Verdict
The Insta360 Luna Pro is a slimmed-down, single-lens take on the flagship Luna Ultra, and when viewed on its own terms it’s excellent: tracking and stabilisation are as reliable as anything I’ve tested, the detachable touchscreen remote is fantastic for solo shooters and video quality holds up well across the board. The only sticking point is its price; with only £50 separating the Luna Pro from the far more versatile Luna Ultra, it’s hard to recommend this as the sensible budget pick Insta360 apparently wants it to be.
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Dependable subject tracking and stabilisation
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Detachable touchscreen remote with its own mic
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Sharper 4K vertical video than the pricier Ultra
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Clean, detailed footage across Standard, Dolby Vision and I-Log profiles
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Barely cheaper than the more versatile Luna Ultra
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Digital zoom turns soft and muddy past 2x
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Still photos are a weak point
Key Features
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Review Price:
£599.99
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Detachable touchscreen remote
OLED module pops free of the body and offers mic and 20m control range.
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Leica co-engineered lens
20mm f/1.8 Leica Summicron lens paired to Insta360’s 1-inch sensor.
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Deep Track 5.0 subject tracking
Locks onto a person, animal or group and holds on tenaciously.
Introduction
Insta360’s Luna series – designed to challenge the DJI Osmo Pocket series’ supremacy in the handheld, pocket-sized gimbal camera market – launched a few months ago with the dual-lens, flagship Luna Ultra model. The second model in the line-up, the Luna Pro, is the inevitable step-down follow-up: a single-lens, slightly smaller, and – on paper at least – more affordable version of the same concept.
I’ve spent the past week testing the Luna Pro, putting its Leica-tuned lens, subject tracking and detachable remote module through their paces to see whether Insta360’s junior gimbal camera can stand on its own.
On numbers alone, it ought to be an easy recommendation: 8K@30fps or 4K@120fps video, 3-axis mechanical stabilisation and a screen that pops off to become its own remote control. But the Luna Pro doesn’t exist in isolation – it sits just a stone’s throw in price from its own big brother, the Luna Ultra.
So, the question isn’t just whether or not the Luna Pro is good – it’s whether it’s good enough to pick over its slightly pricier series sibling.
Design and Build Quality
- Similar design to Luna Ultra
- Detachable touchscreen module with built-in mic
- Built-in wire tripod & tripod thread at the base
Line up the Luna Pro next to the Luna Ultra and the family resemblance is striking. The Pro share the same ergonomic stick-like gimbal-topped design (which, let’s face it, is originally derived from the DJI Pocket series), but is marginally shorter and 15 to 20g lighter depending on the colourway.
The handle can be extended for a more secure grip by adding the included tripod handle, and the detachable touchscreen module works exactly as it does on the Ultra: pop it free of the body and you’ve got a standalone remote with its own microphone. Very handy for framing yourself from a distance.
The one design element I’d call a weak point is the thin wire tripod folded into the tripod handle. It’s fiddly to deploy one-handed and offers next to no stability on anything but a flat surface. Thankfully there’s a standard tripod thread on its base too, which is the more reliable option if you’re setting up on anything uneven.
The bundled case, meanwhile, is a simple rubber cap over the lens and gimbal. It’s more basic than the Ultra’s bulkier hard plastic case, but quicker to remove and refit when you want to start shooting. Also bundled in the Standard Edition box is a zip-up carry case, a wrist strap and a USB-C cable.
Performance
- Dual-chip setup
- Deep Track 5.0 subject tracking
- 1,550mAh battery for up to 240 minutes of use
On paper, dropping from the Ultra’s triple chipset to a dual-chip setup is a step down, but during my testing I never ran into any major performance issues – unless you count a few seconds of processing time after capturing a 75MB RAW photo.
Subject tracking is the standout here, with a single joystick click or tap on the screen locking onto a person, animal or recognisable object. It stays locked brilliantly, and you can also adjust the tracked subject’s position within the frame to suit your tastes.
Gimbal stabilisation is just as strong a feature, and will keep your footage smooth and level on the move, with an optional FPV-style mode for more dynamic shots. You can also nudge the joystick to manually adjust the gimbal position.
Battery life, however, needs a small reality check against Insta360’s own claims. The official 240-minute rating is based on 1080p@24fps with the screen and Wi-Fi switched off, which isn’t how most people will actually use this camera.
I figured a more demanding test was required, so I set the camera to 8K@30fps with the screen on, and it resulted in around 90 minutes of recording before the battery died. Not bad, but not quite the four hours the press release boasts about.
