Insta360 Unveils the Insta360 ONE RS Modular Action Camera
Insta360 has announced the ONE RS, a modular action camera that features the same three-part design of the ONE R of a battery, processing unit, and swappable lens module, but all upgraded to provide a ton of versatility in a small package. The camera can swap between being a traditional action camera and a 360-degree camera.
The ONE RS features not only a new interchangeable camera module but also a new processor and a larger battery that are a step above the Insta360 ONE R it launched in January of 2020.
The Insta360 ONE RS features a new high-performance 4K Boost Lens that features a 1/2″-type 48MP image sensor, promising highly detailed wide-angle photos and videos. An improved ‘Core’ delivers better in-camera stabilization, crisper audio, and more. The new 4K Boost Lens and the new Core are cross-compatible with the previous ONE R generation, allowing existing users to upgrade to the latest components. The previously-released 5.7K 360 lens and the 5.3K 1-Inch Wide Angle lens (co-engineered with Leica) work with the new system.
This new camera and lens come with two new capture modes. The first mode is Active HDR. In contrast to other HDR modes that Insta360 says are found on other action cameras, Active HDR is specifically designed for action. Insta360 says Active HDR keeps video stabilized as the camera moves, minimizing ghosting and revealing details in the highlights and shadows. The second mode is called 6K widescreen, which uses the resolution of the 48-megapixel sensor to output ultra-high-resolution 6K footage in a 2.35:1 ratio for a cinematic widescreen look. Support for the 4K Boost Lens on older ONE R cameras will come in a post-launch firmware update.
One of the standout new features is that the ONE RS Core allows for a new “Instant Zoom” function, which lets creators digitally zoom up to 2.7x while recording videos for creative new effects. The new ONE RS Core delivers Insta360’s proprietary FlowState Stabilization through the hardware. The company says that footage with the ONE RS is smoother from the point of capture and no longer needs to be processed afterward. Further, the FlowState Stabilization works to keep your horizon level, no matter how rotated is the camera during recording. This is still done through the accompanying app.
The Insta360 ONE RS also ships with a larger battery with a capacity of 1,445 mAh. The camera’s Mounting Bracket has also been redesigned to allow for switching lenses more easily and more quickly through a quick-release mechanism. It also has a new windproof mic cover and heat-dissipating panel. The ONE RS features a rugged design and IPX8 waterproofing, it is waterproof down to 5m. Finally, Insta360 has enabled it to function as a webcam when it is connected to a computer.
As a modular system, Insta360 has multiple purchasing options that are available today at launch. The Twin Edition includes the 4K Boost Lens and 360 Lens for $550. The 4K Edition retails for $300 while the 1-Inch Edition retails for $550. The Core, battery, and Mounting Bracket are also available to purchase as a bundle.
More info on Insta360’s website.
