Best action cameras for cycling: DJI vs Insta360 + what I use

Whether you want to capture a race, a vacation, or just a really good ride, you have more options than ever for action cameras. 360 cameras, 8k cameras, tiny cameras, big cameras - and new models are coming thick and fast. But what’s actually worth using? And how can you get the most from the camera or cameras that you do have?

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0:00 intro
3:08 camera montage
3:40 overview
4:27 Insta360 G 3S vs DJI Osmo Nano
7:42 Insta360 X5 vs DJI Osmo 360
12:36 placement
15:28 settings
17:45 how to shoot
19:06 how to edit
19:47 what I use