MUST HAVE Insta360 X3 Accessories - 2023

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Must Have Accessories
00:46 - SanDisk Micro SD Card
01:25 - Rubber Lens Cap
02:15 - Invisible Selfie Stick
02:50 - Extended Selfie Stick
03:37 - All-Purpose Tripod
04:06 - Falcam Quick Release
05:45 - Batteries and Charger
06:30 - X3 Quick Reader
07:54 - Suction Cup Mount
08:45 - Monkey Tail
09:30 - Handlebar Mount
10:56 - Seat Post Mount
11:50 - Invisible MicMount
13:23 - Bite Mount/Chest Mount

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[JeffRevell]

Two must-have items that you didn't list are; 1 - the X3 Sticky Lens guards to keep those pretty lenses scratch free, and 2 - a clamp mount like the ULANZI Super Clamp Camera Clamp Mount. This mount allows you to clamp onto railings, handlebars, poles, boards, etc. and adds a lot of mounting options for your camera. Amazon sells one with a 1/4-20 ball head adaptor for about $20.

[TABarnhart]

i lost the barrel nut for the bike mount (the round nut that holds the long screw so you can clamp to the handlebar). Insta360 refuses to provide help on replacement (by refuse, i mean, they say to buy a new bike mount). any idea on sourcing such items? i'm not even sure what size the screw is. thanks.

[SoRealSoReal]

1) You blew my mind with the tripod feet. I’ve had it for MONTHS and had no clue it did that.
2) Ulanzi makes a quick release system called the Hummingbird. SUPER convenient when going from mount to mount, especially when using the Ulanzi mount for the wireless go. Having to fiddle with it each time you change mounts get annoying real fast..

[PreppenWolfLLC]

Great video! I just started using the X3 a month ago and it love it so much more than my GoPro.

[richardd.]

Another great video David, thanks. What is your opinion about the x3 Sticky Lens Protectors, screen protectors or any others that you have or are currently using?

[kellylee]

Great info. Do you happen to know if the dive kit bundle they are offering right now includes a battery? I'm not seeing that it does. Also, when you plug that external quick reader into your phone does all the footage then go into your phone or can you pick and choose what does and will it still stay on the SD card if you want it to? What do you recommend to protect the lenses while filming? I know they offer the sticky covers but they still show in footage right?

[timmyincanada]

Great video! Do you use other lens protection then only the cap?

[insighttoincite]

Thanks! Your video helped me figure out the accessories that would work best for my needs. Thanks again!

[nathanstepp]

Great video! Really wanting to pull the trigger on the X3 but those lenses and how sensitive they are is worrying me. I’ve also heard there warranty/care isn’t that good to help cover it. I’ve always had GoPro but these shots looks so much nicer. Are the lenses really something I need to worry about?

[seiftajour]

Hi there, thank you for the video
For underwater does the invisible selfie stick can be used and is it waterproof and what is the best way to shoot underwater

[adventuretoshare]

Thx for the vid David, just one Q that's probably asked all the time - do you have to use Insta360 Selfie Sticks for an invisible shot of the stick, or can you use any mono pod? The Insta360 stick look like nice piece's of kit, but Thanks again.

[Cynical_Zombie]

Always informative! Thank you! Is the quick mount you mention any better than the Insta360 quick mount?

[JarradShaw]

Holy God, this is so much and I love it all.

I’m really going to go heavy come 2024 with the new iPhone Pro, Rode Wireless Pro, probably a version of the Smooth gimbal, and the X3 for my off-roading/overlanding and hiking videos.

I need a 360 in car camera, I need stable footage on off terrain (hiking or off roading) and I need the freedom to hook up a wireless mic system for me and my wife.

Falcon… nice! Can’t wait to see what you do with all the new stuff coming out because the new gear and outdoor potentials just got bigger

[MiaHessMusic]

David, I have a few Questions, please.
If you have the Falcam quick release on the camera's body can you use other things with it, like a chest harness or do you have to remove it?
Can you use the Quick rlease with a wrist strap??
Thank you for your hard work in helping us1

[Jaayboii-Netskys]

Great video again David, I must admit, the quick release isn't something I even thought of, but will be looking into straight away. I've been hunting for the best suction cups for doing external 3rd person car shots and I'll see if I can get the falcam ones here in Scotland.

I use RAM mounts for a lot of my gear as I used to work on military sites designing and deploying sonar technology and everything from RAM mounts was great at holding up against the harsh seas. Camera mounts to Laptop mounting gear, I've put my faith in their stuff quite a bit over the years.

Another pole mount I like is the longer fixed position carbon fibre poles. Just really good for car stuff I do too be honest, wouldn't be sure where you could use it anywhere else. I just need it for the rigidity it provides while going at high speeds.

[andreschairez]

Whats better between the falcan? Falcon? System...or the snap mount? Like is it safer? Faster? Thanks!

[andreic]

📀💿 an extra MicroSD card is always good to have

Imagine you are about to fill something awesome only to discover whatever awesome you were filming all day filled up the card you have ... No problem just pop in the backup microSD card 👍👍👍

[Festsjefen]

I also bougth the remote control with GPS tagging which is very useful for my use on motorcycle. It can be mounted on the handle bars to start stop camera whilst driving without loosing focus on traffic. Also useful for other applications with the 3m selfie stick for example.

[kunahs_ohana]

Is there a wrist strap to be able to secure the selfie stick when out on the water in case you lose grip?

[kellylee]

What SD card do you recommend and from where? I don’t want a knock off and need something for travel to Tahiti. Not sure what size or sandisk extreme or pro? Thabjs