Move Over GoPro, The New King of Action Cams is Here: Insta360 Ace Pro Review

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Until now, all action cameras have seemed the same (with a few notable exceptions like the modular One RS setup). The Insta360 Ace Pro, however, really seems to have been designed with content creators in mind rather than for action sports.
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The Insta360 Ace Pro has a ton of super clever and useful features for motorcycle content creation including:
✅ 1/1.3’’ Sensor (one over 1.3 inch)
✅ Co-engineered with Leica
✅ 4K120fps Video
✅ PureVideo for Low Light
✅ Active HDR video
✅ 2.4” Flipscreen
✅ AI Highlights Assistant
✅ Gesture and Voice Control 2.0
✅ Motion ND Effect
✅ Waterproof to 10m
✅ FlowState Stabilization & Horizon Lock
Ace Pro is designed for:
✅ Athletes, adventurers, adrenaline junkies and travelers
✅ Content creators, videographers and photographers
✅ People with high expectations of what an action camera can capture, how easy it should be able to film, edit and share.
Motorcycle content in particular has always felt like an afterthought or black sheep of the family with limited solutions that required you to shoehorn them together.
For years it’s felt like I’m trying to stick a round peg in a GoPro-shaped hole. Action cameras were simply not designed for what I do, but I’ve found sometimes awkward solutions to make it work.
This camera is awesome at everything and doesn’t require the sacrifices and compromises (bad picture quality, bad audio, expensive 3rd party solutions, external batteries, etc…) that I’ve dealt with in the past.
If you’re a content creator or an aspiring content creator, this can truly be your one camera solution.
I’ve used action cams for this in the past, but you could always tell because of the picture compromises.
This one can go from your helmet, to a tripod at camp, to my garage, and everywhere in between and the picture is always pretty damn good. My overall Insta360 Ace Pro review is incredibly positive, and I'd encourage all content creators and motorcyclists who are interested in finding the best action cam for motorcycling to give it a look.
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  • @DorkintheRoad
    @DorkintheRoad2 ай бұрын

    The Insta360 Ace Pro is currently on sale $399.99 (SAVE $50) until April 2nd! Insta360 Ace Pro: www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro?INRHPOI Insta360 Ace Pro Accessories: store.insta360.com/accessory?INRHPOI (affiliate links)

  • @ThePlough1978

    @ThePlough1978

    Ай бұрын

    Hmm if I can only afford one cam for my channel would I be better buying the insta 360 one RS with dual lense,.. Pray tell.. 🤔 *CRAP GAME* 🎉

  • @hoodooguru5217
    @hoodooguru52172 ай бұрын

    For audio, do know that you can pair the Ace Pro with a Cardo Packtalk unit. I’ve done this and the audio is quite good and does NOT require any other mods or wires. Just the camera mounted to my helmet and the Cardo unit on the side. 👍

  • @checkingreality

    @checkingreality

    2 ай бұрын

    I dont know why the influencers have been avoiding this feature of the camera and the GoPro 12?

  • @PhilG221

    @PhilG221

    2 ай бұрын

    Does this work with all Packtalk units? Even the older Packtalk Bold?

  • @ThePlough1978

    @ThePlough1978

    Ай бұрын

    What do you recommend as the best all round cam to start a motorbike vlog...? Insta 360 One RS.. 🤔 pray tell *Crap Game* 🎉

  • @bobjellison5615
    @bobjellison56152 ай бұрын

    How did you find the stabilization of the Ace Pro compared with the X3 in the adv/off road riding? I'm trying to decide between the two of them. Thanks!

  • @MotoFishy
    @MotoFishy2 ай бұрын

    I have used mine for some handheld work so far doing videos at night of the Neon Museum in Vegas. the on camera mic worked well, and the wind noise canceling is solid. This weekend will be the first real test on the motorcycle. I don't know if it will sync to my Sena bluetooth, and really I just want some video and pictures to show people.

  • @pelanth
    @pelanth2 ай бұрын

    Note on the GPS remote. They updated the firmware on the lower priced remote without a screen so it will also work if you want to save a little.

  • @mtbsuperninja
    @mtbsuperninja2 ай бұрын

    The dog is determined to get lost back there! 🤣

  • @Crittermoto
    @Crittermoto2 ай бұрын

    I finally broke down and left the GoPro frustrations…..picked one of these up and have been super impressed with it so far.

  • @barryraven4745
    @barryraven47452 ай бұрын

    Can the picture delay be set over 10 seconds? I take self pics on mountain peaks and sometimes 10 seconds is too short trying to jump over rocks and pose in time. Or will it pic up a wave from 10 feet away?

