00:01This unlocks like a lot of possibilities. This is the one you probably want.
00:05Oh, interesting. What is it called?
00:07It's called the Luna.
00:08The Luna?
00:09Yeah.
00:10And who makes it?
00:11Insta360. I'm getting a feeling we're gonna get a few of those today.
00:14I have owned and tested every Osmo Pocket since the original, plus a few competitors that have come and gone,
00:20and every time, DJI won in my book.
00:22So now that I've been using the Osmo Pocket 3 for almost three years, I've been eyeing the new Pocket
00:264 and 4P.
00:28There's just one problem. I can't buy it in the US.
00:31So, enter Insta360's Luna Ultra.
00:34It's been so good that I finally ditched my Osmo Pocket 3, and here's why you'll probably want to do
00:39the same.
00:42You have really great subject tracking that is made even better with the brand new detachable screen,
00:50which on top of letting me monitor my shots as I move around, it also has a built-in microphone
00:56at the top
00:57that means even if I forget one of these, I still have high-quality audio as I walk backwards.
01:03And because I have that dual-lens camera setup, I can get these insane tracking shots as I zoom in
01:08further and further.
01:10And even as I'm walking around, it's like having my own camera operator built into my pocket.
01:15It's a very stealthy setup, and this has been one of the best video creation tools I have ever tested.
01:23The Luna Ultra's dual-lens setup is another huge upgrade for me.
01:28Thanks to a second lens, the Luna Ultra can do a 3x optical zoom plus a 6x lossless zoom,
01:33along with a 12x digital zoom that, in my opinion, still looks pretty sharp thanks to the higher 8K resolution.
01:39But this isn't just about getting closer to my subject.
01:42I'm setting up compositions that the single lens on the Pocket 3 just can't.
01:46Shooting at a 60mm equivalent instead of the usual 20mm gives me background compression,
01:52separating my subjects in a way that looks much more cinematic than the classic flat, wide-angle vlog style
01:58that, sorry, I'm just not a big fan of.
02:01Last year, DJI added a 2x lossless digital zoom for some extra reach, but the Pocket 3 still only has
02:08one lens.
02:09And here's the other interesting thing.
02:11So if I want to take advantage of that 2x lossless zoom, I can't be recording a video already.
02:17I have to wait, switch, start recording again.
02:20Works with this one, right?
02:22I can easily switch.
02:23Let's start 2x, 3x, and just look at the difference there.
02:30Especially at it 6x and 12x, I can rack focus to highlight on a subject,
02:35as well as get these really super slick parallax shots.
02:39This is easily one of the best ways to use this camera.
02:44That said, it's not a perfect system, though.
02:47The secondary telephoto lens doesn't perfectly match with the main wide.
02:51It's just not quite as sharp with finer details, and the color has a noticeable shift, too,
02:56which can get annoying when zooming in and out frequently.
02:59This is a compromise to keep the camera overall a bit smaller and probably keeping the price down,
03:05but I would love to see an updated version here where the telephoto lens is just as good.
03:12Alright, I'm gonna quickly run you through some other really cool good-to-know Luna Ultra features
03:17if you're considering making the switch.
03:19First, if you get the optional battery handle, you'll find that it has a tripod foot at the bottom.
03:23It's maybe not the most stable, but it makes my entire setup much more compact compared to carrying one of
03:29these around now,
03:30and it's one less accessory for me to forget.
03:32You also now get 47 gigabytes of built-in storage, the ultimate safety net for days,
03:37where you inevitably fill up your microSD card or forget to pack one entirely.
03:42While the new Pocket 4 and 4P doubles that to 107 gigs, coming from the Pocket 3,
03:47I found it still plenty for a full day of content capture.
03:51That said, all these new features come at the expense of increased size and weight,
03:56especially with its case.
03:58The Luna Ultra just doesn't pack down as small or light as the Pocket 3,
04:02but let me know if you consider this kind of thing to be a deal-breaker.
04:06So, what will switching from an Osmo Pocket or shopping for your very first vlogging camera set you back?
04:11The Luna Ultra starts at $770, which theoretically makes it more expensive than the Pocket 4P.
04:18The thing is, DJI's newest gear isn't getting FCC authorization right now,
04:23so your only options are gray market import sites like eBay or AliExpress,
04:28which have huge markups and you're giving up any U.S. warranty to do it.
04:33That's your risk to take. For me, it's just not worth it.
04:38Alright, so let's recap the Luna Ultra versus the Osmo Pocket debate.
04:42Luna Ultra is the move if you want a versatile, compact camera with a dual-lens system
04:46to capture a wider variety of shots easily.
04:49If you're a solo content creator, the detachable remote with a built-in mic combined with the dual-lens setup
04:55is an actual game-changer and the best thing to having a real camera operator.
05:01That said, the Pocket 3 still wins on pocketability, which honestly is one of the biggest selling points
05:07for this camera category, right?
05:10So, that is the Luna Ultra.
05:12I think Insta360 knocked it out of the park with this new Pocket camera.
05:17For solo filmmaking, the detachable screen combined with that built-in mic and dual-lens system
05:22has made this one of the easiest camera replacements I've made in a long time.
05:26If you want to see more of my camera replacements and head-to-head showdowns,
05:30make sure you subscribe and follow me to see what other cool tech I'm reviewing.
05:33And until the next one, I'll catch you later.
05:35Luna Ultra.
05:36You have a YouTube channel?
05:38YouTube channel, yeah.
05:39It's called Tom's Guide.
05:41Yeah.
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