Insta360 announced the release the latest model in the Ace series, “Insta360 Ace Pro 2. Package lineups are as follows:
- Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 Standard Edition: includes wind guard, battery, standard mount, microphone cap, USB-C cable.
- Ace Pro 2 Standard Edition Dual Battery Kit: Includes wind guard, 2 batteries, standard mount, microphone cap, and USB-C cable.
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is an innovative wide-angle action camera with high image quality, AI-powered smart and easy shooting, improved audio performance, and an improved rugged design to withstand intense action.
Co-developed with Leica, the Ace Pro 2 offers cutting-edge imaging with improved performance thanks to the dual AI chip, the first in an action camera, and a new 1/1.3-inch 8K sensor and Leica Summarit lens that achieves a wide 157° field of view. It also features smooth video with high frame rates of 8K30fps and 4K60fps Active HDR, excellent low-light performance with PureVideo, and a large 2.5-inch touch screen.
In addition, Insta360’s advanced AI technology provides a smart experience from shooting to sharing. Innovative features such as pausing and canceling recording, gesture and voice control, automatic editing, and AI highlight assistant will revolutionize the user’s shooting experience. No complicated workflow is required, so anyone can shoot easily and keep their favorite moments as memories.
The design has also been significantly improved to make the action camera more rugged and reliable. Waterproofing has been improved to a depth of 12m, and with a wind guard and removable lens guard, it can be used with any subject, giving action enthusiasts and sports fans greater flexibility and freedom in their photography.
“Our goal is to improve and enhance the innovative features of the original Insta360 Ace Pro to deliver an unparalleled experience. We are confident that this upgrade will set a new standard in the industry. This upgrade not only brings a quantum leap in AI, but also the power to capture things that are not possible with other action cameras, opening the door to new creative possibilities,” commented JK Liu, Founder of Insta360.
Unparalleled image quality, day and night
With an advanced 1/1.3″ 8K sensor and 13.5 stops of dynamic range, Ace Pro 2 delivers stunning visuals in situations that other action cameras just can’t handle.
Further enhancing its image quality and performance is the industry-leading dual-chip design: Ace Pro 2 is the first action camera to feature a professional-grade dedicated imaging chip that is responsible for image processing and noise reduction, while a separate 5nm AI chip contributes to further image processing and improves the overall performance of the camera, resulting in a smooth and seamless user experience.
In addition, it enables more shooting modes and advanced shooting settings, such as 8K30fps video, 4K60fps Active HDR, and evolved PureVideo. Even with fast movements or intense action, you can enjoy smooth and sharp video by selecting a high frame rate or slowing down with high-definition 4K120fps slow motion.
The low-light-specific mode PureVideo has also been improved, and is now powered by a complex, custom-trained AI neural network. This special capture mode dramatically reduces noise and enhances details in real time to deliver clearer, brighter footage in low-light environments, allowing you to capture twilight strolls and evening rides that were previously impossible.
During the day, the advanced 4K60fps Active HDR reproduces strong highlight and shadow detail for vivid images, while the wider 157° FOV captures a wider range, making it ideal for Vlogging and shooting scenes where the scenery is important.
It also comes equipped with a dedicated Leica color profile that infuses color aesthetics into your shots, adding a touch of elegance.
Action-ready, anytime, anywhere
The design has been upgraded to be even more rugged, with water resistance up to 12m on its own and 60m in a diving case, and a minimum operating temperature of -20ºC, making it suitable for winter sports and harsh weather conditions. The new removable lens guard offers more all-around protection, allowing users to capture never-before-seen shots even in extreme environments. An all-new detachable wind guard keeps wind noise to a minimum even during the most intense moments, while a completely redesigned audio algorithm delivers professional-level audio clarity, immersing viewers like never before.
Additionally, the magnetic mounting system allows you to seamlessly attach and remove accessories, saving you the time it takes to tighten and loosen screws to secure your camera to the mount.
Insta360’s superior FlowState image stabilization technology ensures smooth video in any situation, and 360° horizon leveling is now automatically applied in-camera to keep the horizon level. Designed with performance and convenience in mind, the Ace Pro 2 is equipped with a large 1800mAh battery, and the new Endurance mode delivers 50% longer continuous shooting time than the Insta360 Ace Pro at 4K30fps. Fast charging allows you to charge to 80% in 18 minutes and 100% in 47 minutes, so you can charge quickly and keep shooting the action.
Expanded compatibility
Insta360 has further expanded compatibility with leading third-party sports accessories, allowing users to create data-rich videos by overlaying real-time stats from third-party sports brands and apps, including Garmin, Apple, COROS and Nike Run Club.
For motovloggers, you can pair the Ace Pro 2 with a motorcycle helmet headset from Sena or Cardo for crystal clear dual track audio and hands-free operation, or add stats directly from your smartphone to the Insta360 app without any extra gear, and use the GPS Preview Remote for live preview and remote control to easily get real-time GPS data.
