Insta360X5 - Waterproof 8K 360° Action Camera, Leading Low Light, Invisible Selfie Stick Effect, Rugged and Replaceable Lens, 3-Hour Battery, Built-in Wind Guard, Stabilization, Triple AI Chip Design

Very happy with it. Those that received it early have commented about the lack of app availability. I received mine the day after launch and was able to download the newest version of the app, update firmware and use the camera as intended. So, take those reviews with a grain of salt. So far, I have been very pleased. Not only is the low-light capabilities worth the upgrade from the X4 alone, the replaceable lenses and improved workflow are outstanding. (For me), this was a worthy upgrade from the X4. Having said that, if I was a creator that shot exclusively in good light, the X4 would be just fine. Trust me though, if you shoot in lower light or even at night, the X5 is probably 2 F-stops better at least if I were to guess...

Wow. The 8k 360 video is seriously impressive. It looks much crispier than the x3 and other action cams I've seen. Even at 5.7k the improvements are obvious with the colors and detail. The low light isn't perfect but the stabilization is great. I mostly film in the day so it isn't an issue for me. I usually set it to 5.7k@60 and it really does look good.

After dropping a bit over $800 on the X5 and accessories it arrived.After unpacking you discover that it can not be activated or function at all without the phone app. Problem is the phone app update isn't available on the app store.So, instead of letting you activate the X5 and use it, even without any of the new phone app features... they lock you out and want you sit on a brick until whenever the App store decides to provide the updated app.It's absurd to take this approach, I'm returning it and all accessories for a refund and just not buying Insta360 products until they decide to stop forcing you to use an app that they can't even provide.If I can't even activate from my laptop or a computer that's a bad decision on Insta360's part, there is no reason why I can't plug the USB-C cable into my computer, register or activate or whatever you want though the website and move on.To pin this on releasing an app update to a 3rd party (Google or iPhone), then tell people that they have to sit on a brick until whenever comes, is just a bad business decision.

Got a little worried after seeing a few of the initial poor reviews on here. I had no problems downloading the app onto my Galaxy S24 Ultra. Camera works great so far and so does the app. Didn't need to download the apk file from their website. So far so good and looking forward to creating some cool videos!

SOFTWARE IS AVAILABLESome comment that the software does not work. Well, some doesn't. While not yet posted in the app stores, the software is provided with the unit via a QR Code - see photo. This provides a direct download for install and works fine.I initially posted the link, but Amazon would not want that posted.

I have upgraded from X3 to X4 and now to X5. In some ways this is a minor upgrade; the maximum resolution hasn't changed for example. But there are some game changers that make it a worthwhile purchase.I have focused on two:(1) The ability to replace lenses yourself is very welcome and a significant enough development in itself to warrant an upgrade. I have always babied my 360 cameras from GoPro Max, to X3 and X4 being constantly terrified of ruining the lens and therefore the camera. When cycling with the camera low to the ground I have used lens guards which always, always add distortion and increase flare significantly, compromising the usability of the footage you make. Now with X5 I I do not believe I will need to use lens guards at all, I have a replacement lens kit on order and will always keep one in my bag with the X5 when using it.(2) The other game changer is the audio quality. I did not care for audio on 360 cameras until X4 came along as the first 360 camera with good enough image quality to be used as a regular action camera, or even as a vlogging camera. With X4 I started using it for those purposes but the audio was, well it was 'OK'. What Insta360 have done with the audio on X5 is amazing, the microphone capsule hidden under the mesh on the camera deliver an incredible balanced and clear sound quality. Just set it to Auto wind noise reduction (your choice for weak or strong) and leave it there.Others have said they are having issues with the app upgrade and being able to register the X5. I am US based and a regular user of Insta360 cameras, my iPhone iOS app updated no problem and the X5 is now registered.IMO this is a very worthwhile upgrade eve if you just consider the replaceable lenses and audio quality.

What the heck are people talking about here?I was able to activate camera and update firmware via iOS app without issue on day one, no issues with camera.

For all of the negative reviews due to not being able to update the Insta 360 mobile App I will explain how you must update it. Simply Google search Insta "360 app download" Click on the Insta 360 official site that comes up as one of the choices and it will have two option, one being the android download. Even though you already have the old version installed, Also download this version from the given link. Now when it is starting to install it, you will receive a prompt asking if you'd like to update the your current version of the App. Simple as that. Took me less than 5 minutes.