WHY I REGRET buying the INSTA 360 GO3

This is the new Insta 360 go3, a tiny camera that got hyped all over Youtube. Like you, I’ve watched many of those videos, got emotionally triggered, and bought the camera. As someone who has used this camera for a few days now, I have to say that I regret buying it. In this video, I'll share my honest thoughts and feedback on this tiny camera. Whether you're a first-time action camera buyer or considering switching to this camera, this review is for you.

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[seethroughdifferentlens]

Just because you dropped the main unit and got scratch on the display, you regret buying it, the name of the video is just 5 second of content in the whole video and your remaining video is all about the brief review of the unit,

[captainjim]

This has not been my experience. I have been using the Go 3 for about a month, mostly on my motorcycle (on the bike and on my helmet) - it has performed flawlessly, unlike the 3 GoPros that I used to have, that were all kinds of issues (over-heating, freezing up, corrupted files). I have dropped my Go 3 a couple times, with no problems - no scratch, no cracked screen - it just keeps working. All the things you mentioned in your video are not a surprise: Insta tells you that the Action Pod is NOT waterproof, the battery usage has been just what they said with my usage (almost always on FreeFrame mode @ 1440). I really appreciate that I can choose to have horizon leveling or turn it off in that mode on each individual clip. The screen has been brighter than any GoPro I owned, and lets me see what I'm getting. I like that the screen flips, and I really appreciate using the Action Pod as a monitor when shooting with the camera separately (try that with a GoPro).

Seems to me that is this "click bait" with your title. I have ZERO regrets with my purchase of the Go 3 - it performs as advertise and is all I expected. Research your purchase and take care of your equipment so you don't have regrets. This Go 3 is SO MUCH easier to use and problem-free than any GoPro I've used. And very adaptable with the camera and Action Pod being able to be used separately. For the record, mine Go 3 is the 64gb version and lasts me all day on the motorcycle with battery and storage... I don't leave it turned on all the time. I haven't had any GoPro that would last as long on a single battery... and I don't have to carry separate batteries/micro SD cards for this Go 3. I like it - a LOT!

[KaioshinAemi]

I'm using my GO 3 everyday, i don't have problems. I have 128gb version. I connected to my iPad Pro with usb-c cable to transfer files. It's not as durable as the GoPro but I don't have to worry about it because I haven't done anything extreme actions yet. I mainly use it vlogs and bike/scooter rides.

[edmnd]

I watched the whole video in order to be fair. It was hard.

Pretty much nitpicking on small stuff about the camera. Nothing that really says "regret buying this"

Resolution is a known spec. If you want 4K, you wouldn't even consider this.

This has ways of filming that a GoPro cannot do. Why compare the two?

Only complain I have is the price. Having it since launch, it's been my preferred camera mountain biking. It's so light!

[oyasumi_zim]

Thanks for the real review, I was interested but couldn't see a micro sd card slot even though the amazon listing says it has one (I've reported it as inaccurate so hopefully they fix that). Really not a fan of built in memory that will wear out eventually, if it was a micro sd card I could replace that. It also means that the camera would become useless after the usb c port wears out after it reaches it's limited insertion rating. Also can't replace the battery. I don't really want a camera that's nearly $400 that will become a paper weight after usage for a few years. I can understand why they designed it this way so it is easier to meet the waterproof rating, but it's not even a particularly high waterproof rating so I would be worried and just use my other waterproof cameras. Also very helpful to know that the time lapse requires their software to post process, I prefer a camera that just takes stills during a time lapse which wasn't mentioned in other reviews I saw. The other reviews seem to follow a very specific formula with specific marketing terms which makes me think they're just giving out guides to influencers on how to review it and letting them keep it after. The comments here calling it click bait remind me of apple fan boys defending their favorite brand for free from legitimate criticism.

[badassroyalty]

Should've bought the case for it and screen protector, like what people normally do when they buy

[DangerousDaveKincaid]

Love my GO 3 and my GO 2 but the GO 3 goes with me now everywhere along with my Action 4 and 3. Each camera has a purpose and are use differently. For those quick action shots to GO 3 wins.

