Insta360 GO 2 – Small Action Camera, Weighs 1 oz, Waterproof, Stabilization, POV Capture, 1/2.3" Sensor, with Charge Case and Wearable Camera Accessories for Travel, Sports, Vlog

This Camera (GO2) vs the GO:This is a HUGE step up from the older version. If you're familiar with Insta360 cameras they all use one app. The older model had its own separate app. What really stood out to me about this camera is the longer video it could capture. I think with the old GO it would shoot only 15-30 sec clips, but this one can shoot clips to 30 mins. (15sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, 10min, 15min, or 30min)A few other things that was nice about this version is it's WaterProof. I went snorkeling in the Bahamas and it worked well. I didn't go super deep, but I'm pretty sure you can't be like deep sea diving with it. It has the lens already attached so it was a turn on and jump in kind of test!The attachments it comes with are nice as well. Specifically the head mount. Vs the older model, this head mount/CLIP can be angled up and down which is needed for a tall guy like me.What I think this Camera is best used for:Quick clips hands down. Similar to the older model, I really like the quick access and small size of the camera to capture clips to make montage like videos. I think it could work for some form of vlogging. It's super easy to use the case as a grip and flip it around to talk to it. Also there's a tool it comes with that can do the same. Both case and grip work for facing yourself and a target.I had used this camera for a Volleyball tournament and on a holiday. For the volleyball tournament it was nice it could shoot longer video for those plays that would go over 30 secs. The record and stop button is way more notable in my opinion, giving a short vibration to start and a long to stop.When I used it on holiday, I shot like I was vlogging but mainly to capture cute couple content. The use of the case helps clarify it's rolling and what mode you're on. Again, was perfect to make a montage videoI didn't get a chance to try all the features but they have slo mo and timelapses as well which are cool touches. And as it's an Insta360 camera, you know their app has a bunch of AI and toys to try.Video:So this thing can shoot up to 1440p, but for social you'd probably just need to use 1080p or else the social apps might compress it. Also a good note is that it can shoot in both landscape and vertical. I made the mistake when I first used it and shot landscape 16:9 which is the video attached. You can change this pretty easily to vertical, OR shoot in PRO video mode. Pro Video mode let's you shoot both landscape and vertical so when editing you can choose. I noticed sometimes when you start the camera it start at the default of regular video which was annoying but with practice and attention, you'll see that you may need toggle Pro video (if you that's what you're trying to shoot with/I'd recommend). Also that way I shoot content is vertical so you could have a different preference too.Connection:Yes connection can be difficult sometimes, but I kinda see this as a given after using so many Insta360 cameras. I'd suggest a few things. Don't trying to work with multiple videos at once. If you're going to edit, try downloading the video to the app so you don't have to be connected to the phone the whole time. Hard close the app and try again. I think with practice you'll find some of these quick fixers, but I think alot of the time this happened was when I was trying to work with alot of video over a long period of time. Make it easier for the tech as it's pretty powerful! Also a random thing I noticed, but when I was using this when my phone was on Airplane mode, I had no issues... so maybe that's a pro tip?Portability/battery:This thing is so fun to whip out and it's easy to capture moments. The case it like the size of an airpods case just a tad bigger. As I mentioned earlier it's like a grip too so it can be used pretty quickly once you get a hang of it. For battery life, I haven't had any issues with it. But keep in mind I'm not like shooting a movie with this, just getting clips I know I can use for future edits!Overall I'd recommend this camera. I personally think it's great for many occasions and with practice you'll find the best way to optimize and use it!

We really liked the small compact size of the Camera, the fact that it is waterproof and we tested it a the beach, held up very well in and out of the water. This camera is a great supplement to the camera on your phone, it can capture images and video your phone cannot and you only need one hand or no hands at all. We were really impressed with the quality of the video especially.We appreciated the thoughtful design of the camera, the battery case, charging accessories that are all included. Set up was easy with the app as was usage, you just point and shoot as there is no view finder and watch it on your phone or computer. The cool thing we found is you actually pay more attention to the experience with this device as you are not looking through a view finder or limited to the size of the screen on your phone. We really liked how this works well in all weather conditions and with no screen to focus in bright sun being just point and shoot you are not distracted from the action trying to see if you are getting the video you want. All you need to hold it is your thumb and index finger, it is really that small and well designed. That means when you are grabbing action shots or you are part of the fast moving action shot this camera stays very steady or as steady as you keep your one hand. It's small enough that you can film without calling attention to yourself, something we thought was outstanding for travel and crowded places.Overall, we give this camera a 5 star review, we are really glad we bought it as it allows us to take shots that we just cannot easily get with out phone cameras.

So I’ve been in need of a rear view camera for my bike, and I saw this one and decided to purchase it to try it out. I did read several of the reviews that warned that the camera automatically stops recording after only a few minutes, but I decided to still make the purchase and give it a try myself.First off, the pros of this camera:1.) The design is SUPERB! I loved the size of the camera.2.) I was actually blown away by the strength of the magnet and the mounting system. I needed to go on the back of my bike, so I got creative and tried the hat mount. I mounted it to the rear light mounting system, a little slab of metal with screw holes that hangs down. When I thought that it wouldn’t hold as strongly while riding, especially while riding over bumps, that thing proved me wrong. So that blew me away. The hat mount worked great in that sense.3.) The video quality isn’t bad. I don’t need it to be like the most ultra 4k sharp imagery. It recorded what I needed it to record. I could make out peoples faces clearly and plate numbers as well.4.) I love the idea of having the case be a remote. I thought that was very cool.And here are the cons:1.) What a lot of people have already said here: it stops recording after like every two minutes or less. This is very annoying. And it doesn’t just stop recording, the whole thing shuts off. I need it to record for about an hour and a half to two hours when I travel to and from work. And when you’re route has to go through some shady areas, having cameras recording without stopping and shutting off after every 2 minutes, is essential. As a matter of fact, it is because of a scary incident where a drugged up creep followed me all the way to my workplace I wound up buying this camera.2.) The battery is most likely what is causing the camera to stop recording and shutting it off. The thing gets hot pretty fast, making it a potential fire hazard.3.) Although there are some folks who’ll look past this issue and not worry about it, I was troubled by the fact that the company wanted access to my phone via Wi-Fi connection. They wanted me to get on their Wi-Fi. Im sure that’s all for being able to access the videos, but Im not interested in having my videos up online. With the creepy hackers out there, I don’t want that. I just need the camera to do the most basic function which is to record my commutes and so that I can access the files from the camera via USB connected to a laptop.All in all, it’s not an all the way bad camera. It can be made better. I hope that those who designed it, go back to the drawing board and find a way to make this camera a longer lasting thing that doesn’t malfunction so much, and doesn’t force make you choose to use their Wi-Fi program.