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Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black
Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black

Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black

(25 reviews)

Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera - Black Purpose-built real-time image stitching and preview Grab a headset and dive into the scene as you capture. Live-stream in immersive 3D 360 as the story unfolds. Use 3 to 6 lenses to suit your scene Creators have complete control over how many lenses the Pro shoots on, so they can make sure important subjects take center stage. Stay steady with advanced real-time image stabilization Capture stunning slow-mo with 120fps high-speed shooting mode.

Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera - Black Purpose-built real-time image stitching and preview Grab a headset and dive into the scene as you capture. Live-stream in immersive 3D 360 as the story unfolds. Use 3 to 6 lenses to suit your scene Creators have complete control over how many lenses the Pro shoots on, so they can make sure important subjects take center stage. Stay steady with advanced real-time image stabilization Capture stunning slow-mo with 120fps high-speed shooting mode.

$1,719.22 - $7,239.58

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The all-time low was $1,339.51 on 7 Apr 2026 — today's price is 28% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 8 June 2026.

Insta360 Pro VR 360 8K Camera Black

$1,719.22

(25 reviews)

Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera - Black Purpose-built real-time image stitching and preview Grab a headset and dive into the scene as you capture. Live-stream in immersive 3D 360 as the story unfolds. Use 3 to 6 lenses to suit your scene Creators have complete control over how many lenses the Pro shoots on, so they can make sure important subjects take center stage. Stay steady with advanced real-time image stabilization Capture stunning slow-mo with 120fps high-speed shooting mode.

Insta360 Pro Spherical VR 360 8K Camera - Black Purpose-built real-time image stitching and preview Grab a headset and dive into the scene as you capture. Live-stream in immersive 3D 360 as the story unfolds. Use 3 to 6 lenses to suit your scene Creators have complete control over how many lenses the Pro shoots on, so they can make sure important subjects take center stage. Stay steady with advanced real-time image stabilization Capture stunning slow-mo with 120fps high-speed shooting mode.

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$1,719.22

Insta360 Pro 8k 360-degree Virtual Reality Camera

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$4,748.10

Insta360 Pro VR Camera

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$7,239.58

Insta360 Pro II Spherical VR 360 8K Camera by Onestop Digital

Free delivery between 13–18 June

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Reviews

Amazed by This 8K VR Extremely Cool Black Ball
16 August 2017Rodin

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

Amomg 360 cameras, it has always been a huge divide between consumer and professional ones. Excited to say, Insta360 Pro is the first one that I found could pack the power of a professional 360 camera into a package that is so easy and convenient to shoot and stitch as a consumer camera. For its 8K high quality resolution, I must say, all the photos have excellent quality. To take a closer look, you may find it very detailed from edge to edge, the dynamic range is impressive. Mnay 360 cameras might have the stitching problems. But Pro's stitching is very smooth especially when you use optical flow stitching, except for objects near the camera's zenith. The colors are natural-looking and it remind me of the look of negative film. You can also adjust the appearance of ... MoreAmomg 360 cameras, it has always been a huge divide between consumer and professional ones. Excited to say, Insta360 Pro is the first one that I found could pack the power of a professional 360 camera into a package that is so easy and convenient to shoot and stitch as a consumer camera. For its 8K high quality resolution, I must say, all the photos have excellent quality. To take a closer look, you may find it very detailed from edge to edge, the dynamic range is impressive. Mnay 360 cameras might have the stitching problems. But Pro's stitching is very smooth especially when you use optical flow stitching, except for objects near the camera's zenith. The colors are natural-looking and it remind me of the look of negative film. You can also adjust the appearance of the photos before taking the shot with the app. Anyway, I am so glad I made this decision and I would keep posting more comments after use.

