Insta360 Luna Ultra Leica 1-Inch 8K 3-Axis Gimbal Camera
Professional 8K Imaging in a Pocket Gimbal Camera The Insta360 Luna Ultra Leica 1-Inch 8K Dual-Lens 3-Axis Gimbal Camera combines dual Leica Summicron lenses, mechanical...
Professional 8K Imaging in a Pocket Gimbal Camera
The Insta360 Luna Ultra Leica 1-Inch 8K Dual-Lens 3-Axis Gimbal Camera combines dual Leica Summicron lenses, mechanical stabilisation, intelligent subject tracking and professional colour options in a compact handheld design. It is built for travel filmmaking, vlogging, events, interviews, portraits and mobile content production where image quality and portability are equally important.
Highlights
Dual-Lens Leica Imaging System
- Leica Summicron main lens with a 1-inch 8K sensor
- Dedicated 1/1.3-inch telephoto sensor
- Up to 6× lossless zoom and 12× total zoom
- Five practical focal lengths for wide scenes, portraits and close-ups
Professional Video and Colour
- Records up to 8K30fps Dolby Vision video
- Supports 4K120fps and 1080p240fps slow motion
- 10-bit I-Log for greater post-production flexibility
- Leica colour profiles and additional cinematic looks
Intelligent and Stable Shooting
- 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilisation
- Deep Track 5.0 subject and group tracking
- Active Zoom Tracking and Smart Framing
- Triple AI Chip processing for low-light imaging and autofocus
Flexible Monitoring and Storage
- Detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen
- Remote monitoring and control from up to 20 metres
- 47GB of usable internal storage
- Supports compatible microSD cards up to 2TB
Key Features
Insta360 Luna Ultra Leica 1-Inch 8K Dual-Lens 3-Axis Gimbal Camera
Luna Ultra brings large-sensor imaging, telephoto capability and mechanical stabilisation together in one portable camera. Its dual-lens configuration allows creators to move between wide compositions, natural-looking portraits, detailed close-ups and distant subjects without carrying a separate camera body, lens and gimbal.
Dual Leica Summicron Lenses
The 20mm-equivalent main lens combines a 1-inch sensor with an F1.8 aperture for wide scenes, low-light environments and cinematic video. A dedicated 60mm-equivalent telephoto lens uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor and F2.0 aperture to produce closer perspectives and natural background separation.
The camera offers five useful focal lengths, 6× lossless zoom up to 120mm equivalent and total zoom up to 12× or 240mm equivalent. This gives creators more freedom when filming travel details, performances, products, portraits and subjects that cannot be approached closely.
8K Dolby Vision and High-Frame-Rate Recording
Luna Ultra records up to 8K at 30fps, preserving detail for large displays, reframing and cropping during editing. Dolby Vision recording provides richer colour and contrast, while 4K120fps and 1080p240fps modes support detailed slow-motion sequences.
For dimly lit scenes, 4K60fps PureVideo uses the Triple AI Chip system to reduce noise and improve image clarity. Actual results depend on the selected mode, exposure settings, subject movement and available lighting.
10-Bit I-Log for Professional Workflows
The 10-bit I-Log colour profile retains additional highlight, shadow and colour information for post-production. It supports ACES-based workflows and is natively supported by DaVinci Resolve, making the camera suitable for creators who need more control over colour grading.
Built-in timecode also assists with synchronising footage in compatible multi-camera editing workflows using applications such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro.
3-Axis Mechanical Stabilisation
The integrated 3-axis gimbal compensates for camera movement to produce smoother handheld footage while walking, travelling or following moving subjects. Roll Lock, Roll and Tilt Lock, FPV and FPV-V modes provide different movement characteristics for conventional vlogging, controlled camera movements and creative perspectives.
Deep Track 5.0 and Smart Framing
Deep Track 5.0 can recognise and follow people, groups, pets and other selected subjects. Active Zoom Tracking adjusts the composition as the subject moves, while Smart Framing lets the operator position a tracked subject within a selectable composition point instead of keeping everything fixed in the centre.
Tracking performance can vary with lighting, distance, movement speed, obstructions and the complexity of the scene.
Detachable OLED Touchscreen Remote
The 2-inch OLED touchscreen can remain attached for conventional handheld operation or be removed for remote monitoring and camera control. It supports HD image transmission from up to 20 metres under suitable conditions and includes a built-in microphone.
This detachable design is useful for solo filming, group shots, low-angle compositions and situations where the camera must be positioned away from the operator.
Photography and Creative Modes
Luna Ultra captures still images at up to 37MP and supports JPG and RAW formats. Its 200MP Scenic Panorama mode produces detailed 2:1 panoramic photographs, while additional modes include 360 Panorama, Live Frame, Timelapse, TimeShift, Barrel Roll and Dolly Zoom.
The Insta360 mobile app provides media transfer, AI-assisted editing and ready-made creative templates for compatible mobile devices.
Extended Recording and Expandable Storage
The camera provides up to four hours of operating time under Insta360’s controlled 1080p24fps test conditions with the screen and Wi-Fi disabled. It can recharge to 80% in approximately 23 minutes when powered off and connected to a compatible 45W PD3.0 PPS USB-C charger.
Its 47GB of usable internal storage allows recording without a memory card, while compatible microSD cards up to 2TB can provide additional capacity for higher-resolution projects.
Summary
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a versatile 8K gimbal camera for creators who want Leica imaging, telephoto reach, stable handheld footage and professional colour control without carrying a larger camera system. Its dual lenses, detachable OLED touchscreen, AI subject tracking and expandable storage make it suitable for travel, vlogging, portraits, events and professional mobile content production.
