The Insta360 One X2 is an excellent example of a new breed of action cameras that take care of all of your filming needs for you. With its regular camera settings and position, you can film at the right angle, have your subject in focus, and so on. This camera is perfect for anyone who wants to capture amazing footage without having to worry about any of the details.

Our Insta360 One X2 review shows you how to get perfect footage with an action camera without any worries.

Insta360 One X2: First Impressions 

The Insta360 One X2 is a 360-degree camera with two spherical lenses that allow you to capture everything around you and turn it into a single spherical image. Here’s a list of the main pros & cons of this camera:

  1. The Insta360 One X2 has a great 360 degree view, making it perfect for capturing all your activities and events.
  2. The two spherical lenses on the Insta360 One X2 allow you to capture stunning images with great detail and clarity.
  3. The camera is easy to use, making it perfect for anyone who wants to take their photography to the next level.

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 is a great camera that offers a lot of features for the price. It has aLCD touchscreen, Steady Cam mode, and voice control. The image stabilization is excellent and the battery life is long. The GH4 is also compatible with both iOS and Android devices.

Spherical lenses are sensitive to scratches. Size and shape aren’t ideal for a pocket-sized camera. Insta360 apps can be buggy at times. Time-consuming editing process can be a downside. ..

The One X2 is a solidly built action camera that looks different from other cameras. It’s compact enough to fit in your pocket. ..

The One X2 comes with a neoprene case that helps protect the camera lenses. While the camera itself looks rather durable, the fisheye lenses are the part of the camera you want to be careful with. Every little scratch will result in a tiny black dot on your footage. The only way to get rid of that is to reframe your shot so that it’s not visible. There’s no way to replace a single lens, so you’ll have to get an entirely new camera if you want to fix it. ..

The One X2 is a great camera for vlogging. It has a large battery life, is waterproof up to 10 meters, and has plenty of shooting modes. Compared to its predecessor, the Insta360 One X, the One X2 improved a lot. However, there’s still the problem of an over-complicated editing process, which will probably confuse you if you don’t have previous experience with vlogging software and apps. ..

Setup Process

The Insta360 One X2 is a great action camera that anyone can use. All you need is to charge your One X2 and insert a microSD card. The last thing you need to do before you can start recording is to install the Insta360 app on your smartphone to activate the camera. That process is pretty straightforward, and you shouldn’t run into any problems at this step.

To start recording, you’ll need to attach your camera to your helmet or handheld. You can use the One X2’s built-in camera or use one of the Insta360 accessories, like the invisible selfie stick. This is the best option if you want drone-like footage. Once you’ve attached your camera, start filming! ..

Video Quality

The One X2 is a great camera for anyone looking to capture video with great quality. Whether you want to record videos for social media or just use it as your everyday camera, the One X2 has you covered.

The FlowState stabilization system will make sure any hand-held shots turn out smooth and focused, while the horizon lock helps you keep the horizon level even when you rotate the camera. So if you’re planning to film yourself while walking, running, or even snowboarding, you don’t have to worry about keeping your camera stable.

The 5.7K video in 360-degree mode looks sharp and colorful. However, the quality drops a little in low-light conditions. If you’re planning to shoot in gloomy weather, we’d recommend using the HDR mode. When shooting in HDR, the One X2 delivers photos and videos with better dynamic range, natural lighting, and more detail.

The Insta360 One X2 is a decent action camera, but it’s not as good as other options available. It has Steady Cam mode which gives you decent video quality, but it can’t do as good of a job as other cameras when it comes to wide-angle lenses. The One X2 makes up for this by being able to record everything around you simultaneously in one video and re-frame it later during editing. ..

MultiView is a new shooting mode that allows you to shoot the narrator of the video and the scene around you at the same time. This allows you to have a picture-in-picture video ready as a result. If you’re a vlogger, this can save you time and effort post-production.

Image Quality

The One X2 is a great camera for anyone looking to produce great images in low-light conditions. With PureShot, you can increase the ISO up to 3200 and get more creative control over your photos.

