Insta360 unveiled its dual-lens Luna Ultra 8K vlogging camera early heres
how its pricing and handling compares to the DJI Pocket 4

Date:
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:48 +0000

Description:
Insta360 has entered the vlogging camera market with a bang, with its new
Luna Ultra. The compact, dual-lens modular camera shoots 8K video with Log color profile, and has some neat features to rival the DJI Pocket 4

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Insta360's Luna Ultra is a modular 8K compact vlogging camera It rivals the upcoming dual-lens DJI
Pocket 4P The single-lens Luna Pro is yet to be fully unveiled We now have
the full picture of Insta360's first compact vlogging camera and DJI Pocket rival, after the Luna Ultra hit online stores yesterday (June 10), with
prices starting at $769.99 / 649 / AU$1,229.99.

I've already shared my first impressions of the dual-lens 8K video camera,
but Insta360 limited what could be shared ahead of its launch. Now all can be revealed but you'll have to forgive the timing and nature of my coverage, because Insta360 hastily brought forward the launch from the previously-set embargo that I was working to. I can now reveal that the Insta360 Luna Ultra packs two cameras which are stabilized by a 3-axis gimbal. The 1x main f/1.8 camera shoots 8K 30p video with Dolby Vision ( HDR ) and 4K 120fps slow motion, and features a 1-inch sensor (Insta360's largest yet, matching DJI) with 14 stops of dynamic range. (DJI has separately teased 17 stops dynamic for its upcoming Pocket 4P.) Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

The 3x telephoto f/2.0 camera works with a smaller but still decent-sized 1/1.3-inch sensor, and offers a 6x lossless zoom and up to a 12x digital
zoom. I've tried both cameras extensively, and the telephoto camera is able
to throw depth of field nicely for upper-body vlogging.

The Ultra is equipped with I-Log color profile a feature pros demand for color grading flexibility, and another complete first for Insta360, plus Insta360's triple processing chips and latest AI subject tracking, which
works pretty darn well. You may like I tried the Insta360 Luna and it could tempt DJI Pocket fans to jump ship "Not competing on price" Insta360 Luna might outperform DJI instead DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3: 7 upgrades for DJI's latest vlogging camera

I'll share more about the Luna Ultra's features in my upcoming in-depth review, but until then, let's look at how it handles compared to the Pocket
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We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Image 1 of 4 The Luna Ultra with its 1x and 3x zoom cameras. The Luna Pro has just the 1x zoom camera. (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The Luna Pro and Ultra's party trick; a removable OLED screen / controller, with built-in mic. (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The Osmo Pocket 4P is yet to be launched, but
we know exactly what the dual-lens camera looks like (Image credit: DJI) And here's the single-lens Osmo Pocket 4, with its battery-less LED light accessory attached (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Clearing up the Luna
/ Pocket 4 confusion Insta360 is going hard with its first vlogging cameras, the single-lens Luna Pro and dual-lens Luna Ultra. The latter is available now, while the Pro's launch date is yet to be confirmed. Insta360 changed the Luna Ultra launch date several times due to a "rapidly changing competitive landscape," and it was eventually brought forward to a week earlier than the date I was working to. I've been testing the product for several weeks, and will publish my in-depth review as soon as I can. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

DJI's latest single-lens vlogging camera was launched last month check out
my in-depth Pocket 4 review . It's no secret that the Pocket 4P is coming
soon DJI teased the dual-lens vlogging camera at Cannes Film Festival recently.

So, both brands will have single-lens and dual-lens vlogging cameras in their product lineups soon. But what we have right now is DJI's single-lens Pocket
4 and Insta 360's dual-lens Ultra, which makes direct comparisons tricky
it's like pitting a featherweight against a heavyweight in terms of versatility.

That being said, we know enough about the specs of all four cameras, and I've had enough time to get a feel for the design of the Luna Ultra and Pocket 4, to make some early impressions. What to read next DJI Osmo Pocket 4 review: the next best-selling vlogging camera More Insta360 Luna Ultra images leak revealing a clever new feature We're getting the DJI Pocket 4 on April 16, with Insta360 waiting Luna Ultra versus Pocket 4 This isn't a fair comparison
the Luna Ultra is a pricier model with dual-lens versatility that will rival the upcoming Pocket 4P. But it's Insta360's first foray into a vlogging
camera market, which has been dominated by the DJI Pocket series for several years. In that respect, the Luna Ultra feels surprisingly polished.

The Pocket 4 is the smaller of the two, and the Pocket 4P will be smaller
than the Luna cameras too. It's not a big difference in size, and the extra bulk of the Luna Ultra hardly effects its handling, plus it's to facilitate a unique, game-changing feature a detachable 2-inch OLED screen.

The screen is part of a module which also includes the camera's main
controls. It has up to a 20m transmission range, and can be used to view and control the camera, and of course to initiate recording.

Given that the Luna Ultra features advanced subject tracking, you effectively have an autonomous camera that can track you while you move, within the
limits of the gimbal's range. The module also features a built-in microphone, which is super handy too for vlogging, even if you still might want a
wireless mic like Insta360's 5 star-rated Mic Pro for the best quality audio. Image 1 of 3 The Luna Ultra (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) It also features tiny feet making it free-standing, plus a tripod mount (Image
credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The screen rotates between vertical and horizontal, and the camera can spin around between front and rear-facing with a single button tap all features that the Osmo Pocket 4 has. (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) This modular functionality is a bit like the Insta360
Go 3S and its Action Dock / DJI Nano action cams, and clearly an advantage over the Pocket 4. The Pocket 4 has its own tricks mind you, such as its magnetic LED light which directly attaches to and is powered by the camera.

Both cameras are compatible with useful accessories, such as wireless mics. Yes, DJI has had skin in the game for longer, and boasts a solid ecosystem, but Insta360 is hardly lacking either.

As for the single-lens and dual-lens varieties, the latter are indeed like having two cameras, and will set the benchmark for compact vlogging camera quality, potentially persuading new users over using their smartphones. They're much pricier than the single-lens varieties, though as we now we know, having seen how much the Luna Ultra costs.

How do the two cameras sounds to you? Is the dual-lens version overkill, or what the format needed? Let me know in the comments below, and make sure you vote in the poll above and check back in for my in-depth coverage, coming soon. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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