Best in price range but not perfect
4 November 2020Bernard

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

This is my second Insta360: I also have the Pro I.First, let me alert B&H customers that for the Pro II to function, you *must* have 6 microSD cards installed. As far as I can tell, this key fact is not indicated on B&H's product page. In trying to test the device yesterday, I wasted a lot of time before I was able to learn from Insta360's helpline (thank you, Cindy!) that this was the cause of my error message about not having a storage device, despite the fact that I had an SD card installed. So, if you buy the camera, be sure to purchase the 6 mandatory microSD cards at the same time if you don't already have them. Like the SD card, they must be V30 certified, so pay attention to that, too.Regarding the performance, the Pro II has some improvements over the ... MoreThis is my second Insta360: I also have the Pro I.First, let me alert B&H customers that for the Pro II to function, you *must* have 6 microSD cards installed. As far as I can tell, this key fact is not indicated on B&H's product page. In trying to test the device yesterday, I wasted a lot of time before I was able to learn from Insta360's helpline (thank you, Cindy!) that this was the cause of my error message about not having a storage device, despite the fact that I had an SD card installed. So, if you buy the camera, be sure to purchase the 6 mandatory microSD cards at the same time if you don't already have them. Like the SD card, they must be V30 certified, so pay attention to that, too.Regarding the performance, the Pro II has some improvements over the Pro I, but I have noticed something disappointing as well: even with SanDisk Extreme PRO level cards (170 MB/s), it takes an inordinate amount of time for the Pro II to write the data of an 8k pano shot JPEG+RAW to the disks. With the Pro I, I could take a shot, and the camera was ready for the next shot within a minute. With the Pro II, it takes an average of 3-4 minutes. (In case anyone is wondering, I had the camera's onboard real-time stitching feature turned off.) If you have a lot of shots to take, this will really slow you down.That said, the quality of the 8k panos is quite nice, and there is no competing device in the same price range.

Best stitching I've ever seen
10 August 2017Shane

originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

I was convinced to buy this camera after seeing the reviews on Facebook and the sample footage on the official website. I purchased on its online store and finally got the camera last week. To be honest, the stitching of this camera dwarfs all 360 cameras I've seen in the market. Each of the lens exposes independently and keeps the detail. More importantly, the stitching software is quite efficient. It takes only twenty minutes to stitch a ten-minute video in 8K. Another surprise is the 3D photo/video. I use the HTC vivo, and it's really stunning. I heard the noise of fan influenced the voice quality. So I use external mics. The current firmware also improves the control to the fan. (Besides, the software updates every two or three days. Good to see the team solve ... MoreI was convinced to buy this camera after seeing the reviews on Facebook and the sample footage on the official website. I purchased on its online store and finally got the camera last week. To be honest, the stitching of this camera dwarfs all 360 cameras I've seen in the market. Each of the lens exposes independently and keeps the detail. More importantly, the stitching software is quite efficient. It takes only twenty minutes to stitch a ten-minute video in 8K. Another surprise is the 3D photo/video. I use the HTC vivo, and it's really stunning. I heard the noise of fan influenced the voice quality. So I use external mics. The current firmware also improves the control to the fan. (Besides, the software updates every two or three days. Good to see the team solve users' feedback so efficiently.) By the way, I bought the extra battery pack. The charging station is very useful. It can charge two batteries simultaneously. Otherwise, the battery can only be charged in the camera.

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$1,719.22

Insta360 Pro 8k 360-degree Virtual Reality Camera

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$4,748.10

Insta360 Pro VR Camera

Free delivery between 10–17 June

Onestop Digital

$7,239.58

Insta360 Pro II Spherical VR 360 8K Camera by Onestop Digital

Free delivery between 13–18 June

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Price history

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Reviews

Amazed by This 8K VR Extremely Cool Black Ball
16 August 2017

Amomg 360 cameras, it has always been a huge divide between consumer and professional ones. Excited to say, Insta360 Pro is the first one that I found could pack the power of a professional 360 camera into a package that is so easy and convenient to shoot and stitch as a consumer camera. For its 8K high quality resolution, I must say, all the photos have excellent quality. To take a closer look, you may find it very detailed from edge to edge, the dynamic range is impressive. Mnay 360 cameras might have the stitching problems. But Pro's stitching is very smooth especially when you use optical flow stitching, except for objects near the camera's zenith. The colors are natural-looking and it remind me of the look of negative film. You can also adjust the appearance of ... MoreAmomg 360 cameras, it has always been a huge divide between consumer and professional ones. Excited to say, Insta360 Pro is the first one that I found could pack the power of a professional 360 camera into a package that is so easy and convenient to shoot and stitch as a consumer camera. For its 8K high quality resolution, I must say, all the photos have excellent quality. To take a closer look, you may find it very detailed from edge to edge, the dynamic range is impressive. Mnay 360 cameras might have the stitching problems. But Pro's stitching is very smooth especially when you use optical flow stitching, except for objects near the camera's zenith. The colors are natural-looking and it remind me of the look of negative film. You can also adjust the appearance of the photos before taking the shot with the app. Anyway, I am so glad I made this decision and I would keep posting more comments after use.

