Insta360 Luna Ultra Lands in the US to Challenge DJI Pocket
Insta360 just brought its 8K Luna Ultra gimbal camera to US buyers for $769.99, taking direct aim at DJI's Osmo Pocket lineup.
Key Takeaways
- The Luna Ultra marks Insta360's first entry into the handheld gimbal camera space against DJI's US-absent Osmo Pocket line.
- Its detachable 2-inch touchscreen acting as a 65-foot remote is the feature that most distinguishes it from DJI.
- At $769.99 with dual 8K and telephoto cameras, it targets both creators and professional multi-camera workflows.
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Insta360 has finally launched the Luna Ultra, its first handheld stabilized camera, in the United States. The device is available starting Wednesday (June 10) for $769.99, according to The Verge.
The launch follows months of teases, leaks, and an initial release in China. According to Engadget, the camera directly competes with DJI's Osmo Pocket gimbal lineup.
The Luna Ultra pairs an 8K primary camera with a 3-axis gimbal for stabilized footage. The Verge reports its main camera uses a 1-inch sensor with a Leica Summicron lens.
A secondary telephoto camera uses a smaller 1/1.3-inch sensor for added reach. According to Mashable, the system delivers 6X lossless zoom and up to 12X zoom in total.
Video tops out at 8K resolution at 30fps, matching what The Verge reported for still photo limits. Engadget notes the camera also captures 37-megapixel stills and 200-megapixel panoramic images.
Creators can drop the resolution to 4K to unlock a 120fps frame rate for slow motion. According to The Verge, pushing to 240fps limits the camera to 1080p output.
What Sets It Apart From DJI
The Luna Ultra's standout feature is its detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen. According to Mashable, the screen can be removed and used to control the camera from up to 65 feet away.
That remote preview could appeal to vloggers working without a dedicated camera operator. The Verge notes the screen also displays a livestreamed preview at distance, a function DJI's Pocket cameras lack.
The camera uses Insta360's Deep Track 5.0 technology to follow subjects automatically. According to The Verge, the system can track individuals or groups and zoom in and out to keep them framed.
Insta360 estimates the 1,550mAh battery powers the camera for up to four hours per charge. According to Mashable, fast charging restores the battery to 80% in around 23 minutes.
The device ships with 47GB of built-in storage out of the box. The Verge reports that a microSD card can expand capacity to as much as 1TB.
The Luna Ultra supports professional workflows alongside its creator features. According to Mashable, it includes built-in timecodes for multi-camera syncing and 10-bit I-Log capture for color grading.
Pricing places the Luna Ultra a couple hundred dollars above the base DJI Osmo Pocket 4. According to Engadget, that DJI model still is not officially available in the US market.
The camera comes in two colorways, Cosmic Black and Stellar White. According to Engadget, it can be purchased today through the Insta360 website, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers.
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