WORTH THE WAIT? Insta360 AcePro 2 - 8k 30fps Action Camera

Well, that 8k sample you provided was terrible looking, and you didnt even show fullscreen to see it. But hey, it looks nice in yout thumbnail.

The new Ace Pro 2 got some nice updates. And the video quality is pretty impressive. Great review Aldryn, thanks for sharing.

Does auto tracking work on that camera?

Love the no nonsense types of reviews you do...Straight to the point ....

Ace Pro 2 looks pretty good, but i own the ace pro 1, so i think i will just wait a bit.

What is the bit rate at 8K 30 frames per second?

I love my AcePro one... ntt sure if this is a significant upgrade... but that 4K60 HDR is pretty awesome. Thats being said, if i find a buyer for my AcePro one i'll get the acepro 2.

In comparison to the FOV of the Action 5, this is much better. The FOV of the Action 5 feels unnatural, as if you’re playing DOOM or some other video game.

great camera, but going dor the A5P

I don’t think weight is the key factor. The sensor and chip upgrades deserve more attention. People buy cameras to get clearer footage, not to feel like they’ve got a toy in their hand.

Little bit brighter (+6%) and a “little bit” higher pixel density (+70%).
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You never fail to make great quality videos, I was really impressed at how much better your videos are compared to others.

Yeahhh GoPro still wins, Way too much noise on the rest of them

Built in wind screen and replaceable lens are key features that make this camera appealing to me.

Hmmm.... just might be my next camera for motorcycle rides. I currently use the Insta360 one RS and love the modularity about it but the Pro has better wind noise options, screen protection, ND filters etc which the one RS lacks. I tend to carry extra batteries with me so being able to swap batteries on this new one is nice as well.

I'll choose the smaller, lighter, and cheapest DJI

GoPro is probably Go-bye-bye.
This company has jumped the shark and been left behind.

They created the industry and have now lost their way.

I would actually have to go buy a completely new computer just to be able to process 8K

A couple of corrections:

Two DJI mic 2s can be connected to OA5

OA5 doesn't use bluetooth, the connection between DJI mic 2 and OA5 is noticeably better comparing to bluetooth.

Anyway iPhone 15 pro is still arguably beter comparing to either of these two action cameras.

So, it is the best action camera of 2024, but it is not much better than the Osmo 5 Pro, which dropped to ~310€ on local stores two weeks ago. Yeah, big pass with this one, 469€ is a joke.

I'm still glad I sold version 1 of this camera and went to the action 5. Lighter and better for my needs. I am still keeping the Inta360 X4 though.

I prefer the action 5 because of its form factor and weight.

How do you mount it vertically, most of my work is now for Insta and Tiktok etc. Viewing your screen from the top is obviously not possible in vertical position

Ace pro one absolutely had a removable lense cover, they just added two tiny drops of glue to half heartedly try and prevent users from removing it LOL 😆

GoPro needs to stop making action camera. Like come on…. It’s 2024…

First of no doubt many (far too many) reviews I'll watch about this camera. Concise and to the point. Looking forward to to comparison videos 🙏

No more insta 360 in this household

action camera industry is kind of dead now that does not attract consumers like it used to.

Did they add 10bit color yet?

Are you based in San Diego? I'm here as well! I love my ACE PRO 1. This Pro 2 looks enticing.

DJI Action good =)

Thanks, I'm due for an action camera upgrade. I just accidently shot an arrow through my Yi4K+ camera.

Great video as always!
One thing to note, the Ace Pro 1's lens can be removed, they put a dot of glue just inside so it's harder to remove, but there are 3D printed wrenches out there so you can remove it easily for the first time, after the initial removal it is easy to remove and reinstall. It has spring loaded clips just like the new Ace Pro 2 and GoPro's. I would assume this would void your warranty, but I did it on mine to be able to use ND filters.

Love your review. At a glace, i think ACE 2 wins for low light, but the colour science bothers me and to me looks softer too. DJI is shaper and much better during daylight, just not low light. The skew on ACE pro 2 for ultra wide is quite amazing. But the size of DJI is so compact. Pros and Cons, choices choices choices. Seems like we can never have everything. These manufacturers might have a regular underground meetings to discuss points on how to confuse the mass.

Well we can safely say, the gopro is the least impressive.

Extremely disappointing. I’ll wait for the Ace Pro 3.

Unfortunately announced today but no stock available for immediate shipment from Amazon. C’mon Inst360!

And they totally needed to make that lens cover removable for filters. That was totally the right thing to do.

Remote mic connection is nice and the audio sounds fine. Side-by-side comparisons will be key to confirm how good it is beside the competition.

How could you not mention whether it is eight bit or 10 bit? Can you tell us please?

Seriously sweet video bro! Really seems like the ace pro 2 is sweet for shooting while on the move. The footage is smooth, the colors are vivid, and thanks to the dual chips, it’s even clear in heavy shadows. I’ll definitely buy it for filming on my bike!

Do the files automatically split after a certain GB size or length or does the entire clip stay a single file no matter the length of shot on the Insta360 Ace Pro 2?

I’ll definitely be adding it to my Christmas wishlist!

I think the footage from the Ace Pro 2 looks more natural and less edited compared to other brands.

Damn, the new sensor in this model makes a big difference!

I love the idea of using two chips for imaging processing efficiency. Can't wait to get one!

I have the Ace Pro, but I will stick with that for the moment as the Ace Pro 2's new features are not enough for me to upgrade.

I can now afford the ace pro 1 lol

For the external mic, does it work with quick recording? Or you have to boot it up and wait for it to pair?

Ok, super disappointed in this video. How could you be recording at the San Diego Zoo and not include any footage of the pandas?!?

LOL, in all seriousness, great comparison as always, stop making me want to buy all the new action cameras! =D