Video quality across all the resolutions is impressive, with good results in a range of different lighting conditions.
The gorgeous 2.4-inch flip screen gives a great size output for live viewing and reviewing footage.
Take that, GoPro andDJI.
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You also get 48MP stills both of which are probably larger than most people will need.
However, slow motion4Kvideo is possible up to 120fps.
The first is the 8K recording functionality.
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To achieve this inside such a small camera body is to push the boundaries of what was previously possible.
The 1/1.3-inch sensor is another spec that’s worth noting.
The remote can be worn on your wrist or mounted on your bike, for example.
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It costs $149.99 / 149.99 / AU$269.
Insta360 Ace Pro: design
The Ace Pro is really nicely engineered, from quality materials.
If you want a smaller Insta360 camera the brand does offer smaller consumer alternatives.
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In terms of mounting, you have a plethora of options available to you.
The standard mount is ideal for cycling, for either mounting the camera onto a helmet or handlebars.
Its lightweight, and includes a quarter-inch screw hole.
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There’s also a quick-release mount, which hooks into the camera and is removable using the quick-release buttons.
The multi mount is a stroke of genius though, serving a whole host of different shooting scenarios.
A more responsive button would easily overcome this.
These are all behind flaps which I found a little fiddly to open and close.
The 1/1.3-inch sensor alongside the f/2.6 aperture facilitates impressive low-light performance more about that later.
FlowState, Insta360s proprietary algorithm, is tried and tested on its other cameras and works well.
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The video resolution allows for up to 8K at 24 frames per second.
Well look at the quality of the video and photo from this camera later.
One feature I particularly love is the gesture control.
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And if you show the ‘peace’ sign a photo will be taken after three seconds.
I like these types of features, as they minimize the interaction required with the actual camera.
Where do we start?
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How about low-light performance?
This is where so many action cameras, over the years, have tripped up.
The image quality across all resolutions is really nice including the 8K option.
Colors are represented with clarity and vibrancy giving a punchy image that pops off the screen.
Low-lighting conditions are also handled well, with only a small amount of noise noticeable during testing.
The other scenarios these types of cameras often struggle with is highlights.
The Ace Pro contains HDR technology when shooting video, and also includes a separate HDR photo mode.
The HDR photo mode on the other hand does a much better job of capturing those details.
Color replication across all modes is excellent, with little to no correction required to replicate real-life colors.
This color replication is also noticeable with faces and skin tones which, again, are captured accurately.
Unfortunately, there isnt log capture functionality like the GP-jump in the GoPro Hero 12 Black.
Should I buy the Insta360 Ace Pro?
The Insta360 Ace Pro has a flip-screen alternative.
Youll need to buy the GoPro Hero 12 Black instead.
