X Series: Lens Guards Mode

X Series: Lens Guards Mode

Applicable Models: ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, and X5

To achieve optimal image quality and natural stitching results, it is recommended to select the corresponding Lens Guards Mode option during shooting and post-production according to the type of lens guard you use.

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How to set the Lens Guards Mode on a camera

X5 and X4 Air

When installing or removing an Insta360 lens guard, the camera automatically recognizes and switches to the corresponding mode; no manual setting is required. If a lens guard is installed, the corresponding icon will be displayed in the upper right corner.

X4

When an Insta360 lens guard is installed or removed, you need to manually set the Lens Guards Mode. Swipe down from the top of the camera screen to access the "Shortcut" menu > tap the "Lens Guards Mode" icon to select the corresponding mode.

Available modes: Auto, Standard Lens Guards, Premium Lens Guards, and No Lens Guards

X3

When an Insta360 lens guard is installed or removed, you need to manually set the Lens Guards Mode. Swipe down from the top of the camera screen to access the "Shortcut" menu > tap the "Lens Guards Mode" icon to select the corresponding mode.

Available modes: Auto, Sticky/Standard Removable, Premium Removable, and No Lens Guards

How to set the Lens Guards Mode in the Insta360 app

Go to the Album page, select the media you want to edit > tap the "Settings" icon in the top left corner > tap "Accessories" and switch between the Lens Guards Mode options.

Available Lens Guards Mode options in the Insta360 app:

• X5 and X4 Air: Standard Lens Guards, Premium Lens Guards, and Off
• X4: Lens Guards (Auto), Standard Lens Guards, Premium Lens Guards, and Off
• X3: Lens Guards (Auto), Sticky/Standard Removable, Premium Removable, and Off
• X2 and ONE X: Standard Lens Guards, Premium Lens Guards, and Off

How to set the Lens Guards Mode in Insta360 Studio

On the Media page, click the "Accessories Assembly" icon to switch between Lens Guards Mode options.

Please note: Available Lens Guards Mode options in Insta360 Studio vary by camera model; please refer to the options displayed in Studio.

FAQ

1. What does setting the Lens Guards Mode to "Auto" mean on X4 and X3 cameras?

When the Lens Guards Mode is set to "Auto", the camera can automatically detect whether a Standard Lens Guard, Premium Lens Guard, or no lens guard is currently installed, preventing potential image stitching issues that might arise from forgetting to manually switch the modes.

2. What does selecting "Lens Guards (Auto)" mean in the Insta360 app's Lens Guard Stitching settings for media shot with X4 and X3 cameras?

Selecting this mode allows the Insta360 app to automatically detect whether a Standard Lens Guard or Premium Lens Guard is installed on the camera in the shooting scene. After selecting your desired media on the Album page or Edit page in the Insta360 app, tap the "Settings" icon in the top left corner > find "Lens Guard Stitching" under "Accessories" > select "Lens Guards (Auto)".

3. What does selecting "Off" mean in the Insta360 app's Lens Guard Stitching settings?

The "Off" option for the Lens Guards Mode applies to scenarios where no lens guard is installed during shooting for better stitching results. After selecting your desired media on the Album page or Edit page in the Insta360 app, tap the "Settings" icon in the top left corner > find "Lens Guard Stitching" under "Accessories" > select "Off".

4. What does selecting "Off" for the Lens Guards Mode mean in Insta360 Studio's Accessories Assembly settings?

The "Off" option for the Lens Guards Mode applies to scenarios where no lens guard is installed during shooting for better stitching results. You can select "Off" in the Accessories Assembly settings on the Media page in Insta360 Studio.