GO 3S - 128 GB Black 4K Tiny Portable Vlogging Camera, Hands-Free POVs, Mount Anywhere, Stabilization, 140 Min Battery Life, 10m Waterproof, Pet POV

I have used many types of action cameras over the years from various manufacturers and over the last few years, I continue to be more and more impressed with advances that Insta360 have been making. The build quality of this camera, like many of their devices is excellent. As soon as I unpacked it, I was impressed by the solid build and little bit of heft it has, you can quickly tell that is is not just a cheap plastic toy, it feels very well built. The user interface is also something that Insta360 seems to knock out of the park with how easy the menu system and setup is, this includes the responsiveness of the menus, everything is very snappy when navigating around, no lag like I have seen with GoPro in the past. This ease of use extends to the app as well which is very well polished and the connectivity with my iPhone has been flawless so far, no "failed to connect" type errors that I have had with previous cameras. I have not had a chance yet to use it extensively, but the video quality of everything that I have captured in 4K looks very good for a camera that is so tiny! It is worth mentioning that this probably isn't a replacement for a more traditional action camera for some users because of its use of internal memory and no swappable batteries, but I knew that going into it and wanted it for specific uses because I do also have the Ace Pro from Insta360 as my traditional action camera. The only problem I have had so far and might be something that can be improved with firmware is the charging between the camera and the pod. If you leave the camera stored in the pod for any length of time, it seems to continue to try to charge the camera which is just wasting energy and you will see the battery life drop. This has not been much of an issue when just out and about using it, but if you fully charge it one day and leave the camera stored in the pod for a few days, you will be disappointed to go back to it and find a lot of the battery life drained from that last charge. For that reason, when not in use, I leave the camera out of the pod. Once I figured out that it was doing that, I learned how to work around it and it has not been much of an issue but would be nice to see improved in a future firmware update. Overall, I love the camera so far for everyday casual use, I am glad I held out on buying one of the previous versions and waited for this updated 4K version.

I’ve been using Insta360 products for a few years and I love them. This is my first time purchasing a GO series camera. I was waiting until Insta360 came out with a 4k one. I’ve had the GO 3S for about a week and I’ve had a lot of time to play with it. It has completely changed how I capture and share moments from my daily life. As someone who values simplicity and being fully present in the moment, this is actually the perfect camera for me. I think I will be using it more than my X2 and ONE RS. One of my favorite features is its hands-free design, which allows me to capture footage without needing to actually hold the camera. This frees me to fully engage in whatever activity I'm doing, whether it's hiking, cooking, or anything else. The magnetic mounting accessories are genius—they securely attach to clothing, hats, my car any pretty much anything metal. There’s even a mode where the camera will turn on by itself every few minutes and record a video. This is awesome because I don’t have to even think about it at that point. Then I take all of my footage, load it into my Insta360 app and the auto editor makes me a video. How cool is that?! As someone who isn't a video editing expert, this is a HUGE bonus for me and it’s included for free. I always used my cell phone for these daily life videos but I never got around to actually editing any of the footage so it just sits on iCloud. It’s also cool that it pops out of its case and is super tiny. And the case can recharge it like my AirPods. It’s a very well thought out product and I 10/10 recommend it for anyone who wants to capture effortless footage and for folks like me who don’t know how to edit or don’t have the time to.

I recently picked up a go 3s after seeing a few friends with them and hearing how much they liked it. I've attached a few pics above of how it looks straight out the box. It has a bunch of neat accessories already in there which makes shooting fun videos with different views really easy, without having to buy more bits. My favorite is the magnet necklace, which you can put behind your shirt, then you can stick the camera on it (take the small camera out of the case first), and you have a great chest view shot, which is hands free. I've been getting a lot of use out of this camera during summer holidays with my family, as its so small and easy to put on the kids, or even my cat which is pretty awesome. In summary, I find it's great for days out and vacations, super light, easy to use, and it's size means I can put it literally anywhere for really sweet shots. Looking forward to play about with it more to figure out even more ways of using it. Would recommend!

