Insta360 ONE R Review - Versatile or Problematic?

The Insta360 ONE R is one of the most exciting action cameras to hit the market because of it's modular design. It's a 360º camera, a 4K action camera, and a 5.3K 1-inch sensor camera all in one! But it's not without it's issues...

0:00 — Video Start
0:58 — ONE R + Onewheel B-Roll
1:48 — First Impressions and an Issue?!
2:40 — What Makes the ONE R Unique
3:12 — ONE R Modular Breakdown
3:22 — "Brain" Module Overview & Ports
3:45 — ONE R Assembly
4:00 — One Moment Please…
4:25 — ONE R Audio Testing
4:40 — Internal Mic Test + 4K Module
4:55 — External Mic Test + 1" Module
5:16 — About That Issue…
5:33 — 4K Module + Full Auto
5:45 — 1" Sensor + Full Auto
6:01 — 1" Sensor Focusing
6:30 — FlowState Digital Stabilization Test
6:45 — Stabilization On vs. Off
6:58 — Conclusions from Shooting
7:30 — 4K Module vs. 1" Sensor Module
7:55 — Color Shifts Between Modules
8:10 — 1" Module Close Focusing Recap
8:42 — Audio Testing Issues & Recap
9:24 — Deity D3 Mic Problems
9:34 — Rode VideoMicro Problems
10:30 — ONE R Case & Mount Overview
10:55 — ONE R Software Workflow
11:25 — FreeCapture Mode, The best hidden feature?!
12:30 — Final Thoughts & Conclusion

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[dunnadidit]

As you saw, I had some problems with the Insta 360 ONE R in the video. I've reached out to Insta360 and they've told me that the problems are not regular and they are sending me some replacement parts to test... I'll keep you posted here on updates once I can try things out!

[mariodasilva]

THANKS FOR EXPLAINING YOUR WORKFLOW, It was easy for me to understand. That alone has encouraged me to get the twin set for a start. Please include more workflows as you start exploring the different ways to produce your videos. I like the ways you explore/expose the cons as well as the pros. We need that revealed! Much appreciated. Will be watching!

[DennisStewart]

Thanks for the review. I completely got derailed once I noticed your playbar is cut up into chapters with titles. When the heck could people do that, and why aren't more people doing!? That made finding the info I was actually looking for a lot easier, and faster, to find. Thank you so much! I'm sure it's often overlooked and requires extra effort, but please don't stop doing it! I'll have to look at some of your other videos just because of that one extra bit of attention to detail.

[DavidManningvlog]

Great review Dunna! They had to send me another one because my first ONE R was doing exactly what yours was doing. In my comparison though, the ONE R actually beat out the GoPro MAX in video quality. I just really want them to get all the bugs worked out! The GoPro experience is just super smooth. Love the review man!

[HOBIHAJI]

I really like watching your video. I am looking for a good action camera. is the 4k insta 360 module clearer than go pro 9? can give your opinion!

[chrisbrockhurst]

Might just be the Youtube compression but the 360 video quality doesn't seem to be the best, kind of think the One X might even be better?

[phucmapvlog]

I’ve always been a gopro guy, but after looking at this camera on everyone’s YouTube reviews, it might be time to switch it up

[HockeyTechWithYosh]

As someone who has yet to get into the 360 game, both the design and ambition of this camera are super intriguing. The workflow is intimidating for me knowing that I let the camera roll and pick through later... but it's cool to see some innovative solutions like the free capture. This is probably a year I pass on buying a new action cam with everything going on but you've got me considering something like this more seriously for 2021. Great video and congrats on 100k!

[abinsronaldofan]

Hai,
Can we shoot portrait mode videos or photos for stories in insta 360 one r..?
Or only landscape is available ?

Pls reply ❤️

[fabiofilipeazevedo]

From all I´ve seen I´m not convinced with the image quality of the 1", looks like sensor size isn't everything, its the processing. Gopro would do a better job with that sensor.

[TheFandangovideoguy]

hi Dunna! I hope all is well! As much as possible...I have enjoyed the Insta 360 One X for a bit and I also have a gopro hero 8. I find myself using the One X a lot more for short unique videos and I would like to replace them both with the best 360/action camera combo...this One R seems promising...but I dont know if the R has better video in 360 compared to the One X..really that much better? The 4k module on the R is not as good as the video from the Hero 8 and the 1inch module can't focus from up close....hmm..should I wait for the next Insta 360 camera and just continue to enjoy my insta 360 one X for now and the Gopro for the occasional action shots? i know you made this video back in May and I know that there have been several updates to the R...is this camera now better than the One X and the Gopro 8? what would be your opinion? Thanks so much.

[robertochoa]

Just got mine today thanx bud cant wait to get it..

[MrDixa]

great video as always and congrats on the 100k subs :)))

[DownieLive]

Good to know. I looked into buying the ONE R, but decided it wasn't much of an upgrade from the ONE X, so I opted to just stick with my ONE X which I like a lot. 👍🏼

[PratikParija]

The quality & modular design is what attracted me. Still new so messing around a bit.

[pa.]

May I know the latest update about this camera?? Is it worth to buy still or wait until the have more improvement?? Is the audio problem fixed? does it still have this frozen issue?

[TomHofmann]

Are you able to do a non-stop record with the 360 module and see how many minutes you can record before the camera overheats? I bought one of these a week ago and properly used it for a shoot yesterday. Air temperature was about 16 degrees C and I used the camera in surf mounted to a harness. It shut off after exactly 23 minutes. Back in the office I ran the same test without the housing and again the camera shut off after 23 minutes. I measured the external temperature of the camera with an infrared thermometer and it came in at 53 degrees.

Just out of interest I repeated this exercise after the camera had cooled down enough to become responsive again. This time I put it into a fridge running at 4 degrees C. After 23 minutes the temperature was at 43 degrees. After 45 minutes it shut down again. However this time I got the same screen freeze you showed in the video.

I had borrowed the GoPro MAX back in November and used in similar conditions without any heat issues. The camera would record for 90 minutes until the battery ran out.

I am getting close to returning the One R. For most action shots were the camera is mounted to something it's impractical to keep stopping and starting the recording. You want to set it to record for the maximum battery life and then edit out the footage worth keeping later on.

[madewithloveprojects]

I am just interested in the main camera you used to create this excellent review.

[its_Matt_B_]

I’ve been back and forth about buying this. I think it could add to my channel but the bugs are putting me off a bit. I’m 90% sure I’m going to wait and see what happens in Oct/Nov when GoPro announces their new cam. I’d probably go with the GP Max if the frame rates were higher.

Anyway, solid review, my man! Thanks! 👊🏼

[MrEddieNunez]

great video. you are a beast on that one wheel. I wonder what camera is that you are recording on? canon R5?!?!?