Following the launch of the Luna Ultra earlier this year, Insta360 announced a second gimbal camera, called the Luna Pro. It drops the Ultra’s second lens for a single 1-inch sensor, and Insta360 is calling it the industry’s first 4K vertical shooting gimbal camera. It’s priced at 3,399 yuan (~$505).

The vertical shoot claim comes down to resolution. Insta360 says the Luna Pro captures 8K footage while holding onto 4K resolution when the camera is turned vertical. This matters because most gimbal cameras lose resolution the moment they switch orientation. In comparison, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 caps out at 3K in vertical mode, and even the higher-end Osmo Pocket 4P doesn’t clear that ceiling. 

Insta360 Luna Pro Specifications

The Luna Pro uses a Sony 1-inch sensor to capture 4K video at 30fps in a 9:16 frame. It also has AI tracking and three-axis stabilization to help keep subjects properly framed when you’re shooting vertically.

The camera uses a Leica Summicron F1.8 lens, the same optical partner used on the Luna Ultra, and is rated for up to 14 stops of dynamic range. It supports up to 4x zoom, with the first 2x being lossless. Beyond that, an onboard AI model takes over image processing to help maintain image quality.

For color, the Luna Pro includes three Leica presets — Chrome, Natural, and Vivid — along with six cinematic filters. You can also share your color settings with someone else via a QR code instead of copying them manually.

For portraits, the camera can detect facial contours and skin texture in real time, smoothing skin while preserving facial details. You can adjust beauty intensity, smoothing, and brightening separately.

It also has a built-in color temperature sensor that measures the surrounding light and automatically adjusts the white balance. Insta360 says this helps keep skin tones consistent when moving between warm indoor lighting and daylight. The company has also added a multi-skin-tone AI algorithm designed to avoid the washed-out look that can come from applying the same whitening effect to different skin tones.

Like the Luna Ultra, the Luna Pro has a detachable touchscreen remote that can be used as a wireless controller. It supports image transmission from up to 20 meters away and provides full camera control, while a built-in wireless microphone can record audio from a distance.

You also get an optional head-tracking accessory that can track the user’s head movements and move the gimbal accordingly, similar to the POV Head Tracker available for the Luna Ultra.

The Luna Pro has the same 1,550mAh battery capacity as its larger sibling and is rated for up to four hours of shooting. Fast charging can take it to 80% in 23 minutes, while 47GB of built-in storage is included.

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