Just because you dropped the main unit and got scratch on the display, you regret buying it, the name of the video is just 5 second of content in the whole video and your remaining video is all about the brief review of the unit,

This has not been my experience. I have been using the Go 3 for about a month, mostly on my motorcycle (on the bike and on my helmet) - it has performed flawlessly, unlike the 3 GoPros that I used to have, that were all kinds of issues (over-heating, freezing up, corrupted files). I have dropped my Go 3 a couple times, with no problems - no scratch, no cracked screen - it just keeps working. All the things you mentioned in your video are not a surprise: Insta tells you that the Action Pod is NOT waterproof, the battery usage has been just what they said with my usage (almost always on FreeFrame mode @ 1440). I really appreciate that I can choose to have horizon leveling or turn it off in that mode on each individual clip. The screen has been brighter than any GoPro I owned, and lets me see what I'm getting. I like that the screen flips, and I really appreciate using the Action Pod as a monitor when shooting with the camera separately (try that with a GoPro). Seems to me that is this "click bait" with your title. I have ZERO regrets with my purchase of the Go 3 - it performs as advertise and is all I expected. Research your purchase and take care of your equipment so you don't have regrets. This Go 3 is SO MUCH easier to use and problem-free than any GoPro I've used. And very adaptable with the camera and Action Pod being able to be used separately. For the record, mine Go 3 is the 64gb version and lasts me all day on the motorcycle with battery and storage... I don't leave it turned on all the time. I haven't had any GoPro that would last as long on a single battery... and I don't have to carry separate batteries/micro SD cards for this Go 3. I like it - a LOT!

I'm using my GO 3 everyday, i don't have problems. I have 128gb version. I connected to my iPad Pro with usb-c cable to transfer files. It's not as durable as the GoPro but I don't have to worry about it because I haven't done anything extreme actions yet. I mainly use it vlogs and bike/scooter rides.

I watched the whole video in order to be fair. It was hard. Pretty much nitpicking on small stuff about the camera. Nothing that really says "regret buying this" Resolution is a known spec. If you want 4K, you wouldn't even consider this. This has ways of filming that a GoPro cannot do. Why compare the two? Only complain I have is the price. Having it since launch, it's been my preferred camera mountain biking. It's so light!

Should've bought the case for it and screen protector, like what people normally do when they buy phones.....

Silicon case is already invented.

Great review and thoughts. How much space do the videos take up? I'm looking at the 32gb version, can I transfer the files to my phone in the middle of the day/and do y9uvhave an estimate of how many minutes of footage you can hold with the 32gb version?

Just want to ask if the lens is removable thanks in advance for the reply

Love my GO 3 and my GO 2 but the GO 3 goes with me now everywhere along with my Action 4 and 3. Each camera has a purpose and are use differently. For those quick action shots to GO 3 wins.

Great video. I just ordered the 128 gb version. I believe it will be a big help in my job as a security guard to document incidents or to document end of day lock up and arming the alarm system. Hopefully it works for me.

Great video mate! I’d love to see some creative pov shots or how quickly you could create an exciting multi angle sequence By using the magnetic aspect of it… I’d also like to see the low light performance too!

Which u suggest? Go 3 or X3 ?

I had the white version and within a few days the matt black version came out so I returned the white to buy the black 128 version. The black version is not very slippery and I have an inexpensive soft case for the action pod which protects it but not the screen. I love it actually.

Thanks. Now I know not to get this. Which action-camera would you use for a three camera shoot of an interview? I've been using three Galaxy S21 Ultras on monopods with double blue-tooth clip-on mics in the phones' c-ports, and then editing in Davinci, TimeBolt, and then Camtasia. Guests scoff at the camera phones. But I like the lightness of this 3-camera kit I've put together. Action cameras would keep it light. Which action camera would you use for a set-up like this?

*I just bought mine a day ago and Having the X3 I can switch between what I wanna Bring. But Having owned both the GoPro and Now insta360 it's all about the App integration as Cellphones are 100% always going to be what you have which makes it simpler. The Memory part I don't think will be an issue for most as where I work at people are always looking for micro SD Cards and if we don't have it but still you can get a lot of footage with 64GB as most people don't have powerful PC's to render 2K footage as most just want to capture stull in 1080 and simple upload but everyone's different, nice video too*

I get it's not perfect, but gotta confess I'm still impressed by it's technology 😲 hahah The magnet bit is a great feature.

Literally made an extremely similar video a few weeks back on why I returned it. Great video

No mem card and no battery replacement kinda turns me off. Im still thinking if I wanna get this

Such a great review! Thanks for sharing, Patrick. Will certainly take this into consideration when making my next camera purchase.

So, the screen on the base cracked from that distance onto a rug?

