Insta360 x4 controversy - 8K influencer SCAM? Should you BUY? 

Interesting video but I have a few niggles. The golf comparison shot with the X3 was a bit unfair. The X3 obviously has a dirty or damaged lens or protector. Time split between clips - others have said there is no gap at all with the X4. Lens protectors - check the instructions, you showed them being mounted incorrectly. But does that actually make a difference? In one careful test it was shown that the Premium covers are more prone to flares and attract dust more than the standard ones. Well, you can only go by your own experience. But what does make a huge difference to the picture quality is the sharpness setting. On low, the 8k capture is completely wasted. Keep it on the default medium setting imho. The sensor - it doesn't have one. It has two, 4k each, totalling 8k but for the whole 360 degrees. When you reframe it you get around 2.7k. Yes, the size of the sensors is not ideal for low light but the fact that there are two of them does change the maths a bit. For low light, shoot in 5.7k is the recommendation. Cheers!

Just ordered this off Apple Store. The bundle looked solid! I have not seen anything else like that bundle. Plus with 10% off for military. Done deal! 💪🏼

I randomly came accross your review while trying to decide if I must get a X4 for myself. Ive been doing a lot of research and your review made me decide to get one. Thankfully the price isnt over the top in South Africa like I expected. I ve subscribed as I like your presentation method and huge amount of info given. Hopefully I get in on the list to win the X4. Greetings from Pretoria.

Great video. Would have liked more coverage of the menus/interface.

The X4 definitely looks better than the x3 in your video. Looks like a camera to have.

Great stuff, the work flow & creative possibilities of 360 footage is what i enjoy most. Stepping aside from the controversies, it's a tool with certain use case scenario's not a be and end all. The average consumer is more informed these days so shouldn't be an issue on what to expect if considering a purchase. 👍🏻

Can’t wait to have my hands on the X4, footage looks good. I scratched my X3 a while ago, and creating content has been a drag since then, because that scratch is not easy to hide. Anyway, loved the review.

Superb review! Awesome job you've done. Cheers!

Yeah, there is clearly a smudge or dirt on the X3 golf footage.

I have the X4 and love it.... super fun camera to use. I'm currently using with not lens guards, but considering the premium ones... not sure.

I’m a new subscriber due to your succinct clips with “on point” facts Vs fiction. You have convinced me that it’s worth getting the Insta360 X4 with the premium lens cover. I live in Aust and am heading out to cross the Simpson desert in Jul24. Hopefully I win the free camera before I leave. If not, I will be purchasing anyway 🤓.

your great review has made my mind up

I need this camera. Thank you for the valuable review. A must watch for anyone who wants to buy.

Is there a way to lower sharpness? It looks super over sharpened

No mention of how glitchy the X4 is? I've owned it since it came out and it's incredibly glitchy. It sometimes connects, sometimes doesn't. Sometimes exports files to your phone and other times it gives you an error. The quality is much better but this is like using the X1 when it first came out, barely works!

The upgrade from the x3 to the x4 is insane.

First time watching your content and I have to say you are pretty pretty good. I like your style and your humour so well done.

Best honest review so far, thank you sir!

Can you test it with street view? I heard that it compresses it bad

I upgraded to the x4 from my x3 and overall I'm happy with it. For my great quality video I still use my Pocket 3 though....I don't know if I can be happy with just the x4 though I'm considering it.

Can I buy your used X3? I simply can not afford a new one. Please let me know. Thank you.

Great to get an unbiased review

The golf footage in the beginning is absolutly trash. i dont know what happend to your x3 or you used trash lensguards but its normaly not looking that bad. All lens guards a making the footage worse. also the premium lens guards. Sadly nearlyevery RU-vidr is talking that bad about the X3. I mean the X3 is actually a pretty good 360 camera. There is no overheating and very reliable. In perspective the pricing is much better. So for budget user its more afordable. If you already have the X3 you need a lot of new acessories for the X4. The sensor on X3 and X4 the same sensor. But because of the better processing there is an 8k upscaling during recording.

It could do 8k 120 fps and never overheat. Not saying it’s not nice now, just answering your question.

09:50 Not a protector, it's a thermo grip to distrubute heat for longer run times in 8k etc.

Are you going to be at Computex?

My ultimate combo would be X4 with my Osmo pocket 3. I'd love to win. Thank you. X4 (B-CAM to show third person view ) n Osmo pocket 3.

Nice review

It looks very nice actually. Way better than the X3.

I love a new camera, after the GoPro Black 3+ this is insane, I don't really care

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