Introduction
This guide provides essential information for setting up and using your Insta360 GO Ultra action camera and its accessories. For more detailed tutorials, visit the Insta360 App or the official website.
Camera and Action Pod Assembly
The Insta360 GO Ultra consists of a Standalone Camera and an Action Pod.
Standalone Camera
- Buttons: Features a button that can activate QuickCapture when the camera is off [quick-capture-icon]. This button's function can be customized on the Action Pod.
- Indicators & Sensors: Includes an Indicator Light [light-icon], Microphone [mic-icon], and Ambient Light Sensor [sensor-icon].
- Ports: Equipped with Pogo Pins [connector-icon] for connection to the Action Pod.
- Waterproofing: The Standalone Camera is waterproof to 10 meters [waterproof-icon].
Action Pod
- Buttons: Features a Power Button [power-icon], Shutter Button (also activates QuickCapture when off) [quick-capture-icon], and a customizable Quick Button [custom-icon].
- Indicators & Ports: Includes an Indicator Light [light-icon], Speaker [speaker-icon], Lanyard Port [lanyard-icon], and USB-C Port [usb-icon].
- Usage Note: The Action Pod is splashproof but not waterproof; do not use it underwater.
Connecting Camera to Pod
- To remove the Standalone Camera from the Action Pod, press and hold the lock [lock-icon] and detach it.
- To reattach, align the Standalone Camera with the pogo pins [connector-icon] on the Action Pod.
Shooting Modes and Features
Landscape and Portrait Modes
The camera supports both Landscape [landscape-icon] and Portrait [portrait-icon] shooting modes. When using accessories like the Magnet Pendant, check the position of the Indicator Light and Lens to confirm the current mode.
Other Features
- Recording [recording-indicator]
- Camera Reboot [reboot-command]
- Flip Touchscreen [flip-icon]
Accessories
Magnet Pendant
- The pendant has a magnetic surface [magnet-icon] revealed after removing a sticker.
- Rotate the gray silicone area to adjust the shooting angle [angle-adjustment-icon].
- Wear the pendant under clothing after setting the desired angle.
- It offers an adjustable 180° tilt range for versatile shooting angles.
Magnet Pendant Safety Cord
- Easy Clip [clip-icon]: Press the buckle [buckle-icon] to release the anchor.
- Bend the quick-release anchor cord, thread it through the camera's loop [loop-icon], and secure it.
- Wrap the cord around a lanyard or strap, then pass the buckle through the loop.
- Attach to a hat for Point-of-View (POV) footage.
- Adjust the cord length using the slider [slider-icon].
Storage and Charging
microSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card [sd-card-icon] into the camera's slot.
Power Status
- Charging [charging-icon]
- Standby [standby-icon]
Quick Start
Refer to this guide for initial setup and basic operations. Please turn the page for more information.