Rodin originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Best in price range but not perfect
4 November 2020

This is my second Insta360: I also have the Pro I.First, let me alert B&H customers that for the Pro II to function, you *must* have 6 microSD cards installed. As far as I can tell, this key fact is not indicated on B&H's product page. In trying to test the device yesterday, I wasted a lot of time before I was able to learn from Insta360's helpline (thank you, Cindy!) that this was the cause of my error message about not having a storage device, despite the fact that I had an SD card installed. So, if you buy the camera, be sure to purchase the 6 mandatory microSD cards at the same time if you don't already have them. Like the SD card, they must be V30 certified, so pay attention to that, too.Regarding the performance, the Pro II has some improvements over the ... MoreThis is my second Insta360: I also have the Pro I.First, let me alert B&H customers that for the Pro II to function, you *must* have 6 microSD cards installed. As far as I can tell, this key fact is not indicated on B&H's product page. In trying to test the device yesterday, I wasted a lot of time before I was able to learn from Insta360's helpline (thank you, Cindy!) that this was the cause of my error message about not having a storage device, despite the fact that I had an SD card installed. So, if you buy the camera, be sure to purchase the 6 mandatory microSD cards at the same time if you don't already have them. Like the SD card, they must be V30 certified, so pay attention to that, too.Regarding the performance, the Pro II has some improvements over the Pro I, but I have noticed something disappointing as well: even with SanDisk Extreme PRO level cards (170 MB/s), it takes an inordinate amount of time for the Pro II to write the data of an 8k pano shot JPEG+RAW to the disks. With the Pro I, I could take a shot, and the camera was ready for the next shot within a minute. With the Pro II, it takes an average of 3-4 minutes. (In case anyone is wondering, I had the camera's onboard real-time stitching feature turned off.) If you have a lot of shots to take, this will really slow you down.That said, the quality of the 8k panos is quite nice, and there is no competing device in the same price range.

Bernard originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Best stitching I've ever seen
10 August 2017

I was convinced to buy this camera after seeing the reviews on Facebook and the sample footage on the official website. I purchased on its online store and finally got the camera last week. To be honest, the stitching of this camera dwarfs all 360 cameras I've seen in the market. Each of the lens exposes independently and keeps the detail. More importantly, the stitching software is quite efficient. It takes only twenty minutes to stitch a ten-minute video in 8K. Another surprise is the 3D photo/video. I use the HTC vivo, and it's really stunning. I heard the noise of fan influenced the voice quality. So I use external mics. The current firmware also improves the control to the fan. (Besides, the software updates every two or three days. Good to see the team solve ... MoreI was convinced to buy this camera after seeing the reviews on Facebook and the sample footage on the official website. I purchased on its online store and finally got the camera last week. To be honest, the stitching of this camera dwarfs all 360 cameras I've seen in the market. Each of the lens exposes independently and keeps the detail. More importantly, the stitching software is quite efficient. It takes only twenty minutes to stitch a ten-minute video in 8K. Another surprise is the 3D photo/video. I use the HTC vivo, and it's really stunning. I heard the noise of fan influenced the voice quality. So I use external mics. The current firmware also improves the control to the fan. (Besides, the software updates every two or three days. Good to see the team solve users' feedback so efficiently.) By the way, I bought the extra battery pack. The charging station is very useful. It can charge two batteries simultaneously. Otherwise, the battery can only be charged in the camera.

Shane originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Bleeding edge but very satisfied
9 November 2017

If you are considering a professional 360 camera, look no further than this. This camera was the killer of the 30K plug OZO 360 camera which didn't do half of what this camera does in terms of features and image quality. That said, there are some caveats. I consider this camera an early adopter model, as it has some nagging software issues with the WiFi connections. I've had the most success with my iPhone 8, but my iPad disconnects randomly. The stitching software is very good, but be prepared for long wait times if your computer does not support hardware encoding. On my late model iMac, a 5-minute 8K mono video took 30 minutes to stitch, which in the scheme of things is not horrible, I'm just setting expectations. You can stitch in camera, but the quality is not ... MoreIf you are considering a professional 360 camera, look no further than this. This camera was the killer of the 30K plug OZO 360 camera which didn't do half of what this camera does in terms of features and image quality. That said, there are some caveats. I consider this camera an early adopter model, as it has some nagging software issues with the WiFi connections. I've had the most success with my iPhone 8, but my iPad disconnects randomly. The stitching software is very good, but be prepared for long wait times if your computer does not support hardware encoding. On my late model iMac, a 5-minute 8K mono video took 30 minutes to stitch, which in the scheme of things is not horrible, I'm just setting expectations. You can stitch in camera, but the quality is not as good, and only should be used if you need to stream or output something quickly. The unit is solidly built and comes with a nice hard pelican-like case. The instruction book is totally useless and your only help is Insta360's Facebook group. Oh, and one more thing: DO NOT PURCHASE THE SD CARD THAT B & H RECOMMENDS! It will FAIL on write tests. You need to purchase the SanDisk Extreme Pro - 95/MB sec one that Insta360 recommends.

