TechCamerasGoPro & Action CamerasInsta360 One RS action cam blends GoPro-beating specs with an ultra-fun modular designInsta360 One RS action cam provides a flexible alternative to GoPro, with swappable lenses and reversible screenWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechCamerasGoPro & Action CamerasInsta360 One RS action cam blends GoPro-beating specs with an ultra-fun modular designInsta360 One RS action cam provides a flexible alternative to GoPro, with swappable lenses and reversible screenWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Insta360 One RS action cam provides a flexible alternative to GoPro, with swappable lenses and reversible screen
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Mark Mayne)
(Image credit: Mark Mayne)
Modular action camera maker Insta360 has announced a new flagship device, the Insta360 ONE RS, a three-piece interchangeable lens action camera that aims to be thebest GoPro alternativearound. It might just have succeeded too – we gave it 5* in ourInsta360 ONE RS review.
The new 4K Boost Lens can shoot sharp 4K 60fps videos and 48MP stills, but can ramp up to 6K footage with a classic 2.35:1 ratio for a real cinematic experience. It also features a new Active HDR mode which keeps your video stabilised as you move, minimising ghosting in intense action shots.
The modularity adds a compelling sense of fun, something often lacking in the action camera market, and the combination of 4K Boost Lens and 360 Lens in a single package covers off a lot of bases in one, albeit at a premium price. Although the full Insta360 ONE RS digs into the detail, the new 4K Boost Lens is a worthy successor to the former Insta360 ONE R’s Leica-collaboration lens, which made up for speed with quality.
(Image credit: Mark Mayne)
(Image credit: Mark Mayne)
The 360 Lens module in the Insta360 ONE RS Twin package is the same unit as was launched with the former Insta360 flagship, the Insta360 ONE R. It offers 5.7K 360 degree capture, and also automatically removes the selfie stick in footage for easier editing.
The new ONE RS Core module integrates Insta360’s proprietary FlowState Stabilisation into the camera hardware, so that stabilisation is applied in camera rather than post-upload to the app. The 360 horizon levelling is still delivered through the app or desktop software. The ONE RS Core module also has an additional mic, 50% faster WiFi, and an Instant Zoom function that allows 2.7x digital zoom while recording.
Insta360 has also redesigned the camera Mounting Bracket, the new version incorporating a quick release mechanism for switching lenses on the fly, a windproof mic cover, and a heat dissipating panel. The new Core, battery and Mounting Bracket are also available to purchase as a bundle.
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The modular design is also backwards-compatible with the older flagship model, allowing the new Boost lens to be used with the older Core and battery pack, and vice-versa. Support for the 4K Boost Lens with the ONE R Core will come in a post-launch firmware update.
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