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REI has Insta360 X3 4K Single Lens Waterproof Pocket 360 Action Camera (Black) on sale for $450 - Extra $90 Off w/ coupon code ANNIV23 (apply during the Review/Pay section) = $360 valid for REI Co-op Members only. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to community member deveng for finding this deal
Note: Offer/price will require an active REI Co-op Membership. Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Not a member? Check out all the benefits of REI Co-op membership for $30.
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Thanks to community member deveng for finding this deal
Note: Offer/price will require an active REI Co-op Membership. Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Not a member? Check out all the benefits of REI Co-op membership for $30.
About the Product
- 72MP Photos
- 5.7K Active HDR Video
- 4K Single Lens Mode (4K30 FPS or 2.7K Ultra-Wide Max View)
- 2.29" Tempered Glass Touch Screen
- 360 Horizon Lock/Perfectly Level Shots
- FlowState Stabilization
- Rugged/Waterproof (up to 33')
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion
- USB-C Interface
Editor's Notes
Written by citan359 | Staff- About this deal:
- Offer valid for active REI Co-op Members only; additional $90 Off or 20% Overall Savings; product normally priced at $450
- This 360 camera is a creative powerhouse that lets you get that just right action shot. Plus, its rugged and ready for all/any outdoor adventures
- Offer valid through May 29, 2023 or while promotional offer/supplies last
- Additional Note:
- Please refer to the forum thread for additional details
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REI has Insta360 X3 4K Single Lens Waterproof Pocket 360 Action Camera (Black) on sale for $450 - Extra $90 Off w/ coupon code ANNIV23 (apply during the Review/Pay section) = $360 valid for REI Co-op Members only. Shipping is free, otherwise select free curbside pickup where stock permits.
Thanks to community member deveng for finding this deal
Note: Offer/price will require an active REI Co-op Membership. Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Not a member? Check out all the benefits of REI Co-op membership for $30.
About the Product
Thanks to community member deveng for finding this deal
Note: Offer/price will require an active REI Co-op Membership. Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.
Not a member? Check out all the benefits of REI Co-op membership for $30.
About the Product
- 72MP Photos
- 5.7K Active HDR Video
- 4K Single Lens Mode (4K30 FPS or 2.7K Ultra-Wide Max View)
- 2.29" Tempered Glass Touch Screen
- 360 Horizon Lock/Perfectly Level Shots
- FlowState Stabilization
- Rugged/Waterproof (up to 33')
- Rechargeable Lithium Ion
- USB-C Interface
Editor's Notes
Written by citan359 | Staff- About this deal:
- Offer valid for active REI Co-op Members only; additional $90 Off or 20% Overall Savings; product normally priced at $450
- This 360 camera is a creative powerhouse that lets you get that just right action shot. Plus, its rugged and ready for all/any outdoor adventures
- Offer valid through May 29, 2023 or while promotional offer/supplies last
- Additional Note:
- Please refer to the forum thread for additional details
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With that said, a few things I found out pretty quickly about it after buying:
The X3 is supposedly waterproof down to 33 feet, but if any of the doors on it are open (and apparently sometimes even if they're not!) it will die. I've seen a handful of posts about people who took it in water and it ended up dying. They do sell a dive case for it.
While it shoots in 5.7k, remember that this is the entire 360 degrees. When you export in 16:9 or 9:16, you'll likely get something closer to 1080p which will look like 720p.
The RS 1 inch (about $800) will give you much better picture quality, especially at night. Sensor size is 4x the size of the X3, but it's not waterproof and misses some of the fun features like slow-motion and bullet time.
If you do get any of these, I recommend getting the Invisible Selfie Stick to go with it. Even the 3 foot one is plenty for this.