Smarter and easier shooting & editing
An essential and convenient tool for creators, the Ace Pro’s flip-out touchscreen has been further upgraded to a 2.5-inch screen on the Pro 2. With 70% more pixel density and 6% more brightness, the touchscreen allows for perfect framing and easier previews for vlogging, selfies and shooting at tricky angles, and ensures high visibility even in bright, direct sunlight.
The Ace Pro also offers solutions to problems that have plagued action camera users for a long time, including:
- 4K Clarity Zoom: Addresses the issue of close-up shots that result in poor image quality. Zoom in and out at 2x speed without compromising image quality.
- Pre-recording: Saves up to 120 seconds of footage before you press the record button, so you’ll never miss an important moment
- Gesture & Voice Control: Use simple hand signals or voice commands to start/stop recording, take photos, and more. Ideal for when your device is mounted out of reach
- Pause/resume recording: When you need time between shots, the pause and resume recording feature allows you to record continuously into one file, making file management and editing easier.
- Timecode: Seamlessly sync multiple cameras for a streamlined editing workflow
All of the innovative features raise the bar for action cameras.
Insta360’s innovative AI features make filming and editing as easy as possible, so anyone can create amazing footage, regardless of their skill level. The AI Highlight Assistant automatically finds the best moments in-camera and highlights them for you, allowing you to stitch together thrilling moments into one video, or select only your favorite moments and delete unnecessary clips to save storage.
The Insta360 app uses innovative AI technology to provide advanced automatic editing, templates, and creative effects in the editing lab. Instead of spending hours learning complex tools and editing workflows, the AI does it all, bringing your clips to life with dynamic cuts and transitions. The app’s AI selfie stick eraser can also be used to create invisible selfie stick effects and create third-person perspective footage.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Main Specifications
Sensor size | 1/1.3 inch |
Aperture | F2.6 |
35mm equivalent focal length | 13mm |
Video Resolution | 8K (16:9): 7680×4320@30/25/24fps – (2.35:1): 7680×3272@30/25/24fps 4K (4:3): 4096×3072@60/50/48/30 /25/24fps – (16:9): 3840×2160@120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps – (2.35:1): 3840×1632@120/100/60/50/48 /30/25/24fps 2.7K (4:3): 2688×2016@60/50/48/30/25/24fps – (16:9): 2688×1520@120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1440p (4:3): 1920×1440@60/50/48/30/25/24fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@240/200/120/100/60/50/48/30/25/24fps PureVideo: FreeFrame video: |
Slow Motion | 4K (16:9): 3840×2160@120/100fps 2.7K (16:9): 2688×1520@120/100fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@240/200/120/100fps |
Photo resolution | 50MP (8192×6144) 36MP (8192×4608) 12.5MP (4096×3072) 9MP (4096×2304) |
File formats | Video : MP4 Images : JPG, DNG RAW (can be exported in the app or Studio) |
Movie mode | Video (in-camera active HDR), slow motion, star lapse, time lapse, time shift, loop recording, dashcam, pre-recording |
Photo mode | Photo, HDR photo, interval photo, burst photo |
Color Profile | Standard, Vivid, I-Log, Leica Vivid, Leica Natural, Portrait, Film, Vintage, Urban, Nightscape |
Video Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Maximum Video Bitrate | 180Mbps |
Exposure Value | ±4EV |
ISO Sensitivity | 100-6400 |
Shutter speed | Photo: 1/8000 to 120 seconds Video: 1/8000 (upper limit determined by frame rate) |
White Balance | Auto, 2000-10000K |
Audio Mode | Wind noise reduction, voice enhancement, stereo |
Audio File Format | 48kHz, 16-bit, AAC |
microphone | 3 pieces |
weight | 177.7g |
size | 71.9×52.2×30.5mm |
color | black |
Storage | No built-in storage . Supports microSD cards up to 1TB. |
Battery capacity | 1800mAh |
Charging time | 47 minutes (when using a 30W fast charging adapter) 75 minutes (when using a 5V/3A power adapter) |
>Continuous shooting time | 180 minutes (Tested in a 25°C experimental environment, with Active HDR off in Endurance mode, and 1080p24fps video) |
Operating temperature | -20℃ to 45℃ |
Waterproof performance | Without diving case: 12m With diving case: 60m |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 |
Wifi | 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
USB | USB-C 3.0 |
Gyroscope | 6-axis gyroscope |
Compatible Devices | iOS devices: iOS devices with A12 or higher processors and iOS version 12.0 or later. Android devices: Compatible with Android devices that meet the following requirements. Android devices with Kirin 990 or higher processors (Huawei Mate 30, P40 or later models). – With Snapdragon 855 or higher processors (Samsung Galaxy S10, Xiaomi Mi 9 or later models). – Exynos 2200 or higher processors (Samsung Galaxy S22, S22 Ultra or later models). Compatible OS is Android 10.0 or higher, or HarmonyOS 2.0.0 or higher. |