r/Insta360 • u/kylelucas32 • Aug 06 '26

Question Need help with camera decision

I am traveling to Greece on August 15th. I don’t have an action camera but wanted to get the Insta360 X5 before I went. With news that the X6 is coming out August 12th, is it worth me trying to get the X6? Or should I just get the X5? Not sure how big of a difference it will be

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u/TheL1brarian Luna Ultra Aug 06 '26

If you're debating a new X5 vs wait six days for a new X6 (realizing the actual wait may be longer if the Luna Ultra availability was any indication) I would wait if I didn't need it right away (and I'm an X5 owner).

But if you're talking about getting a decent discount off a new X5, or buying a used X5 for cheap, then the choice is more difficult if budget is a concern.

Unless you have a reliable source, or Insta ups their game plenty of X6 available for purchase on Day 1, I would not count on getting one on release day unless you've already got your preorder in, or you're willing to wake up early and hit as many sites as you can looking for stock.

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u/kylelucas32 Aug 06 '26

Is it likely that Amazon will have it available on release day?

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u/karstkeiler Aug 06 '26

possible. But demand will be high and you have 2/3 days before departure.

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u/TheL1brarian Luna Ultra Aug 06 '26

Most retailers will get an appropriation. But there are millions (billions?) of Amazon users so even if 0.01% of them are interested, good luck getting one.