  • @stank.nooner2987
    @stank.nooner29872 ай бұрын

    What mic did you switch to instead of the purple panda? Little disappointed that I just installed my purple panda in my helmet and am likely going to fight peaking audio! 🤦‍♂️

  • @AwesomePlayers
    @AwesomePlayers2 ай бұрын

    How do you feel about he lack of time code? Bringing all the clips into the edit and they all have a start time I 01000000 means syncing multiple cams is a pain.

  • @SW-Video
    @SW-Video2 ай бұрын

    I like the low-light ability of the Ace Pro. The standard Ace is probably good enough for most of what I would use it for. Since I already have the Go 3, X3, and Osmo Action 4, I think I'm set for now but... if I were to get another action camera it would be the Ace or Ace Pro.

  • @Hunter1st
    @Hunter1st2 ай бұрын

    Is the insta360 mounting same system as DJI's?

  • @owenlushadv
    @owenlushadv2 ай бұрын

    I’ve loved my One RS twin and One X2. I almost bought this camera (and likely will eventually) but went with the DJI action 4 for the simple fact that I already owned the DJI Mic 2. The ease of Bluetooth connection between camera and mic simplifies things. No cords or anything required.

  • @ThePlough1978

    @ThePlough1978

    Ай бұрын

    I can only buy one cam to start my motovlog,. What should I buy.. Is the insta 360 one RS with dual lense my best option.,? Please 🙏 help *Crap Game* 🎉

  • @owenlushadv

    @owenlushadv

    Ай бұрын

    @@ThePlough1978 it depends on how you want to do your audio as well. If you use a cardo, then the Ace Pro or the new X4 may be good choices cause they can connect to a cardo via Bluetooth for audio recording. Or you could use the One RS and just connect a mic

  • @ThePlough1978

    @ThePlough1978

    Ай бұрын

    @@owenlushadv thanks. I think I'll go for the one RS.... One second hand here at good price... Just need buy a 360 lens to go with it 😁

  • @aBluegrassPicker
    @aBluegrassPicker2 ай бұрын

    Nice review. Starting at about 4:15 there are serval blips in the video. Was that from the camera?

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    That's called "editing." ;)

  • @aBluegrassPicker

    @aBluegrassPicker

    2 ай бұрын

    @@DorkintheRoad The edits were so smooth I could hardly tell LOL

  • @steveh545
    @steveh5452 ай бұрын

    i think the quick release is one of the biggest perks. Changing batteries with a mediamod is no bueno.

  • @arthurdeygers2106
    @arthurdeygers21062 ай бұрын

    i ve been looking to pick up an action camera and i am impressed with the ace pro but i ask myself if the one rs is the one to get to do it all. If you could only choose one action camera wich one would you get?

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    Depends if you need the flexibility to convert it to 360 cam. If you do, then get the One RS. If not, I'd go with this if you're okay paying more.

  • @Pureflesh
    @Pureflesh2 ай бұрын

    Hello dork? Mr. road? I was wondering what settings you recorded this on. My youtube auto selected 1080p quality and wasn't impressed, but I noticed I could increase quality to 2160p and was really impressed. My question comes more from the settings on the insta360 ace pro settings are 1080, 1440 (in 4:3 ratio), 2.7k, 4k, and 8k. Was just wondering so i could record with your settings thank you in advance.

  • @sorenmelchior
    @sorenmelchior2 ай бұрын

    Sounds nice, now the next thing these companies should try and fit in is a second card slot (to backup footage while shooting). And yes, I know internal space is a premium in these cameras, but having that backup to data built in would be invaluable for when a single memory card has issues.

  • @Mclovingarage
    @Mclovingarage2 ай бұрын

    Gopro is so behind... Their operating software is so glitchy. I lost so much video with them. I have been using DJI OSMO's pretty exclusively and they have been great. I definitely need to explore the Insta360. Seems like a fantastic camera for the stuff we are doing. Thanks for the review!

  • @klxcountry

    @klxcountry

    2 ай бұрын

    Hero 7 black, no issues after almost four years.

  • @ggs0605
    @ggs06052 ай бұрын

    I didn’t catch the microphone that you found worked well with this camera. What was it?

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    I didn't say. amzn.to/4av9VFp

  • @Cameraflyer-
    @Cameraflyer-2 ай бұрын

    It's not an action cam. It's a vlogging cam. GoPro is still king of action cams.

