Insta360 launches new Luna Ultra gimbal camera to take on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P

Over the years, DJI has dominated the gimbal camera market with its signature Osmo Pocket series lineup. Now, rival Insta360 is stepping into the gimbal camera space with its first-ever gimbal camera, the Luna Ultra. The company’s latest Leica co-engineered gimbal camera directly competes with DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P, which is currently under wraps.

The Luna Ultra features a dual-lens design with a pro-grade telephoto lens. This means you get two lenses here. Speaking more precisely, the gimbal camera ships with a Leica Summicron lens paired with a 1” 8K sensor and a secondary telephoto lens system with a 1/1.3” sensor, featuring an f/1.8 and f/2.0 aperture, respectively. On top of these, it offers a 20 mm equivalent focal length, 14 stops of dynamic range, a mechanical 3-axis stabilization, and up to 12x zoom, including 6x lossless zoom.

Speaking of videography and photography, the Luna Ultra can record videos up to 8K/30 fps with Dolby Vision and captures 37 MP UltraPhotos and 200 MP scenic panorama photos. Furthermore, there’s support for 10-bit I-Log, which further offers greater color information and flexibility in post-production. Insta360 has also incorporated a Triple AI chip into the camera, which is said to support advanced image processing.

The gimbal camera is advertised as the industry's first detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen that can also double as a wireless remote, enabling remote monitoring and control with HD transmission up to 20 meters. Plus, it has 47 GB of built-in storage, with room for storage expansion up to 1 TB via microSD card. Like the Insta360 X5, you also get a built-in wind guard here for clear outdoor recording, along with direct compatibility with the Insta360 mic system.

As far as the battery capacity is concerned, the Luna Ultra boasts a 1,550 mAh battery, and according to the company, it offers up to four hours of shooting time on a single charge. Interestingly, it also supports fast charging and the company claims that the camera can charge from 0 to 80% in approximately 23 minutes. Additionally, the detachable remote also features 210 mAh battery capacity. Other features include 4 mics (3 mics on the main gimbal, 1 mic on the detachable screen), Deep Track 5.0, active zoom tracking, group tracking, Insta360 companion app support, auto tracking, and smart framing to help keep subjects in frame and in focus.

As for price, the Insta360 Luna Ultra 360 is now available for purchase via the Insta360 store, Amazon, Best Buy, and other authorized retailers for $769.99. Buyers can choose from cosmic black and stellar white color options. Speaking of bundles, there’s no bundle information available at the time of writing.