That is a really useful feature and visible in real-time when using the in-app preview. Once calibrated, the camera automatically tracks the horizon and presents and saves upright, level video, no matter the orientation of the camera itself. The camera doesn’t really have a front and back, because it shoots 360 video, but I will refer to the side with the screen and controls as the “back”, since that side will typically face the user, when interacting with the camera. All of this is possible while self-filming as one-man show. Also important is the ability stabilize the video, using a combination of accelerometers and access to the full 360 degree frame.Ĭoupled with the “invisible” selfie stick, it creates drone-like footage that simply isn’t possible with other cameras. Ironically, the most important benefit isn’t the ability to post 360 degree video, but to be able to punch out a specific part of the frame as if it was an infinitely aimable camera, in post-production. The key feature of the One X is the ability to capture everything in the 360 degree scene. It is a complete game changer and makes everything else feel like the wrong tool. The latest camera in the collection is a 360 camera, the Insta360 One X. I have to include cell phones as well, as they are invariably part of my running kit. I have run with a variety of cameras over the years, starting with compact point and shoots and moving to action cameras. I also think there is a unique perspective inside the workout or event, that isn’t duplicated by the official race photographer. While’s fun to stake out local races and take pictures, I find myself running those same races, or training with different running groups in the city.
As a photography enthusiast, I have long thought about how to incorporate photography into my running.