Tag: compact

  • BMW’s New R12 Cruiser: Compact Design with Classic Appeal

    BMW’s New R12 Cruiser: Compact Design with Classic Appeal

    BMW has just revealed its new motorcycle, the R12 cruiser, globally. This bike is the smaller version of the premium R18 cruiser available in India and is part of BMW’s 1,170cc heritage range. What’s interesting is that the R12 looks quite different from its larger 1,800cc sibling and has its own unique appearance.

    R12 cruiser

    It’s more compact, with a shorter wheelbase and a lighter weight. BMW has given it a classic retro style, featuring a round headlamp, boxy fuel tank, and a rounded rear fender. Moreover, there are various optional accessories available, allowing riders to customize the bike to their liking. Different wheels, seats, handlebars, and windscreens provide a range of personalization options.

    Under the hood, the R12 cruiser is powered by BMW’s older 1,170cc boxer-twin engine, previously seen on the discontinued R1200GS. However, BMW has made some updates, including a new airbox, revised cylinder head covers, and stylish single-sided exhausts.

    The motorcycle also comes with a new two-piece tubular bridge steel space frame, advanced electronics, and improved cycle parts compared to the original R nineT. Despite its classic design, the front suspension is a modern adjustable setup, and the brakes are sourced from Brembo.

    R12 cruiser

    Following the cruiser style, the new BMW R12 rides on a 19-16-inch wheel combination. In Europe, the price of the new BMW R12 cruiser is set at £11,990, which is approximately Rs.12.70 lakh. As for its availability in India, details are yet to be revealed.

  • Revolutionizing FPV Drone Footage: Insta360 Go 3’s Compact Brilliance

    Revolutionizing FPV Drone Footage: Insta360 Go 3’s Compact Brilliance

    The Insta360 Go 3 is a small and lightweight action camera designed for FPV drone enthusiasts. This new model from the Chinese company offers improved features, functionality, and image quality, along with a unique Action Pod that includes an LCD screen and the ability to charge the camera.

    Insta360 Go 3

    Among Insta360’s series of compact action cameras, the Go 3 stands out as a game-changer, especially for those who enjoy flying FPV drones. While it may not capture the highest quality videos, with a maximum of 2.7K at 30 frames per second, its small size and light weight make it an excellent choice for FPV drone pilots who prioritize convenience and don’t necessarily need 4K footage. This is particularly useful for flying small FPV drones like microwhoops and cine whoops, especially in tight spaces.

    The FPV drone landscape includes various drone sizes, such as microwhoops, 2.5-inch cine whoops, and 5-inch freestyle models. While larger drones can carry full-sized action cameras like DJI Osmo Action 4 or GoPro Hero 11, the Insta360 Go 3 caters specifically to smaller FPV drones.

    Weighing just 1.2oz (35g) and being about the size of an adult’s thumb, the Go 3 is perfect for attaching to smaller FPV drones like 2.5-inch cine whoops, which typically support cameras up to 2.1oz (60g). For attaching to the drone, a 3D printed mount can be used. This offers a significant advantage over traditional action cameras as it saves power from the drone’s batteries and reduces setup time.

    The Go 3 also introduces Quick Capture, allowing easy video recording with a simple button press. While the image stabilization helps smooth out drone movements, it can’t eliminate vibrations that cause “jello” in FPV videos. To address this, a 3D printed camera mount made of TPU can be used to absorb vibrations and produce stable videos.

    The Go 3 captures video up to 2.7K at 30fps, making it a solid option for FPV drone enthusiasts. It also offers 1440p and 1080p video at up to 50fps, along with different color profiles and field of view settings. The new Action Pod provides an articulating LCD screen and allows adjusting camera settings without connecting to a smartphone. It can also charge the camera between flights, extending its usability for FPV pilots.

    Additionally, the Go 3 uses screw-on ND filters, ensuring they remain attached even during crashes. These filters help maintain the correct shutter speed for video recording. While more advanced video editing can be done using software like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, Insta360 Studio and the Insta360 app offer basic editing features and color adjustments for quick video sharing.

  • Compact Camera, Expansive Potential: A Review of Insta360 Go 3

    Compact Camera, Expansive Potential: A Review of Insta360 Go 3

    Insta360has become quite popular among people who make videos and take pictures. They started with small cameras that could capture everything around them and then moved on to even smaller cameras called Go cameras. They recently added a smartphone stabilizer to their collection too. Now, they’re going back to their tiny camera line to introduce the all-new Go 3. This camera has some great improvements in its camera part, and the way it charges has been completely changed too.

    The Insta360 Go 3 is a really small action camera that you can put in many different places. It’s great for taking interesting pictures and videos. While it doesn’t have the best video quality like 4K, and it’s not as powerful as some other similar cameras, it has a really cool tool called the Action Pod. This tool helps you control the camera in a special way and makes shooting really fun. You can take unique pictures and videos you can’t easily do with other cameras.

    You can buy the Insta360 Go 3 from their website or from big online stores. It starts at $380 for a version with 32GB of storage, and there are also versions with 64GB and 128GB of storage for $400 and $430.

    The main purpose of the Insta360 Go 3 is for action, just like its name suggests. It works like a typical action camera, which can be both good and not so good. For example, the lens it uses can make things look really curved, which some people like for action shots. But the camera’s sensor is not very big, similar to what most smartphones have, so it doesn’t do well with small details or when it’s not very bright. The videos can also look too sharp.

    However, if you’re using it for action during the day, these things might not matter much. What’s great is how small and light the camera is. You can wear it or attach it to almost anything with the right accessory. This makes it easy to use when you’re skiing, running, or climbing. You can even put it in small spaces to take cool shots, like inside a glass or behind a microwave (just don’t turn it on).

    The Action Pod is really helpful for making vlogs and creative shots. It has a screen you can flip, and you can see what the camera sees on your phone.

    Some features, like the flip screen, need to be fixed a bit using the app on your phone or Insta360 Studio on your computer. If you’re unsure how to take a picture or video, you can use FreeFrame mode and fix it later.

    The sound quality is pretty good, and while it might not be as good as a special microphone, it’s okay for most people who make vlogs. The camera is set to reduce wind noise, which is good, but it didn’t work well when I was jogging. You can also change how it captures sound depending on where you are.

    Keeping the camera steady when you’re moving fast is important, and Insta360 made it really stable with something called FlowState Stabilization technology. There are different levels of stabilization, but using Insta360’s apps gives the best results. Still, if the camera moves a lot, there might be some shaking in the video.

    Something to be careful about is that the camera can get hot. It’s normal for small devices like this to get warm when they’re working hard. It might take about 15-20 minutes before it gets hot, but it’s slower than another camera that got really hot in just 4-5 minutes. It’s a good idea not to use the camera for too long without some air around it.