What resolution and frame rate should I use on an Insta360 camera for riding?

Best All-Round Settings (Most Riders)

4K @ 30fps

Best balance of image quality, stabilisation and battery life

Footage looks sharp and smooth for road and adventure riding

Ideal for helmet, chin or handlebar mounts

This is the go-to setting for most moto-vloggers.

For Faster Riding or Rough Terrain

4K @ 60fps

Better at handling high speed, vibration and rough roads

Allows smoother slow-motion in edits

Uses more battery and storage

Great for off-road, twisties, or aggressive riding.

For Long Rides / All-Day Recording

1080p @ 30fps

Longest battery life

Smaller file sizes

Still looks good on social media

Ideal if you want to record for hours without swapping batteries.

For 360° Insta360 Cameras (X4 / X5)

5.7K or 8K @ 30fps

Higher resolution gives you better reframing quality later

30fps keeps stabilisation strong and battery reasonable

Resolution matters more than fps for 360 footage.

When to Avoid Certain Settings

8K (single-lens cams): Amazing quality but short battery life — better for short clips, not full rides

Low fps (24fps): Can look choppy at speed

Max settings all the time: Eats battery fast with little real-world benefit

Pro Riding Tips

Keep FlowState stabilisation ON

Use 30fps for touring, 60fps for action

Lock exposure if lighting changes cause flicker

Carry spare batteries or power from the bike for long trips

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