Insta360, the Chinese camera maker, announced its new gimbal camera "Luna Pro" on September 10, 2026, co-engineered with Leica, and began selling it the same day in Japan and other markets worldwide. By dropping the telephoto lens found on its flagship "Luna Ultra," the company kept the price down while carrying over core features such as 8K Dolby Vision recording and a detachable screen.
A Leica Lens Paired with a 1-Inch Sensor
The Luna Pro is a single-lens gimbal camera that pairs a Leica Summicron lens (35mm-equivalent 20mm, f/1.8) with a 1-inch 8K sensor. It records 8K30fps Dolby Vision video and also supports 10-bit I-Log capture, catering to users who want to fine-tune color in post-production. Still photos top out at 37MP.
Vertical video gets particular attention: the camera can shoot 4K30fps vertical footage using 6K oversampling, making it well suited for high-quality short-form social content. Slow motion tops out at 4K120fps and 1080p240fps, and users get a choice of 2x lossless zoom or 4x high-resolution zoom. Stabilization comes from a 3-axis gimbal, keeping footage smooth even while walking.
Dual AI Chips Boost Tracking and Low-Light Performance
Inside is a dual AI chip setup pairing a dedicated imaging chip with a new 4nm processor. It powers "Deep Track," which automatically follows a subject, and "Rapid Focus," a fast autofocus system, letting solo creators capture stable footage without holding up a phone. Footage can then be finished quickly using the AI editing tools built into the Insta360 app.
The detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen also carries over, letting users pull it off the body and remotely control or monitor the camera from up to 20 meters away. The screen even has a built-in microphone, useful for voice notes when it's being used as a remote. For color, Leica-tuned profiles including "Leica Natural," "Leica Vivid," and "Leica Chrome" are available, letting shooters pick the tone they prefer.
What Separates It From the Luna Ultra
The Luna Pro effectively sits below the dual-lens "Luna Ultra," which includes a telephoto camera module. Dropping that module limits zoom to 2x lossless and 4x high-resolution, but it keeps the body simpler and the price lower. Built-in storage is 47GB, expandable via microSD cards up to 2TB. Battery life is rated at up to 4 hours, and the camera weighs 215g in Cosmic Black or 218g in Stellar White. Direct connection to Insta360's own microphones, the "Mic Pro" and "Mic Air," as well as support for a head-mounted tracker for hands-free shooting, carry over unchanged from the Ultra.
Available in Japan From September 10 at 83,200 Yen
The Luna Pro went on sale September 10 through Insta360's official online store, Amazon, and authorized retailers in Japan and other markets worldwide. In Japan, both the Cosmic Black and Stellar White colorways are priced at 83,200 yen (tax included). That is 36,600 yen less than the flagship Luna Ultra, which sells for 119,800 yen, making the Pro an accessible pick for anyone who doesn't need telephoto reach. Overseas, it is priced at 599.99 USD, putting it roughly in line with the Japanese street price.
※1 USD = 154 JPY (as of September 14, 2026)
Summary
On September 10, 2026, Insta360 announced the Leica co-engineered gimbal camera "Luna Pro" and began selling it in Japan the same day for 83,200 yen. By removing the telephoto lens, it comes in cheaper than the Ultra while still offering 8K Dolby Vision recording, a detachable screen, and AI tracking. It should be an easy pick for solo creators who want a lightweight camera for everyday shooting.