  • @TheMotoShaman
    @TheMotoShaman2 ай бұрын

    Oh I don’t know dude. I’ve love my DJI action 4. Dropped it off my helmet at 65mph and it made it out apart from a new lens cover. Granted it was in a cage. Also with the latest firmware it pairs with the DJI mic-2 without a receiver….

  • @fixnflykai
    @fixnflykai2 ай бұрын

    Hey what GPS mount did you end up getting for the TA? I'm still looking for a decent one for my zumo xt.

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    This is a garbage Amazon one that I don't recommend

  • @fixnflykai

    @fixnflykai

    2 ай бұрын

    Ah, there aren't too many decent options out yet. I'm wanting one I can use with my touratech locking mount.

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    @@fixnflykaiI ordered the SW Motech one but haven't gotten it mounted yet.

  • @allandeal5273
    @allandeal52732 ай бұрын

    Is the camera lens replacable? I have an old Osmo Action that I use to record my rides and I like the fact that the lens is replacable. I've had bug strikes and small rocks take out the lens several times and I like the fact that I can just swap out the lens. I've wanted the x3 for a while, but the lenses have stopped me from buying.

  • @mxgryan
    @mxgryan2 ай бұрын

    Nice video Dork. May try one of these.

  • @lesterroberts4787
    @lesterroberts47872 ай бұрын

    Just ordered the 360 ace with the motorcycle kit, thanks Ben.

  • @DirtStacks

    @DirtStacks

    2 ай бұрын

    Just got my Ace, let me know what settings you end up using. Not many Ace owners out there for me to ask/compare to. Gonna try getting some helmet mounted footage soon.

  • @raffs_adv
    @raffs_adv2 ай бұрын

    I’m in Australia and I use a Gp12 , I was actually going to buy the Ace pro until the sales person changed my mind, but I believe the GoPro 12 is faultless for some people and rubbish for others, that’s Gp’s biggest issue consistency.

  • @robertwhitemoto
    @robertwhitemoto2 ай бұрын

    Just bought mine... excited to use it.

  • @MeerkatADV
    @MeerkatADV2 ай бұрын

    Not super impressed with the audio. I've had great luck with the GP 11, but the inconsistency within the gopro line is frustrating.

  • @dustinthegarage

    @dustinthegarage

    2 ай бұрын

    Second this. I have fought this on the audio front ever since I got mine. Owning this camera has shown me that the one area Go Pro shines is in the action sports audio recording. My Go Pro 9 delivers great audio while skiing, dirt biking, snowmobiling and in other high wind situations. Even with wind reduction on in the Insta360 Ace Pro settings, it creates a bad/peaky audio quality in any environment other than perfectly still air. It would also "think" that the snowmobile engine was wind noise and cut those levels in inconsistent ways. That being said, the video quality on the Insta is incredible and if I had the patience to figure out the audio piece, it would truly be a one camera solution to most scenarios.

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    I finally got it dialed where I like it. Swapping mics made a big difference. I was having the same problems with the old mic and my Osmo Action 4.

  • @JasonRidesmoto
    @JasonRidesmoto2 ай бұрын

    Camera Conspiracies channel said it best... It focuses 15 years in your past. I want to like this camera but it only seems to work if nobody is in front of it. Even the shots where you are sitting in front of it look sharper behind you. However it could be great for motovlogging!

  • @Driftuner
    @Driftuner2 ай бұрын

    Got one of these short after release, have been very impressed with it

  • @ttrguy9952
    @ttrguy99522 ай бұрын

    I have been using the Insta360 One RS ( Three of them and the X3) for the last year and there is no going back to the pain of GoPro. Zero issues and works perfect every time. I have little use for the Tilt Screen on the Ace so will stick with what I have until they die. Thanks Ben! 👍👍

  • @adventuremulemoto
    @adventuremulemoto2 ай бұрын

    Nice review Ben....I thank you! 😁

  • @checkingreality
    @checkingreality2 ай бұрын

    If you would have bought these cameras I wonder if you would have said "move over go pro"? I wonder if the glowing DJI Osmo 4 review turned them off? This review is pretty much middle of the road paid sponsorship. It hits all the same points every other sponsored influencer mentions minus some details that Insta 360 can improve upon. I've seen complaints about focus and stabilization is not as good as GoPro. I don't like the plastic hinge. I would love Insta 360 to make that aluminum. There is a lot of fear about the lens that is not removable, and Yet again another review that missed the Bluetooth audio connection. Is it that bad that influencers are afraid to talk about it? I don't record at night, so I really don't think the pro is for me, but the Ace is interesting especially at its price point. The number of reviews for the Ace are almost nonexistent which is really disappointing, but normal in the tech gadget industry.

