The Insta360 GO 2 action camera weights 27 gram and is smaller than my thumb but can still record up to 2.5K and with impressive image stabilisation: [ Ссылка ]
It’s waterproof, has a replaceable lens cover and charges in what looks like a large AirPods Pro case that can also control the camera remotely.
Despite the company’s name this camera does not shoot 360 degree footage - it has a single ultra-wide lens. It’s a successor to the GO 1 but it’s much more of a fully fledged action camera and has some interesting features that even trump the relatively large and heavy GoPro Hero 9. But it’s also had a price hike to £295 or $300.
I’ve tested it thoroughly, comparing it to the GoPro Hero 9, mountain and road biking, running and for general use out and about with the family.
Could this be the perfect everyday action camera?
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro*
0:57 Overview*. Unboxing, included accessories and mounts
1:13 Build quality, dimensions, weight
1:38 Action button, status LED, mic, charging points, 32GB storage
1:53 Charging case size & weight
2:16 IPX8 4m waterproof rating, removeable lens
2:26 Charging in case, tripod legs, tripod mount
2:56 Case status LED, charging, 1100mAh case battery, 210mAh camera battery
3:24 Battery life - spec'd
3:34 Case pairing with camera, OLED screen, case controls
3:46 Faulty display
4:03 Changing modes starting recording with case
4:14 Remote control camera with case
4:24 Mounts, magnetic pendant mount, pivot mount, clip mount
4:49 Controlling camera with action button, status LED, no audible beep
6:18 Resetting camera and case
6:30 Image quality & performance*. Sensor, lens, resolution, framerate
6:56 Pro Video mode - aspect ratio and FOV post process
7:19 Manually panning image in post
7:41 Horizion Lock feature demonstration - maintaining upright video even upside down
7:54 GoPro Hero 9 needs Max Lens Mod
8:04 FlowState image stabilisation
8:26 Slow-mo mode 120fps, photo capture, timeshift, timelapse, HDR video mode
9:09 Colour modes: Vivid, Standard, LOG
9:26 Applying colour grading LUT in mobile app
9:35 Only 30 and 50fps - no 60 or 25fps
10:00 Introduction to test footage, discussion on mounting options - ok but not as secure as GoPro bolt and buckle. Some test footage in this intro too
11:09 Test footage vs GoPro Hero 9 with and without GoPro Max Lens Mod. Mountain biking, road cycling, running, walking, on RC car
12:57 Wrap-up discussion on image quality - some more test footage comparing to GoPro
13:12 Low light video quality, noise reduction on export
13:25 Microphone quality - on chest and out in front compared to GoPro
13.43 Battery life, not enough warning it's going to run out
14:15 Camera stops recording when hot - thermal imaging camera test
14:35 Charging case not rugged - need to be careful out and about. Helmet mount footage
14:47 Insta360 app*. 802.11ac WiFi 5 for file transfer. Or using case for faster transfers with included cable. Transfer speeds wireless and wired
15:30 Pairing to app, using app. Quick scrubbing. Post processing (FOV, aspect, colour, exposure), AI trim
16:18 Edits non destructive - resetting edit, turning off FlowState and Horizon Lock, exporting footage
16:38 Configuring action button, capture length
16:57 Live preview, video and photo modes
17:21 Flashcut AI editing, manual editing, desktop app, RAW footage
18:08 Conclusions*
*Sections
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