Thanks for the real review, I was interested but couldn't see a micro sd card slot even though the amazon listing says it has one (I've reported it as inaccurate so hopefully they fix that). Really not a fan of built in memory that will wear out eventually, if it was a micro sd card I could replace that. It also means that the camera would become useless after the usb c port wears out after it reaches it's limited insertion rating. Also can't replace the battery. I don't really want a camera that's nearly $400 that will become a paper weight after usage for a few years. I can understand why they designed it this way so it is easier to meet the waterproof rating, but it's not even a particularly high waterproof rating so I would be worried and just use my other waterproof cameras. Also very helpful to know that the time lapse requires their software to post process, I prefer a camera that just takes stills during a time lapse which wasn't mentioned in other reviews I saw. The other reviews seem to follow a very specific formula with specific marketing terms which makes me think they're just giving out guides to influencers on how to review it and letting them keep it after. The comments here calling it click bait remind me of apple fan boys defending their favorite brand for free from legitimate criticism.

New fan and subscriber of your channel here from Vancouver! 👋👍😍

I would never expect the “case” to be an ACTION case. Use the case like you use your phone screen and use the CAMERA like it is supposed to be used. Sorry, but it is the same as saying the Onex3 or rs 360 lens is bad cos is easy to scratch ~ use a lens guard then.

Which do you recommend Hero 12 Black or Osmo Action 4

How about the battery can replaced?

Can you use an external mic?

All I want to know is does it shut down because it overheat in about 10 minutes like the Go 2......... And secondly does the battery life actually last longer than 15 minutes.. Can't even do a simple POV shot from getting out of the truck walking into the receiver getting your paperwork and walking back without it either overheating or the battery dying after it's been in the case charging the whole day......

can it connect with rode mic?

Wait! So we have to edit the video with their software to have a good video? That’s so much work just to have a good video with stabilization. Thanks for sharing. Can really see that the main reviewers were paid to review insta products. I really wanted one for travel. Now i don’t want it anymore and will just shoot with my iPhone.

Telling people in the market for GO 3 to wait for new GoPro or Osmo Action is like telling someone who wants Miata to wait for new Jeep Wrangler.

It's more bitrate that I'm concerned with than resolution. I have a super high end 4k monitor and I still watch most things in 1080p. My phone is an $1600 phone and I still watch most things in 1080p. I don't think most people watch stuff in 4k yet so that's not the big issue here. Even if it could record 4k 60fps, the limited 128gb non-expandable storage is the real problem. In general, with most action cameras, forget about resolution and go with the mode that has the highest bitrate and drop your exposure by 1 step as well as lock in a white balance that you prefer. Also, record in whatever is considered "flat" color mode for your camera which will make the color dull but you can post edit this or just use normal color. Vivid usually looks nice because it's saturated and punchy but you lose quite a bit of details from the shadows and highs.

Shit there is only one drawback for mein that It doesn’t have 4k 60fps 😢

My issue is that it does not have a zoom feature. I take videos and pictures and it looks very clear and nice but too far away! It’s my only negative on this camera so far!

I think this video was very refreshing and helpful. It’s good to get another perspective and see the negatives so you know what to avoid when using it..d

My insta x3 can’t sync audio and video correctly. I won’t ever buy another insta camera again

Alternative title: "I dropped my INSTA 360 GO3 and REGRET NOT BUYING a SCREEN PROTECTOR"

Had to replace mine action pos. the wife thought she could put the action pod in water which i told her not to. insta sold me a replacement for 170$

Imagine this camera would cost 100$. It would have been a killer one.

The deal breaker for me was the memory. Everything else was amazing.

I love the Insta360 Go 3. It’s the perfect compliment for my Insta360 X3 for all my vlogging & motovlogging. They have totally replaced my old gopro which i sold. My only wish is that the next Go4 gets an external mic jack for better audio recording. 👍🏼

you can put gorilla iPhone glass on the screen, like its 5dollar use your imagination, its a 380 $ camera. most of this sounds like a you problem. and thats ok u want plug and play.

Like it!! look like a very honest review! Thanks for your fair opinion Patrick!

Best and Honest Review I ever Seen!! Thanks a lot!!! This was so helpful !!

My “issues” are - no haptic feesback when accidentally pressing record on on the go3 or extra indicators to indicating its recording - the edits are not saved on the camera, rather on the device. - mostly things that are software related I did forsee the screen issue so I bought a screenprotector 😊. Also I can highly recommend the 128gb. Yeah its not cheap but will save the headache Have no problems with connecting to my M2 laptop

Oh man, having to export with their software is a real bummer

You are obviously go pro guy, I used the go 2 for a long time and now I have the go 3 and have no issues. you 1st need to learn that the action is with the camera not the base... lol

I always upgrade to newer generations for my cameras. But Sadly, I am not upgrading to 3 from GO 2. The GO3 is much heavier and much less pocktable. At the size of a GoPro, you don't get memory cards, no replaceable batteries and the Action Pod is not even waterproof. The flip screen will break on your first bad landing. I would much prefer an iterated version of the GO2. The GO series is about the SIZE and WEIGHT. 34% Increase weight on the Camera unit. Real bad!

