STACK #252 October 2025

360 action cameras

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Goodbye selfie stick The X5 also offers the 360 action camera party trick: the invisible selfie stick effect. If you’re using a stick or an extension pole, it can vanish completely from your footage, creating the illusion of a floating camera or mini drone following you. It’s effortless, automatic, and gives 360° footage the edge over standard action cam video.

The Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Camera captures every angle at once! Compact enough to fit in your pocket but powerful enough to shoot cinematic footage, this 8K 360° action camera is a great choice for travellers, creators, and extreme sports enthusiasts alike. Words Scott Hocking The Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Camera sees more than you do!

Built tough The X5 is built for adventure. Replaceable, ultra durable lenses mean you don’t have to stress over scratches, and in the event of any damage, swapping is quick and easy. Plus, it’s waterproof up to 15m – a 50% improvement over its predecessor, the X4. Long life battery and fast charging The X5 isn’t likely to run out of juice in a hurry thanks to a 2400mAh battery that lasts up to 185 minutes in endurance mode. And with fast charging support you can power up to 80% in just 20 minutes, ready for the next shot.

Shoot 8K video with bigger, smarter sensors The Insta360 X5 supports 8K 360° video backed by dual 1/1.28" sensors – the biggest yet for the X series. These sensors capture more light for richer colours, crisper details, and smoother footage even in tough low-light conditions. With 13.5 stops of dynamic range and a 2.4μm pixel size, it can capture vibrant skies, sharp shadows, and subtle details that regular action cameras often miss. Triple AI chip power In a first for a 360 action cam, the Insta360 has a triple AI

processor handles lightning-fast image processing. Together with PureVideo mode, night shots of cityscapes, concerts, or campfires can look cleaner, brighter, and more cinematic. Shoot first and reframe later Unlike traditional cameras, the X5 captures every angle around you, so you can focus on the moment instead of setting up the perfect shot. Then, you can use the Insta360

Smarter audio and edits Great video deserves audio to match, and the X5 has you covered with its new Wind Guard system that cuts down on noise for clearer sound. When it comes time to edit, the Insta360 app’s AI tools automatically compile highlights, transitions, and ready-to-share clips for social media – though advanced users still have full creative control. The bottom line Boasting 8K video, AI smarts, a rugged build, and creative tricks like the invisible selfie stick, the Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Camera strikes the perfect balance of ease-of-use for beginners and powerful features for pros.

app’s AI-powered reframing tools to find the best perspectives – from a wide shot or close-up, to a creative spin. FlowState stabilisation and 360° Horizon Lock keep your clips smooth and level no matter how intense the action gets.

chip system. Two dedicated imaging chips cut down noise and boost detail, while a 5nm AI

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