The other photo mode is InstaPano which allows you to capture 360-degree panoramic shots without having to stitch together multiple images. Both modes are great for getting those perfect shots to post on your social media.

Audio Quality

The Insta360 One X2 has a four-way microphone that records surround sound, so you can create 360-degree videos with perfect audio. This is perfect if you don’t want to use any external mics and just use the audio from the camera together with the video footage. You can also use your Apple Airpods to record audio separately and to use voice control. ..

We tested the One X2 audio recording abilities in different conditions, including strong wind, rain, and snow. We were able to get clear sound on our recordings even when skiing on a windy day. The only thing that affected the audio in any significant way was putting the camera underwater. It then went back to normal in a couple of minutes, once the One X2 dried off.

The One X2’s great audio quality means you can easily use it as a webcam to live stream to various platforms without having to record your audio separately.

The Editing Software 

The Insta360 mobile app is the best thing about this camera. It’s easy to use and has a lot of features, such as the ability to add filters and effects, which can make your photos look more professional. The Shot Lab on the PC software is also great, but it can be a little harder to use at first.

On the other hand, some people are concerned about how much control Shot Lab gives users over their footage. Some worry that the app could be used to manipulate or deceive viewers. The Shot Lab is a great smartphone app that gives users more editing abilities than they could imagine. However, some people are concerned about how much control Shot Lab gives users over their footage. Some worry that the app could be used to manipulate or deceive viewers. ..

The app can be difficult to use for someone new to it, especially if they don’t own a smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip or equivalent. Additionally, there are still some glitches that need to be fixed before using the app. For example, sometimes it takes a few tries before you can connect your One X2 to your smartphone via Bluetooth and WiFi for file transfer and so on. It’s worth mentioning that you need to own one of the latest smartphones in order to avoid frustrating delays when using the app. Anything above iPhone 8 should do, or an Android phone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip or its equivalent.

Insta360 has come up with a solution for those who don’t want to learn how to edit cool tricks. In the app, you will find numerous tutorials that detail the editing steps for each video trick. Just pick a template and follow the steps. Some of our favorite creative edits by Insta360 include Stop Motion Mix, Clone Trail, and Flash Dash. ..

The Insta360 Studio is a mobile app that is difficult to navigate and complete editing. The app bears little resemblance to the Shot Lab and has less editing features than the Shot Lab. The process of importing and exporting your videos is more complicated than it should be, and the app doesn’t have enough storage space to store 5.7K videos.

Insta360 is working on updating both their apps non-stop, so the new V4 of the Insta360 Studio has both auto frame and timeshift features which the users have been asking for on forums like Reddit for a while.

Accessories

Insta360 has a variety of accessories for the One X2 camera, some of which are more useful than others. ..

There is a new dive case for the One X2 camera that makes it fully waterproof to 45m (or 147ft). This means that you can shoot footage underwater without fear of it being ruined. If you’re not planning on going diving with your One X2 but still want to shoot some water-related activity like swimming or rafting, you’ll do fine without this accessory.

The Insta360 One X2 camera is a great camera that has some great features. However, if you want to use the camera for any professional purposes, you will need to get yourself some lens guards to protect the camera lenses.

The second must-have accessory for any filmmaker is the invisible selfie stick. It gives you a lot of different angles and shooting points, and will make your photos look more professional.

There are a few accessories that come with the One X2 camera that can make it more versatile and useful. One of these is the bullet time tripod handle, which can be used to twirl the camera around your head or as a tabletop tripod. You can also find other accessories on the official website, such as an ND filter and a light meter. If you want to include these accessories in your purchase, be sure to check out the website for more information.

Should You Buy the Insta360 One X2 Camera? 

The Insta360 One X2 is a camera that is not meant for general use. If you are looking for the best possible picture and sound quality, you might be better off checking out the latest GoPro. However, if you are tired of using the standard action cameras and are ready to have some fun with the new 360-degree format, the One X2 is an excellent choice of a camera.