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Insta360 launches Luna Pro pocket camera with 8K recording
Insta360 launched a new pocket camera called the Luna Pro on September 10. The camera’s gimbal helps keep footage stable while moving. The single-lens model is aimed primarily at people who shoot vertical video for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. It costs $600 (approximately AZN 1,020) in the US market. The Cosmic Black and Stellar White colors are available through the company’s official store, Amazon, and selected retailers.
The Luna Pro has a 1-inch CMOS image sensor and a 20 mm Leica Summicron lens with an f/1.8 aperture. The camera can record at 30 frames per second in 8K, 120 frames per second in 4K, and 240 frames per second in 1080p. A 4 nm chip and a separate image processor support Dolby Vision technology, as well as the 10-bit I-Log and ACES formats for more precise color work in post-production. A 37 MP UltraPhoto mode is also available for photography.
The Luna Pro records vertical video at a 9:16 aspect ratio in 4K/30 mode. There is no need to rotate the camera body to do so. The Luna Ultra and rival Osmo Pocket 4 are currently limited to 3K footage when shooting vertically. The Luna Ultra is also expected to gain vertical 4K recording in the coming weeks. The frame rate reaches 60 frames per second when shooting vertical 3K video. The 3-axis stabilization system reduces shake while moving.
The camera is said to offer 2x zoom with no loss of quality and software-enhanced 4x HiRes zoom. In testing, footage at 4x zoom looked clearer than footage from the Osmo Pocket 4. However, the Luna Ultra and Pocket 4P, which have an additional 3x telephoto lens, produced sharper results. The loss of detail becomes noticeable when digital zoom exceeds 2x.
The detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen can function as a wireless remote control and microphone from a distance of 20 m. The screen can be used to change recording settings and turn the camera on and off. The camera has 47 GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded to 2 TB with a microSD card. The company claims up to 4 hours of battery life from the 1,550 mAh battery. In testing, however, the camera ran for approximately 90 minutes while recording in 8K. The subject-tracking feature keeps people and animals in the frame while they move.
In testing, 4K videos looked sharp, colors were vivid, and stabilization was smooth. In the standard color mode, bright skies were sometimes overexposed. The log mode retained more detail in the footage for color correction in post-production. Results for photo quality were mixed. Although some photos were considered usable, images in another test were soft and had weak contrast, lagging behind smartphones. During continuous 8K recording, the camera heated up and automatically shut down after 75 minutes.
The Luna Pro’s main competitors are the Osmo Pocket 4 and the dual-lens Luna Ultra. The Luna Ultra costs $770 (approximately AZN 1,310) in the US market. Although this model costs $170 (approximately AZN 290) more, it has an additional 3x telephoto lens. Some buyers may therefore choose to pay the difference for the more capable model. The Luna Pro’s main advantages are vertical 4K recording, a detachable screen, and greater availability in the US market.