From CNET: Previewed at IFA in Berlin last week, but technically under wraps until now, the new Luna Pro is the little sibling to the dual-lens Luna Ultra I recently reviewed. The short version is this: The new model has just one camera lens and image sensor, making it a slightly smaller but cheaper gimbal camera.
The other important features are the same as the pricier Luna Ultra, namely the removable screen and controls, the mics and the overall ease of use. With just a single lens and sensor, the only zoom on the Pro is digital, cropping in on the sensor and/or reducing resolution.
The Luna Pro was actually on display at IFA all last week, like a poorly kept secret, so I was able to give it a quick spin. I’ve been using the Luna Ultra a bunch over the last few weeks, and the Pro feels basically the same. It’s easy to line up and frame the shot you want, adjust modes and so on, all quickly with one hand.
The sensor on the Pro is the same as the main sensor on the Ultra. It’s capable of 8K30 video and 37-megapixel (7,040×5,288-pixel) photos. Like the Ultra, most people will likely prefer one of the lower settings, such as 4K60 for smoother video and 12-megapixel photos for faster photo capture. Interestingly, the Pro is capable of 4K vertical video. The Ultra maxes out at 3K. Since these are the same sensor, I wouldn’t be surprised if Insta360 updates the Ultra to match. It would be an odd and frustrating decision to limit 4K vertical to the cheaper camera.
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