Insta360 One R - 2021 Review / Update [ 1-Inch, 4K, 360 ]

The deal breaker for me with this camera is there is zero image stabilization UNLESS all footage is processed through a computer??
Why? Or is that only in 360 mode?
I do a lot of walking shots outside of restaurants and clubs at night and I need this footage stable as I upload very quickly to move footage ahead of my competitors.
I do not have time to run to my vehicle and process video on a laptop just to have it stabilized.

I just ordered one and it's supposed to arrive in three days. I sure hope someone can confirm to me if image stabilization is available with lower resolution's right out of the camera.
Otherwise I need to send it back.
Thank you guys very much for the feedback.

Thanks! Great!
I understand that there is a WiFi (5D) output/transmission but is there ANY output (wired/wireless, digital/analog) that can be sent to a drone VTX (analog/digital)? (I hope to fly USING this and removing the typical FPV cam! (Perhaps the latency is too great!?)

Bratislavaaaa :) celu dobu som v celom svete a teraz ju tu tak necakane vydim - to ma najviac potesilo :)

Should I buy the insta 360 ultimate edition or go pro 10

can you screw in a leaner lens into the 1" mode to have a true 4k footage?

Question about the Insta360 R. I have the 1-inch mode and the dual lenses 360. And I'm planning to visit different countries since I work in the airline industry. I want to create a traveling advice channel, so I will be doing interviews to local people and filming overall buildings, roads, houses (indoors as well). 

Will I be fine with these two mods? or I need to get the 4k mod?

How can you call it the most capable action camera? I've never seen any actual action or sports samples, only walking etc.
The camera is terrible when it comes to action since the stabilization like for example on a bike with small sudden ups and downs shows it weakness. Also having to use the studio app is terrible and slow, not convenient at all.
I have this cam and it disappointed in most situations

Nice Video! I like the camera but I find that stabilization using the 4K lens is not that good. I don’t have a steady hand so my video is too shaky. I try with a gimbal and only l get less shaky. My GoPro 8 is way better. The 360 lens though is more steady. I wanted the one inch lens but I decided to get the GoPro 10 instead

Is there any option to recover the deleted videos on insta360 one r

Will this work with the Samsung Note 8?

Is there no control over the stabilization?
I would be using it on a FPV drone and in some cases you want more and some cases you want less stabilization.

I'm itching to get one, but there's a decent chance that the next version might be coming out soon. It being modular brings up a really neat option... they could just update the "Core" piece, and keep it backward-compatible with the existing lenses and battery.

100% agreed, the one inch mod is my daily driver.

Where do you live? , this place seems so beautiful.

how is the sound? that’s the big reason why i haven’t jump on this yet

Their website don't mention horizon lock in the specs. Is the image with horizon lock similar or different from the narrow field of view mode?

How is the quality indoors? I'm considering getting one for recording inside of well lit warehouse. Thanks!

as I listen to your voice, I believe that I have heard you before? Do you happen to do a LOY of Leica reviews, especially the LeicaQ ?

Can I use it clipped/ attached on a shoulder backpack? And do you know a way to make it look stealth?

Amazing, looks like ZV-1 footage.

And i miss bratislava so muchhhhh 🖤🙈

why is there zebra distortion everywhere in the video

Many thanks for your review and comparison. I just viewed "CHEAP vs EXPENSIVE - Osmo Action vs GoPro 9 - 2021 UPDATE" and decided that the Osmo Action has a nicer colour and more sharpness. But what you presented makes clear to me that the picture quality of the Insta360 One R is far superior. Sadly, it is also much more expensive. I haven't chosen jet for that reason.

When a1 review will come ?

Great content, as usual! I considered using it as underwater cam, as I am not that pleased with lowlight capabilities of Olympus TG-5. I was thinking also about Sony RX100 IV in underwater case where advantage is ability to focus, closer minimum focus distance, brighter apeture and zoom. Do you think Insta's 360 One R 1-inch limitations wouldn't compromise its use as underwater cam too much? Maybe you can use it only as a complementary tool and not instead?

