iInsta360’s GO range means a focus on weight and dimensions. The 3rd generation contains mostly minor changes compared to the GO 2, but is still a very interesting product even if only for the 50% improvement in battery or accessories in the form of a flip-up screen.
The Insta360 GO 3 is, at least according to the company, the world’s smallest action camera. It weighs only 35 g (GoPro Hero 11 Black weighs 127 g). The GO 3’s small size and weight makes it easy to record certain types of action, for example the camera can be attached to a pet’s collar or worn as a collar without realizing that it is actually a camera.
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Aperture F2.2, focal length 11.24 mm (35 mm equivalent), photos can be taken in INSP and DNG formats, videos are recorded in MP4. The resolution is 1080p, 1440p, or 2.7K at 24, 25, 30, or 50 fps. Slow motion videos are recorded in 1080p quality at 120 fps. There is also a six-axis gyroscope or dual microphone. The resistance is IPX8 and the battery has a capacity of 310 mAh so it can record for 45 minutes.
The Action Pod is a 2.2-inch flip-up touchscreen, with the device weighing 96.3 g. The device communicates with the camera via Bluetooth, so you can use it independently up to 10 m, for example as a viewfinder. The protection is IPX4, the battery has a capacity of 1,270 mAh and together with the camera it can last for 170 minutes of recording. Prices for the 32GB version start at EUR 430 (around CZK 10,000). 64 and 128GB versions are also available. The camera comes with an action case, magnetic pendant, simple clip, swivel mount and lens cap.
Software magic
But a little more about the software. The Insta360 GO 3 has Insta360 FlowState and impressive 360 Horizon Lock stabilization to keep your footage steady and steady even with extreme movement. You can also take advantage of voice control 2.0, which allows you to use the device “hands-free”. The company also added a new recording mode. This includes pre-recording, loop recording, and timed recording. The latter mode is unique in that it allows you to schedule it to turn on and start recording at a certain time, such as sunrise, so you don’t have to get up to capture it because the camera takes care of it.
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