Insta360 X4 First Look [10 Fast Facts: 8K Action Cam]

I’ve had quite a lot of enjoyable and gained cinematography training reviewing the Insta360 One X2 in 2021, the Insta360 One RS in 2022, and the Insta360 X3 in 2023. They’re all spectacular 360-degree video seize methods. The newly launched Insta360 X4 considerably enhances decision, options, and battery life. Let’s take a more in-depth look.

1. The Insta360 X4 raises the bar on 360 decision to 8K from 5.7K on the earlier mannequin. The Excessive-Res Gradual Movement o,r as I wish to name it, the “Maintain my beer and watch this” mode, is now 5.7K/60fps and 4K/100fps high-resolution gradual movement with a most shutter velocity of 1/8000 of a second. Single-Lens Mode decision tops out at 4K. Nonetheless images will be shot at 72 MP (11,904 x 5,952 pixels) or 18 MP (5,888 x 2,944 pixels).

3. The Insta360 X4 options 5.7K/100fps cinematic movement blur. That is achieved by way of Bullet Time and Movement ND Impact.
4. Movies made by the brand new X4 ought to be smoother. Insta360 made enhancements to the FlowState Stabilization software program with the purpose of eliminating the consequences of shakes and jitters.

4. Arms-free operation is enhanced. Proper now, I can say “begin recording,” “cease recording,” and “take picture” as a substitute of utilizing a gloved finger to press a flat button. New options embrace gesture management to start out/cease recording or take a photograph, plus voice management by way of Bluetooth. Cancel recording and timed seize are additionally newly built-in options of the X4.

5. The brand new X4 has Bluetooth headset connectivity to a number of industry-leading intercom units. That is enormous for the driving neighborhood. Integrating descriptive audio into my 360 movies is an improve I’ve been trying ahead to. This new Bluetooth connectivity provides some welcome hands-free digital camera controls.

6. New on the X4 is the potential so as to add experience knowledge to your movies with Garmin and Apple Watch Integration.

7. AI-powered modifying involves the Insta360 world. The free Insta360 modifying software program for smartphones (iOS and Android) and desktops has improved topic detection and framing, together with offering over 30 particular results. There’s additionally a plug-in for Adobe Premiere Professional to be used with that high-end software program.

8. Battery capability is elevated, and the battery expenses extra rapidly. The X4’s 2290 mAh battery has a battery capability about 20 p.c better than the X3. That gives unplugged recording for as much as 135 minutes at 5.7K30fps, based on Insta360. The brand new battery will cost to 80 p.c in 38 minutes and to 100% in 55 minutes with a 9-volt/2-amp charging supply.

9. The Insta360 X4 is a extra sturdy design. The X4 now comes with detachable lens guards. Guards made with tempered glass are optionally available. Additionally, the X4 is now waterproof right down to 33 toes. That ought to handle any water crossings.

10. The Insta360 X4 360-degree motion cam has an inventory value of $500. It’s out there now.