Insta360 Launches Luna Ultra to Compete With Dji's Gimbals
WHO:
Engadget - Insta360 is the company launching the Luna Ultra gimbal camera.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra and its single-lens sibling, Luna, are co-engineered with Leica.
WHAT:
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra features a dual-lens camera system with a Type 1 8K sensor and a secondary telephoto lens system with a Type 1/1.3 sensor and f/2.0 aperture.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra can capture video at up to 8Kp30 in Dolby Vision and supports 10-bit I-Log with 14 stops of dynamic range.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra can capture 37 megapixel “UltraPhotos” and 200 megapixel “Scenic Panorama” photos.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra features a 1550mAh battery that provides up to four hours of use and can fast charge to 80% in approximately 23 minutes.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra includes built-in storage of 47GB, with support for up to 1TB via microSD.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra features a f/1.8 lens that works alongside a Type 1 image sensor.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra offers up to 12x zoom via digital cropping.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra features a Type 1 image sensor, although the precise size and resolution of the sensor have not been disclosed.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra will be available in black and white colorways.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra supports compatibility with an ACES workflow and includes Leica-engineered color profiles and additional cinematic profiles.
Engadget - The Luna Ultra is priced at $770.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra features a 3x optical zoom Leica lens with five zoom steps and telephoto macro capabilities.
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra supports 10-bit I-Log recording and Dolby Vision HDR.
PetaPixel - The device includes a detachable screen that functions as a wireless monitor, camera controller, and audio capture device.
WHERE:
PetaPixel - Content creator Ben Seligson purchased the Luna Ultra at B&H Photo and Video shortly after it was listed as "in stock."
PetaPixel - Content creator Ben Seligson purchased the Luna Ultra at B&H Photo and Video.
PetaPixel - B&H Photo and Video is selling the Insta360 Luna Ultra and has it listed as "in stock."
WHEN:
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra is available starting June 10 for $769.99.
PetaPixel - B&H changed the Insta360 Luna Ultra to a “new item — coming soon” on June 9.
WHY:
PetaPixel - The collaboration with Leica aims to enhance the imaging capabilities of the Luna Ultra, similar to the partnership for Insta360’s Ace Pro 2 action camera.
PetaPixel - The collaboration with Leica aims to enhance the imaging capabilities of the Luna Ultra.
HOW:
PetaPixel - The Luna Ultra is developed in partnership with Leica, which includes the design of the lens or lenses.
(UPDATED June 11, 2026 06:30 UTC)
The Luna Ultra has just been released, featuring an impressive dual-lens camera system that includes a Type 1 8K sensor and a secondary telephoto lens with a Type 1/1.3 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. This device can capture stunning video at up to 8Kp30 in Dolby Vision, along with 37 megapixel “UltraPhotos” and 200 megapixel “Scenic Panorama” images, all powered by a 1550mAh battery that offers up to four hours of use. Priced at $769.99, the Luna Ultra is now available for purchase and includes built-in storage of 47GB, expandable up to 1TB via microSD.
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(UPDATED June 11, 2026 01:45 UTC)
The Luna Ultra has just been released, featuring a fast f/1.8 lens and a Type 1 image sensor, along with the ability to achieve up to 12x zoom through digital cropping. Content creator Ben Seligson snagged the Luna Ultra at B&H Photo and Video shortly after it became available. This new camera is the result of a collaboration with Leica, designed to boost its imaging capabilities, similar to the partnership seen with Insta360’s Ace Pro 2 action camera.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 16:14 UTC)
The Luna Ultra has been introduced with a Type 1 image sensor, though details about its size and resolution remain undisclosed. This new camera will be available in both black and white color options and is designed to support an ACES workflow, featuring Leica-engineered color profiles along with additional cinematic profiles. Content creator Ben Seligson has already purchased the Luna Ultra from B&H Photo and Video.
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(UPDATED June 10, 2026 14:15 UTC)
Insta360 has officially launched the Luna Ultra gimbal camera, co-engineered with Leica to enhance its imaging capabilities. Priced at $770, the Luna Ultra features a 3x optical zoom Leica lens, supports 10-bit I-Log recording and Dolby Vision HDR, and includes a detachable screen that acts as a wireless monitor and camera controller. You can find the Luna Ultra available for purchase at B&H Photo and Video, which recently updated its listing to indicate that the item is "in stock."