Insta360 has introduced the ONE RS, a modular motion digicam that options the identical three-part design of the ONE R of a battery, processing unit, and swappable lens module, however all upgraded to offer a ton of versatility in a small bundle.
The corporate touts the ONE RS as having “game-changing versatility” because of its design. The ONE RS options not solely a brand new interchangeable digicam module but additionally a brand new processor and a bigger battery which are a step above the Insta360 ONE R it launched in January of 2020.
Modular Design
Insta360 refers back to the ONE RS as utilizing a modular design, which suggests the brand new lens and Core are cross-compatible with the previous ONE R era cameras. The corporate says this permits those that have that digicam to improve their digicam at their very own tempo with out feeling like they need to buy a completely new system. The previously-released 5.7K 360 lens and the 5.3K 1-Inch Large Angle lens (co-engineered with Leica) work with the brand new system.
4K Enhance Lens
Considerably confusingly, Insta360 refers back to the lens and sensor combo collectively as only a lens, so maintain that in thoughts. It’s doubtless a simplification that works finest for the informal shopper.
The ONE RS includes a new sensor and lens modular half known as the 4K Enhance Lens. The digicam includes a 1/2-inch 48-megapixel sensor permits it to seize vibrant and detailed motion photographs at as much as 4K 60p together with “finest in school” 48-megapixel photographs.
This new digicam and lens comes with two new seize modes. The primary mode is Lively HDR. In distinction to different HDR modes that Insta360 says are discovered on different motion cameras, Lively HDR is particularly designed for motion. Insta360 says Lively HDR retains video stabilized because the digicam strikes, minimizing ghosting and revealing particulars within the highlights and shadows.
The second mode known as 6K widescreen, which makes use of the decision of the 48-megapixel sensor to output ultra-high-resolution 6K footage in a 2.35:1 ratio for a cinematic widescreen look.
Help for the 4K Enhance Lens on older ONE R cameras will are available in a post-launch firmware replace.
A New Core and Greater Battery
The brand new Core, the place the digicam’s processor lives, options a number of upgrades over the ONE R. First, it has a further microphone that Insta360 says will lead to crisper, extra true-to-life audio. The brand new Core can also be able to 50% sooner WiFi connections. One of many standout new options is that the ONE RS Core permits for a brand new “Prompt Zoom” operate, which lets creators digitally zoom as much as 2.7x whereas recording movies for inventive new results. Lastly, the ONE RS has a fast menu that lets customers simply entry preset capturing modes.
The brand new Core additionally allowed Insta360 so as to add its FlowState Stabilization know-how into the ONE RS, which suggests enhanced stabilization is now utilized in-camera. The corporate says that footage with the ONE RS is smoother from the purpose of seize and not must be processed afterward.
Moreover, Insta360 says that irrespective of how a lot the digicam is rotated throughout a seize session, 360-degree horizon leveling ensures that the video is all the time “magically” degree. This function is out there on all three ONE lenses however doesn’t occur in digicam, nonetheless. Leveling will be activated by way of a change both within the Insta360 app or the corporate’s desktop software program.
The Insta360 ONE RS additionally ships with a bigger battery with a capability of 1,445 mAh, a rise over the ONE R’s battery of 1,190 mAH. The digicam’s Mounting Bracket has additionally been redesigned to permit for switching lenses extra simply and extra shortly by a quick-release mechanism. It additionally has a brand new windproof mic cowl and heat-dissipating panel.
The brand new system is waterproof right down to 16 ft, however the ONE RS isn’t simply restricted to being an motion digicam. Insta360 has enabled it to operate as a webcam when it’s linked to a pc.
Pricing and Availability
As a modular system, Insta360 has a number of buying choices which are accessible at this time at launch. The Twin Version consists of the 4K Enhance Lens and 360 Lens for $550. The 4K Version retails for $300 whereas the 1-Inch Version retails for $550. The Core, battery, and Mounting Bracket are additionally accessible to buy as a bundle.