The lenses are the last thing -- when you start to actually use this, you'll find that the lenses are very prone to getting banged around (especially on a selfie stick or in action sports). Once you get a chip or scratch on them, it will always show up in anything you shoot. It sucks. Bang it against a tree or pole while doing a pan? doing sports and have a fall? any of them can easily mess up your lens quality. They do make stick-on lens covers (but they'll affect your image quality, and add a more noticeable "seem" to where the lenses meet together in your videos.. and then the dive cases (which also offer extra protection, more waterproofing.. but will add a larger seem/transition in your videos)
I opted to keep the RS 1 inch because the quality was so much better for me.
One last note: You can edit videos either on your phone or in the desktop app. The Phone app seems to have the most features and be easiest to use.. the desktop app is lacking those but has a higher export output.
Personally.. Assuming this isn't in Costco's "90 day return window" and has their standard "return anytime for any reason" return policy, I would pay the extra for the peace of mind that you have the option to take it back if the lenses get damaged or it leaks.
Insta360's HQ is located in China.. so in addition to any repair costs, you need to mail your 360 to them in China which can be timely/costly, and then wait for it back. I've heard lens repairs are about $200?
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With that said, a few things I found out pretty quickly about it after buying:
The X3 is supposedly waterproof down to 33 feet, but if any of the doors on it are open (and apparently sometimes even if they're not!) it will die. I've seen a handful of posts about people who took it in water and it ended up dying. They do sell a dive case for it.
While it shoots in 5.7k, remember that this is the entire 360 degrees. When you export in 16:9 or 9:16, you'll likely get something closer to 1080p which will look like 720p.
The RS 1 inch (about $800) will give you much better picture quality, especially at night. Sensor size is 4x the size of the X3, but it's not waterproof and misses some of the fun features like slow-motion and bullet time.
If you do get any of these, I recommend getting the Invisible Selfie Stick to go with it. Even the 3 foot one is plenty for this.
The lenses are the last thing -- when you start to actually use this, you'll find that the lenses are very prone to getting banged around (especially on a selfie stick or in action sports). Once you get a chip or scratch on them, it will always show up in anything you shoot. It sucks. Bang it against a tree or pole while doing a pan? doing sports and have a fall? any of them can easily mess up your lens quality. They do make stick-on lens covers (but they'll affect your image quality, and add a more noticeable "seem" to where the lenses meet together in your videos.. and then the dive cases (which also offer extra protection, more waterproofing.. but will add a larger seem/transition in your videos)
I opted to keep the RS 1 inch because the quality was so much better for me.
One last note: You can edit videos either on your phone or in the desktop app. The Phone app seems to have the most features and be easiest to use.. the desktop app is lacking those but has a higher export output.
Personally.. Assuming this isn't in Costco's "90 day return window" and has their standard "return anytime for any reason" return policy, I would pay the extra for the peace of mind that you have the option to take it back if the lenses get damaged or it leaks.
Insta360's HQ is located in China.. so in addition to any repair costs, you need to mail your 360 to them in China which can be timely/costly, and then wait for it back. I've heard lens repairs are about $200?
> sale, clearance items, discounted items,
> sale, clearance items, discounted items,
> sale, clearance items, discounted items,
90 days.
"Outdoor electronics
These items must be returned within 90 days of purchase. Outdoor electronics include:
Activity monitors
GPS-enabled devices
Bike trainers
Emergency-communication devices
Cameras"
I don't think I'm going to jump on this sale, but anyone purchasing may want to clear it up with customer service; 90-days vs 1-year is a big difference.
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Also there are many ways to get the REI GC with discount, I got mine from my life insurance company for 15% off, which made the total $306 before tax.
Also there are many ways to get the REI GC with discount, I got mine from my life insurance company for 15% off, which made the total $306 before tax.
I currently have the original Insta360 one X and looking to see if this is a big upgrade. I don't see any video comparison between the original one X vs X3. I asked many reviewers from Youtube and they said that it is a big upgrade especially with the HDR mode. But one person - the Best360 guy said that it's a slight upgrade when it comes to video quality. The original one X to me still delivers great video quality when there's full sun.
And much like another Chinese company DJI, they also require you to activate the camera via a phone app that sends data to their Chinese servers. Just out of principle, this on its own make this camera a hard pass for me.
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