Why I Boycotted Insta360 FOREVER (And You Should Too) 

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I just boycott everything by default now. That way I don't have to get angry and boycott them later. Makes shopping harder, but I save a lot of money.

"I'm all about truth on this plain flat Earth". Never change Kasey.

Ah so good! I agree with everything you said. They're telling their remaining content creators that they're changing their ways. I'm guessing that means they won't e-mail them asking not disclose the sponsorship. Not because that is illegal, but because that's a written proof of them being shady. So I'm guessing they're probably going to ask them verbally to hide the sponsorships so that they don't have written proof. I'm also very thankful for you and everyone who joined me in this. Also I like your message at the end. Because if we reveal the creators who hide the Insta360 sponsorships, I think this platform will flip again. One last thing, I'm sure you realized the tech outlets not touching this subject. Isn't that very revealing?

These companies don't want "good" reviews. They want salespeople. Thanks for being honest.

11:36 The 3D pop almost makes it look like a green screen set up.

Great on you for calling the influencer circle jerk out.

The classic position on this is rather stark: *It is better to betray your advertisers rather than your readers.* The reason for this is that if you betray your readers (or viewers or listeners or audience more generally) they will soon realise, and stop trusting you - and probably eventually desert you. Once you have lost your readers etc then advertisers - even ones you have falsely praised, will no longer have any interest in you at all. This principle is explored in eminent newspaperman Walter Lippmann's influential 1922 work "Public Opinion", but it goes back even further. As soon as newspapers started taking much money in the way of advertising the idea of simply bribing editors and journalists instead for favourable coverage occured to advertisers. But editors and their publishers soon realised that in that direction lay *DOOM* whatever the temptation when times were tough. For one thing, not just readers but other advertisers would soon notice, and get angry. And worse, try to get free coverage themselves, or try to beat your advertising rates right down. Or simply go elsewhere to a better-trusted, less desperate publication.

This video was sponsored by GoPro

l always appreciate your honesty, the amount of gaslighting there is on new camera releases in general is absurd...I got called a toxic hater earlier for saying the Lumix S9 should have had at least a mech shutter and a hotshoe...what the f...flat earth santa. Also I'm going to a camera show tomorrow in Manila where Inst360 and Lumix by coincidence also the 3D pop on Nikon is real

The Lumix S9 release videos have been interesting. Lots of people flown to Japan, obviously skirting round some seemingly significant shortfalls in the product. Good video Kasey.

I value reviews like the ones you create, you give a honest view point from a users point of view, you include the good and the bad, i respect companies that still send you stuff even if you blast them, as it shows that those companies value all types of feedback

I've been waiting for this topic ever since you commented about it on iPhonedos channel. Bravo for talking about it!

The prequel to the Gerald Undone video Thank you bee man for standing up for the little bees at home on the other end of that screen

Getting fed up with RU-vidrs like iJustine foe example gushing over the latest iPhone or watch and never saying anything negative- ever .

I think a lot of the problems are down to RU-vidrs having started to review products without prior experience. I've been reviewing cameras and camera related stuff for going on 20 years now, beginning with printed publications. Manufacturers always understood that their products were open to criticism. They didn't mind as long as the criticisms were made constructively, and not just saying something like "this product is shit". I keep to that philosophy now. I think a lot of the problems now are because RU-vidrs *think* that they aren't allowed to criticise the product and have to over enthuse about it rather than anything the company has said to them. With the Insta360 thing, it must be because of who I deal with, but I've never been asked to do anything unethical by them. My understanding was that the issue was down to inexperienced staff making a complete balls up. Companies always have to send a product to be reviewed, otherwise the product can't be reviewed. For the majority of companies I just get sent the gear for a couple of weeks then it has to go back, and no company ever gets a say in what I write or say. If they ever do try (and some have in the past), I just tell them straight that it's not gonna happen. If all RU-vidrs started being more critical of products (where it's warranted), and making it clear to companies that they have no editorial control, then manufacturers wouldn't be able to withhold products. Not that I think they would anyway. I laid in pretty hard when I looked at the DJI Action 2, and they just took the criticisms on board and just released a much improved camera a year later, which I still got to review. It's great when someone owns the gear and reviews it, but for publications, that just isn't a practical way to do things.

The toneh was dreamlike in the black and white scene. Cinematic.

You hit the nail on the head. It’s like the camera companies think ‘if we’re just going to get the same kind of review someone would give if they bought a camera with their own money, why would we waste stock on them when we can control the outcome?’ Camera reviews have become an absolute parody. Thank u for keeping it real trusty bee man.

bee men never lie

They lost my interest when they banned half their subreddit and facebook group when people were (rightfully) disappointed about the Ace Pro's non removable lens mount which was actually designed to be removable but they just glued the rotating mount (which was similar to the GoPro bayonet lens mount) and then had a second purge when people found out that their 'action cam' broke with very minor 'action.' That they tried this doesn't surprise me one bit.

