INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Insta360 has launched its latest 360-degree camera, the Insta360 Pro 2
The new camera replaces last year's Insta360 Pro, and its specifications read like a wish-list for VR photographers.The Pro 2 uses a
six-lens setup to capture professional-quality 360-degree VR-ready images at a level far higher than consumer 360 cameras, but without the
bulk and inconvenience of high-end VR rigs.8K capture might sound excessive, but 360 VR footage is captured over the entire spherical field
3D capability is even more impressive, and is designed for VR headsets like the Oculus Go or Samsung Gear VR, with each eye getting the full
In 3D mode the Insta360 Pro 2 can capture video at 30fps (or 120fps at 4K)
It can also livestream 4K 3D while simultaneously recording in 8K.'Gimbal-level' stabilizationThe Insta360 Pro 2 can be mounted on a monopod
or camera stand, and its relatively compact spherical shape makes it much easier to hide in 360 footage than a large VR rig
stabilization.The other issue with 360 footage is keeping the director out of the frame
based on a transmitter/receiver system with a range of up to 300m.Footage is designed for professional output and grading, thanks to an
i-Log mode and in-camera HDR, and Insta360 has designed the system to integrate with an Adobe Premier Pro video editing workflow, using
out some sample 3D footage below:The Pro 2 weighs 1.55kg including antenna and is designed for both monopod/tripod and drone use
low-resolution proxy files
There are four built-in microphones, plus a pair of USB and 3.5mm inputs top and bottom.The Insta360 Pro 2 is available for pre-order now
for $4,499.95, which includes the FarSight transmitter system and one battery; UK and Australia pricing is yet to be confirmed, but that
