Reviews
Fantastic build quality, clever design, but make sure you have the correct mounting point
£36 at time of reviewThe great thing about standards is that there’s so many to choose from ;)While I do like the insta360 quick release system it’s yet another new standard that I need to get an adapter for. Go Pro popularised the now ubiquitous action camera system, which is versatile, if not clunky, but it offered a more secure fitting than the standard 3/4” thread. I’ve standardised on ARCA QT plates for all my mirrorless cameras and have action cam ARCA adapters etcMy Insta360 One RS + 1” Leica lens has a 3/4” thread, as does it’s underwater cage, but since then insta360 have introduced their new QR system, so my Insta360 Ace Pro 2 has that on the camera body and on it’s included case. My insta360 selfie sticks have 3/4” threads, ironically insta360 DO NOT sell a selfie stick themselves that incorporates their own QR system, they all have 3/4” threads, I mean seriously!?!?!Grrrrrrr, you see the issue… If you have the X5 this stick is a fantastic addition, build quality is top notch, it feels very solid, and when extended it still holds well and doesn’t bend under the weight of the camera (and I attached my Insta360 Ace Pro 2 which is heavier than the X5)The way this folds over at the end to make it more pocketable, is a brilliant little feature that makes it very practicable in use. So there’s pros and cons of this stick, if you only have an X5 or another insta360 camera that has their QR system this is a no brainer. If you want to use this stick with a device that has a 3/4” thread hole, then you can get adapters that convert insta360 QR to a 3/4” thread on here relatively cheaply (K&F most likely have one themselves, or will do soon)Hope my review was helpful
17/12/2025