Thanks Kasey for keeping it above board. I only have about 10% of your subscribers, but I too get the occasional offer to help sell a product. In my opinion, no matter what the product is, if I can't be honest with my audience on its pros and cons and my financial relationship with the company, then I have zero integrity. Occasionally, I run into one of my viewers and I have to be able to look them in the eye and keep it real about how good or bad a product is.

As with all companies who got caught, Insta360 blamed the "new" staff who haven't been trained, claimed only a "small" group of people were asked, and it will not happen again.

So the moral of the story is "Only trust youtube channels that are so small that no one will send them freebies or offer them money?"

This is exactly why I just bought an Acne 4. I bought it 3 days ago based solely on this video. I've watched every video Canon Conspiracies has ever made... twice in fact. That's how I know Corey has said there is not one flaw with the DOJ Activision 4(5). It fits every scenario I plan to use it for perfectly. My only question is where is the release mechanism for the lens? I just bought a $10k Z mount lens from a guy off Craigslist to use with it and I'm having a hard time figuring it out. Also I think the dude who sold me the lens wasn't aware of what he had. Because the lens was mislabeled as a 50mm f1.8 F-mount. I didn't say anything to him because I've watched alot of antique roadshow on TV and I know that mislabeled stuff can be worth alot of money.

Thanks Kaisey, you almost stopped me from buying the ace pro in your first review. But then I watched some other "reviews" and bought it. Your second review came out and I thought, ok it maybe was a good decision after all. But then I used it..... Last night I was thinking maybe I should be doing a review of the ace pro, then today I saw this post and now I'm definitely going to do a review! but no one's going to watch it because I only have 15 subs.

Are you saying that Better Help, AG1, Air Up and Raid Shadow Legends are NOT good for us!?! 🙂

Most RU-vidrs are sponsored or influencers in some kind of way. Waxing lyrical about a camera one week and then another a few days later. Everything is brilliant and fabulous to use. Genuine photography channels are very rare, nobody ever tells you to buy a cheap digital camera which is ten years old and to learn to use it- the best way to learn photography ever.

Including peter mcnonan (lol). Dude created a video giving 15000dollars to 3 creators who were asked to make cinematic video with 360 lol

Very much appreciate the honesty here. You’re pretty well the only camera RU-vidr I follow and that’s more so because of the entertainment factor but also because of the fact that you’re open about the flaws as well. So many human-bots out there just parroting company talking points - thanks for being a real one Kasey!

I started watching out of curiosity but now I a big fan of your silly takes. Informative and hilarious. Makes my day.

I really like your videos can you tell me in your opinion what is the best action camera on the market because listening to you now I was going to buy the Ace pro but I’m not so what do you think stick to GoPro?

About time. I was flabbergasted at how many people were singing praises of the Ace Pro despite its clear flaws and limitations compared to GoPro and Dji

I follow your channel because I appreciate your sense of humour. Even if i dont care about the gear you're reviewing, inwill wwtch because you are incredibly entertaining. But now, I appreciate you even more because you have integrity. Respect, my friend 👊🏻🙏🏻💯

Love that closing shot with the skyline in the background! contrast between the wilderness and the city in the distance-two completely different environments. Cool.

I do wonder what does @PotatoJet think about his Insta360 'reviews' :)

Is it ethical to sell what given and should it be discussed first with them?

I always check to see your reviews before buying. I think you point out the pros and cons in a way that is easy to understand. All the best man. Berta beef .

Plz continue the quality cinematic intro. What about conversations of taxi driver and passenger at night?

what is that framing on 11:46 ?? why does a building sticking out of your head?

I’ve been waiting for this video to drop 😆. Awesome video!

Thanks for your honest opinions and the reinforcement of the need for ethics on this platform. I am heading down my first affiliate and sponsorship agreement and I admit the notion made me a bit nervous. Thanks for this! Cheers!

It's amazing, you left your house again! I was missing your outside videos and a bit worried you'd become a hermit. I agree with you on youtubers not being critical on products they receive for free, but on the other end of that scale is trashing a product that you've never used or that hasn't even been released. You did that today while saying in this video that you're always objective about that same company.

Thanks for this video, I did my first product review recently for a docking station I already researched before and as I got it I invested even more time to try it out and research and I also mentioned the downsides and for sure put a disclaimer in it how I got this. I’m also not doing reviews for things I am not convinced that I can use them or help me in my workflow. However, I appreciate that you make such honest videos. Thank you 🙏

entertaining as always. Must say, I liked the image from the 360 over the dji

Always stay true to yourself, I appreciate your honesty! Integrity is the most important thing and if some companies don’t value that and want you to say only positive things, they’re not the right fit for you. Keep up the good work! :)

12:58 You are our hero! I do have to say that I like my X3 and have been thinking of upgrading to an X4. I know the quality isn't the best, but for an amateur like me it has been great to not worry about framing as much while filming and have more edit control post. Cheers!