Insta360 Luna Ultra Leica 1-Inch 8K 3-Axis Gimbal Camera
The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a flagship dual-lens 8K gimbal camera featuring a Leica Summicron main lens with a 1-inch sensor and a dedicated 60mm-equivalent telephoto lens. It combines three-axis mechanical stabilisation, up to 12× zoom, 10-bit I-Log, Dolby Vision, PureVideo low-light recording and a detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen for professional handheld content creation.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Gimbal | |
| Stabilisation | Three-axis mechanical gimbal stabilisation |
| Controllable Range | Pan: −57° to 235° • Tilt: −57° to 120° • Roll: −50° to 50° |
| Mechanical Range | Pan: −63° to 240° • Tilt: −98° to 180° • Roll: −63° to 220° |
| Maximum Control Speed | 210°/s |
| Angular Vibration Range | ±0.005° |
| Main Lens | |
| Lens | Leica Summicron lens |
| Sensor Size | 1 inch |
| Aperture | F1.8 |
| 35mm-Equivalent Focal Length | 20mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 9cm |
| Telephoto Lens | |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.3 inch |
| Aperture | F2.0 |
| 35mm-Equivalent Focal Length | 60mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 15cm |
| Zoom | |
| Photo and Video Zoom | 1–12× |
| 360 Panorama | 1× only |
| 200MP Scenic Panorama | 3× only |
| Photo and Video | |
| 8K Video, 16:9 | 7680 × 4320 at 30/25/24fps |
| 8K Video, 2.35:1 | 7680 × 3264 at 30/25/24fps |
| 4K Video, 16:9 | 3840 × 2160 at 120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 4K Video, 2.35:1 | 3840 × 1632 at 120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 3K Video, 1:1 | 3072 × 3072 at 60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 3K Video, 9:16 | 1728 × 3072 at 60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 2.7K Video, 16:9 | 2688 × 1520 at 120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 2.7K Video, 9:16 | 1520 × 2688 at 60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 1080p Video, 16:9 | 1920 × 1080 at 240/200/120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| 1080p Video, 9:16 | 1080 × 1920 at 60/50/48/30/25/24fps |
| PureVideo | 4K 16:9 up to 60fps • 3K 9:16 up to 60fps • 2.7K 16:9 and 9:16 up to 60fps • 1080p 16:9 and 9:16 up to 60fps |
| Slow Motion | 4K 16:9 and 2.35:1 up to 120fps • 2.7K 16:9 up to 120fps • 1080p 16:9 up to 240fps |
| Timelapse | 4K, 2.7K or 1080p at 30fps |
| UltraPhoto Resolution | 37MP: 7040 × 5288 or 6144 × 6144 • 33MP: 7680 × 4320 |
| Standard Photo Resolution | 9MP: 3520 × 2644 or 3072 × 3072 • 8MP: 3840 × 2160 |
| Scenic Panorama Resolution | 200MP: 20224 × 10112 |
| Video Format | MP4 |
| Photo Format | JPG • JPG + RAW |
| Video Modes | Video • PureVideo • Slow Motion • Timelapse • TimeShift • Barrel Roll |
| Photo Modes | Standard Photo • UltraPhoto • Live Frame • Panorama |
| Colour Profiles | Standard • Dolby Vision • 10-bit I-Log |
| Colour Depth | Photo: 8-bit • Video: 10-bit |
| Colour Gamut | Photo: sRGB • Live Frame: Rec. 601 • Standard video: Rec. 709 • Dolby Vision video: Rec. 2020 |
| Video Encoding | H.265 |
| Maximum Video Bitrate | 120Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | ±4EV |
| ISO Range | 100–6400 |
| Shutter Speed | Photo: 1/8000 to 30 seconds • Video: 1/8000 to 1/24 second |
| White Balance | 2000K–10000K |
| Audio | |
| Audio Modes | Wind Reduction • Voice Enhancement • Original Audio |
| Audio Format | 48kHz, 32-bit AAC |
| Microphones | Four: three on the main gimbal and one on the detachable touchscreen |
| Wireless Microphone Compatibility | Insta360 Mic Air • Insta360 Mic Pro |
| Hardware | |
| Display | Detachable 2-inch rotatable OLED touchscreen |
| Weight | Cosmic Black: 233g • Stellar White: 235g |
| Dimensions | 52.4 × 169.9 × 38.5mm |
| Internal Storage | 47GB |
| Expandable Storage | microSD card up to 2TB |
| Recommended Memory Card | V30, U3 and A2-rated microSDXC card; refer to Insta360’s current compatibility list before purchase |
| Main Gimbal Battery | 1550mAh |
| Detachable Touchscreen Battery | 210mAh |
| Charging | Up to 80% in approximately 23 minutes using 15V/3A charging |
| Maximum Operating Time | Up to 240 minutes under Insta360’s stated laboratory conditions |
| USB Interface | USB Type-C, USB 3.0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Available Colours | Cosmic Black • Stellar White |
| Wireless Connectivity | |
| Main Gimbal Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax • 2.4GHz and 5GHz |
| Detachable Touchscreen Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4, IEEE 802.11b/g/n • 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | BR/EDR/BLE • 2.402GHz–2.480GHz |
| Compatible Bluetooth Remote | Insta360 POV Head Tracker |
| Compatible Devices | |
| iOS Requirements | iOS 15.0 or later with an Apple A14 chip or newer |
| Android Requirements | Android 10.0 or later with Snapdragon 855, Exynos 2200, Dimensity 9000, Google Tensor G1 or newer |
| Compatibility Note | Devices below the stated requirements may support basic camera control, but processor-intensive and AI features may have reduced performance |
| Bundle |
Standard, Creator Kit |
|---|---|
| Color |
Black, White |