Insta360’s new 360-degree action cam lets you replace damaged lenses

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Insta360 has announced a new version of its 360-degree action camera that won’t immediately become e-waste should your extreme adventures end up breaking a lens. Last year’s Insta360 X4 introduced a removable guard to protect its two lenses, but the X5 goes one step further with a new hardware design making its lenses user-replaceable should they get damaged. The Insta360 X5 is available today from the company’s online store and other retailers. Pricing starts at $549.99 for a standard version that includes basic accessories like a charging cable and pouch, while a $659.99 essentials bundle adds an extra battery, a 45-inch long extending selfie stick, lens guards, lens caps, and a carrying case. A replacement lens kit costs $29.99, while additional batteries are $44.99 each. The Insta360 X5 now has user-replaceable lenses, at a cost o ... Read full article.