I love this channel! makes me laugh out loud sometimes and lifts my mood when i feel depressed or anxious 😊😊

Your foot is floating...

You are an astounding RU-vidr, dude! Love this! That skin tone upgrade with the Insta360 cams is to die for! 😊 Nobody sends me free stuff because I don't have the views, but it pains me that the vids that get the MOST views on my channel are my reviews (I do so few), while my passionately produced and extensively edited motovlogs barely get a blip. Every piece of gear I review and own, I bought and paid for with my hard-earned cash. No affiliate or AdSense $$$ for sure. Thanks for what you do-you're true and cool!

The opening skit was one of your best ever.

Insta360 is crazy. Kinda like when a RU-vidr reviews a camera they don''t even have in their hands or have ever used. Very similar.

Love your videos man. I’m so in stitches 😂 honest and hilariously funny with great tech info

I love your honesty bro that's why I always watch you everytime I want to buy a new camera

what camera was used?Nicon? Good green colors

I found your videos while researching the DJI Osmo Action 3, I have now purchased 2 of them not just off your reviews but from that of others. As a RU-vidr I do have sponsorships but I research the companies and I will always give honest reviews. I was sent a couple of products and have paid for products that I have given bad reviews for even when I was asked not to do a review at all. I would rather be honest. When it comes to sponsorship I only want to work with companies I really do trust.

A man among the bees - I feeling nothing but respect for you and your kind.

Man, i love your interviews 😂😂 follow since around 10k

Out of the 30+ videos I saw on RU-vid on the X4, only 2 said they paid for the camera on their own. Insta360 flooded RU-vid with reviews!!! Keep up the honest reviews, it's the reason I follow your channel.

Kasey, you don't need to 'grow a sac' - we'll send you one, and a bee outfit. Great vid. Keep it real.

This video is Gold, and I fully do believe this man since I've been watching his videos, that he Truthfully says what's on his mind bad or Good about the products he reviews! Companies don't like his truth, but it's channels like this that needed to be supported for them to keep growing, in the end We as the viewers and maybe even future YT Creators, all hope that channels like this stay REAL never sell out for the money! This video definitely got me to subscribe after almost a year of watching all his Great Content!

Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity. I was always taught that the only two things in this world that no one else could ever take a away from me were my honor and my integrity. You go my friend! You go!!!

Super grateful for you exposing this, and hats off to you for your honesty. I'm going to be making a video shortly about RU-vid sponsors and I'll definitely give you a shout out.

thanks man for not only doing the right thing, but helping to expose this- you're not alone, others are exposing what they did- and hopefully enough scrubs are educated about this that other youtubers avoid this crime.

Putting in work Kasey! Vid everyday dang! Good stuff!

I made a few videos on companies that sent me contracts like this. Mostly Chinese companies. The best was the one with a contract that said it would OWN MY ENTIRE you tube LIBRARY for advertisement.

It's a good point and i'm new to your page, each time a camera comes out you see all these large RU-vidrs + Insta accounts making up a lame story why you need to buy this BS camera smh.

Great video. I bought the original 4K back in like 2017. I've been considering buying a new 360 cam, will definitely consider other brands now.

oh god, that 3d pop at 11:36 almost turned into a 4D blast

BOTH ad breaks on this video were for Insta360! Thats pretty funny. And yeah, Ive never been able to get good footage out of my insta360.

Interesting hearing what companies you've dealt with and how they respond to your style of work. 👍

Off topic here but question - best camera for slo-mo?? 1, 2, 3, go?!?!

I was just getting ready to buy one. Thanks for the review! You saved me money!!

I have lost so many brand deals because I told them at the beginning that I wasn’t using their “script” and if there’s a problem, I would say it was a problem. If I like it, great. If I don’t, fix the problem and do better. The last two cameras I personally purchased were the DJI pocket 3 and Sony ZV1

bless you brother. the neverending pursuit for the perfect camera continues

Props to you Kasey, been watching you for years since I found you on your "health" channel. Good on you mate.

Thanks for your honesty and helping us make the right decision on how we may want to share our money for the best quality!!! Not spend for the trend!!!

Damn it with your honesty and integrity... subscribed! Keep up the good work.

Thanks for doing this! I actually own the Insta360. One thing they do not tell you about is how ridiculously HUGE the files are and how time consuming it is to edit the videos.

Yet another reason why I love this channel. I admire your integrity. Thank you.

most people still do not know Go-Pro is more likely to overheat and lockup for years - I wonder why.

