Insta360 X3 Camera Guide
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the Insta360 X3 camera's features and operational modes, translated into multiple languages.
Key Features and Specifications
The Insta360 X3 offers advanced capabilities for capturing photos and videos, including high resolutions, various frame rates, and flexible field-of-view (FOV) options.
Shooting Modes and Settings
The camera supports a variety of shooting modes:
- Photo: Available in 72MP and 18MP resolutions, with aspect ratios including 2:1, 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16. Timer options include Off, 3s, 5s, 10s, and 15s.
- Video: Supports resolutions up to 5.7K at 30/25/24fps and 4K at 60/30fps.
- Active HDR Video: Captures video with enhanced dynamic range at 5.7K@30/25/24fps.
- Timelapse: Offers 8K@30/25/24fps and 5.7K@30/25/24fps.
- TimeShift: Records at 5.7K@30/25/24fps.
- Bullet Time: Capable of 4K@120fps and 3K@180fps.
- Loop Recording: Records in 5.7K@30/25/24fps and 4K@60/30fps.
- Starlapse: Available in 2:1 aspect ratio with 18MP resolution.
- Burst: Captures multiple shots in 2:1 aspect ratio with 18MP resolution.
- Interval: Offers 72MP and 18MP resolutions in 2:1 aspect ratio.
- HDR Photo: Provides 18MP resolution in a 2:1 aspect ratio.
Advanced Video Features
- FlowState Stabilization: Can be applied in-camera or via the Insta360 App/Studio for smooth footage.
- FOV Options: Includes Standard FOV, FOV+, UltraWide (UW), Wide (W), Linear (L), MaxView (MAX), UltraWide+ (UW), ActionView+ (ACT), Wide+ (W), and Linear+ (L). These options affect the field of view and can be adjusted in-camera or through the app/studio.
- Aspect Ratios: Supports 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16 for photos and videos.
Camera Status and Indicators
The camera's operational status is indicated by its LED lights:
- Powering On: Solid blue light.
- Standby: Solid cyan light.
- Charging (Camera Off): Solid red light.
- Fully Charged (Camera Off): Light turns off.
- Photo Capture: Solid red light.
- Video Recording: Flashing red light.
- U-Disk Mode: Solid cyan light.
- Firmware Update: Slow flashing blue light.
- Storage Error: Flashing yellow light.
- Overheating: Rapid flashing yellow light.
Language Support
This manual is available in English (en), Chinese (zh), German (de), French (fr), Spanish (es), Italian (it), Portuguese (pt), Russian (ru), Japanese (ja), and Korean (kr).
Technical Specifications Summary
| Mode | Aspect Ratio | Resolution/Frame Rate | Time Settings | FOV Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 2:1, 16:9, 1:1, 9:16 | 72MP, 36MP, 18MP, 9MP | Countdown: Off/3s/5s/10s/15s | N/A |
| Video | 16:9, 9:16 | 5.7K@30/25/24fps, 4K@60/30fps, 3.6K@60/50/30/25/24fps, 2.7K@60/50/30/25/24fps, 1080P@60/50/30/25/24fps | N/A | Standard FOV, FOV+ |
| Active HDR Video | 16:9, 9:16 | 5.7K@30/25/24fps | N/A | Standard FOV, FOV+ |
| Timelapse | 2:1 | 8K@30/25/24fps, 5.7K@30/25/24fps | Interval: 0.5/1/2/5/10/30/60/120s | N/A |
| TimeShift | 2:1 | 5.7K@30/25/24fps | N/A | N/A |
| Bullet Time | 2:1 | 4K@120fps, 3K@180fps | N/A | N/A |
| Loop Recording | 16:9, 9:16 | 5.7K@30/25/24fps, 4K@60/30fps, 2.7K@60/50/30/25/24fps, 1080P@60/50/30/25/24fps | Duration: 1/3/5/10/15/20/25/30 min | Standard FOV, FOV+ |
| Starlapse | 2:1 | 18MP | N/A | N/A |
| Burst | 2:1 | 18MP | Interval: 3/5/10/30/60/120s | N/A |
| Interval Photo | 2:1 | 72MP, 18MP | Interval: 3/5/10/30/60/120s | N/A |
| HDR Photo | 2:1 | 18MP | Countdown: Off/3s/5s/10s/15s | N/A |
Note on FOV: FlowState, Aspect Ratio, and Horizon Lock can be adjusted via the App or Studio for FOV+ modes.
Device Components
The Insta360 X3 features the following components:
- Lens
- Microphone
- Status LED
- Speaker
- Power Button
- Quick Access Button
