Insta360 has released its 8K 360-degree action camera, the X5, at a record low price of $464 on Amazon, down from its usual $549. This aggressive Black Friday pricing puts pressure on GoPro's market dominance by offering advanced 360-degree video capture.
The X5 features dual 1/1.28-inch sensors that record 8K footage at 30 frames per second, capturing everything in its surroundings. This omnidirectional recording allows users to choose angles during post-editing, effectively providing infinite camera perspectives from a single recording session.
The camera's triple AI chip architecture processes large data streams and applies noise reduction, enabling usable footage even in low-light conditions. A key feature is the invisible selfie stick effect, which automatically removes the selfie stick from footage, creating seemingly impossible third-person perspectives as if filmed by a drone or cameraman.
InstaFrame Mode offers an alternative for quick social media content by automatically generating flat videos with auto-tracking or fixed angles, bypassing extensive 360-degree editing. The camera also boasts FlowState stabilization and 360-degree Horizon Lock, ensuring smooth footage and level framing without the need for additional gimbal equipment.
The X5 also addresses a common vulnerability of 360 cameras with a replaceable lens design, making repairs easier and extending the camera's lifespan. It includes an advanced four-microphone array with Wind Guard technology for clearer audio in outdoor environments, and its waterproof construction allows for use up to 49 feet without a separate housing.
The camera offers 185 minutes of battery life and fast charging capabilities. This significant discount makes professional 360 capture capabilities more accessible to consumers seeking greater creative flexibility than traditional action cameras offer.
