Insta360 has launched the ONE, 4K 360 camera that
shoots 360 video and photos at resolutions of 4K (3840×1920@30fps,
2560×1280@60fps) and 24 MP (6912 x 3456) respectively. It offers three modes of
operation: stand-alone, remote control via Bluetooth, and control via a direct
connection to a smartphone’s charging port.
The Insta360 ONE feature a FreeCapture technology
that lets you shoot first, point later. It lets users simply peer into the
original 360 scene using their phone display as a viewfinder. Whatever they see
as they point their phone into the original experience is what they will
capture in a fixed-frame video. The ONE features a six-axis image stabilization
with an onboard gyroscope to record smooth video without sacrificing quality.
The camera also has an advanced stabilization with
new bullet time mode that will let you capture up to 240FPS slow-motion shots
that will be present in center-frame—while the accessory used to spin the
camera is concealed. (The ONE shoots at a maximum of 120 FPS, while 240FPS
video is achieved algorithmically with the companion app.) The new SmartTrack
feature lets users automatically capture a 1080p fixed-frame video where the
subject of their choice is always centered. It means users can first capture
everything, and then let the ONE give them a ready-to-share, classic-sized
video that keeps the spotlight on their key subject.
The ONE offers an HDR shooting mode and supports
taking pictures in RAW format and videos in Log format, allowing for convenient,
precise post production. It also shoots time-lapse 360 video, and its
full-featured camera settings offer manual control of exposure value, ISO,
shutter speed, white balance and more.
The Insta360 ONE costs US$ 300 and comes with a
two-in-one case, camera stand, a microSD card, a cable, lens cloth, and string
attachment. The iPhone-compatible version is available now, with an Android
version on the way.