This is the all-new Insta360 ONE RS.
It's a 48MP interchangeable lens action cam that might just be the ultimate travel companion.
I recently took the ONE RS on a road trip from Las Vegas to Yellowstone National Park
and I was taken back by the image quality out of this little thing.
Not only did it deliver sharp, crisp and stable video footage but those 48MP stills turned
out to be absolutely stunning.
I wasn't expecting much out of them.
They rivel and even exceed some of the best of smartphones out there.
I found myself reaching for the ONE RS more than my mirrorless camera on that trip just
because it was more convenient to capture the moments that mattered.
It's great stuff.
Now that I'm back a freshly engaged man, yes it did happen for those that don't know!
Here's the, here's the video if you didn't see it.
Not only am I excited about the crazy future that lies ahead for Webs and I but I'm also
super excited to add the incredible new ONE RS to my gear bag.
It's just a plain fun camera to use.
It allows you capture some impressive footage and crispy stills with a tiny little camera.
So to rewind a few weeks back, Insta360 sent me over the ONE RS Twin Edition and in the
box with it, you get the new and improved 48MP 4K Boost Lens along with the updated
Core mod, a 5.7K 360 lens, the upgraded battery base, a USB-C charging cable, a protective
cover for the 360 lens, a GoPro mount along with mounting bracket, some Insta360 stickers,
documentation and a cleaning cloth.
There's quite a bit in the box here and it's very well presented.
The highlight of the ONE R line is of course that modular, interchangeable lens design.
With the ONE RS, you're not tied down to using just one lens and I absolutely love that.
You can also flip the screen around so if you plan to vlog with this camera you can
see yourself as well.
Insta360 offers three lens for the ONE RS at the moment.
There's the new 48MP 4K Boost Lens, the 360 lens and a 1-inch sensor mod, which I'm looking
forward to picking up one day.
Attach any of these lens to the RS Core and then to the battery base and you have yourself
a fully functional action camera.
Despite this modular design, the ONE RS is solid, rugged and waterproof.
It's a well built action cam.
That new 4K Boost Lens has a half-inch sensor inside, which is slightly larger than the
one found on the original ONE R. It also has Active HDR as well as a brighter f/2.4 aperture
compared to an f/2.8 aperture found on the other lens.
Aside from the 4K Boost Lens, Insta360 made a number of updates to the ONE RS Core as
well, which is basically the brains behind this camera.
It features improved performance, a more accurate color science, faster Wi-Fi transfer speeds,
better microphones and Insta360's signature stabilization built right in.
The previous ONE R didn't have FlowState stabilization built-in to the camera so you had to add stabilization
to your footage in post.
Thankfully, you don't have to do that here so you can save a ton of time when editing
footage out of this camera.
Around back of the RS Core is a touch screen to preview your shot and control settings.
The screen is a bit tiny, which is one of the downsides of a modular design like this
but it works very well.
You also have access to a quick custom menu and a digital zoom control.
The experience is simple and fluid.
The ONE RS isn't a major upgrade to the original ONE R but Insta360 made a number of quality
of life improvements where they matter most and it shows.
So I spent over a month now with the ONE RS and I've been loving every second of my time
with this little camera so to continue on with this review, I wanted to share with you
5 things that I absolutely love about Insta360's ONE RS and why I'm adding this little camera
to my camera gear bag.
So without further ado, let's get right into them!
The first reason is of course video quality.
The ONE RS shoots impressive video footage no matter if you're using the new 4K Boost
Lens or the 5.7K 360 lens.
Since I haven't spent a whole lot of time with a 360 camera in general, that lens has
been my favorite to have on this camera as it allows you to capture some incredibly unique
shots.
The ONE RS also features a 6K widescreen mode which can be used with the Boost Lens.
This settings gives you that cinematic widescreen look with the black bars and all of that.
It's an incredibly cool setting to have.
The camera does get warm when you film with it but I never had it come close to overheating
on me.
Even when I was out on the west coast in the warm weather, it was nice.
I didn't have to worry about the camera at all.
You're also probably wondering how the audio quality is with those improved microphones
so here's a quick test of it straight from the camera.
What is up my friends!
It's Ray back here and this is a quick little vlog style test with the Insta360 ONE RS.
Now my backyard is usually a very, very good place for audio samples like this because
we have airplanes flying, birds chirping, wind blowing so I'm really curious how this
action camera does in focusing on my voice just in like comparison to everything else
going on around me.
