Insta360 has released the GO 3S, an upgrade to its popular, thumb-sized GO 3 (review) action camera. The new model brings improvements in video recording resolution and introduces a feature many will find highly valuable – Apple Find My support.
Previously capped at 2.7K, the GO 3S now allows filming in 4K at 30fps. It also offers 2.7K mode at 50fps for those who want smoother slow-motion options. While 4K playback might be limited by current displays, it provides futureproofing and increased versatility for recorded footage.
A major addition is Apple Find My compatibility. Pairing the GO 3S with an iPhone allows users to locate the tiny camera through the Find My app, as long as it has a battery – regardless of being switched on or off.
However, Insta360 clarifies that Find My effectiveness is “significantly limited” underwater due to Bluetooth signal interference. Additionally, the bundled Action Pod lacks Find My functionality requiring users to keep track of it manually.
Beyond 4K and Find My, the GO 3S has several other upgrades. Water resistance capacity has doubled from 16ft (5m) to 33ft (10m), though this applies only to the camera itself; the Action Pod requires a separate Dive Case for submersion.
Then there’s a new MegaView FOV setting that offers an ultra-wide mode with reduced distortion, while the Interval Video function automatically turns the camera on and off at set intervals for extended activities.
Slow motion has been enhanced to a maximum of 200fps at 1080p and 100fps at 2.7K and timelapses gain a Dynamic Timelapse effect that crops videos to simulate panning shots which will be ideal for capturing cityscapes or sunsets.
The GO 3S can also automatically detect and adjust settings for horizontal or vertical shooting, a valuable feature for social media-focused content creation.
Visually, the GO 3S is nearly identical to its predecessor and comes in a similar set of colors too — black and white.
Even the price remains consistent between the GO 3 and GO 3S. Their 64GB model starts at $399.99 and the 128GB is available for $429.99. While the GO 3 also has a cheaper 32GB option for $379,99, just an extra $20 will get you double the storage capacity.
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