MaddMike

I have been thinking of getting a 360 camera for the Spyder. I thought it would be pretty cool with the roof down as it almost looks like a chase drone. Of course, it would also work for a GT4 etc and could also double as a dashcam under normal driving. Anyone using one? Recommendations? How did you mount it?

I have been looking at the Insta360 X3 but they don't seem to sell a specific car kit. I'm sure I could get the motorcycle kit to work but not 100% sure how to mount it.

Xxyion

Ive been thinking about getting one too. Currently i mount my go pro on the rear windshield so was thinking of doing the same with the 360 camera.

Der Tgr

I've got an Insta360 X3, and just got a Delkin double suction cup mount for it ( ). While I haven't used the mount yet (hopefully this weekend!) i think it will be perfect mounted on the top center of the windshield.

Der Tgr

Here is a short clip I created while I'm learning how to edit footage - (120cm selfie stick held over cabin):
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MaddMike

Cool. So the Insta360 has a standard camera thread unlike the GoPro? If so, that may work on the rear deck or rear glass window.

Der Tgr

The X3 has standard 1/4" screw mounts - but, I thought the GoPro Max did too. I went with Insta360 over GoPro because the Insta360 X3 is smaller and the editing software is superior - plus, I wanted a 360 camera which seems to be Insta360's bread and butter whereas GoPro has a 360 camera, but seems to me to be more focused on single lens cameras. The only issue with mounting to the rear deck, in my opinion, is that the mount will be visible in the video - particularly on a light colored car. But, the view you'll get with it extended up and slightly behind the car is incredible. I plan to try the mount in a couple locations, but even though I have the glass Windschott windscreen between the seats, I don't think I'm going to risk putting it there as I am not sure how the Windschott would handle it jiggling around on twisty backroads.

MaddMike

Good point. Most tracks require a lanyard attached to the camera in case you lose it, it doesn't become a projectile. However, I would not want it flapping around hitting the car either and would prefer to lose the camera but of course would not want to hit a car behind me either.

I think mounting it on the glass somehow with the selfie stick is the best way to go as you can get some height.

I forgot the GoPros had the threaded mount. I've used a variety of branded and off-brand cameras over the years, I forget which has what.

www.964RS.net

This one I took with a insta 360 one X2:

www.964RS.net

I took this video with an insta 360 one x2 and an 3m stick.

Der Tgr

Cool - you need that 3m stick if you want to have it extend out from the cabin, which it looks like that's what you did here. That is a great idea as it eliminates having the mount show up on the rear deck lid in the videos and is much easier than editing it out in photoshop. I was wondering how much camera shake would be noticeable in the video on such a long stick - but, this doesn't look too bad to me.

SpeedySpidey

Pretty cool
Could you supply a pic of how you mounted the stick?

www.964RS.net

here are some pictures how I mounted the stick

Lucifer

I am definitely gonna buy that before my ED

MaddMike

Erectile Disfunction?