In this Article, I share my first 3 weeks of real‑world experience with the Insta360 X6 — from daily shooting to creator workflow — plus some fresh Imperial Beach footage to show how this camera performs outdoors. I cover everything from stabilization, reframing, AI edits, low‑light performance, and the overall feel of using the X6 as a creator. If you’re thinking about upgrading from GoPro or jumping into 360 cameras for the first time, this should give you a solid idea of what to expect. Shot in San Diego / Imperial Beach. I am currently still working on a full review of the camera. Once that is done i will update this article appropriately.
Below i added the 9 minute walk i did with the camera with just the 360 footage. No edits just the video so you can check it out. I am also working on a review on the Extended edition selfie stick (note: love it, just not the price.)
Insta360 X6: First 3 weeks Thoughts Since Release and Imperial Beach Footage:
Walk the Imperial Beach CA. Pier in 360 | Insta360 X6:
Insta360X6: Imperial Beach Pier Time Shift (standard view vs tiny planet)
The Lens Hooche Verdict
I dont have a verdict yet. I do really like this camera but the price is a bit steep. The increase from the X5 to the X6 went to $150 jump instead of the usual $50 increase. Insta360 mentions it is because of the new Sony 1 inch sensor but thats still a bit steep. These next couple of weeks i will be adding more content so stick around for that.
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Marco is a photography/videography gear tester based in San Diego. He has reviewed more than 50 lenses across Sony, Nikon, and classic manual‑focus systems, specializing in real‑world testing and creative experiments.
