Insta360 Luna Ultra camera debuts with Leica partnership, targeting DJI market

Insta360 has launched the Luna Ultra, a pocket‑size gimbal camera developed in partnership with Leica. The device combines two Leica‑calibrated lenses – a 1‑inch sensor with a 20 mm f/1.8 lens and a secondary 60 mm f/2.0 telephoto – delivering 8K video at 30 fps and 4K up to 120 fps. A detachable 2‑inch OLED touchscreen can be used as a wireless monitor up to 20 m away, transmitting live HD video.

Weighing 233 g, the Luna Ultra is priced at $770 in the United States and £649 in the United Kingdom. Battery life reaches about 110 minutes when recording continuously in 8K30, with rapid charging to 80 % in roughly 23 minutes. The camera features AI‑enhanced low‑light processing, Dolby Vision HDR, 10‑bit I‑Log, and a 12× optical zoom range (6× loss‑less). Reviewers praised its solid stabilization and high‑quality imagery, noting some pan‑tilt jitter and a lack of full 360° rotation, as well as occasional heating during prolonged 8K shooting.

The Luna Ultra aims to compete directly with DJI’s Osmo Pocket line by offering higher‑end specifications and Leica‑branded colour profiles for creators seeking cinematic footage without a second operator.