Insta360 Luna Ultra Handheld Gimbal Camera Launches with Dual‑Lens 8K Capability

Insta360 has introduced the Luna Ultra, a dual‑lens handheld gimbal camera aimed at vloggers and content creators. Priced at $769.99, the device mounts two lenses on a three‑axis gimbal, offering 8K video at 30 fps with a 1‑inch Leica Summicron sensor and a secondary 1/1.3‑inch telephoto sensor capable of 37 MP stills and 200 MP panoramas. It provides a 12× zoom range (including 6× lossless), Dolby Vision HDR, Leica‑tuned colour profiles, and a flat I‑Log look. The Luna Ultra includes a pop‑out remote control, detachable joystick, rotatable touchscreen that auto‑sets portrait or landscape mode, and optional POV head‑tracker accessory. Wireless control is rated up to 20 m, and the camera supports subject tracking, motorised pan‑tilt movements, and a 20‑minute battery life. Reviewers note its light weight, robust stabilisation, and modular accessories such as an extension handle and flip‑out feet, though the built‑in feet are considered fragile. The launch comes as DJI’s comparable Pocket series faces U.S. import restrictions, positioning the Luna Ultra as a premium alternative for creators unable to procure the latest DJI models.