comparable to GoPro in my view, however that’s to be anticipated given the dimensions distinction.

Insta360 GO 3 – right here comes the Motion Pod

Insta360 GO’s third era brings a brand new charging case that now not resembles a conventional case. Insta360 calls it “Motion Pod” and it’s mainly a housing for the GO 3 which holds the digital camera with magnets on the skin dealing with ahead. On prime of charging pins for the digital camera, the housing additionally options bodily buttons to regulate the GO 3 and even a 2.2″ flip touchscreen that exhibits the picture that’s being captured.

Insta360 GO 3 digital camera. Supply: Insta360

The digital camera controls and picture switch all work wirelessly by way of Bluetooth, so the housing can present the digital camera’s picture even when each units are usually not bodily touching. The Pod is IPX4 waterproof whereas the digital camera itself is IPX8 waterproof to 5m (16ft) depth. On par with different Insta360 cameras, the GO 3 additionally contains FlowState stabilization and 360 horizon lock. The excellent news is that the entrance factor of the lens is replaceable.

Insta360 GO 3 digital camera. Supply: Insta360

Greater video decision, greater battery

What has improved for the reason that Insta360 GO 2? The brand new GO 3 has a barely bigger physique (and it weighs barely extra at 35.5g, 1.25oz) that may now match a bigger 310mAh battery. This could energy the digital camera for as much as 45 minutes of capturing time earlier than having to connect with the Pod.

The video decision is now greater at 2.7K as much as 30fps, 1440p as much as 50fps, or 1080p as much as 120fps. Unusually, Insta360 claims that video recording is simply obtainable in H.264 with a most bitrate of 80Mbps. I might count on HEVC (H.265) right here. Fortunately, the utmost clip size is just not restricted.

Insta360 GO 3 digital camera. Supply: Insta360

The storage is, sadly, nonetheless inside solely, however not less than Insta360 permits you to select between 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variations on the time of buy. Moreover, the GO 3 now contains a second microphone.

Value and availability

Insta360 GO 3 is offered now and every digital camera comes with the Motion Pod, magnet pendant, straightforward clip, pivot stand, and lens guard included. There are three choices primarily based on the quantity of inside storage:

• Insta360 GO 3 with 32GB inside storage prices $379.99
• Insta360 GO 3 with 64GB inside storage prices $399.99
• Insta360 GO 3 with 128GB inside storage prices $429.99

Insta360 GO 3 digital camera. Supply: Insta360

What do you concentrate on the brand new Insta360 GO 3? Did you utilize any of the earlier GO cameras? Is the GO 3 a worthy improve regardless of the upper value? Tell us your ideas within the feedback part beneath the article.