Insta360 Ace Pro - Action Cam with 8K sensor, Leica optics and lots of AI
[11:32 Fri,24.November 2023 by Rudi Schmidts]
Insta360 has now officially unveiled two new wide-angle action cameras. The flagship, the Insta360 Ace Pro, was developed in collaboration with Leica and is based on a 1/1.3-inch sensor, a special 5 nm AI chip and a Leica SUMMARIT lens.
4K videos can be recorded at 120 frames per second. The 48 MP sensor also allows video recording at up to 8K, then at 24 fps. Recording is in H.265 and H.264 with a maximum of 170 Mbit/s.
There is an Active HDR mode with 4K 30 fps, which most likely increases the dynamic range via double exposure. With the help of the AI chip, PureVideo is designed to optimize recordings in low light conditions. Noise suppression, "improved" brightness and more dynamic range are to be provided here. The FlowState stabilization technology is designed to counteract camera shake, while the "360° Horizon Lock" also corrects any unwanted tilting of the horizon.
The PD quick charge, which promises to fill the battery to 80 percent in 22 minutes, can ensure fewer breaks during filming.
The smaller Insta360 Ace is the budget-friendly option, with the main differences being a smaller 1/2-inch 48MP sensor, a normal lens and only one standard charge mode.
Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro Action Cams
Both cameras have a 2.4-inch flip touchscreen and a few truly innovative functions, such as pausing or quickly deleting and restarting a recording. In addition to gesture and voice control, there are also many AI gimmicks in the operation, as well as a highlight assistant or an AI warp function for editing in the camera.
The Ace series is also capable of time-lapse and hyperlapse (in TimeShift mode), while the AI Selfie Stick Eraser can also "hide" the stick of the selfie stick in a video.
Without an additional housing, both cameras can operate up to 10 meters deep underwater; with the optional Dive Case, even up to 60 meters are possible.
Insta360 Ace and Ace Pro can be ordered worldwide via Insta360.com, Amazon and selected retailers from November 21, 2023. The Insta360 Ace costs 379.99 US dollars, while the flagship option, Insta360 Ace Pro, costs 449.99 US dollars.
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