Insta360 Luna Pro review – the one-eyed rival to the super-popular DJI Pocket 3 and 4 gimbal cameras
First came the Ultra, then came the Pro… Insta360's pocket gimbal cameras have swooped in and changed the segment
The Insta360 Luna Pro is a single-camera pocket gimbal camera that fills the price gap beneath Insta360's more expensive Luna Ultra model. It offers a more affordable alternative to DJI's Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P gimbal cameras. Priced at $599.99, the Luna Pro comes with a protective case, rubber protector, wrist strap, and USB-C cable, making it $170 less than the Ultra model.
The camera features a 1-inch sensor and a 20mm f/1.8 lens, delivering 8K30fps and 4K120fps video resolutions, along with various stills resolutions. Its 9MP ultra-high-resolution stills and 200MP stitch panorama capabilities set it apart. The device is lightweight at 8.2oz (233g) and has a battery life of up to 4 hours.
The remote control system on the Luna Pro is a major improvement over its competitors. It features a dedicated zoom switch, separate from the thumbstick, and allows for a natural 90-degree flick to activate the camera. The remote control also supports up to a 20-meter range and includes a detachable touchscreen for easy navigation.
Despite the lack of a secondary camera, the Luna Pro retains many of the features from its sibling model, including 3x and 4x digital zoom, a 9cm closest focusing distance, and various video shooting modes such as SDR, Dolby Vision HDR, and Insta360's PureVideo night mode. The camera's performance is generally positive, although it experiences overheating issues during extended 8K recording sessions.
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