Why I Switched from Insta360 Back to GoPro

GoPro Hero 13 vs. Insta360 X3 for Skiing POV
I just made the switch back to a GoPro. Did I make the right decision?

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This video is not sponsored by Insta360 or GoPro so is as honest as I can possibly be.

This is not a review video by any means. I made this video to highlight exactly why I decided to move away from a 360 camera. The information in this video also purely based on my own personal experience with both cameras.

Having used the Insta360 X3 as a POV camera for an entire winter season, I eventually found a groove with my workflow for producing YouTube content. During my time between seasons, I did a lot of thinking, reading and research to try and improve my workflow efficiency so that I could decrease the turnaround time for my videos.

This rabbit-hole lead me towards purchasing a GoPro Hero 13 and accompanying mods/attachments as my primary POV camera for filming skiing. Since arriving in Japan this season, I have also started using it as my main vlogging camera over my Sony A7iii just purely due to the size and convenience of it.

I have now been using the GoPro Hero 13 for over 2 weeks and published multiple videos with footage purely shot on it. I am extremely happy with the quality of the footage, the specific look it produces and mainly the improvements in my editing workflow (which I highlight in the video).

I have example skiing footage in this video in both 16:9 and 9:16 formats to showcase the different outcomes from both cameras. I made sure to put footage from sunny days and low visibility/stormy days in an attempt to show the differences and capabilities of each camera in different lighting. I also have put an audio capture comparison specific to the GoPro Hero 13 with and without the media mod.

As I talk about in the video, I personally prefer the look of GoPro footage and always have. I think it just looks more immersive and captures the "feeling" better from a POV perspective. I do think the Insta360 X3 still looks excellent, and I know that the X4 has the capability of producing even higher quality videos.

Most reviews related to filming skiing tend to be sponsored in some way (especially Insta360), so I wanted to share my unbiased opinion on both cameras. This video is not to say in any way that the Insta360 X3 is a bad camera. It just doesn't specifically suit the objective I'm trying to achieve with my channel.

If you are using this video for information to help decide on which camera to get, please be sure to consider your own specific objectives and use cases. It is highly likely that we will use the cameras in different ways and so what works for me may not be the best option for you.

I have likely left out some details in this video so please feel free to ask any questions in the comments below. I will be more than happy to answer them.

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📍 Filmed entirely in Niseko United, including Hanazono, Grand Hirafu, Niseko Village, Annupuri and the surrounding backcountry.

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0:00 Making the Switch
1:17 Editing Workflow & Storage
5:42 What I Have Sacrificed
6:34 Insta360 X3 Vertical Video
7:26 GoPro Hero 13 Vertical Video
8:15 Landscape Footage
9:07 Insta360 X3 Landscape Footage
11:13 GoPro Hero 13 Lanscape Footage
13:40 GoPro Mounting
15:27 Audio
16:40 GoPro Audio Comparison
17:18 Setup Nuances
18:35 Batteries & Storage
20:02 Additional Comments
21:29 Questions

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DISCLAIMER:
Some of the areas in this video are shot outside of the Niseko Resort boundary. These areas are unpatrolled and prone to increased risk of accident and injury. DO NOT blindly follow these videos and ride in the areas shown without the proper education, equipment and knowledge of the risks involved. It is always recommended to ride with an experienced guide and carry an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe (and know how to use them) outside of the Niseko gate system.

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Shot on:
Go Pro Hero 13: https://amzn.to/4g9vaiK
Ultra Wide Lens Mod: https://amzn.to/3ZeNC2K
GoPro Shorty Pole: https://amzn.to/49b4goy
Media Mod: https://amzn.to/3VhFzBk
Sony A7iii: https://amzn.to/4g79Ryl
Sony 24-70mm Lens: https://amzn.to/4eYe7zb
Insta360 X3

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