Insta360 Launches Luna Ultra: 8K Leica Gimbal Camera for Mobile Filmmakers, Arriving June 2026

June 10, 2026
Insta360 Launches Luna Ultra: 8K Leica Gimbal Camera for Mobile Filmmakers, Arriving June 2026
  • Insta360 unveils the Luna Ultra, a Leica co-engineered gimbal camera for mobile filmmakers, featuring a dual-lens setup with a 1-inch 8K sensor and a secondary telephoto sensor to deliver professional imaging in a portable form.

  • Availability begins June 2026 through the Insta360 Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and select retailers worldwide, with US pricing starting at $769.99 in Cosmic Black or Stellar White.

  • The Luna Ultra captures 8K video at 30fps with Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log, up to 14 stops of dynamic range, plus 37MP UltraPhotos and 200MP Scenic Panorama, enhanced in low light by PureVideo Mode to 4K60 with reduced noise.

  • Battery life is rated up to four hours on a 1,550mAh cell, varying with features and stabilization workload.

  • Audio is aided by a built-in wireless microphone and Mic Pro transmitter support to improve distance dialogue capture.

  • Design highlights include a compact 200-gram body, a detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen with up to 20 meters of HD transmission, 1,550mAh battery (about four hours, ~23-minute 80% fast charge), and built-in storage of 47GB expandable to 1TB via microSD, with 3-axis stabilization and electronic image stabilization.

  • The device weighs just over 200 grams and features an industry-first detachable 2" OLED touchscreen, long-range HD transmission, fast charging, substantial built-in storage, and 3-axis stabilization.

  • Audio and accessories are expanding, including a built-in wind guard and compatibility with Insta360 Mic systems, plus options like POV Head Tracker, ND filters, wide-angle lens, and microSD storage expansion.

  • Key accessories include a POV Head Tracker, battery-boosting handle, ND filters, wide-angle lens up to 108° FOV, and microSD expansion up to 1TB.

  • Creative tools include QR Color Share for color transfer, AI-assisted editing, Leica color profiles, built-in timecode for multi-camera workflows, and compatibility with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.

  • Footage can be edited in the Insta360 app with built-in timecode enabling professional workflows in common NLEs, supported by Leica color profiles and cinematic filters.

  • A triple AI chip system is highlighted to boost low-light performance and enable AI-driven features like subject tracking and rapid focus.

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