So how does it sound?
You guys be the judge.
Let me know in the comments below!
The second reason why I love the ONE RS are those sharp photos.
Like I mentioned before, I didn't know what to expect out of this little camera.
You don't really expect much out of the stills here but the ONE RS exceeded my expectations.
Out on my trip, I jumped between the 4 by 3 48MP setting and the 16 by 9 widescreen
36MP setting.
Both of these produce amazing results with the press of a button.
Which setting you use I guess, depends on what you're shooting for.
I also messed around with some night shots while glamping in Utah and the results also
surprised me.
That shot came out really, really good.
The ONE RS is as good a still camera as it is a video camera hence the reason why I say,
it's the ultimate travel companion.
The third reason I love this camera are the editing tools.
Insta360 offers a number of ways that you can edit the photos and videos that you shoot
with this camera.
First there's a desktop app called Insta360 Studio.
This Studio app lets you import all of the footage to your computer, trim it, tweak the
colors, add keyframes, effects and so on.
It's incredibly useful and it makes editing that 360 footage a breeze.
When you don't have your computer around, Insta360 also offers a mobile app for iOS
and Android, which lets you do most of the same things as the desktop app however, I
feel like the mobile app is a little more robust.
The app gives you access to Shot Lab where there are a ton of presets, effects and templates
to easily create captivating, polished videos in just a few taps.
The video you're seeing here was edited in about a minute with the ONE RS connected wirelessly
to my phone.
What also surprised me is how quick and stable the connection is between the ONE RS and my
devices.
No matter if it's my iPhone or iPad, the connection is rock solid.
The Wi-Fi speeds are super quick thanks to the new and improved RS Core.
It makes transferring and editing footage quick and seamless when you're out and about.
The next reason is an accessory.
It's the invisible selfie stick.
You're probably like ew, a selfie stick??
What in the world?
Why would I want one of those?
Here me out on this one.
This selfie stick is going blow your mind.
When you use the 360 lens on the ONE RS and mount it to this selfie stick, the selfie
stick disappears in your footage.
It's totally gone.
That's why they call it the invisible selfie stick.
This allows you to capture some incredibly cool third person shots.
You can attach this camera to your bike or to your car with the selfie stick for some
video game like footage, maybe even attach it to your backpack or something to capture
your hikes with a different perspective.
It's just very cool stuff.
If there's one accessory you need to accompany this camera, it's the invisible selfie stick
here.
And finally, the final reason why I love the ONE RS is it's compatibility with GoPro mounts
and gear.
GoPro has long been the king of action cameras and it feels like everyone has owned at least
one at some point.
Insta360 designed the ONE R line with that in mind.
The ONE RS works with any and all GoPro mounts from clips to straps to helmets and more,
if you have mounts lying around, the transition over to the ONE RS will be seamless.
Alongside the camera, Insta360 also sent me over their motorcycle mount kit, which isn't
just specific to the ONE RS.
This is what I mean.
I can use this gear with my GoPro or any other camera.
I love the versatility and compatibility between these cameras and all of this gear.
So if you're interested in the ONE RS or any of the gear that was featured in this video,
Insta360 is hosting a big summer sale now till June 4th 2022 so you can save some money
and get some some free accessories with your new camera.
They have some pretty sweet deals.
I'll have the link down in the description below.
At the end of the day, the new Insta360 ONE RS is a solid action camera that offers you
a ton of flexibility in how you can shoot.
With this camera, you're not tied down to using just one lens and I absolutely love
that.
This tiny little camera is technically a 3-in-1, which makes it an invaluable tool to have
in your gear bag.
I never really used a 360 camera as much as I have before the ONE RS and I've been having
a ton of fun experimenting with all the unique shots that you can capture with it.
Like I mentioned earlier, the ONE RS isn't a huge upgrade from the original ONE R but
it has a number of quality of life improvements that no doubt make it the better camera.
Despite that, it isn't a perfect camera by any means but it delivers impressive photos
and video footage.
For that reason, along with it's flexibility, the ONE RS has earned a spot in my gear bag.
I'll be taking this thing on many trips in the future and of course, I'll be mixing footage
from this little camera in my videos.
So let's see, if you tune into other videos here on my channel, let's see if you can spot
the footage from the ONE RS!
I'm not going to tell you when I use it but it'll be there!
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