*** Revised Review *** My initial review is below. Read before my revised review. Disclaimer: I have taken the time to update my review after using the insta360 go 3s with a battery pack. This means purchasing an additional accessory is required. As outlined on my initial review, the device on its own has a few flaws that was disappointing.... However after using the 3s battery pack, I find it solves some of the big issues. I would highly recommend purchasing the battery pack alongside this product to get the best experience. Pro 1) The battery pack doubles the battery life outside the action pod making it approximately 1 hour continuous recording which opens up more potential for a single charge. The battery pack can serve as another battery so very useful to have. 2) I did not notice the heat as much with the battery pack attached compared to without one. I believe it is because the heat is emitted further away from the backing. I feel the magnetic connection to the pendant is stronger with the battery pack (look at Con #1 for some details) New Cons 1) While the camera is attached to the battery pack, it loses the ability to attach to magnetic surfaces. HOWEVER you can still attach to the pendant so it is not the biggest con. With proper battery management, you should be able to get shots that requires magnetic attachment on surfaces and then recharge via the battery pack or action pod separately. If that is not enough, getting other accessories like a tripod would probably be required. 2) the battery pack only comes in white colour so it does not fit my all black aesthetics but a small price to pay for the additional battery. I would like to see a black option become available in the future. Revised Overall Review The camera on its own still has its flaws but considering insta360 is trying to offer a new type of product it has a lot of potential. I can see with the attachments what it can be which is very promising... I'm sure one can argue why not build in the features but then it will lose its identity and will not create the new category this camera can be. This camera is unlike other action cameras on the market and provides a way to capture the moment in its own unique way. I highly recommend for those looking to get something that can be used daily with minimal set up; a great conversation starter; lightweight and versatile; and to capture genuine candid moments from your perspective handsfree. *** Initial Review *** Rated 3/5 stars Hear me out... Battery life sucks... Camera/action pod overheats like crazy... Image quality isn't the best... With all that being this camera has a lot of potential... The hat clip and the magnetic necklace gives lots of new perspective and you can hardly feel it attached to your shirt/hat. This is not a cheap buy but it is a new category product that I hope to see improvements (especially battery life) in the future. Bought this for the purpose of my Japan trip and i'm expecting to use this while walking around to capture random moments that i might not pull out my camera/phone for. Hoping this will add different perspective to my vacation photos. Pro - Size. Can barely notice it is hanging on your shirt/hat - built in magnet backing (very strong) can stick on magnetic surfaces Con - Short battery life - Overheats - quality is average I hope in the future the battery life can last more than 30 minutes of continuous recording (outside the action pod) and have a way to reduce the amount of heat generated. I understand the small form factor makes this nearly impossible but that would be the only way to upgrade from this version. I will be keeping this because i think i can still use this regularly.

Så smidig! Det jag gillar mest med den är att den är så diskret, samt funktionen med magnet. Kommer ha med den när jag fiskar. Kvaliten är riktigt bra (känns solid) och så smidigt att kunna filma under vatten utan att behöva ha extra fodral till den.

I use this a lot, almost any time I have a big trip out of the house. I love recording simple daily visual diaries for myself with the mini camera or setting it up in the car to record time lapses of the road. The options for how you can use this camera are genuinely limitless. The camera itself is great! Sure there are some higher definition cameras out there but none that can do as much as this. Strap it to your shirt for a hands free recording of your day or maybe set it up for a star lapse of the night! I like strapping the mini camera to my backpack with the clip and keeping the camera device in my pocket and clicking photos when I see something, no need to whip out the phone or set anything up, just press the top button of the camera in your pocket while the detatchable camera itself is set up. It’s so easy to use and there’s so many ways to use it. During regular videos the stability is genuinely mind boggling, even while running around and tripping on curbs the video itself comes out so smooth. My only issue is the battery life, sadly with electronic devices they have electronic limits, but the only limit I have experienced with this is the battery time. You can keep it outside with star lapse mode all night if you keep it hooked up to power but on its own, using just the mini camera it will die pretty quickly while recording with good quality. I recommend bringing a battery pack or two if you go out with the intention of using the camera a lot, also give it time to cool off while it’s charging or after since it can get pretty warm. While this isn’t the camera itself I must leave a bonus shoutout to the insta360 editing app. Extremely easy to use and extremely easy to get used to. Sadly you can only include one video, otherwise I’d have hundreds included. The photos are clear and nice. While some have the logo you can save the images and videos to your phone without the watermark if that is a concern of yours, I just included them in some photos for the proof of genuineness.

僕は旅行が大好きなんだけど、ずっとスマホのカメラの画質がイマイチで困ってたんだよね。 でも今はこのコンパクトなカメラを持ち歩くようになって、旅先での写真撮影がめちゃくちゃ楽になったし、写真のクオリティも前より断然良くなった！ しかも軽くて持ち運びやすいから、Vlog撮るのにもぴったり。 これが初めてのカメラなんだけど、本当に気に入ってる！

La qualité d’image est excellente, même en mouvement, et la stabilisation FlowState fait un boulot incroyable. On obtient des vidéos fluides sans effort, même sans gimbal. Le module détachable avec l’écran (Action Pod) est super pratique pour cadrer les plans ou revoir ses clips rapidement. Le fait de pouvoir porter la caméra sur soi avec le collier magnétique est un vrai plus pour les vlogs ou les activités mains libres. Elle tient bien en place ! Niveau audio, j’ai été agréablement surpris : le son est clair, même en extérieur. Et avec la nouvelle version, le passage à la 4K est appréciable ! Les couleurs sont vives, et le tout reste très compact. Pour citer un point faible : l’autonomie pourrait être un peu meilleure en enregistrement continu, mais vu la taille c’est déjà très correct. Et puis, on peut toujours recharger avec l’Action Pod. Si vous cherchez une caméra ultra-portable, discrète, et bourrée de fonctionnalités intelligentes, foncez ! Elle est parfaite pour les créateurs de contenu, voyageurs…