Insta360 Ace Pro - A Runner's Review

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Previously, Insta360’s action cameras were pretty good but with big tradeoffs. The Go was super tiny and portable, but it lacked high speed shooting at 4k. The One RS had 4k120, but it's modular design was heavy and bulky. So what can Insta360 do when it tries to make no compromises in an action camera? This is the Ace Pro, and it’s time to take it for a run
0:00 intro
1:09 Disclosures
1:27 My Use Case
2:13 4k120 quality
3:16 awkward flippy screen
3:57 inconsistent quick capture
5:49 user interface is too sensitive
6:21 stabilization is average
7:30 audio good
9:13 PureVideo for vlogging
12:09 it’s too big and heavy
13:15 summary
13:41 buying recommendations
Disclosures: I bought all the cameras referenced in this video. No one is paying me to make this video or to use any of these cameras. No one will get a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on KZfaq.
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@stevenmcfarlane6010 4 ай бұрын

Mike, great honest review - seen so many others (runners amongst other disciplines) who were gifted it all of a sudden state its a gopro challenger or 'killer'. Appreciate the honesty as we've come to know and expect from you dont even require to state gifted or not. A real honest YT-er. Good man. Good luck at Houston.

@seatownfan 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Mike on that excellent Houston Half Marathon! 🎉

@canyonblue737-8 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for not taking a sponsorship, buying these yourself, and giving the honest truth... good *and* bad. it really sets you apart.

@kofuzi 25 күн бұрын

I think there’s a more nuanced conversation required here, but I get what you’re saying

@BenSisarsky 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate the video Mike! I bought the GoPro based on your recommendation then I started getting FOMO based on all these other YT videos saying the AcePro was better. Makes me feel a lot better hearing your runners perspective

@stevemckellar4978 4 ай бұрын

I thought you were setting up for a monster dunk at the end!😂

@romrome 4 ай бұрын

The lay-up was solid though, hehe 🙌🏽

@Itellthetruth58 4 ай бұрын

hi mike, thanks for the great honest review! I found the continue recording feature is really handy when it comes to editing, I'd prefer to save all the clips in one file instead of just going back and forth trying to identify which is the footage I shot each time...but yeah it's a personal preference thing. but to be honest I don't think the stabilization is an issue myself, they look identical, and not sure if you've turned the stab too high when shooting at 4k 120fps? the low light clip at 8:35 is crazy tho, you don't see any noise in the background...wow. Keep up the good work!

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

what if there's a file write error?!?

@UltraTrailSteven 4 ай бұрын

Great review! I was going to publish mine today, but had to postpone. I had alot of the same thoughts though.

@DZero_Aperture 4 ай бұрын

Great review. I was so tempted to pick up this camera on black Friday but got the Gopro. So many shill videos the first day it dropped. The weight and lack of replaceable lens cover were the deal breakers. Hopefully Gopro can get their low light capabilities up since that's the only disappointing thing I've found so far. I wonder if all the processing of the image that the insta360 is doing was leading to the loss of pixel data. Pretty big con if you can't reliably zoom in on a 4k image :/ Cheers and stay warm! Also what was the jacket with the glove covers? That sounds amazing since I usually under or over shoot the type of gloves I need

@ZotmundSzele 4 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention the AcePro has Garmin and AppleWatch integration and you can create great footage with a dashboard layover of your heart rate, speed or a small map. I am really sold on that, to be honest. Otherwise I'd probably get the DJI Action 4.

@dinbali 2 ай бұрын

You can do that with any camera and the Garmin VIRB edit app, and export in 4K. As far as I know if you want the overlay on the ace pro video you can only export it in 1080p. There's a video on youtube that explains it if you're interested, called ''Adding Garmin VIRB Data Overlays to Your Activity Videos''

@ZotmundSzele 2 ай бұрын

@@dinbali Yep, thanks. I've realized the Virb is a possible alternative but I've bought the AcePro anyway.

@biagalletti 4 ай бұрын

I would LOVE to see your review for running with an actual 360 camera! Maybe a comparison with a gopro... Idk, some ideas ahahah thanks for a great content!

@krobgyn 4 ай бұрын

Any plans for a Kofuzi shakeout run in Houston this weekend?

@mustaqimbasaruddin4686 4 ай бұрын

An extended video comparing those 3 cameras would be great.. want to know it's pros & cons, features, specific use, what different thing those 3 can do etc 😃

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

I don’t know how much more detailed I can get without the video getting tediously long. It’s already about 4 minutes too long imo. And in the edit, it just felt like I was bashing the Ace Pro after a while.

@trail_cafe 4 ай бұрын

As a trailrunner I do not carry a stick with me all the time. Holding the Action 4 in my hands filming me shows me in focus (focus length officially 40cm, but goes down to nearly 30cm). With the Ace Pro (as you can see in your video), the focus length is officially at 40cm too, but never gets me in focus. It is more around 50-60cm which is quite uncomfortable with its weight holding it on a long arm running through the alps. The flipping screen is annoying flipping up and down on the run, I prefer the Action 4s front display to check if I am on the right position. The Action 4 is lighter and smaller, fits much better into a trail running bag pack. I do not really understand the use case for the freeform mode because I have no advantage in terms of picture size (as it is with the GoPro 8:7 sensor). I can also cut DJIs 4:3 video in post for 16:9 and 9:16 if I need it. I really wanted to like the Ace Pro (I love the X3), but I sent it back. In terms of software, there are enough alternatives to Insta360 app or Studio app, so there is no need to rely on that. I think the Ace Pro is more for Vloggers with a bit of Action but not for people using it mainly for action sports. Oh, did I mention the hassle when mounting it to a chest strap and trying to find the right direction to shoot with the flipped out screen and then flip it in to not break it (e.g. during skitourng or biking)? No fun at all...

