After months of anticipation, leaks, a quiet debut at NAB 2026, and an early China release, Insta360 has opened global sales for its first handheld stabilized camera. The Luna Ultra pairs dual 8K cameras on a 3-axis gimbal, surpassing DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 4P models that top out at 4K. While recent DJI Pocket versions remain unavailable in the US, the Luna Ultra goes on sale today for $769.99 via Insta360’s site and outlets such as Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy.

The main sensor is a 1-inch 8K unit with a Leica Summicron lens, while the secondary 1/1.3-inch sensor carries a telephoto lens reaching 12X zoom or 6X lossless. Photos reach 37 megapixels, yet 8K video stays at 30fps like the Ace Pro 2. Dolby Vision, 10-bit I-Log, and Leica color profiles work at 8K, along with in-camera cinematic filters, but 60fps requires a drop to 4K. Slow-motion hits 120fps at 4K and 240fps at 1080P.

Users of DJI Osmo Pocket cameras will recognize the 2-inch rotating OLED screen and built-in mic that accepts Insta360 wireless mics. The standout difference is the detachable touchscreen and controls that double as a wireless remote with live preview beyond 65 feet, appealing to solo vloggers.

Insta360 projects up to four hours from the 1,550mAh battery depending on settings and stabilization demands. Deep Track 5.0 automatically follows subjects or groups and adjusts framing.

Extra gear includes a POV Head Tracker that follows head turns, a battery handle, ND filters, and a wide lens. Storage expands to 1TB via microSD, with 47GB onboard.

The Verge reviewer Sean Hollister has tested the Luna Ultra and shared early impressions after an accelerated launch:

So far, I don’t think I actually prefer the Luna Ultra to my Osmo Pocket 3! The second lens with 6x lossless zoom and wireless detachable touchscreen are very nice to have, letting me capture my daughter’s ballet recital and my dad’s wedding ceremony without leaving my seat. I could read the notes at my kid’s piano lesson from across the room at 12x zoom unlike the DJI.
But the Luna’s nowhere near as effortless to use. It’s not as compact and easy to grip, it’s so dang annoying to have to un-navigate a menu after you change each setting (you can’t just hit record to go back to recording mode), and most importantly, it’s even harder to tell if things are in focus on the Luna than my DJI. I’d rather have a sharper screen than a detachable one, particularly since the Luna isn’t quite as good at automatically choosing the right focus to begin with. I can generally trust the Pocket 3, but the Luna needs some more work.
I am finding the Luna slightly better at automatically tracking people, and the 47GB of built-in storage means no swearing when I leave the SD card in my PC. It’s clever how the extended grips include tiny fold-out tripods, too, and I’m looking forward to trying other useful accessories like a neckmount and an earpiece that rotates the camera to match your real head’s point of view.