Insta360 Ace Pro Winter Kit – Waterproof Action Camera
Insta360 Ace Pro Winter Kit – Waterproof Action Camera Co-engineered with Leica, Flagship 1/1.3″ Sensor and AI Noise Reduction for Unbeatable Image Quality, 4K120fps, 2.4″ Flip Screen & AI Features
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| Dimensions: | 38.5 x 18.5 x 15.5 centimetres |
| Brand: | Insta360 |
| Model: | CINSAAJA-SK |
| Part: | CINSAAJA-SK |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Dimensions: | 38.5 x 18.5 x 15.5 centimetres |
Very pleased with purchase it’s the best action camera I’ve ever owned very sturdy and compact easy to use and video quality is second to none. I use it attached to my motorcycle helmet wish I’d bought one soone
The stabilisation is insanely good, never seen anything like it before.
The 8k video is crisp and well balanced with great colours, and it doesn’t suffer from the over-sharpening you get from a lot of action cameras.
The features are fantastic, I was especially impressed with the face recognition. Used with the flip up screen it makes an ideal vlogging camera.
The included accessories are built to a really high standard and work perfectly (see video)
Overall I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Ace Pro to anybody looking for an action camera that can do everything and with outstanding picture quality.
As far as cameras go i can’t really fault it, as it has some incredible features compared to some other active cameras on the market, however there are some things getting used to like :
* audio delay after the recording starts (Up to 3sec)
* having a need to rinse the camera after going under water
* worse low light performance compared to action 4
* lens non removable (covered by the insurance for 1 year)
With all of this out of the question would still recommend the camera
I bough the camera and was not disappointed, although noticeably larger than the Go Pro, this is still very usable in almost all action scenarios.
The 4k 30 and 4k 60 video is excellent quality and balances exposure well, with detail in both clouds and shadows. Stabilization is great, even when testing it in silly ways, it kept the scene smooth.
I go up and down hills all the time, usually the horizon goes all over the place, but I tried out the horizon lock feature – again this worked really well.
I bought the quick release mount separately – this makes a huge difference if you prefer to keep the mounting mechanisms slim and looks neater on the Mantis pod stick
Don’t expect it to match a mirrorless camera – it wont, but when used for its intended purpose – an action cam – its the best ye
When i first got this camera i could set the shutter speed on PURE video mode for night time filming which was great for using on a bike or walking at night. The Auto mode was terrible. I set the shutter at 200 for the bike but now this feature has been took away. There is a option for better stabilisation at night but when i select this its deselected every time i switch off and on the camera again which is more than annoying. Please sort this out and bring back the option where i can select shutter speed in pure video mode. Since the updates the night video looks terrible.
To be honest, the last thing I really needed was another camera but I had seen various YouTube reviews from people I trusted and already have a few cameras from Insta360 that I love using so it piqued my interest. The thing I was mainly interested in was the camera’s low-light capability. I have struggled with capturing clear grain-free footage using my other cameras (Canon, Fuji) and hoped the Ace Pro would solve this problem. And oh boy, did it!
There are far cleverer people than I who can tell you the technical capabilities, sensor spec and intelligent noise reduction technology, I just know that it works. After years of experimenting with ISO, frame rates and shutter speeds, I just set the camera to Pure Video, press the button and I get the perfect low light footage! The only decision I need to make is whether to toggle the low-light stabilization on or off.
I recently had an opportunity to try it out at night in London, one of the shots I have included with this review (albeit reduced in size/bitrate for upload). I am extremely pleased with the resulting footage but it also highlighted another very big plus for me. The Ace Pro is so compact that I can be very inconspicuous while I am shooting. I have a small flexible tripod (similar to a Gorilla Pod) attached to the magnetic mount which is very easy to detach when walking between locations so my equipment can go in my jacket pocket and is not on display. Plus when shooting you can be very discrete. I often place my camera for a timelapse and need it to be as hidden as possible to avoid attention. The small form factor of the Ace pro lets me do that. Talking about the magnetic mount, I should mention that the magnet is only used to help locate the mount in position on the base of the camera, it is physically locked in place using mechanical latches.
The flipscreen was something I liked from their GO 3 camera and am very happy that it is used on the Ace Pro. I don’t use it for vlogging but being able to flip it at an angle for when I am doing a low shot is fantastic. You will need to buy a carrying case straight away to protect the lens and rear screen during transportation but hey are fairly cheap. I bought one from Amazon, as well as a separate lens cover. Coming soon (again from Amazon) is a filter adaptor so I can use my 49mm ND/CPL/Black Pro-Mist filters as well as my macro lenses to experiment with.
This is such a universally useful little camera that I find myself always putting it in my jacket pocket or kitbag to take with me everywhere. Highly recommended!
The Insta 360 ace pro does all that and then some. The 4k video is excellent, the slo-mo in 4k 120 is a dream and ive been so impressed with the star trails setting. Unlike the GoPro it only has one setting as far as i can see for timelapse but this works in just the way I like.
The click on magnetic style adaptor to attach it to things is so much more useable than having to screw and unscrew all the time.
Ive only had the Ace for a couple or 3 months but so far it does everything and more that i want from a GoPro