When it comes to portable action cameras, most people tend to think of companies like DJI and GoPro, two of the most well-known brands for both professional and consumer-grade video equipment. with that in mind however, Insta360’s growing range of imaging and video hardware has proven to be some of the best on the market as well, and the new Insta360 Go 3 is no exception.
Announced earlier today, the Insta360 Go 3 comes with a nice set of features for folks after a reliable action cam to take with them on trips and video projects. But what exactly does it come with? Let’s take a look!
Hardware & Design
At 35 grams, the Insta360 Go 3 is one of the most compact action cameras on the market, with a very minimalist style to boot – gone are the days of blocky and rectangular cameras, and instead the Go 3 features a pill-shaped design, which remains mostly inconspicuous aside from the protruding camera lens. There’s a button in front to allow users to instantly record footage, reducing the amount of time needed to access menus and whatnot. Additionally, there are two built-in mics that capture audio while recording.
The camera also integrates a magnetic design, allowing it to easily clip onto compatible mounts. There’s also a magnet pendant which allows users to wear the Go 3 like a necklace, allowing for more freedom while recording. Insta360 does offer an optional Action Pod, which clips onto the camera and increases battery life for up to 170 minutes worth of video recording, compared to the 45 minutes on the camera alone. It also comes with IPX8 water resistance for up to 16 feet of submersion.
Camera & Features
The Go 3’s lens features f2.2 aperture, with a focal length of 11.24mm. Users can shoot INSP and DNG photos in several resolutions including 2560×1440 (16:9), 2560×2560 (1:1), 1440×2560 (9:16), and 2936×1088 (2.7:1). There’s also support for several video resolutions including 2720×1536 at 24/25/30fps, 2560×1440 at 24/25/30/50fps, and 1920×1080 at 24/25/30/50fps, which are recorded in an MP4 format. There’s also built-in video stabilization courtesy of a 6-axis gyroscope inside.
Additionally, the Insta360 Go 3 comes in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB storage options. There’s a rechargeable battery inside which is sized at 310 mAh, although users can use the additional Action Pod which comes with a larger 1270 mAh battery to increase recording time, as mentioned earlier. The Insta360 will have compatibility with the official Insta360 app for iOS and Android devices for on-the-go editing, with wireless connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.0 and 5GHz Wifi.
Pricing and Availability
You can order the Go 3 on Insta360’s official website now, which will cost you $379.99 for the camera alone. Users looking to get a bundled version with hardware add-ons can get the Go 3 Action Kit for $414, Travel Kit for $429, Water Sports Kit for $453, Bike Kit for $469, and the Creator Kit for $444.