Push the Luna Pro hard with sustained 4K@120fps or 8K@30fps recording and it’ll get very warm, but in fairness it took over 75 minutes of continuous 8K capture before it shut down on me; I had no overheating issues in regular daily use.
The four built-in microphones (three on the body and one on the detachable module) are adequate for casual use, with 32-bit recording available, but anyone serious about audio should consider investing in one of Insta360’s wireless mics, both of which can pair directly with the Luna Pro. The Mic Air and Mic Pro offer crisp audio, more protection against wind noise during outdoor filming and effective active noise cancellation.
Image and video quality
- Up to 8K@30fps video
- 20mm equivalent view, with digital zoom
- Support for Dolby Vision and I-Log colour profiles
In good light, video quality is a huge strength, holding up well whether you’re shooting in Standard, Dolby Vision or I-Log. The maximum bitrate of 120Mbps is shared with the Ultra, and sounds quite modest by today’s standards, but I didn’t find it held footage back in practice.
8K is the headline spec, but honestly 4K is the more practical everyday choice: the file sizes are smaller and easier to manage, you get more frame rate options (up to 120fps, in fact), and there’s still plenty of detail.
Low light shooting is handled by the PureVideo mode, which captures at up to 4K@60fps and delivers noticeably cleaner, better-controlled footage after dark than I expected – you do lose Dolby Vision and I-Log support while it’s active, but for a camera at this price, it’s an effective and welcome inclusion.
Vertical video is worthy of praise, too, because it’s the one area where the Pro beats the Ultra: it can shoot 4K/30fps in 9:16 versus the Ultra’s 3K/60fps ceiling, so you get a little more detail at the expense of frame rate.
Zoom range is the chief casualty of losing the Ultra’s second lens. The Pro manages to be genuinely lossless up to 2x digital zoom, but gets much softer and muddier if you push beyond that.
As a still photo shooter, it’s not great. The wide-angle view and limited zoom make it a bit inflexible for my tastes, and the photos themselves are a little muddy and indistinct. Still, I doubt anyone is buying a gimbal-mounted video camera for its photography talents, so unimpressive photos are something I’m more than willing to live with here. If I want to snap a selfie, I’ll use my phone.
Should you buy it?
You want a solid wide-angle pocket video camera
Despite being only the second gimbal camera made by Insta360, the Luna Pro feels like a mature product that offers almost everything a vlogger might want.
You need reach and flexibility
With only around £50 separating it from the more versatile, dual-lens Luna Ultra, most buyers will get more camera for their money by stretching their budget a tiny bit further.
Final Thoughts
Judged purely as a piece of hardware, the Insta360 Luna Pro is very good indeed. The subject tracking is as sticky as I’ve found on any small gimbal camera, the stabilisation keeps your footage rock steady even at a fast walk, and the detachable touchscreen remote solves the problem of solo hands-free vlogging with real elegance. Video quality is great too.
Where the Luna Pro comes a little unstuck is its context. Insta360 has priced its dual-lens Luna Ultra so closely – it’s just £50 more expensive in the UK – that the Pro’s position as the accessible option doesn’t quite hold up. Losing the second lens costs you true optical zoom and a lot of framing flexibility, for a saving that will barely register with most buyers.
If the Luna Pro was £100 cheaper, it’d feel like a fair price, but as it currently stands, I suspect most buyers will pick the Ultra over its stablemate – at least in the UK where the prices are so close.
How We Test
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- Tested for over a week
- Tested all modes in various conditions
FAQs
Not overall. The Luna Pro has the edge for sharper 4K vertical video, but the Luna Ultra’s dual-lens setup gives you more framing flexibility and true optical zoom for only £50 more in the UK.
Insta360 claims up to 240 minutes, but that’s based on 1080p@24fps recording with the screen and Wi-Fi switched off. In more demanding 8K@30fps testing with the screen on, it lasted around 90 minutes.
Full Specs
| Insta360 Luna Pro Review | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Insta360 |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| IP rating | No |
| Battery | 1550 mAh |
| Size (Dimensions) | 52.8 x 155.7 x 38.5 MM |
| Weight | 215 G |
| Release Date | 2026 |
| First Reviewed Date | 10/09/2026 |
| Sensor Type | 1-inch |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Screen | Yes |
| Image stabilisation | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB charging | Yes |
| UK RRP | £599.99 |
| USA RRP | $599 |