Thank you for all your information…Now I know what my new camera is going to be …..👍🏼😉😎

NICE

u r loaded it seems dude i m poor cant afford this

Not a fan of the non-rectilinear lens. Does it have a corrected video mode?

I kind of feel like the insta360 one r, would break apart if it fell off my motorcycle at 100+ mph.
Do they make a water proof case for the 1 inch mod?
Ive been debating upgrading my cameras. Been watching many reviews.. On another review, side by side, the hero 9 black had much better image stabilization.

Great overview of the cameras. I bought my One R 1 Inch Edition to be used as a car camera, both inside and outside (I consider it more a crash cam than an action cam). Housed in a SmallRig cage and audio through a Rode Wireless Go, it works a treat. The only thing I find disappointing is that there is no adapter that allows the use of your own filters. I have the Freewell ND set, but I'm not overly happy with them. I modified one of the NDs by popping out the lens (it virtually fell out with light pressure) and glued a spare 46mm B&W MRC filter in its place (these are so easy to keep clean and it also takes a regular lens cap). There is vignetting, but that goes away when I crop to 2.4:1 to match my other camera footage. I've also tried to find a short USB-C to 3.5mm audio cable, so that there's no need for the adapter (less connections to fail), but that has been impossible. I would recommend this camera any day over a GoPro.

Hi! How does the stabilisation from the 1 inch compare with Realsteady and go pros?

Thanks for reminding me why I purchased of the OneR after 9 months of use. Really happy they provided a firmware update that totally transformed the camera to the next level. I hope they continue with updates. :)

Ich habe die Kamera bereits über ein Jahr und bin sehr zufrieden. Gerade kreativ kann man hier viel ausprobieren. Tolles System. Vielen Grüße ronactive

Awesome video man! Has the firmware updates relieved some of the heating issues?

I got corrupted video files when battery died while filming... Is it common?

Hello, I would really like to ask for your opinion. I want a cheap camera for cinematic-like videos from traveling, and I can't decide what camera I should get. I was thinking about ZV-1, A6400, Mobile, or some action camera. What would you recommend to me. Thank you a lot and have a nice day.

Really wish I had more opportunity to use my 1R:(

Do you have to use faster shutter speeds for the One R Flowstate stabilization to work properly, as you do when you are stabilizing in post with the Sony models that offer a similar post-stabilization option with Catalyst Browse? If so, how do you get the proper amount of motion blur back in the clip after doing the Flowstate? Thanks, really enjoy your channel!

Great long term review of the Insta360 One R module camera system. It’s very impressive. I’m a big fan of Insta360 One X2, it’s by far the best 360 camera I have ever owned. And it can perform like an action camera with it’s in single lens mode. Just one question, is the One R as rugged as the Hero 9? That module design doesn’t seem like can take as much abuse as the Hero 9. And I can’t say where I heard this, but beta testers have the DJI Action 2 and it has 8k 60fps video. So you may want to wait and see the final specs on that camera before purchasing any actions camera in the near future.

The mount for booster battery introduces wobbling. It's quite hard to mount it steadily to any selfie stick or head mount (it always rattles around). But Flowstate stable eliminates this wobbling almost entirely.

A pleasure. (I brought my own pastries)

Outstanding review.

Thank you.

Any experience with depleting battery?.. I can't get more than 30 minutes 5k 60fps video from my standard battery... anyone with similar experience ?

The minimum focus distance of 90cm didn't get in your way?
I think it could maybe get in mine, but then again on fpv drones a subject is usually 90cm plus away from you

I ordered the Twin Edition when it was introduced. Like the rest of the world, all my holidays were cancelled in 2020 so I didn’t really play with the camera as much as I would normally.

I would look into getting the 1” mod but the minimum focus distance is quite far and in the reviews I’ve seen, I can’t tell a huge difference between 1” and 4K mods. Looking forward to Insta360 either introducing new mods or improving on the existing mods.

I hope DJI could compete with the Insta360 1" with a DJI Action 1". Would be awesome