Is the Insta360 X4 8K Actually Any Good? | The PetaPixel Podcast

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The biggest video-centric exhibition took place last week and brought with it a ton of news, including a new dual-lens camera from Insta360 called the X4 8K. There are a lot of conflicting reports on the video quality, though and Jordan Drake has thoughts!

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In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro... and where's Chris?
08:32 - Nikon's purchase of RED gets clearer
08:48 - Nikon is 'considering' cine glass while RED will continue to use RF: https://petapixel.com/2024/04/15/red-...
11:31 - When else has a lens/camera maker supported competitors' lenses or mounts?
14:29 - Expect a new camera using tech from both Nikon and RED 'in a few years': https://petapixel.com/2024/04/17/a-ne...
16:02 - Nikon started the process to buy RED two years ago: https://petapixel.com/2024/04/16/niko...
17:40 - It looks like two-thirds of the X100VI Limited Edition camera orders in the U.S. were suspect: https://petapixel.com/2024/04/18/two-...
20:41 - Ok, SmallRig's new tripod collab with Potato Jet actually looks sick: https://petapixel.com/2024/04/17/smal...
23:12 - Blackmagic's big week (lightning round)
28:44 - So, is the Insta360 X4 8K any good? https://petapixel.com/2024/04/16/inst...
44:42 - The sounds of Shure's new MV7+ podcasting mic
47:06 - What have/will you been/be up to?
52:35 - Tech support
1:06:12 - Never read the comments