The One X is Insta360's most current consumer 360-degree camera and can be controlled through an iPhone or Android smartphoneand retails for about $400. The major news about the brand new version is the 5.7K resolution which means you can reframe the spherical footage and then extract a standard 16:9 movie with good resolution after capture. During recording you do not have to worry where the camera is targeted at.
For smooth movement in action movies or slow-motion effects you could also opt to capture 4K footage 50fps or even 3K movie in 100fps. In picture mode the camera also captures 18MP still pictures.
The One X also comes with a better version of Insta360's FlowState stabilization and a new TimeShift feature that allows users adjust the speed of distinct elements of a clip to put the attention on key minutes, using either slow-motion or hyperlapse effects. We've had the opportunity to perform a few days using the new Insta360 One X. Read this guide and find out just how we have on.
Insta360 One X Key specifications:
18 MP still image resolution
5760 x 2880 @30fps, 3840 x 1920 @50fps, 3008 x 1504 @100fps video resolutions
Built-in 6-axis gyroscopic stabilization
Live-streaming
Exposure compensation and manual control over shutter speed and ISO
Weight with battery: 115g
Dimensions: 115mm x 48mm x 28mm
MicroSD card slot up to 128GB
1200mAh battery, 60 mins run time shooting 5.7K @30FPS or 4K@50FPS video
18 MP still image resolution
5760 x 2880 @30fps, 3840 x 1920 @50fps, 3008 x 1504 @100fps video resolutions
Built-in 6-axis gyroscopic stabilization
Live-streaming
Exposure compensation and manual control over shutter speed and ISO
Weight with battery: 115g
Dimensions: 115mm x 48mm x 28mm
MicroSD card slot up to 128GB
1200mAh battery, 60 mins run time shooting 5.7K @30FPS or 4K@50FPS video
Operation
The One X only contains two buttons, making standalone operation very straightforward. The small button is the power button and used to cycle through shooting settings and modes. The bigger button is the camera and also used for confirmation when browsing the menus that are displayed on a small circular OLED display.
The One X only contains two buttons, making standalone operation very straightforward. The small button is the power button and used to cycle through shooting settings and modes. The bigger button is the camera and also used for confirmation when browsing the menus that are displayed on a small circular OLED display.
The screen is not always easy to see in bright light however, you can enable a QuickCapture mode which forces up the camera and immediately begins recording once you long-press the shutter. This is a beneficial feature for shooting whilst riding a bike or performing some other activity that demands your full attention.
In the bottom of the gadget is a standard tripod mount that permits you to connect the camera into all sorts of supports and selfie-sticks. Using an adapter, then you can use the 1 X using a GoPro-style bracket, and if you really don't have some other means of support, the flat base allows you to place the camera onto any surface.
The One X connects to cellular devices through WiFi, or, for greater transport rates, through a supplied USB-cable. Via the identical connection you may also trigger and control the camera in the committed mobile program.
Videos
The One X can capture 5.7K 360-degree video which allows you to reframe on your phone and pull on a 16:9 1080p standard video at quite good quality. The simplest way to do this from the app is through this Viewfinder attribute.
The One X can capture 5.7K 360-degree video which allows you to reframe on your phone and pull on a 16:9 1080p standard video at quite good quality. The simplest way to do this from the app is through this Viewfinder attribute.
In Viewfinder manner the 360-degree video is played back on your apparatus. You can then move the telephone just as if you were recording a video in real time. Anything that is visible on the display of your device will be"re-shot" and saved as a new video.
Still images
Even the Insta360 One X will likely be attractive to movie shooters however the camera is capable of shooting 18MP spherical still images. In still picture mode you can trigger HDR mode, configure interval shooting and catch in format. A self-timer is on board as well.
Even the Insta360 One X will likely be attractive to movie shooters however the camera is capable of shooting 18MP spherical still images. In still picture mode you can trigger HDR mode, configure interval shooting and catch in format. A self-timer is on board as well.
In the app it's possible to see and export images in many formats including complete 360-degree fisheye, miniature crystal and globe ball formats. Below you can view several samples, in original 360-degree format and Tiny Earth or Fish-eye variants.
The camera is capable of generating excellent quality 360-degree picture output that in terms of detail, noise, colour and dynamic range is roughly on the degree of a fantastic smartphone camera. While in certain video clips a few sewing artifacts are only about noticeable, they're like undetectable in many still images, making the camera an interesting and very affordable choice for professional consumers, like home brokers or wedding photographers.