Subj : Forget the GoPro Hero 13 Black  this leaked Insta360 rival could
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Sep 04 2024 13:00:06

Forget the GoPro Hero 13 Black  this leaked Insta360 rival could offer 8K 
video and AI powers

Date:
Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:46:33 +0000

Description:
A new Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leak suggests the 8K action cam is en route and 
could overshadow GoPro and DJI's new launches.

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Buying a new action camera this year is going to be a tricky decision, 
judging by the latest leaks. Not only are we expecting two new GoPros (today) 
and a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro , a new leak has suggested Insta360 could 
overshadow them both. 

Thanks to PhotoRumors , we now have our first image of what appears to be the 
Insta360 Ace Pro 2, a successor to the already very powerful Insta360 Ace Pro 
.. Considering we described the latter as an "absolute monster" and one of the 
best action cameras so far, it could be worth the wait. 

The leak doesn't reveal a huge amount about the new Ace Pro 2's specs. Like 
before, it'll seemingly shoot 8K video (possibly at a higher 30fps frame-rate 
than the previous 24fps maximum), but this time will get a "dual AI chip" 
rather than the current model's single one. 

The Ace Pro 2 will also apparently continue Insta360 and Leica's partnership 
with a Super Summarit-A lens, although there are no markings on the casing in 
the leaked image so we can't tell if this still has an f/2.6 aperture, or is 
a brighter lens for better low-light performance. 

We'll have to wait for the official launch for more details, but we can 
expect the Ace Pro 2 to again be weighty (both physically and in price). The 
original model was 17% heavier than the Hero 12 Black and cost $449.99 / 429 
/ AU$729 at launch. 

We should find out how the new GoPro Hero 13 Black and base Hero models 
compare to Insta360's incoming rival during GoPro's launch today at 6am PT / 
9am ET / 2pm BST / 11pm AEST. Refined power? (Image credit: Paul Hatton) 

Our Insta360 Ace Pro review was pretty complementary about the action cam so 
much so that it currently sits third in our list of the best action cameras . 

While that unique 8K resolution is more of a party trick than truly useful 
for most people, we still rate the Ace Pro as the best premium action camera 
around. It has tons of magnetic mounting options, and its handy 2.4-inch flip 
screen is great for vlogging and reviewing footage. 

It isn't perfect, though, with no option to shoot in log format (for color 
grading afterward), while the 'AI' chip was mainly used for noise reduction, 
rather than clever computational tricks. 

Still, if Insta360 manages to fine-tune the original version, it could again 
be a tempting option if you don't mind its size and price and might put a 
downer on GoPro and DJI's imminent launch parties. You might also like... 
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for vacations



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/cameras/action-cameras/forget-the-gopro-hero-13-blac
k-this-leaked-insta360-rival-could-offer-8k-video-and-ai-powers


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