Insta360 has launched the Ace Pro 2 action camera today, its entrant in the space dominated by GoPro and where DJI is also a contender. The camera costs US$ 399.99, which actually makes it US$ 50 less than its predecessor. In the EU, it's € 449.99. The GoPro inspiration for the design is clear, and yet the Insta360's front display only displays information, not a live feed of what the camera sees. For that you get the hinged main screen, now 2.5" in size, with improved brightness and pixel density.
The Ace Pro 2 is rugged and water
resistant up to 12m (with precise underwater controls). It can record 8K video
at 30fps and 4K120fps slow-mo using a 1/1.3" type sensor. This is paired
with a 157-degree wide-angle Leica Summarit lens. Speaking of Leica, you get
Leica color profiles. The hardware paired with the AI-enhanced software is
promised to deliver "stunning low light clarity". And with PureVideo,
noise is reduced while brightness and details are enhanced (this is only
available up to 4K60fps). Photos are captured in 50 MP resolution.
Zooming in to 2x is promised not to lose
any image quality, and the new integrated wind guard keeps noise at a minimum.
Battery life is quoted at 180 minutes, and a charge up to 80% takes just 18
minutes with a 30W PD adapter. A full charge takes 47 minutes.
