Insta360 Go 2

Posted: March 29, 2021

Insta360 GO 2 is one of the smallest action camera.

It feature FlowState Stabilization, Hand-Free, can be mount anywhere, waterproof to 4m or 13 feet, time shift , hyperlapse, slow motion, the charging case can be use as remote control, the Insta360 apps have auto editing features and also if offers WiFi Preview

Video Resolution are:

Pro Video Mode with FlowState stabilization

2560x1440@50fps, 30fps

1920x1080@50fps, 30fps

Basic Video Mode with Stabilization

2560x1440@50fps, 30fps

1920x1080@50fps, 30fps

HDR

2560x1440@50fps, 30fps

1920x1080@50fps, 30fps

Timelapse

2560x1440@50fps, 30fps

1920x1080@50fps, 30fps

TimeShift

2560x1440@50fps, 30fps

1920x1080@50fps, 30fps

Slow Motion

1920x1080@120fps

All video format are MP4.

Photo Resolution

16:9 2560x1440

1:! 2560x2560

9:16 1440x 2560

Film Panorama, 2938x1088

It comes with the following:

Insta360 GO 2 with Lens Guard, Charge Case, Charge Cable, Magnet Pendant, Easy Clip, Pivot Stand, and QuickStart Guide.

If you are taking action shot, it is advisable to use Pro Video mode, and for low moving shots and stationary shots it is advise to use HDR Video mode to maximize the quality of recorded video.

The Insta360 GO 2 charging time is 35 minutes. When used with the Charge Case, GO 2 can be used for 150 minutes under 1080p30 basic stabilization video settings.

Please also take note that the Lens Guards must be installed on the camera for underwater use.

I have been using it for a week, before doing this write up about the Insta360 GO 2.

There is one important thing you should take note when using the Insta360 GO 2, when charging it does not accept all USB C - USB C cable. It is selective and I do not understand by.

It prefers you to use the Charging cable which is an USB C - USB A cable.

Also if you want to transfer file or image from the Charging Case using USB C, you MUST USE THE CABLE that comes with it. USB C - USB C cable will not work.

Another important note is using USB C - USB A, you need to use an adapter to convert the USB A to USB C if your computer only have USB C.

I use USB-C to USB-C cable and connect to my windows laptop and it did not work, But with an ordinary USB-C adapter connected to the charging cable, I did not have any problem with it on my Dell XPS 13 2020 version.

But on my MacBook Air M1, it is not working, I tried using Apple USB C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, USB-C to USB adapter and it is not working.

So connecting it was a challenge, although the Charging case will show USB Mode, the MacBook Air M1 does not recognized it.

I was able to have it working and computer recognized it as an external drive using Baseus, multiple port USB C adapter.