Qoocam 3 Ultra 1-Month Review: Lens Guard, Stabilization & Overheating Fixes + 8K Reframe Tutorial

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Lens Guard Review: Is it worth the investment? We compare the Qoocam 3 Ultra Lens Guard with Insta360 X4’s options to help you make the best choice.
✅ Stabilization Updates: See the before and after results on drones and motorbikes—Why Qoocam 3 Ultra is now the new King in the sky!
✅ Overheating Drama: Discover how the Qoocam 3 Ultra manages to stay cool, even during long recording sessions, and why it’s more energy-efficient than you might think.
✅ 8K Reframe Tutorial: Learn how to SAVE money and reframe your 8K Qoocam 3 Ultra footage using Insta360 Studio for stunning results.
✅ HDR Workflow Tips: Maximize your dynamic range for breathtaking 96MP timelapses, sunrises, and sunsets, perfect for Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

🤔 Why This Review Matters:
Kimchi and I go beyond the specs and dive into the real-world performance of the Qoocam 3 Ultra, showing you practical applications and advanced techniques that can elevate your 360 filmmaking. Plus, I’m here to save you money! You literally make more money by watching this video!

As promised, I’ve scored an awesome deal just for you—a FREE extra battery (worth $38.99) when you grab the QooCam 3 Ultra! 🔋
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How to claim your freebie: Add both the QooCam 3 Ultra and the Battery to your cart. The battery will show up as FREE at checkout. But hurry—this secret deal is only good for one week after this video goes live! Don’t miss out!

0:00 - Control Reframe and Vidoe Game with Qoocam 3 Ultra?
1:51 - Who is Kandao Qoocam?
3:33 - Lens Protector Review
4:07 - Qoocam 3 Ultra Lens Protector vs Insta360 X4 Lens Guard
5:32 - Image Quality UPDATED Comparison (vs. X4)
7:00 - Why 10-bit HDR?
8:20 - New Feature: Clipping Warning Indicators
8:43 - Overheating Test (Qoocam 3 Ultra vs. Insta360 X4)
9:45 - Qoocam 3 Ultra Max recording time
11:03 - Insta360 X4 Overheating Temperature
12:03 - Stabilization Test (revisit)
12:34 - Insta360 X4 vs. Qoocam 3 Ultra on a DRONE
12:52 - 96MP DNG Timelapse Mode
13:44 - How to Shoot Day to Night 360 Timelapse with Qoocam 3 Ultra
15:04 - How to Use an External SSD for Storage on Qoocam 3 Ultra
16:21 - 8K 14-Stop Dynamic Range DNG Timelapse
17:02 - "Faster" Quick Capture
17:46 - Audio Test Revisit
18:46 - Qoocam 3 Ultra 8K Reframe Tutorial
20:00 - Reframe Qoocam 3 Ultra in Insta360 Studio (FREE)
21:17 - Pro Features - Hacking the Qoocam 3 Ultra
22:34 - 30fps vs 29.97fps
23:25 - 10K VR180 with TWO Qoocam 3 Ultra!
23:51 - Discount and Deals

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Code: HUGH (The discount will auto-apply when you use the link above)
How to claim your freebie: Add both the QooCam 3 Ultra and the Battery to your cart. The battery will show up as FREE at checkout. But hurry—this secret deal is only good for one week after this video goes live! Don’t miss out!

[captteemo]

It's fantastic that you've released an updated video diving deeper into this camera. Also thanks a lot for giving special tips like davinci sd to hdr stuff! I really appreciate how you keep revisiting and refining your reviews over time, especially with the detailed comparisons and the insights you’ve shared. As you pointed out, firmware and software updates can make a significant difference, and your tips, like using EV -1, are super valuable. You're truly one of the best 360-degree YouTubers out there. For those who haven't subscribed yet, you're missing out—highly recommend hitting that subscribe button!

[SilverQi]

Another great video! Also thanks for featuring my timelapse shot. For getting the best in-camera audio, my current solution is use fan off and external power, it can run quite long time(much longer than using battery&fan off) and stay silent aud capturing good quality audio. Just my 2 cents. Keep up the great work Hugh!

