Insta360 has released the “Insta360 GO 3” action camera, the smallest version in the GO series yet. There are three storage availabilities: 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The suggested retail prices are as follows.
- 32GB model: $379
- 64GB model: $399
- 128GB model: $429
About the Insta360 Go 3
The Insta360 GO 3 (hereafter: GO 3) is a compact camera that weighs only 35 grams and is smaller than the human thumb. Inheriting the portability of the previous model, the functionality has been further enhanced and upgraded to a multi-functional camera.
The unique magnetic body of the camera makes it easy to mount anywhere, opening up the possibilities for creative angles and unique shots. The new Action Pod is the ultimate photography tool, transforming GO 3 into a more versatile and powerful camera.
With the flip touchscreen, you can remotely control the camera and preview the photos that were taken, even when GO 3 is mounted in hard-to-reach places. If the battery runs out, GO 3 can be attached to the pod for up to 170 minutes of continuous shooting. This will expand the possibilities of content creation with high flexibility, such as shooting from an immersive first-person perspective, shooting from the pet’s perspective, and developing new angles.
GO 3 has a quick capture function that allows you to easily start shooting by simply pressing the front of the camera body, making it easy to capture the moment. Whether you’re playing with your kids or sprinting down the trail, GO 3 never gets in the way of your experience. You can shoot vividly in 2.7K from any viewpoint, and it is said that it is ideal for sharing on SNS.
The GO 3 comes with a set of accessories to bring out your camera’s creativity:
- Magnetic Pendant: A circular magnet hangs from your neck and fits under your clothing, allowing you to wear GO 3 on your chest over your clothing for first-person shots
- Easy Clip: An accessory designed for hats that fits GO 3 snugly over your head for hands-free, high-angle shots
- Pivot Stand: Adhesive mount with adjustable, reusable design for easy shooting at tricky angles. Completely redesigned stand also features a 1/4″ mounting point for selfie sticks and tripods when unscrewed
A product of innovation, the new Action Pod combines GO 3’s housing, remote control and charging functionality all in one.
A convenient 2.2-inch flip-up touchscreen allows the Action Pod to connect to GO 3 via Bluetooth for real-time remote control and live preview. Users can easily frame shots from difficult angles, from cat collars to children’s bicycles. In addition, the action pod and camera are compatible with the same magnetic mount, which saves setup time and achieves high versatility. And GO 3 can be charged by putting it in the action pod, making it easy to solve the battery shortage.
The GO 3 pod is IPX4 water resistant, and the camera body is IPX8 water resistant to 5m. The Insta360 product features FlowState image stabilization and 360° horizontal maintenance are also installed, realizing smooth images even in scenes with a lot of action and removing unnecessary tilt and distortion. A replaceable lens protection filter is also included as standard.
GO 3 has improved the problems of the GO series and upgraded as a new generation machine. Software optimizations and resolution upgrades deliver crisp, vivid 2.7K video. With no clip length limit, the 310mAh high-capacity battery allows users to keep shooting for up to 45 minutes, which is 1.5 times longer than the previous generation.
Equipped with an additional mic compared to its predecessors, GO 3’s dual mics deliver clearer, crisper audio than its predecessor. New shooting modes such as pre-recording, loop recording, and reserved recording are also added. With Scheduled Recording, you can power on GO 3 and schedule it to start recording at a specific time.
Like all Insta360 cameras, GO 3 is more than just a camera, it is supported by Insta360’s powerful apps and editing ecosystem to simplify users’ filmmaking workflows.
By using FreeFrame mode shooting, you can change the aspect ratio of the footage, so users can edit the same clip as a 9:16 ratio Instagram reel as a 16:9 ratio YouTube video. While other action cameras require you to select an aspect ratio before shooting, GO 3 can save all content you share in any aspect ratio.
Insta360’s AI-powered editing feature automatically collects the best shots and compiles them into custom reels. The app’s AI capabilities and user-friendly interface allow users to focus on their creative pursuits while letting technology do the heavy lifting.