  • @nickthinkpainting1978

    @nickthinkpainting1978

    2 ай бұрын

    Exactly…soon as I hear they got it for free and sponsored I’m out.

  • @ThePlough1978

    @ThePlough1978

    Ай бұрын

    What cam would you buy today... Assuming you can only afford one for starting a mororbike vlog..? Pray tell... *Crap Game* 🎉

  • @TheExodusV
    @TheExodusV2 ай бұрын

    Sooo new KTM vids coming?

  • @JoshuaOne_Nine
    @JoshuaOne_Nine2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I’ve been trying to decide between the Insta 360 Ace Pro and the DJI Osmo 4 and this helps a lot in getting the best bang for our buck.

  • @advredbikes
    @advredbikes2 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ben for that real life experience with the Insta360 pro camera. I must say it is very clear, a little expensive in Canada that’s gonna be $550, but it creates great content. Thanks for the review. Cheers man.

  • @andrewrollin3506
    @andrewrollin35062 ай бұрын

    Big Dick Energy is the solar and wind company I set up outside of Bakersfield, lol. 😂

  • @Foremi
    @Foremi2 ай бұрын

    I was a gopro holdout for a long time until my H11B started freezing and what not on me. I went DJI though because for me, someone who likes editing and color grading footage the action 4 is better and doesn't have the aweful over sharpening that is in part due to the quad bayer stupid high res sensor and insta360's image processing that just isn't the same level as Gopro or DJI. Sure, it can make night look like day, but its often over sharpened, horrendous noise reduction and none of the night footage from this camera looks natural imo. I've also owned a few insta360 cameras and all of them recorded audio that was video ruining. I noticed there's almost no riding audio in this video.

  • @marcusvaldes
    @marcusvaldes2 ай бұрын

    Hate to say it, but I think Insta is creating a huge marketing push with moto vloggers and other influencers. Watch some of the REAL camera review channels and they for the most part are saying NOPE. Not better. One of my favorites is Camera Conspiracies. But just do a search. I don't think this camera is any great improvement at all and likely NOT as good as a GoPro.

  • @User_cc

    @User_cc

    2 ай бұрын

    True

  • @spitescorner
    @spitescorner2 ай бұрын

    I love watching action camera reviews. I think the flip up screen is bad ass, and as a vlogging camera, it's great when you look at how expensive the Pocket 3 is. It's versatile but suffers a bit, in my opinion, when it comes to super user features. Having HDR always on at 30 is really annoying, and their "flat" colorway still has a ton of saturation. The AI features don't call to me, and I hate using my phone with an action camera.

  • @MiyagisRant
    @MiyagisRant2 ай бұрын

    Great video, man, I baby my cameras and my heart skipped when you threw yours on the trail lol 4 months into this camera and loving it more and more. Not a perfect camera but I think overall it's best in it's class.

  • @DorkintheRoad

    @DorkintheRoad

    2 ай бұрын

    It hit the ground with my windscreen in Death Valley as well and was perfectly fine.

  • @robertcoe3627
    @robertcoe36272 ай бұрын

    I constantly give my gopro hand gestures.😂

  • @klxcountry
    @klxcountry2 ай бұрын

    These prices have to come down. The vas majority will never pay these prices. $250-300, max sane price for an action cam.

  • @nixxinn
    @nixxinn2 ай бұрын

    dont know about this one..., it maby has all those fancy features and all that, but it definitely got the worst image of the big 3, way owersharpened and the colors are off, specially the reds, looked an many reviews of this thing and I dunno atleast to me it lookes like we took a step 5 years back in image quality :(

  • @BUILDEMTORIDE
    @BUILDEMTORIDE2 ай бұрын

    My favorite part is, "i was having audio issues, till i switched mics" Ok...... welllllll you mentioned the old mic, but what mic solved the issue.....???? This is thee least shared info from all YT motovloggers.

  • @KillerSpud
    @KillerSpud2 ай бұрын

    I think the next time I buy an action camera it'll be an insta, but I just have more important things to spend $400 on right now.

  • @AdvTechMoto
    @AdvTechMoto2 ай бұрын

    GoPro is such trash now...Random footage lost, GoPro Hero 12 new blueooth to cardo doesnt work most the time either. I am going to go this route probably as well.

  • @grenphelps7455
    @grenphelps74552 ай бұрын

    When is the new KTM videos coming....

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