I tried my favorite 360 action camera as a point-and-shoot with this grip accessory — here’s what I learned
The article explores the use of action cameras, specifically the Insta360 X5, as point-and-shoot devices with the help of accessories like the Photography Grip. While action cameras are primarily designed for video, these accessories enhance their functionality for photography. The author evaluates whether these adaptations are genuinely useful or merely novelties.
- ▪The Insta360 X5 Photography Grip transforms the action camera into a point-and-shoot device.
- ▪Photography with action cameras is possible, but they are primarily designed for video.
- ▪The grip improves handling and usability for photography, making it a practical accessory.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.techradar.com/cameras/camera-accessories/i-tried-my-favorite-360-action-camera-as-a-point-and-shoot-with-this-grip-accessory-heres-what-i-learned |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T12:02:32.368Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T12:02:32.368Z |
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Cameras Camera Accessories I tried my favorite 360 action camera as a point-and-shoot with this grip accessory — here’s what I learned Features By Timothy Coleman published 24 May 2026 Steady there... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Action cams are primarily for video, but how do they fare for photography? It’s an area that leading manufacturers, such as Insta360 and DJI, have been exploring recently with a glut of quirky accessories.Take the Photography Grip for the Insta360 X5.
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