Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Insta360 X5 is an absolute beast of a camera, but behind all of the hype, from shooting to editing and exporting, what’s my process?

If you ask me, the quality of the footage you can get out of the X5 is pretty much beyond question at this point. 8k, super sharp, stabilised 360 footage, with nice vibrant colours. BUT behind all of the specs and the glowing reviews, what does the whole process look like, and what are these cameras like to use day to day?

I’ve been using 360 footage in my videos for YEARS at this point, so in this video, i’ll cover the new X5, but importantly, I’ll show you my full workflow. From the extra accessories I take with me, to some time saving tips capturing footage, and the easiest way to edit on desktop AND mobile.

Insta360 X5 affiliate link:
store.insta360.com/product/x5?utm_term=INRYJ3F

Timestamps:
00:00 – Overview
01:04 – Camera, battery, SD card
02:14 – Accessories & shooting tips
03:43 – X5 as a chest mount camera
04:08 – Stats & GPS data
04:46 – Editing on mobile
08:34 – Editing on desktop
15:17 – Bonus clip

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