Watch out DJI, there’s a new player in town.
The Flow features a translucent back panel on the gimbal arm.
It’s a minor issue, but one worth considering when using the Flow for extended periods.
It might just be me, but I always forget which direction to twist to unfold.
The compactness carries over to when it’s opened.
This has been one of my biggest gripes with other mobile gimbals.
This design choice offers several advantages.
This can be a major time saver when you’re trying to capture a shot on the fly.
The Flow also has built-in tripod feet that fold out from the bottom of the handle.
The tripod feet provide good stability, even on uneven surfaces.
While it’s impressive that they fit these tripod feet into the base, there are a few concerns.
This can create some truly impressive and professional-looking shots that can elevate your content to the next level.
The design feels like an afterthought, and the clip is finicky and quickly falls off.
While the light is better than no light, it leaves much to be desired.
These modes are designed to provide you with story ideas and help with your composition and creativity.
This feature allows the camera to automatically track certain recognized movements like playing basketball or skating.
I was thoroughly impressed with how easy it was to use and the results it produced.
Just as important, the app cannot currently shoot in HDR or 10-bit.
The app includes color correction, stabilization, slow motion, and more.
Limited Tilt
Portability comes with a cost.
This can be a significant letdown for users looking to capture certain shots.
This limitation may hinder your creativity and force you to compromise on the framing of your shots.
Other folding phone gimbals, including the DJI OM6 which we recently reviewed, have similar limitations.
We’d love to see improvements with the hinges holding its feet and a better fill-light solution.
However, for Insta360’s debut model, the Flow gets a lot right.