There are also plenty of modes for creating creative content. GO 3 features time-shifting for hyperlapse, AI-powered PureShot HDR for enhanced dynamic range photography, slow-motion up to 120fps, and time-lapse photography.
Main spec
Aperture | F2.2 | |
35mm equivalent focal length | 11.24mm | |
Photo resolution | 2560×1440(16:9)/2560×2560(1:1)/1440×2560(9:16)/2936×1088(2.7:1) | |
Video resolution | movie | 2.7K:2720×1530@24/25/30/50/60fps 1440p:2560×1440@24/25/30/50fps 1080p:1920×1080@24/25/30/50fps |
FreeFrame video | 1440p:2560×1440@24/25/30/50fps 1080p:1920×1080@24/25/30/50fps |
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time lapse | 1440P:2560×1440@30fps | |
time shift | 1440P:2560×1440@30fps | |
Slow motion | 1080P:1920×1080@120fps | |
Pre-recording | 2.7K:2720×1536@24/25/30fps 1440p:2560×1440@24/25/30/50fps 1080p:1920×1080@24/25/30/50fps |
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loop recording | 2.7K:2720×1536@24/25/30fps 1440p:2560×1440@24/25/30/50fps 1080p:1920×1080@24/25/30/50fps |
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Image file format | INSP (exportable in App or Studio) DNG (exportable in App or Studio) |
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Video format | MP4 | |
Photo mode | Photo, HDR Photo, Interval, Starlapse | |
Video mode | Video, FreeFrame video, Timelapse, Timeshift, Slow motion, Pre-recording, Loop recording | |
Color profile | Standard, Vivid, Flat | |
Weight | GO 3: 35.5g Action Pod: 96.3g | |
Size (width x height x depth) | GO 3: 25.6 x 54.4 x 23.2 mm (1.0 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches) Action pod: Screen retracted: 63.5 x 47.6 x 29.5 mm (2.5 x 1.9 x 1.2 inches) Screen unfolded: 63.5 x 86.6 x 29.9 mm (2.5 x 3.4 x 1.2 inches) |
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Color | white | |
Video coding | H.264 | |
Maximum video bitrate | 80Mbps | |
Gyro | 6 axis gyroscope | |
Exposure value | ±4EV | |
ISO Range | 100-3200 | |
Shutter speed | Photo: 1/8000-120 seconds Video: 1/8000-up to the maximum number of frames per second |
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White balance | Auto, 2700K, 4000K, 5000K, 6500K, 7500K | |
Voice mode | Wind noise reduction, stereo, directional enhancement | |
Audio file format | 48Khz, 24-bit, AAC | |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | |
Wi-Fi | 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac |
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USB | Type-C | |
Storage Capacity | 32GB、64GB、128GB | |
Battery capacity | GO 3: 310mAh Action Pod: 1270mAh |
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Charging method | GO 3: Action Pod Action Pod: Type-C |
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Charging time | GO 3: 23 minutes to 80% / 35 minutes to 100% Action Pod: 47 minutes to 80% | 65 minutes to 100% |
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Continuous shooting time | GO 3: 45 minutes GO 3+ Action Pod: 170 minutes *Measured at 1080p@30fps in test environment |
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Temperature limits | -20℃~40℃ | |
Compatible terminal | iOS device: iOS device with A11 or higher processor and iOS version 11.0 or later. 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, iPad Air (2020), iPad Pro or later released iPads. Android devices: Compatible with Android devices that meet the following requirements ・Android devices with Kirin 980 or higher processors. Huawei Mate 20, P30 or later models. – Android devices with Snapdragon 845 or higher chips, including Samsung Galaxy S9, Xiaomi Mi 8 or newer models. – Android devices with Exynos 9810 chips or higher, including Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note9 and newer models. An Android device with a Tensor processor. Such as the Google Pixel 6. |