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CES 2020 Interview: Covering all Angles With the new Insta360 ONE R

During CES 2020, camera company Insta360 announced its new flagship action camera called the Insta360 ONE R. Modular in design with three lens variations as well as other additions, the camera aims to cover all aspects of prosumer requirements. Showcasing the camera at the expo, VRFocus sat down with Director of Communications Eli Mackinnon to find out more about this diminutive device. 

Insta360 One R

The Insta360 ONE R is all about flexibility, so users can swap and change its functionality depending upon requirements. There’s a core processing unit which houses the touch screen display as well as SD card slot. You can then attach the Dual-Lens 360 Mod to capture 360 pictures and video, the single-lens 4K Wide Angle Mod for general recording, or the 1-inch Wide Angle Mod which was co-engineered with Leica for the best quality footage.

Whichever mod you choose to attach to the core these all sit on the standard battery base for an hours worth of footage, or upgrade to the Boosted Battery Base to double that time.

Just like the company’s other models, the Insta360 ONE R comes with the latest FlowState stabilization algorithm providing super smooth, judder-free recording for all those fans of extreme sports. Other nifty features include Bullet Time, AI-powered subject tracking, cinematic slow-mo, stabilized hyperlapse and much more. It also has IPX8 waterproofing to depths of 5 meters (16.4 feet) – plus a Dive Case is available achieving up to 60 meters (197 feet).

Insta360 One R

During the interview, Mackinnon details the idea behind the new camera and how the collaboration with Leica came about. He demonstrates how the modular functionality works and the ease at which users can attach and detach the various components.

The Insta360 ONE R is available in a range of combinations from the company’s website:

  • Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition – Dual-Lens 360 Mod and 4K Wide Angle Mod – $479.99 USD
  • Insta360 ONE R 1-Inch Edition – 1-Inch Wide Angle Mod co-engineered with Leica – $549.99
  • Insta360 ONE R 4K Edition – 4K Wide Angle Mod – $299.99

Check out the full interview with Mackinnon below and for further updates from Insta360 keep reading VRFocus. Or for more CES 2020 coverage why not take a look at VRFocus‘ interview with HaptX, our chat with Teslasuit about its new glove or with Spatial regarding its AR collaboration tool.

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Leica and Insta360 Reveal Modular Action Camera Insta360 ONE R

Camera companies the world over have often partnered with renown manufacturer Leica when creating a premium product, as that little red circular logo is seen as a badge of quality. Now it’s the turn of Insta360, with both companies announcing a collaborative effort on a new action camera, the Insta360 ONE R.

Insta360 One R

Designed around a modular body, the Insta360 ONE R offers three interchangeable lens mods; a Dual-Lens 360 Mod, a 4K Wide-Angle Mod and the 1-Inch Wide Angle Mod co-engineered with Leica. Sat on the standard Battery Base – which can be upgraded to the Boosted Battery Base for extended shooting – is the core processor unit which also comprises the touchscreen. You can then attach one of the mods depending upon requirements.

The Dual-Lens 360 Mod supports 5.7K capture and features Color Plus, HDR video and Night Shot for colour accuracy and low-light performance. Achieving 4K@60fps, the 4K Wide-Angle Mod supports up to 8x slow-mo and you can flip the touchscreen from back to front to easily film yourself. Taking top place in the Leica 1-Inch Wide Angle Mod which offers creators a 5.3K 1-inch sensor to capture 5.3K video and 19MP photos.

“With Insta360, we have found the right partner to bring the decades of Leica optical and digital imaging expertise into a new product segment. We think that Insta360 has an extremely high level of know-how in the software sector – especially in the field of 360-degree acquisition technologies. The aim of our cooperation is to develop innovative technologies under the highest image and quality standards, trying to push the limits of what is technically possible”, says Matthias Harsch, CEO of Leica Camera AG in a statement.

Insta360 One R

“For more than a century, Leica has never stopped pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with a camera, and it’s never lost sight of a guiding ethos of craftsmanship and quality that inspires photographers to push their own work further. They are the ideal partners to join us in perfecting a new generation of cameras that serve users at every step of the creative process — from capture to editing to sharing,” adds JK Liu, Insta360 founder.

Other features of the system include an upgraded version of Insta360’s FlowState stabilization algorithm, two onboard mics, voice control and IPX8 waterproofing to depths of 5 meters (16.4 feet) – a Dive Case will also be available achieving up to 60 meters (197 feet).

The Insta360 ONE R will be available in a range of combinations:

  • Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition – Dual-Lens 360 Mod and 4K Wide Angle Mod – $479.99 USD
  • Insta360 ONE R 1-Inch Edition – 1-Inch Wide Angle Mod co-engineered with Leica – $549.99
  • Insta360 ONE R 4K Edition – 4K Wide Angle Mod – $299.99

For further updates from Insta360, keep reading VRFocus.