Insta360 Launches Luna Ultra: 8K Leica Gimbal Camera for Mobile Filmmakers, Arriving June 2026
June 10, 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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