[tingoyeh]

This video is exactly what I need, I am an indie VR developer, and I need a 360 camera in my project, but I can only afford one.

[RealGaryGibson]

16:30 Looks like the buildings in the background are encountering an earthquake. Fantastic review Hugh!

[maxsteal]

If Qoocam keeps up this good work, they will definitely take away some of Insta360 market shares. Which is good, competition is great. And if Insta360 takes another 2 years just put AI and a bigger battery in the X3 and rename it X4 then Qoocam will definitely be a future force in 360 action camera world.

[Fatman]

Whatever happened to that affordable VR180 cam we were promised again, and again, and again??? 😭

[VirtousStoic]

The whole reason insta 360 was better than gopro was the software

Saying this device is better but u need to use the insta360 software or divinci resolve makes this entire product not investment worthy

The whole point for hobbyists and amateurs buying a 360 cam vs a action camera is the software and reframing etc fast and simple etc

I would rather wait for insta360 to see this product and surpass it next year

Or just buy an action camera

But fantastic review tysm

[jmpince]

As always the best 360 content out there. Amazing video and a huge, huge update... Hands down for Kandao for bringing the best options for, which I think, it is the best camera out there.

Cannot wait for mine to arrive with the lens protectors... I was waiting for a video to see the performance of them, and since it couldn't be any other way, you made it!!


Thank you!!



[maxsteal]

There was a reason why GoPro removed the GPS sensor and Insta360 doesn't have it. It's because the camera can have more internal chassis room for e.g bigger battery or on the flip side the body can be made smaller and lighter. In my opinion, an action camera is better controlled from your a wrist remote like a watch and that controller can have all the additional sensors. Either way the specs on this new Q3U are amazing and they have just raised the bar for 360 cameras. I hope they either change to a streamline form factor or remove things like GPS to make the camera smaller and give us a wrist remote instead.

[jayes]

we (end users/content consumers) need portable/affordable 3d cameras to return. 3d is better than wide fov for most uses

[doougle]

Thank you for all of the great info. I wish you continued success.

[maxsteal]

These specs are amazing ESPECIALLY the HEAT TEST. I am presently using the X3 and was thinking about upgrading but the X4 isn't worth it so this Q3U sounds much better than the X4. However in my personal opinion the X1/2/3/4 streamline form factor just feels practical and simple and grown accustomed to it. Hopefully the X5 doesn't take another 2 years to launch or the Q4U gets the streamline design also. Great video, thanks for sharing the information

[PPD]

What an interesting review of the Qoocam 3 Ultra. I can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks Hugh..👍👍👍

[lousvrcorner]

I appreciate your hard work and all these videos that help us! Thank you again!

[IAwarenessI]

Awesome video again Hugh! Have you uploaded any Qoocam videos to your Oculus 3? Wondering how the quality looks!

[frankyi]

This is indeed a very helpful video, with the host's accent being quite distractive though.

[forrestbrennan]

Great video Hugh! Now if they announced a dive case, or one in the works, I would but this camera instantly!

[JaimeAndresMedia]

Hi Hugh, love your content, great video! I just got the QooCam 3 Ultra and I am NOT getting the same quality you are getting here, not sure if I am doing something wrong, but there are some real issues with this camera that need to be pointed out, starting with the need to install the Android app on your mac, as macs do not see the file system of the QC3U, but the really annoying part is that I am getting way better image quality from my X4 than from the QC3U, I get way better dynamic range on HDR shooting on the X4 vs the HLG-10bit, and the extra-step to stitch the image and export before using it on Insta360 studio adds to the workflow.

[VictorBrown-os]

Fantastic video Hugh, as usual. Your Videos are the standard for me when it comes to my VR content journey. You mentioned a dual Q3 ultra setup at the end of this video. Funny thing is, that's exactly what I built already, a dual Q3 ultra rig. I was wondering if you could help me figure out the workflow of how to produce a professional quality output. Thank you for any assistance you can provide me.