@travel4food4life 4 ай бұрын

I usually shoot in 4K 30, no problem for me and you should try the clarity zoom feature. You may need to switch to high stabilization when in 4K 120.

@Anihalas 4 ай бұрын

Would have been nice if you reviewed the overlay with applewatch, garmin or the GPS remote.

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

It’s not something I use. I make it a point to not-review things I don’t use. I’m sure there are many other reviewers out there who can make such a video.

@Anihalas 4 ай бұрын

@@kofuzi ah, thanks. I was still interested in your opinion on the usefulness, layout ease of use etc. I don't watch a lot of reviews anymore so it just would have been nice if it had been covered. But your reaction is very understandable too. I am still considering buying it because it seems useful to me. I like the possibility of looking back at footage remembering how I felt and being able to see the actual stats of that moment. I really hope the stats get Stryd power in the future too. That would be a definite sell to me! Anyway thanks for uploading. Your content is awesome 😎

@walkwithyan 4 ай бұрын

although i like the ace pro's low light capability and stability, thanks for telling it like it is. ☺

@UpsideDownFork 4 ай бұрын

You shared your youtube stats which was interesting! How much would you be paid in comission if i purchased from your amazon affiliate link?

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

I have no idea. I don't track it at that level. collectively, I couldn't buy a shoe at the end of the month. buy a product however you want. you don't have to use my links. I'm pretty sure I literally wrote that in the description.

@l_walkrr 4 ай бұрын

This is so helpful, gonna get an Ace pro for the agility. Keep up the great work!

@laalaa99stl 4 ай бұрын

If it advertises AI as a feature, it means they can charge more for it.

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

As a consumer, AI means as much to me as Pro As a social media person, AI means as much to me as algorithm

@nicholaswethington7254 15 күн бұрын

So what do you think about running with the x3 360 ?

@kofuzi 15 күн бұрын

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@kalvin. 4 ай бұрын

Commenting as a Premium user for algorithm boost 🙂 I know these videos don’t do well typically but I don’t want you to stop reviewing niche products like this

@bellaajune 4 ай бұрын

I've tested the Ace Pro for a few months, actually it does a good job overall. The settings are not so complicated, they help save more time when editing. I love the flip screen, which can help with shooting the tricky angles.

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

glad it's working for you!

@alecarro6344 4 ай бұрын

Basketball shoe reviews coming up??

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

That was the first time I’ve played in over 20 years. My daughter wanted to try out for her middle school basketball team so I took her to the Y

@Cameraflyer- 4 ай бұрын

You can actually get the GoPro 12 for $300 with the subscription service.

@richardpalmer4594 4 ай бұрын

The problem with this being a good vlogging camera is that your face is not sharp. The image quality further back appears decent.

@BIGBENPRODUCTION 4 ай бұрын

Yup, this camera is definitely not for beginners who isn’t bothered to fiddle with the settings 🤭 Every camera has it’s learning curve and if you are too used to a certain brand, then you well stucked with it no matter how crappy or outdated it’s technology is 🤷🏻‍♂️

@mstuartkendall 4 ай бұрын

Hmmm! I use the ace pro all the time and I don’t have any instances of pausing using quick capture. However, if you hold the button you have an option to delete the shot. I own both this camera and a GoPro myself, and as a cyclist, stand up paddle boarder and general use, the ace pro is now my go to camera. It appears that your use case is much different and that’s okay but the camera is great IMO. THANK YOU for the review.

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

running presents some slightly different pain points in using the camera. I think it could be quite useful for other use cases, like SUP and cycling. the high frame rate needs would be quite different.

@LuisBecerra79 4 ай бұрын

Yo, what’s going on!!!!

@LuisBecerra79 4 ай бұрын

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@marc70.3 4 ай бұрын

To my eye, GoPro delivers the best footage…in bright daylight. Race mornings start in the dark. The Ace Pro wins in low light, provided that you switch modes to low frame rates - as you called out. Houston Half is a great example where the morning footage didn’t hold up. Can’t carry two cameras and the Ace Pro is kinda awkward to run and film with. Could the Action 4 be a compromise between low and day light for Runners Weekends?

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

No, unfortunately

@jakevisuals1 4 ай бұрын

I own both the gopro 11 and the action 4, but I still decided to purchase the Ace Pro eventually. I predicted that action cameras in the future would have user-friendly features like better low-light performance and the potential for 2x zoom that can help with more b roll. insta360 has done a fantastic job of integrating their product to a new level----I bought the gps remote at the same time, and trust me, once you use their software, you'll never want to go back to DJI and GoPro. In my opinion, all the ace pro's specs are on par with the other two, but it offers more benefits and possibilities on top of what a regular action camera can give to you. Thanks for the great review!

@kofuzi 4 ай бұрын

I think this camera could be really great for someone who shoots different things than I do and/or has a different workflow than I do

@mstuartkendall 4 ай бұрын

Yep! I don’t think it fits your needs. Fits mine fine!