Stephen originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Clunky, Unreliable. Not Pro Level!
11 November 2020

I rented this camera, for three days for a professional training video shoot, and Architecture documentation job, and this was my experience.Not a professional camera. I do not recommend this camera if you expect to capture anything more than a solo basic, non-paying set of images. It's a toy.Farsight was unreliable. Shot in 15 different locations, inside and out, dropped or didn’t work.Built-in WiFi was not very long range, but at least it reconnected when in range and wasn’t too much of a battery suck.Live stream mode stops after 15 min of record time. Did Not save settings from the last shot.The standby fan is excessively loud.Unreliable, and no real pro monitoring solution, even when paired with HDMI & a Bolt 1000. The Bolt worked great! :)Built-in ... MoreI rented this camera, for three days for a professional training video shoot, and Architecture documentation job, and this was my experience.Not a professional camera. I do not recommend this camera if you expect to capture anything more than a solo basic, non-paying set of images. It's a toy.Farsight was unreliable. Shot in 15 different locations, inside and out, dropped or didn’t work.Built-in WiFi was not very long range, but at least it reconnected when in range and wasn’t too much of a battery suck.Live stream mode stops after 15 min of record time. Did Not save settings from the last shot.The standby fan is excessively loud.Unreliable, and no real pro monitoring solution, even when paired with HDMI & a Bolt 1000. The Bolt worked great! :)Built-in 1/4 20 plates and mount are not sturdy enough for lock mount to a large moving object. Needs a 3/4in thread.7 micro sd Cards? Good luck being quick to swap media... God forbid, you wanted to swap media anywhere but a cleanroom. Have fun finding a tiny card in some large gravel...Live stitching was poor even after calibration.Card speed test after swap took a good 30seconds.No f-stop adjustment, or ND solution.Randomly would switch to 3D or 2D between takes.Stills- quick capture, only complaint is having to double-check settings every time you take a photo. Random raw+jpg change between shots.Great for quick solo capture, but don’t expect to see anything during recording unless you are right next to it in the shot...

Kyle originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Great 360 Camera
12 July 2017

I have tried several 360 cameras, including other cameras from Insta360 and this one blows all of them off the map. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars not because of the camera but because of the lack of a user's manual when I received it. I had to painfully learn how to use it via Insta360 few tutorials and other users' posts on YouTube, who were as lost as I was. By now (a few weeks later) they have created a series of Q.A.'s on their website which pretty much explain all the features. That being off of my chest, I must say that it is a great camera with a super-sharp image and amazing on-camera stitching software. And even if it only goes up to 4K, you always have the separate files if you want to do a post-stitching reaching full 8K capacity. Be ready to spend some ... MoreI have tried several 360 cameras, including other cameras from Insta360 and this one blows all of them off the map. I am giving 4 out of 5 stars not because of the camera but because of the lack of a user's manual when I received it. I had to painfully learn how to use it via Insta360 few tutorials and other users' posts on YouTube, who were as lost as I was. By now (a few weeks later) they have created a series of Q.A.'s on their website which pretty much explain all the features. That being off of my chest, I must say that it is a great camera with a super-sharp image and amazing on-camera stitching software. And even if it only goes up to 4K, you always have the separate files if you want to do a post-stitching reaching full 8K capacity. Be ready to spend some time stitching; the process is slow even with a powerful CPU. I wish there would be an external battery to connect to the DC power input, but it might become a reality later on. Remember this camera just came out of the oven. Another thing to mention is that Insta360 is releasing firmware updates all the time, improving weaknesses and bugs. Hats off to them!

silvio originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Great bang for the buck
2 August 2017

