Insta360 has designed the new Insta360 Go 3 to be the world's smallest action camera, weighing only an incredibly light 35g, making it easy to take it anywhere and capture anything. The GO 3 had been created to fit a number of accessories and mounting options including first-person POV videos. Designed with the new Action Pod system featuring a flip touchscreen which can control and charge the GO 3 Camera and features wireless image transmission. This Insta360 GO 3 also has a massive 64GB of storage available, allowing you to capture hours of footage. The Insta360 Go 3 is an ingenious camera. It’s well made and easy to use, and the design is impressively versatile. Image quality is pretty good, too and it’s stuffed with clever shooting modes. GO 3 can allow you to capture better footage during a variety of activities. Perfect for hands-free POV. The tiny size makes it easy to mount anywhere, your imagination is the limit. Compatible with iOS mobile devices with chips A11 or above and iOS version 11.0 or above, including iPhone SE 2, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPad Air (2020), iPad Pro and newer iPad models. Android Devices: By itself, the Go 3 camera has an IPX8 waterproof rating, which means you can use it for snorkeling or swimming at depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters). The IPX4-rated Action Pod housing is fine to use in the rain but isn't submersible. It measures 1.9 by 2.5 by 1.2 inches and weighs 3.4 ounces.

A magnetic design and accessories allow you to mount the GO 3 anywhere, providing you with a multitude of creative possibilities, including but not limited to pets, helmets and fly-on-the-wall shots. When shooting in FreeFrame mode, there isn't scope to adjust the degree of stabilization – that's managed post-capture – but in standard video mode, you can choose between three levels or turn it off. The Go 3 now has 45 minutes of run time on its own or 173 minutes of run time when paired with the Action Pod Can the GO 3 record video? There are two elements to talk about when it comes to the Insta360 Go 3's design, the core camera and the Action Pod.Yes, the Insta360 GO 3 can record video in fantastic 2.7k. How much memory doe the Insta360 GO 3 have? As a bonus, though, the Insta360 Go 3 provides a wide selection of shooting modes, ranging from the usual timeshift, interval and slow motion modes, through to the new Freeform, which allows you to capture video that can be cropped to horizontal or vertical video modes in post. Also worth noting is that Insta360 has added a new loop mode, which makes this camera useful for anyone who wants to use the camera as a kind of cycling dashcam.

Without the Pod, the Go 3 is as basic as it gets. The camera module has a single button that, by default, starts a recording. You can swap its default capture mode via the camera menu (accessible via the Action Pod's screen) or require a double press to minimize accidental recordings. A red tally lamp on the Go 3 flashes when it's rolling footage. Android devices with Exynos 9810 and above chips, including Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note9 and newer models. I also liked the natural quality to outdoor, stabilized footage. As you can see from the walking sample below, FreeFrame mode held things together well in bright environments, irrespective of the final framing.

Video caps out at 2.7K, while the highest resolution photos are 1:1 aspect ratio, 2560 x 2560 stills. For 4K filmmakers who want to splice action camera footage into their masterpieces, these low resolutions won't fit the bill. For casual action adventurers and family photographers and vloggers, though, the Insta360 Go 3 could be a perfect tool. Please complete the form below for a quote - Please be as accurate as possible to help us give an accurate quote. The touchscreen is both responsive and reasonably intuitive to use; the camera itself is water resistant to a depth of 5m, while the Action Pod case is IPX4 water resistant; and it’s not heavy or bulky, either, with the Go 3 weighing a mere 35.5g and the Action Pod a further 96.3g. Looking to upgrade your equipment? Get competitive prices on major brands with our part-exchange service. Enjoy perfectly smooth footage thanks to the Flowstate stabilisation system which has been integrated into the GO 3. This stabilisation helps to remove any shakes or bumps that might distort the image, perfect when the action gets rough.

This tough aluminium flight case has a well-padded interior allowing your Insta360 GO 3 to fit snuggly into the case, providing additional protection to your action camera when you’re on the move. The Insta360 GO 3 shoots in UltraWide (for selfie vlogs), ActionView (for bike rides and in-vehicle), Linear (for all-around scenarios), and Narrow (close-ups) in a plethora of video modes: Video, Freeframe Video, Timelapse, TimeShift (hyperlapse) and a Slow Motion mode (1440p at 120 fps). Also on board are Pre-recording, Loop Recording, and Timed Capture. The latter – an auto-start at a scheduled time – will be handy for those wanting to shoot a sunrise while they stay in bed. The Go 3's light weight means it can be magnetically mounted wherever you find a compatible metal surface. While the Action Pod is magnetic, too, it's too heavy to mount sideways.Video recorded in low light situations can look good, too, but you’ll need to be much more careful how you hold the camera. I found the image stabilisation struggled to maintain smoothness without introducing shimmering artefacts into clips, even when I was indulging in relatively gentle activities. The Insta360 Go 3 is not your usual GoPro-style camera. The main camera part is contained within a tiny, thumb-sized unit which is small enough to be mounted in a number of different ways. Android devices with Snapdragon 845 and above chips, including Samsung Galaxy S9, Xiaomi Mi 8 or newer models. Once I felt I understood the product, it was time to take it for a spin, running down some stairs, vlogging on it, and capturing photos and videos in a range of environments. Importantly, I found myself gravitating to shooting modes I wouldn't normally use, specifically FreeFrame mode. So between the liberated filming style the Go 3's light weight enables, and the flexible shooting mode, Insta360's modular camera was starting to shine.

Insta360's FreeFrame feature is also a lot of fun, and perfect for less experienced shooters. It lets you capture photos and videos, and then reframe your shot easily within the app. While it only appears to capture 16:9 footage, the Go 3 actually shoots a more square frame, so you can losslessly switch between 16:9, 19:6, and 1:1. GO 3's bigger battery shoots for 50% longer than GO 2! Join forces with the Action Pod to film for a massive 173 minutes! Now that's an upgrade. The Action Pod features a touch screen with a flip-over design so you can set up shots from behind or in front of the lens. It also cleverly works as a remote control for the Go 3 when it is detached and can show a live view from it. Control your Insta360 GO 3 hands-free, easy to set up and forget about it. Allowing you to capture ultra-wide POV shots and video in fantastic 2.7k. The GO 3 features voice control 2.0 letting you record instantly with a single command and stay fully hands-free.This extendable desktop tripod provides you with a level platform to attach your Insta360 GO 3 to, ideal for providing a few extra inches of height, perfect for hands-free shooting. The legs can be extended from 8.7 -16.7 cm and have been designed with anti-slip rubber foot pads. FreeForm video is also worth a mention. It requires you to put together clips in the Insta360 app but captures the full circular view of the lens, not a rectangular frame. This gives you the flexibility to pull out a 1440p frame at 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 ratios for different social platforms. Running every FreeForm clip through an editing process is inconvenient, but creators who need to deliver clips for both widescreen and vertical devices might still find it worthwhile. Don’t miss a shot with the GO 3 simply press the front button to start recording instantly. Spend less time fumbling with the settings and more time capturing the action. No hands Camera. Go completely hands-free! Simply set it and forget about it for easy, ultra-wide POV shots in 2.7K. The Action Pad has been created with a flip touch screen, allowing you to take perfectly framed selfies and enjoy accurate handheld shooting.