So far i love my camera.. I will say it falls too easily when running or being active.

Almost bought this as they don’t make the Caddx Peanut anymore- glad I didn’t now! 🙏🤝

The night captures are also not very good . That is also something nobody is talking about.

No removable battery, no removable storage, it’s not an actual 360 cam, high price. The Insta 360 X3 is a much more capable camera at about the same price.

All kinds of protective cases for the safe and display and even lens are sold very cheaply. Everything can be broken, this is your mistake. so small and can stick to anywhere, the camera is only in this brand. What more do you want? I think you keep using the cigarette packed -sized cameras.

I personally think the action pod is stupid as hell the old charging case was 10x better. This new thing makes the perfect pocket camera and turns it into a big chungus.

Finally a actual review with the truth in the thumbnail! I sent my X.3 back to them and they are trying to charge me even though I have their care for $45 saying that it was an accident but I still need to pay for it which makes no sense. This company had great potential but they are starting to go down

Yup i ended up returning min. It didn't work with the dji wireless mic and it doesn't accept sd cards. Even in 2018 everything i used accepted 1TB sd cards. (My android, a switch, cheap cameras etc)

I use my go3 daily in one month until the memory is full.

Deal breaker for me is it does not come in Black.

You have some Great valid points but remember if you don't want your ice-cream to fall on the ground always take care of it. Same applies to action cameras 😉 Besides that you get a thumbs down Just for that thumbnail click bait😝

I also regret buying it

This is a fantastic cam for the size… you drop GoPro and it breaks as well…if you want super pro clips ..go for professional camera bud….I have been using action 360 go 3 since august 23… need to be careful with any tiny cams. Improve your care.

But you could put some rubber cover and screen protectors!! It is your own negligence hehehe 🤣

lol so many regrets. Also I dont believe you that the case slide off from a backpack at that height which is not more than 30cm+/-. I think you dropped it from a higher position then what you showed.

not the camera's fault, you should have just been more careful

That was a bullshit clickbait title. The entire video was a full promo video featuring all the features. I have a GO3 and it is fine. Only issue I have is the range between the base and the camera for remote monitoring. I’ll publish my own video very soon on my channel. I’m not going to use click bait titles. Though. Ugh.

Every gopro is too big and heavy.

I like this camera

I really don't understand why it's so shit yet comparative price with a full gopro. The Runcam Thumb Pro is smaller, Higher Res, gyro files & costs about 1/4 of the Go3. The thumb is a crap camera but vs paying that insane money for a 2.7k barely stabilized waste of time.

All of your objections are basically the specs of the camera. All were fully available prior to purchase. It's not like the memory size options were secret. Weird critical "review".

Your Video is so good. At least 3 reasons to not buy that I didn't know about and each of them is for me a deal breaker.

its not the device's fault being broken, its because you are careless, its your fault! NOT GONNA WATCH TIL THE END. this is boring

My videos are not long anyway, it is good enough

So you regret breaking your camera and somehow everyone else is too blame. smh... Mine havent broke yet but i also don't do silly things with it

You wasted a good camera sir for me Having this good camera is a blessings

barcelona

Clearly, Go 3 is not just for you :)

best setting for INSTA360 not the scrach camare lens so use only home i know you thing this is a action camera but you are wrong first day you can easly make a schrach and your camera useless because evry video take your scrach is there use protection or dont buy it they dont give new one or change the lens because you have to send hongkong and 120 dollars you have to wait so they dont care costemer or costemer come back buy new one they care only you wanna buy from them reset is history typical chines company

bro, man spricht es "Sör-fiss" und nciht "söhr-fäääys" aus

Put it in a case, take care of your shit haha. I’ve never cracked an action cam screen in my life while snowboarding, surfing, everyday use. They are fragile don’t be a clown

It’s not an action camera. It’s a to go camera

Bruh, this action pod nearly exploded falling 8 inches from your bag onto carpet. This thing is garbage.

Click bait, just for the views

Well your click bait thumbnail suckered me in. And I don't like being a sucker. Seems dishonest to me. But you got a view which is - I guess - your goal.

Lame

Also regret buying this. They removed the video recording limit for some stupid reason. Now im stuck with a camera that i cant tell if im recording or stopped. Therefore a full storage and battery drained device. This is a disgrace

Worst review ever. Clickbait title

ALL " action cameras are still overpriced junk . Sorry , but it`s true.

Made a stupid video because he dropped it, broke it and couldn’t get his money back 😂