Insta360 Go 3: The tiny camera that changes everything

• Published date: 10 April 2024
• Author: YINON BEN SHUSHAN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Who is it suitable for? We got it for review courtesy of the Bag network - and returned with answers

Design: For those unfamiliar, the Insta360 Go 3 is a tiny camera in the size of a sugar cube (or candy, you decide), designed to allow you to document the world - and primarily yourself - in an entirely new way. The camera body is durable, even underwater (up to 5 meters deep), and the magnetic back allows you to attach it to a wide variety of accessories.

However, the most significant innovation in the Go 3 isn't the camera itself but its new charging case, called the Action Pod by Insta360. The case transforms the small Go 3, which looks like a sugar cube, into a GoPro-style action camera. The Action Pod features buttons to control the camera and a foldable 2.2-inch touchscreen for monitoring shots.

The camera itself is slightly larger than its predecessor - it weighs 9 grams (35 grams without the case) and is larger in all directions by a few millimeters. However, it's reasonable to assume you won't notice the difference unless you hold both cameras side by side. Nevertheless, it's important to note that the size difference is significant enough that all Go 2 accessories likely won't fit the Go 3.

The Go 3 connects to the Action Pod via a very strong magnet, which is then locked in place with two clips, one on each side. A button on the side of the case releases the clips, allowing you to remove the camera unit from the magnet. Surprisingly, the connection is very strong, even during running.

Accessories: The package includes three hanging accessories. One accessory, which I find the most useful, is a magnetic pendant that can be worn under a shirt while the camera is attached to it. Another accessory is a hat clip with a customizable headband. Both of these accessories hold the camera very securely. The third accessory is an adjustable stand, which includes a sticky base and a ball head for attaching the camera.

Want more? Two additional compatible accessories are sold separately: a selfie stick and a "monkey tail" for hanging the camera in non-standard places, such as wrapping it around.

Shooting Experience: Firstly, we've already mentioned it's tiny and remarkably lightweight. And it's important to dwell on this for a moment because it allows you to easily attach it to almost anything, with the right accessories. For example, using the magnetic pendant, I attached it to my shirt and filmed a routine walk from the car to work from a unique...