I bought an insta360 AcePro in January this year, prior to my ski vacation. It feels rugged, looks good, pretty intuitive to use etc etc. But once on the ski slopes, it would not work. The start button took over a hundred presses to start filming. But then I had to remove the battery in order to stop it... Once back home in 'normal' temperatures, it worked fine. I took it back to the dealer, but they could not find any issues with it. So I am left with a piece of kit that I KNOW is dodgy. I did put comments about my experience on those other YT channel vids promoting it (which was quite a few, because I was and still am pissed about it) but strangely not one of them responded and these were big name YTers. Actually, that's not entirely true, the bloke with excessive curly hair said I must have just got a faulty one, so shaddap, it happens... So I close with similar sentiment to all my previous comments on the other channels about this product: DO NOT BUY insta360 PRODUCTS! The above is genuine purchaser experience.

Thank you for your honesty and integrity ! As we are told by the Lord, is it worth it to gain the whole world yet lose your soul. Unfortunately, I think that this kind of behavior is rampant on RU-vid especially among computer tech reviewers as well. I am not sure how some reviewers think that by saying that the Company whose product they are reviewing did not tell them what to say... makes the review any more ethical in anyway. In the back of your mind, you know that you're going to have to limit the amount of negative comments about the product or else you're no longer going to receive products from said company. As you stated, to remove any possible bias or being unethical, you need to purchase the product yourself.

The Panasonic S9 it is great it is the greatest it is the greatest camera it is the greatest camera ever it's new and hip and cool for a new hip and cool generation it comes in four colors isn't that cool it is the greatest camera ever made it has the best viewfinder okay it has no viewfinder but it has the best sound because it's natural enhanced no microphone Jack sound and it has the best sensor because it has the S5 sensor and it has auto lut so it is the greatest I have personally almost used it and can verify that it is really the best camera ever to be used if you need to use a camera and you are hip then you need the S9 because it is more hip and very cool as well

Nowadays the tech toys have saturated so the marketing is trying their 'best' to sell the products. To be fair 360 camera is useful but limited to very specific applications. Heavy post processing is involved. Definitely not for everyone. I am glad you keep you integrity. Keep going man.

I appreciate your sincerity and staying true to yourself. you make the world a better place.

the problem with most companies and corporations today is the fact that they very blatantly don't produce anything with a semblance of pride anymore. most products out here have been thoroughly dissected and reassembled with the most corners cut and the most cost savings in mind. they do not care if their brand is tarnished over selling cheap junk. they do not care about customer experience. they just want the most profits possible, done with the least amount of work and resources.

G'day from Australia... that's exactly what happened to me, I listened and 'researched' travel tripods, decided on the Freewell Travel Tripod, bought it at full retail with my own money, then did my own review, and have been happy with it since. I only review gear I've bought myself. Cheers

You are the best on RU-vid, these companies, should listen to the reviewers and work on the negatives to improve their products, not just pay people to lie, because these dishonest reviewers are just conning the very people who put them where they are they same people who can take them down, keep up the good work my friend your videos keep me laughing all day 😂😂😂

Great points. Also like some advertising product A and saying it is the best and then they change to B then that becomes the best without giving a reason…

We love a hardcore review without the LIES ❤ And dope shirt

Regarding trans fats, if the product has less than 1g, they are allowed to say zero. It's quite a scam.

You're just on a tear lately. Maybe that Nikon Zf gave you a boost of inspiration.

Thanks for this video! Sad they are willing to pressure creators into legal jeopardy for their marketing strategy. Hope that person is fired and they probably just lost the trust of many professionals for life.

Got the X3 for my motorcycle, really good sale. Agree that it was obvious the reviews were bologna but the tech seemed cool, I had my hands on a Ricoh Theta once but I'd break that. This year I am trying something new, clicked on the affiliate link and got the Action 4, really liking it. Enjoy the Zf, it's a really great camera for what it is, I use mine for work and pleasure.

I boycotted them about a year ago. I bought a Insta360 X3 from Costco and purchased a warranty for the X3 through the Insta360 site. As a FX3, X100V, and Dji Action 4 user the X3 made me want to spill the contents of my stomach out or my mouth. I returned it 3 days later. When I reached out to Insta360 about getting a refund for the warranty, they told me that since I purchased it separately it was activated immediately and therefore was not refundable. I hope they enjoyed the 40 bucks because I will never buy another one of their products ever again.

Thanks, Kasey, for another great and informative video. 🙏

i never thought i'd say this, but you're one of the few camera youtubers who actually have integrity!

We need your videos! Thank you a hug from Brazil

All I know is the x3 took my bike trail review channel to a whole new level.

That was one of your best videos 👏👏👏. Very well done!