I have used and/or edited footage from the Nokia Ozo as well as the GoPro Omni, and have been anxiously awaiting the release of this 360 camera ever since I saw sample footage of it. Bottom line: at this price point, I don't think there's a product that can come close to its performance. The stitch seams are virtually gone...it's very hard to find them! Those with 360 camera experience know that objects with straight lines, positioned close to the camera, have a way of exposing the stitch seams. The Insta360 Pro stitching quality is the best I've seen, period. As for the loud fan, download the latest firmware, and you'll see an option to turn off the fan when recording (it limits recording to 15 minutes to prevent overheating). That's not to say the Insta360 Pro ... MoreI have used and/or edited footage from the Nokia Ozo as well as the GoPro Omni, and have been anxiously awaiting the release of this 360 camera ever since I saw sample footage of it. Bottom line: at this price point, I don't think there's a product that can come close to its performance. The stitch seams are virtually gone...it's very hard to find them! Those with 360 camera experience know that objects with straight lines, positioned close to the camera, have a way of exposing the stitch seams. The Insta360 Pro stitching quality is the best I've seen, period. As for the loud fan, download the latest firmware, and you'll see an option to turn off the fan when recording (it limits recording to 15 minutes to prevent overheating). That's not to say the Insta360 Pro doesn't have faults. My main complaint is low light noise and lack of sharpness in the image compared to the other cameras I've used. But when I'm comparing it to image quality of a camera that's more than 10x the cost, then perhaps that's understandable. Either way, it delivers a tremendous bang for the buck at its price point.

Andrew originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Great camera.... still super buggy
3 July 2017

I'm an early adopter, so I'm used to this kind of gear being pretty beta when I get it. If you're looking at this, you're probably wanting it for the inputs, and high video resolution. Just to clarify, those are fantastic. There are a bunch of problems I'm going to document here: 1. The customer support is only on HK time, so in the US, you have to write an email (no chat available), then get a response in the AM. Getting a little help takes days. 2. I still can't get it connected to a wifi connection. there's no way to connect. You're supposed to connect via QR code, and it has not worked for me at all 3. The internal hotspot it creates is super stable hooking it up to my mac, but drops within 5 min to my iPhone. No iPad app available yet. 4. The software crashes ... MoreI'm an early adopter, so I'm used to this kind of gear being pretty beta when I get it. If you're looking at this, you're probably wanting it for the inputs, and high video resolution. Just to clarify, those are fantastic. There are a bunch of problems I'm going to document here: 1. The customer support is only on HK time, so in the US, you have to write an email (no chat available), then get a response in the AM. Getting a little help takes days. 2. I still can't get it connected to a wifi connection. there's no way to connect. You're supposed to connect via QR code, and it has not worked for me at all 3. The internal hotspot it creates is super stable hooking it up to my mac, but drops within 5 min to my iPhone. No iPad app available yet. 4. The software crashes on my MacPro and my new MacBook Pro. I cannot stitch anything on those, I have to use a windows laptop. 5. The fan comes on immediately and is SUPER loud. You will absolutely have to use external recording... thank god there's a 3.5mm jack to record to the camera. That said, the quality of the stitch is the best I've seen thus far. I'm still testing it, and the support that I have gotten from them acknowledges these issues, so hopefully I can change this to 5 star soon...... but as a professional camera, it's still very lacking.

VJ originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Insta360 Pro long term review. Serious problem with the compressor
13 November 2018

