Insta360 Go 3: finally a bit of freshness in the photography market

The Go 3 is Insta360's latest action camera, shaped like a pill and featuring an interesting feature - the camera's removable body includes a screen that lifts up to allow you to view live footage.

Instead of relying on a smartphone to view footage, the Go 3 case allows for real-time viewing whether the camera is inserted into the case or not. Similar to the previous Go 2, the case also charges the camera, increasing battery life from 45 minutes (one charge) to 170 minutes. However, the Go 3's chassis capabilities and other improvements also mean a higher price than the previous model, with the base 32GB configuration currently available for around $380 (the Go 2 was $300 at launch).

Like the Go 2, the Go 3 can shoot from awkward positions and angles thanks to its small size, and like the Go 2, it also has a magnetic hanger and hat clip. New to the Go 3 are an adjustable stand and a number of spec improvements, such as longer battery life, slightly higher resolution 2.7K video recording without recording limits, water resistance up to 4 meters (when outside the weatherproof housing), dual microphones with voice commands, and built-in storage capacity of up to 128 GB (for a higher price - around $ 430). The Go 3 is slightly heavier than the Go 2, weighing 35 grams, but the difference of 3.5 grams is barely noticeable and seems like a fair trade-off for the longer battery life and interesting new housing.

Smartphones will continue to be the first choice for recording and photography, but the Go 3 could be a good solution for users who are willing to sacrifice a bit of quality for better portability and convenience.