360 Camera Accessories

Hands-free 3rd person view with Insta360 BackBar (currently in stock, $33) – sample video

Insta360 Back Bar with sample video
Insta360 Back Bar with sample video
Insta360 Back Bar enables you to capture hands-free 3rd person views with your 360 camera such as Insta360 One X, Insta360 One, or Insta360 EVO.

The Back Bar resembles a weightlifting belt and has a 1/4-20 attachment for the invisible selfie stick.  The design is similar to the Sail Video Systems mount, which costs hundreds more.

Here’s a sample video from the Insta360 Back Bar by Pepe Vazquez from 360 Tips and Tricks, shot with Xiaomi Mi Sphere:

In the video, you can see Pepe adjust the view from rear, to side, to front.  Pepe also posted a video while walking and running.

Note that the Xiaomi’s stabilization is nowhere as good as that of the One X.  I ordered the BackBar and will post a test with the One X.  In the meantime, if you want more 360 camera tips, subscribe to 360 Tips & Tricks. The Insta360 Back Bar is $33 + shipping and is currently in stock at Insta360’s store.

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  • I bought it, problem is that I have a 42 inch waist.

    I would not recommend it for anyone with a size 36 inch or greater waist.

      • When they make one in larger size, I will purchase it.

        I also bought the 3 meter selfie stick and while it does a fantastic job, they made a rubber flange at the end of the stick which has a diameter which extends into the camera shot.

        I will trim it off with a knife, but Insta360 should remove the flange as I fail to see why it is there or what purpose it has.

        You may have to look down at me to see the black “wing” wobbling around the invisible pole.

        https://youtu.be/9C2716GIOaw

        • I pulled the rubber flange off, problem solved without cutting.

          I thought maybe it is a safety device to prevent the end of the stick from causing damage – I use it now to cap the top of the base of the stick and keep the insides from sliding out.

          So it is a cap/stopper – so keep it.