Insta360 Go 3S Retro Bundle Brings an Optical Viewfinder to Action Cameras

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By Darryl Lara

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Last updated 05/14/2026

Insta360 has officially unveiled the new Go 3S Retro Bundle, a retro-inspired take on its tiny action camera system. The new bundle adds vintage styling and an optical viewfinder for composing both stills and video.

The design immediately brings to mind the hugely popular Kodak Charmera toy camera. Unlike the Charmera, though, the new Go 3S Retro Bundle is capable of recording proper 4K video and capturing 12-megapixel still images.

Retro Action Pod With Optical Viewfinder

The biggest change in the Retro Bundle is the redesigned Action Pod. Insta360 gave it a retro-inspired body along with a built-in optical viewfinder positioned at the top of the unit.

The optical finder allows users to shoot from waist level similar to vintage film SLRs and TLR cameras. Insta360 also says the viewfinder doubles as a selfie mirror for easier self-recording.

To complete the retro experience, Insta360 added three retro filters and eleven color profiles to the system.

Users will need to use the Insta360 smartphone app to change shooting modes or adjust camera settings, as the Action Pod itself does not include a touchscreen or extensive physical controls.

Compact Design With External Battery Pack

Because of the compact size of the new Action Pod, there was not enough space to include a large internal battery. To compensate, Insta360 bundled the camera with a dedicated external battery pack.

The battery pack adds 393mAh capacity on top of the camera module’s built-in 310mAh battery. Together, the system can record up to 76 minutes of video, while the camera module alone can manage around 38 minutes.

Same Go 3S Camera Module

The camera module itself remains unchanged from the standard Go 3S. It still uses a 12-megapixel 1/2.3-inch image sensor capable of recording 4K video at up to 30fps and 1080p slow motion at up to 200fps.

Users can operate the camera with simple button presses on the module itself. A single press captures a photo, while a double press starts video recording.

Lightweight and Highly Portable

The Go 3S camera module weighs just 39.1g, while the Retro Viewfinder attachment weighs around 39g as well. The included battery pack weighs 33g, and the Retro Viewfinder measures 92mm long. Altogether, the setup remains extremely compact and portable.

The Retro Bundle includes the Go 3S camera module, Retro Viewfinder, NFC Custom Skin, battery pack, strap, magnetic pendant, USB-C to USB-A cable, and a pre-installed lens guard. The accessories are clearly aimed at users who want a more casual, lifestyle-focused shooting experience with a nostalgic feel.

Pricing and Availability

The Insta360 Go 3S Retro Bundle is now available for purchase from the Insta360 online store and major retailers for $281.99.