X Series: AdaptiveTone

X Series: AdaptiveTone

Applicable Models: X4 Air and X5

In case of significant lighting variations, such as overexposure or excessive brightness, you can enable AdaptiveTone to automatically optimize brightness and color for improved image quality.

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How to enable

Swipe up from the bottom of the camera screen to access shooting specification settings. Tap "AdaptiveTone" in the top right to enable it.

Please note: Enabling this feature will increase power consumption. Ensure proper ventilation during use to prevent overheating.

FAQ

1. Which cameras support AdaptiveTone?

• X4 Air and X5: Supported
• ONE X, X2, X3, and X4: Not supported

2. Why can't I find "AdaptiveTone"?

You need to update your camera and the Insta360 app / Insta360 Studio to the corresponding versions that support this feature, and set a shooting specification that is compatible with AdaptiveTone.

• Required Versions for AdaptiveTone Support:

Insta360 app	v2.3.0 or later
Insta360 Studio	v5.6.4 or later
X5 Firmware	v1.1.22 or later
X4 Air Firmware	v1.0.10 or later

Please refer to: X Series: How to Check and Update Firmware Version

• Shooting Specifications Supporting AdaptiveTone:

Model	Shooting Mode
X4 Air	360 lens: Video
X5	360 lens: Video, PureVideo (For 5.7K resolution, enabling AdaptiveTone requires activating the Active HDR feature for optimal effect of AdaptiveTone.)

Please note: The following features are mutually exclusive with AdaptiveTone: I-Log (for X5 only), Manual Exposure, Independent Exposure, and Filters.

3. Why can't I manually adjust ISO / Shutter Speed / Independent Exposure / Filters or I-Log (for X5) after enabling "AdaptiveTone"?

When "AdaptiveTone" is enabled, the system automatically optimizes brightness and color for the scene. In this mode, manual settings like ISO, Shutter Speed, Filters, and Independent Exposure are temporarily disabled to ensure consistent overall image quality. You can adjust the image exposure by changing EV (Exposure Value), or disable "AdaptiveTone" to use the aforementioned features.

4. How to obtain the firmware v1.1.22 for my X5 camera and update it to this version?

You need to update the Insta360 app to v2.3.0 or a later version to receive the notification for this latest camera firmware update.

Path (for the Insta360 app): In the Insta360 app, tap "Me" > "Settings" > "About Insta360".

If you still do not receive the camera firmware update notification, please check the Insta360 website periodically for the latest firmware version.

5. Why do faces appear dark when using AdaptiveTone in backlit scenes?

It is recommended to enable Portrait Mode, and check the optimized skin tone effect after exporting via the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.