Don’t miss a shot with the GO 3 simply press the front button to start recording instantly. Spend less time fumbling with the settings and more time capturing the action. Video recorded in low light situations can look good, too, but you’ll need to be much more careful how you hold the camera. I found the image stabilisation struggled to maintain smoothness without introducing shimmering artefacts into clips, even when I was indulging in relatively gentle activities.

The Go 3 now has 45 minutes of run time on its own or 173 minutes of run time when paired with the Action Pod Can the GO 3 record video? Stills are captured in default mode which supports RAW photos, or PureShot HDR mode and there's also Night Shot and StarLapse capture too. Generally speaking, if you've got your phone to hand, as with lowlight video, it will outperform the Go 3 for photos too. Another difference between the ways you can expect to use the Go 3 and its ActionPod comes in the form of water resistance. While the Go 3 is waterproof up to 5m, the Action Pod is only splash-proof, so can't be submerged. FreeForm video is also worth a mention. It requires you to put together clips in the Insta360 app but captures the full circular view of the lens, not a rectangular frame. This gives you the flexibility to pull out a 1440p frame at 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1 ratios for different social platforms. Running every FreeForm clip through an editing process is inconvenient, but creators who need to deliver clips for both widescreen and vertical devices might still find it worthwhile. When it comes to ease of use, the Go 3 is a breeze to get your head around. The core unit couldn't be simpler with just a one-button press, and the recording status is illustrated by an LED light on the front. When you add a touch screen to the mix, usability is worlds apart from the Go 2 – a huge upgrade.Perfectly level horizon. Do a barrel roll! GO 3 doesn't mind. Unbeatable levelling technology means your video stays upright no matter what! Bye-bye bumps. Our signature FlowState Stabilization means seriously steady footage. Shakes, bumps or rolls are removed—perfect for when the action gets rough!

Before I even cover image quality, I have to commend Insta360 for making a wireless controller that works so reliably. Having the small Action Pod to hand and seeing what the Go 3 was recording, even when it was out of eyeshot, was incredibly liberating. Yes, wireless control has been available via the smartphone app for a while, but the Action Pod's compact size made it feel much less clunky than navigating the Insta360 app when filming. No hands Camera. Go completely hands-free! Simply set it and forget about it for easy, ultra-wide POV shots in 2.7K. I also liked the natural quality to outdoor, stabilized footage. As you can see from the walking sample below, FreeFrame mode held things together well in bright environments, irrespective of the final framing.

A magnetic design and accessories allow you to mount the GO 3 anywhere, providing you with a multitude of creative possibilities, including but not limited to pets, helmets and fly-on-the-wall shots. The GO 3 has been designed with a large battery, letting you shoot for up to 50% longer than the previous GO 2. The Go 3 now has 45 minutes of run time on its own or 173 minutes of run time when paired with the Action Pod.