Insta360 X3 is RUBBISH under water - we show you why

Editorial Summary

The creator evaluates the performance of the Insta360 X3 for underwater filming while traveling in the Eastern Caribbean. The primary focus of the video is a specific technical flaw regarding how water refraction affects the camera's stitching capabilities. The creator explains that while the device is marketed as waterproof, the lack of a protective housing causes the stitching to fail, resulting in missing visual data during critical moments like encounters with marine life. To test a potential solution, the creator compares footage taken without a dive case against footage taken with one, while also testing a GoPro Hero 11. The results indicate that using a dive case significantly improves sharpness, color, and stitching quality. However, the creator concludes that the Insta360 X3 still struggles with focal length and sharpness compared to traditional cameras. Ultimately, the creator determines that the GoPro Hero 11 is the superior choice for capturing reliable underwater footage, as it provides better quality when pointed directly at a subject.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.