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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Vlogging With a 360-Degree Camera

Let’s explore how to dive into the world of 360-degree vlogging with the new Insta360 X5 and its 8K 360 video.

Jourdan Aldredge • Sep 30, 2025

While it is true that 360-degree video isn’t entirely new, despite the technology having been around for over a decade, the format is gaining popularity for one main reason. It’s getting better.

Yet, even with the best efforts of social platforms like Facebook (now Meta) and Instagram to promote 360-video consumption, there aren’t many avenues to consume this type of video content. But, with better quality comes more possibilities.

And that’s why 360-degree cameras are suddenly becoming more popular. Creative content producers are finding new ways to make use of the 360-degree format for their vlogs, a trend that can be quite lucrative if you know what you’re doing.

Let’s explore how to dive into the world of 360-degree vlogging with the new Insta360 X5 and its 8K 360 video.

Can You REALLY Vlog With a 360 Camera?

That’s the question at the heart of the new video above put out by the team at B&H. And it’s an interesting question because the answer has changed relatively recently. The Insta360 X5, which is featured in this video, is one of the reasons things are changing.

Here’s a breakdown of what the video covers:

0:00 Introduction & Sample Footage

1:00 Specs

1:30 Pro Tip

1:55 Behind the Scenes Camera

3:12 Wireless Mic Air

3:33 Framing in Post Production

4:26 Active HDR & Slow Motion

4:44 Low Light

5:35 Power

6:25 Can This Be Used as an Everyday Camera?

As you can see, thanks to its 8K 360 capabilities, the X5 can be a powerful tool for the modern video blogger.

The Insta360 X5 360° 8K Camera

Explicitly designed to enable content creators to upgrade their productions to cinematic 360-degree video, the Insta360 X5 is capable of capturing HDR 8K30 360-degree video with PureVideo enhanced low-light technology in both dual-lens and single-lens modes, all in one portable action camera.

The X5 can also be an excellent option for action and adventure content, thanks to its AI-powered software and intuitive approach to creating dynamic content in any environment.

The X5 also features some fun features, such as a "Bullet Time" capture mode, 180 Mb/s bit rates, time shift, loop recording, and time-lapse. It also has the usual rugged design and is waterproof up to 49', plus it has an upgraded rechargeable 2400mAh battery for an increased runtime of up to 88 minutes.

Price and Availability

Regardless of how you feel about vlogging in general, it’s undeniable that new cameras like this latest generation of 360-degree ones are going to be changing the game. If you’d like to check out the Insta360 X5 yourself, here are the specs and price.

  • For Content Creators and Videographers
  • 8K30/5.7K30 360° PureVideo Recording
  • 360° Post Reframing, Even Longer Runtime
  • Gesture Control, Dual/Single Lens Modes
  • Bullet Time, Time-Lapse, InstaFrame
  • Active HDR, Loop Recording, Me Mode
  • 49' Waterproof, 72MP Photos
  • App with Edit Suite and Effects
  • Invisible Selfie Stick Feature

Price: $549

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