Insta360 x5 Operation Tutorials-X5: Photography Grip

X5: Photography Grip

Applicable Models: X5

With the Photography Grip, your 360 digicam transforms into a flexible road pictures instrument, able to seize superb moments anytime, wherever.

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How to put in the Grip

Step 1: Remove the USB cowl on the digicam

Before set up, take away the USB cowl in your digicam by following these steps:

• Push downward: Use your finger to push the USB cowl downward.
• Flip open: Flip open the USB cowl that has been pushed out.
• Pull out immediately: Finally, pull out the USB cowl immediately.

Please notice: When eradicating the USB cowl, pull it out immediately. Do not rotate it whereas pulling, as this may occasionally injury the pivot.

Step 2: Install the Grip

When putting in, tighten the 1/4 screw stud on the backside of the Grip, then join the USB port on the Grip to the digicam’s USB port.

1. Align the 1/4 screw stud and the quick-release mounting level on each the Grip and the digicam.

1. Tighten the ring on the again of the Grip’s screw stud till the Grip is firmly related to the digicam.

1. Manually align the USB connector on the Grip with the digicam’s USB port, then fasten it securely to finish the set up.

Please notice: The digicam mode after a profitable USB connection is as follows:

• In the 360 Mode, after a profitable USB connection, the digicam will robotically swap to the Single-Lens Photo Mode.
• In the Single-Lens Mode, after a profitable USB connection, the digicam’s capturing mode stays unchanged.

How to take away the Grip

Remove the Grip’s USB connector from the aspect of the digicam, then loosen the 1/4 ring on the Grip to take away it.

Notes

• Once related, the Grip can’t be used to energy the digicam on or off through its button. You can solely begin or cease capturing when the digicam is already powered on.
• Do not submerge it in water or use it within the rain as it isn’t waterproof.
• If you’ve gotten lengthy fingernails, be cautious when holding the Grip to keep away from scratching or breaking them.
• When utilizing the Grip, please guarantee your digicam firmware is up to date to the newest model.

Please check with: X Series: Check and Update Firmware Version

FAQ

1. Which digicam fashions does the Photography Grip assist? Why would not it assist X4 Air?

The Photography Grip at present helps X5 (please replace the digicam firmware to v1.7.43 or later). When used with X4 Air, the Grip can solely be used to start out or cease recording and doesn’t at present assist different options (resembling Style Border, 2.35:1 facet ratio, and so forth.).

2. Is there any distinction between the white and black Photography Grip fashions?

The white and black Photography Grips differ solely in shade. Their performance is equivalent, and you’ll select freely.

3. What ought to I do if I can not take away the metallic wrench from the Photography Grip?

The metallic wrench incorporates a magnetic design to forestall unintended loss. If you’ve gotten problem eradicating it, attempt utilizing tweezers or a pen for help.

4. What ought to I do if the Photography Grip’s USB cowl is tough to open or take away?

If the USB cowl on the Grip is difficult to open, find the aspect seam the place the duvet meets the physique. Apply outward strain alongside this seam along with your finger till the duvet loosens, then pinch and take away it. If it nonetheless will not open, attempt repeating the method alongside the seam on the opposite aspect.

5. How do I retailer the digicam’s USB cowl to keep away from shedding it when utilizing the Photography Grip?

You can retailer the digicam’s USB cowl on the backside of the Photography Grip utilizing the next technique: take away the unique cowl from the underside of the Grip; align and insert the digicam USB cowl into the slot.

6. How to confirm the authenticity of the Photography Grip?

Please go to the Check Product Serial Number web page on the Insta360 Website and enter the Grip’s serial quantity (SN code) to confirm.

Please notice: To make it simpler to find the SN code, now we have made a number of changes to its place. Therefore, you might discover that the SN code location varies by grip. Grips verified by the serial quantity question are official real merchandise and protected to make use of.

You can discover the serial quantity on the Photography Grip, and it might be situated at one in every of these three places:

• At the storage slot on the underside of the Grip.

• On the again of the 1/4 screw stud.

• Both on the storage slot on the underside and on the again of the 1/4 screw stud.

7. Can the Photography Grip management the digicam for fast capturing?

After connecting the Photography Grip to the digicam, you can begin or cease recording whereas the digicam is powered on. Currently, powering the digicam on or off through the grip buttons shouldn’t be supported. We will proceed to optimize the product to give you a greater consumer expertise. Thank you in your understanding and assist!