TLDR. In my opinion there is a serious problem with the compressor in this camera that makes it unusable for professional work.View this online herehttp://phimedia.com/insta360pro/I have been using the Insta360 Pro since its release. I have used it to commercially shoot more than 400 locations in and around the South West of Australia.I am in no way a novice. I am a visual effects artist with over 25 years experience in post production . IMDBI own and use daily a number of 360 cameras. Since its introduction I have used the Insta360 Pro and the 360RIZE Pro7E about 50/50.360RIZE Pro7E ( 7 Gopro Hero4 Black )Insta360 ProGoPro FusionMija sphere.360Rize Abysss.I even recently purchased a Insta360 One X.I recently made time to do a side by side ... MoreTLDR. In my opinion there is a serious problem with the compressor in this camera that makes it unusable for professional work.View this online herehttp://phimedia.com/insta360pro/I have been using the Insta360 Pro since its release. I have used it to commercially shoot more than 400 locations in and around the South West of Australia.I am in no way a novice. I am a visual effects artist with over 25 years experience in post production . IMDBI own and use daily a number of 360 cameras. Since its introduction I have used the Insta360 Pro and the 360RIZE Pro7E about 50/50.360RIZE Pro7E ( 7 Gopro Hero4 Black )Insta360 ProGoPro FusionMija sphere.360Rize Abysss.I even recently purchased a Insta360 One X.I recently made time to do a side by side comparison of a number of cameras to highlight the problem.Insta360 ProGoPro Hero4 BlackGopro FusionSony A7RII with 8mm Sigma ( just for comparison)You can download the original Insta360 Pro footage herehttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fkCAsof2fbX_UhguFAJLm928DJXMv_adThe video below shows progressive zooms of raw video taken from each of the cameras.No sharpening or colour correction. The GoPros are using a protune flat profile ( because that is how I shoot) The A7RII is using a Cine 3 profile.But this is not about colour profiles or sharpness. I have cropped the images from the different cameras to the same area so resolutions of the crop vary. It concerns the way the footage is compressed. Compare the footage. Apart from the the overly aggressive sharpening, notice how the Insta360pro footage pops every 32 frames.Jump to 1:30 for image comparisonshttps://youtu.be/qoPHTwpzyZYLooking at the output of any single camera from MediaInfo ( https://mediaarea.net/MediaInfo )you can see the GOP value is 32 frames which corresponds to the “pop”I am no technical expert but it seems when the mp4 codec progresses between I frames there is a very large jump as if the P frames are not encoding correctly.Compare this with the Sony, Gopro Hero and Fusion.. There is absolutely no popping but a smooth transition.Here are 360 exports for the camerasInsta360 Prohttps://vimeo.com/300151373Straight out of Insta360 stitcherFusionhttps://vimeo.com/300153559Straight out of fusion studioHero4 blackhttps://vimeo.com/300157812From Kolor Autopano videoI frankly cannot understand why no one has noticed this before. I do work in broadcast/film where artifacts like this would be picked up and rejected immediately so my standards are quite high. I suppose it is possible I have a faulty unit but since I have had no response from support I can only assume not. I produce content both for viewing on VR headsets and for viewing on large 65" touch screens where the user navigates the scene by swiping. At this size ( but also in a headset ) the effect is very noticeable.I shoot mostly outdoor nature footage where there is a lot of high frequency ( trees, leaves etc) noise. This is where it is most apparent.I sent information about this problem to Insta360 support in August 2017 and received the standard response. That seems all to common for Insta360 support, thank for letting us know, support is looking at it then you never get a solution .I even contacted them prior to posting this to let them respond but as yet they have not.I waited patiently hoping a firmware fix would come. All the time I continued to shoot with my 360RIZE Pro7E alongside the Insta360 pro. Workflow is (slightly) longer of the Gopro Hero 4 Black rig but the results are so much better for cameras with similar data rates. Better dynamic range and better grade-ability with protune. And no 32 frame pop in the codec either.To summarize. I cannot recommend this camera to anyone wanting to get professional results from it. I also fall into the camp of those who feel like I have paid $ to be a beta tester for their product.I really want to like this product and am even thinking about upgrading to the Insta360 Pro 2 as the data rates are so much higher. But I have to break my silence and warn any serious professional about its serious flaws that make is useless for any serious work.

Mike originally posted on adorama.com
Pretty awesome.
13 May 2018

This camera is a beast. Quality of the video / photos is amazing.Would be nice if you could download imagery direct from camera to the computer with a cable. Less wear and tear on the door removing the memory card. Really like the fact that you can attach a hard drive (SSD) directly to the camera and still have the card in the camera. Live streaming is an awesome feature. Almost best part so far is the fact that you can do the stitching in camera, which is actually faster than doing it in my computer. You can stitch in real time in 4K, which is actually more than enough considering that you cant really watch 8K unless you have some super dooper 8k screen.The manuals, or lack of them is a bit of a problem. Also getting used to how to set up the various options is ... MoreThis camera is a beast. Quality of the video / photos is amazing.Would be nice if you could download imagery direct from camera to the computer with a cable. Less wear and tear on the door removing the memory card. Really like the fact that you can attach a hard drive (SSD) directly to the camera and still have the card in the camera. Live streaming is an awesome feature. Almost best part so far is the fact that you can do the stitching in camera, which is actually faster than doing it in my computer. You can stitch in real time in 4K, which is actually more than enough considering that you cant really watch 8K unless you have some super dooper 8k screen.The manuals, or lack of them is a bit of a problem. Also getting used to how to set up the various options is a little daunting at first.This camera definitely turns heads, especially when I tell people that it makes coffee too.Very happy with this purchase, now to get a pc to process this stuff!!!

Three Sixty Pro originally posted on bhphotovideo.com

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