-Partnering with Leica to challenge the DJI Osmo Pocket… Featuring industry-first innovations including a ‘detachable OLED screen’
Insta360, a dominant force in the action camera and 360-degree camera market, has officially announced its first-ever compact pocket gimbal camera, the ‘Luna Ultra’, for the global market. Combining powerhouse hardware specs with Leica’s legendary optical technology, this new release emerges as a formidable challenger poised to disrupt a pocket gimbal market that has long been treated as a monopoly.
■ A World’s First: ‘Detachable OLED Screen’ Meets Dual Lenses
The most revolutionary feature of the Luna Ultra is the industry’s first detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen. The screen can be separated from the main body, allowing for wireless monitoring and remote control from a distance of up to 20 meters. This layout is tailored perfectly for solo creators who need to frame their shots while standing far from the camera.
The camera unit adopts a innovative dual-lens system:
- The main camera packs a large 1-inch CMOS sensor paired with a Leica Summicron lens, supporting up to 8K 30fps Dolby Vision video recording.
- The secondary camera features a telephoto lens with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, supporting up to 12x digital zoom and 6x lossless zoom to capture distant subjects with crisp clarity.
■ Triple AI Chips and Unmatched Night Shooting
The device is packed with a Triple AI Processing Chipset that condenses Insta360’s years of image processing expertise. Two of these chips are dedicated entirely to image processing, enabling ‘4K 60fps PureVideo’ shooting which aggressively suppresses noise even in low-light environments or dark indoor settings. Furthermore, it supports a wide 14-stop dynamic range and 10-bit I-Log profile, ensuring seamless color grading workflows (with ACES workflow support) for professionals.
■ Rock-Solid 3-Axis Gimbal and Robust Battery Life
A hardware-based 3-axis mechanical gimbal works in tandem with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) to deliver cinematic, buttery-smooth footage even during intense movement. Powered by a 1,550mAh battery, it offers up to 4 hours of continuous shooting and supports high-speed charging that juices the device up to 80% in just 23 minutes. It comes with 47GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 1TB via a MicroSD card.
The retail price is set at $769.99 USD, and it will be available in two sleek colorways: Cosmic Black and Stellar White.
[Editor's Note]
"This is no mere copycat. With 8K resolution, Leica’s signature aesthetic, and the sheer convenience of a detachable screen, Insta360 has landed a perfectly timed counterpunch on a 1-person media market that DJI Osmo Pocket completely dominated." (Editor. TechFinder)
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