If I ever get an action camera that can be placed anywhere, I would first attach it to my friend’s greyhounds collar. If you’re like me and really want to know what your pets do every day, the Insta360 GO 3S could be your best bet. It’s an update from last year LET’S GO 3but it now records in 4K at 30 FPS and should be able to be captured with less distortion thanks to a wider lens.
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As far as upgrades go, the GO 3S, which starts at $400 with 64GB of storage, is a fairly simple yet significant step forward. For those who want to shoot small at higher resolutions. The previous GO 3 supported a maximum of 2.7K, although the new camera’s 4K capabilities combined with its own mount-anywhere technology make for an interesting combination. Insta360 boasts that the new camera has a better processor, while the so-called “Action Pod” now features a wider 16mm lens with a larger FOV compared to the previous GO’s 11mm. Allows less distortion in shots.
The camera essentially consists of two parts: the main body and the oval section of the camera. The pod clips onto the chamber section or any number of accessories such as the magnetized sleeve clamp. With some ingenuity, you can place the sensor virtually anywhere, whether on a stable platform with a view on your desk or on a helmet during a snowboarding session. Now, if you lose your capsule while crashing, the 3S helps you find my Apple.
As for action cameras, the space is currently dominated by GoPro and its flagship. hero12 black. That rugged little rectangle is more of an outdoor camera made to withstand some pretty big drops, similar to Insta360’s Ace Pro. The camera also supports 4K (and up to 5.3K) video in many more aspect ratios and frame rates than the GO and for about the same price. The GO 3S is more of a vlogging camera, but that doesn’t mean it won’t fit the bill if you’re trying to take more interesting shots where a DSLR or regular phone can’t work. The big new feature on the Hero12 last year was the ability to shoot vertically natively, but now the GO 3S can shoot vertically by simply rotating the housing.
Inevitably, resolution doesn’t matter as much as image quality and overall usability. We haven’t tested the more powerful 3S, but Gizmodo has used the GO 3 since last year. We found that the magnets on its mounts were quite strong and at the same time relatively light, lighter than a typical GoPro can be. Still, the problem was that the pop-up lens was only rated IPX4 Water Resistance, meaning it was only meant to take the occasional splash, and even that was only when the capsule and case were attached. together.
The 3S now has an additional lens protector that extends the water resistance to IPX8. That should keep everything running up to 33 feet underwater. . So if the dogs don’t like me putting a camera on their collars, I’ll try putting it in a large fish aquarium. Otherwise, the rest of the additions are supposed to improve the visuals, including Dolby Vision support and better slow motion with 200 FPS at 1080p or 100 FPS at 2.7K
Of course, much of this requires a mounting accessory sold by Insta360. The camera itself comes with a lens protector, a clip for a shirt or hat, and a pivoting foot that can stick anywhere. The company has a few more accessories, although we have an ad-hoc to some of our own frames with the occasional piece of ferromagnetic metal. Now, the 3S looks like it could be much better. direct competition for GoPro’s main camera, at least in terms of resolution and durability.
The Insta360 GO 3S is available to order starting Thursday from the company place and elsewhere for $400 and 64 GB. For 128 GB, you will need to contribute $430.
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