Insta360 Luna Ultra Camera Review

With the Insta360 Luna Ultra, the company is seemingly throwing everything and the kitchen sink into a product that could massively disrupt the market. It might be a first-generation product, but the Luna Ultra’s enormous set of features combined with some unique selling points, could see it catapulted to the top of must buy lists when it comes to high-quality compact cameras. Here is my review.

Two-lens system

The Insta360 Luna Ultra’s most distinctive feature is its two-lens system. The first uses a 1-inch sensor to capture a wide field-of-view, making it both high-quality and wide enough for vloggers. The second camera pairs a telephoto lens with a 1/1.3” sensor, giving users a tighter perspective for subjects farther from the camera.

When recording video, the Luna Ultra supports up to 8K at 30 FPS. It also supports Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log. For those planning to color-grade, this will be a must-have.

PureVideo comes in clutch

One of my favorite Insta360 features, as it regularly saves shoots during challenging conditions, is PureVideo. This is available for low-light recording at up to 4K60. I have found this mode useful on other recent Insta360 cameras, particularly when filming outdoors after sunset. During the shorter UK winter days, it makes continuing a shoot into the evening feel much less risky.

The main party trick of the Luna Ultra is the 2” OLED screen, which detaches from the camera body and continues to operate as both a wireless monitor and a remote control. Similar functionality was achieved with the company’s GO line, but the Luna Ultra takes it to the next level. This is extremely handy when looking to compose a shot while away from the actual camera.

Super stable

Another big highlight of the Luna Ultra is the stability. As you might expect from a unit like this, stabilization is exceptional, even while running. I found that I didn’t have to worry too much about trying to keep the camera steady, and the built-in stabilization took care of all but the most aggressive shakes.

While the Luna Ultra has a lot going for it, with many features that set it apart from the DJI Osmo Pocket models, which are the obvious primary competitor, Insta360’s unit is a little bigger, which is probably the one downside that stood out to me. It’s still very portable, but not quite as easy to pack up and move with between vlogging shots.

The only other nitpick I have is to do with the colors between the two cameras. When creating a video with clips from both cameras, I found I had to work harder than expected to match colors. 

Disclosure: Review sample provided by Insta360.