[michaelkukura]

I had the white version and within a few days the matt black version came out so I returned the white to buy the black 128 version. The black version is not very slippery and I have an inexpensive soft case for the action pod which protects it but not the screen. I love it actually.

[Tienuyan]

I would never expect the “case” to be an ACTION case. Use the case like you use your phone screen and use the CAMERA like it is supposed to be used. Sorry, but it is the same as saying the Onex3 or rs 360 lens is bad cos is easy to scratch ~ use a lens guard then.

[drwhave]

Thanks man. After watching all those other go3 videos, I felt like every single one of them is overproduced and designed to trigger an emotional BUY ME reaction. Glad I was not that off.

[strangepecos]

Great video. I just ordered the 128 gb version. I believe it will be a big help in my job as a security guard to document incidents or to document end of day lock up and arming the alarm system. Hopefully it works for me.

[oliverthemechanic]

Just want to ask if the lens is removable thanks in advance for the reply

[flaviamolina]

I get it's not perfect, but gotta confess I'm still impressed by it's technology 😲 hahah
The magnet bit is a great feature.

[antonintopol]

Telling people in the market for GO 3 to wait for new GoPro or Osmo Action is like telling someone who wants Miata to wait for new Jeep Wrangler.

[BN]

It's more bitrate that I'm concerned with than resolution. I have a super high end 4k monitor and I still watch most things in 1080p. My phone is an $1600 phone and I still watch most things in 1080p. I don't think most people watch stuff in 4k yet so that's not the big issue here. Even if it could record 4k 60fps, the limited 128gb non-expandable storage is the real problem. In general, with most action cameras, forget about resolution and go with the mode that has the highest bitrate and drop your exposure by 1 step as well as lock in a white balance that you prefer. Also, record in whatever is considered "flat" color mode for your camera which will make the color dull but you can post edit this or just use normal color. Vivid usually looks nice because it's saturated and punchy but you lose quite a bit of details from the shadows and highs.

[videoeditoranimation]

Thanks. Now I know not to get this. Which action-camera would you use for a three camera shoot of an interview? I've been using three Galaxy S21 Ultras on monopods with double blue-tooth clip-on mics in the phones' c-ports, and then editing in Davinci, TimeBolt, and then Camtasia. Guests scoff at the camera phones. But I like the lightness of this 3-camera kit I've put together. Action cameras would keep it light. Which action camera would you use for a set-up like this?

[Jackknife-TV]

All I want to know is does it shut down because it overheat in about 10 minutes like the Go And secondly does the battery life actually last longer than 15 minutes..

Can't even do a simple POV shot from getting out of the truck walking into the receiver getting your paperwork and walking back without it either overheating or the battery dying after it's been in the case charging the whole

[Regantdarcy]

I love the Insta360 Go 3. It’s the perfect compliment for my Insta360 X3 for all my vlogging & motovlogging. They have totally replaced my old gopro which i sold. My only wish is that the next Go4 gets an external mic jack for better audio recording. 👍🏼

[uberacx]

I always upgrade to newer generations for my cameras. But Sadly, I am not upgrading to 3 from GO 2. The GO3 is much heavier and much less pocktable. At the size of a GoPro, you don't get memory cards, no replaceable batteries and the Action Pod is not even waterproof. The flip screen will break on your first bad landing. I would much prefer an iterated version of the GO2.

The GO series is about the SIZE and WEIGHT. 34% Increase weight on the Camera unit. Real bad!

[BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*I just bought mine a day ago and Having the X3 I can switch between what I wanna Bring. But Having owned both the GoPro and Now insta360 it's all about the App integration as Cellphones are 100% always going to be what you have which makes it simpler. The Memory part I don't think will be an issue for most as where I work at people are always looking for micro SD Cards and if we don't have it but still you can get a lot of footage with 64GB as most people don't have powerful PC's to render 2K footage as most just want to capture stull in 1080 and simple upload but everyone's different, nice video too*