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Insta360 Luna Ultra adds Ultra Telephoto Lens, Stage Mode and expanded zoom in free firmware

Insta360 released a snap-on Ultra Telephoto Lens and a firmware update for the Luna Ultra that raises in-camera zoom to 15×, extends optical reach to a 450mm equivalent, introduces a concert-focused Stage Mode with new audio options, and adds 4K vertical video.

Insta360 Luna Ultra: Ultra Telephoto Lens, Stage Mode, new firmware

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A magnetic Ultra Telephoto Lens increases optical reach 1.5×, extending Luna Ultra’s focal range to 90–450mm.

Stage Mode targets long-distance concert and live-event shooting with tailored exposure, face-specific filtering, improved tracking, and two audio capture modes.

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Advertisement Insta360 gives Luna Ultra a 450mm reach with new lens and firmware 1 minute read The new Ultra Telephoto lens clips on magnetically over the existing camera module Insta360 Luna Ultra: Ultra Telephoto Lens, Stage Mode, new firmware 2: 47 Insta360 has released a new Ultra Telephoto Lens for its Luna Ultra gimbal camera, as well as a free firmware update adding Stage Mode, 15x zoom, and 4K vertical video. Insta360 has released a new Ultra Telephoto Lens for its Luna Ultra gimbal camera, alongside an impressive-looking firmware update that makes it more capable in more scenarios.

How it works

  • Users can also capture Live Frame photos while recording in Stage Mode without stopping recording, which is a useful new feature.
  • Live Frame photos now support simultaneous Beauty Mode effects and cinematic filters.
  • It doesn't provide quite the same performance as landscape shooting, however.
  • Pricing and availability The firmware update is available now for free for Luna Ultra users via the Insta360 app.
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There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. This adds enhanced telephoto capabilities, a new Stage Mode, 4K Vertical Video, and other shooting features. The new lens extends optical range by 1.5× and attaches via a snap-on magnetic mount.

Example or evidence

  • Stage Mode and Stage Audio The new Stage Mode is designed for long-distance shooting at concerts, festivals, theaters, and other live events.
  • A tracking model trained on concert footage improves subject recognition and reacquisition at high zoom in low light.
  • It also adds two new audio modes, Stage Audio (focused on the stage) and Ambient Audio (stage plus venue atmosphere), and can be paired with the Ultra Telephoto Lens.
  • 4K vertical 4K Vertical Video supports 4K30 vertical shooting via 6K oversampling, and is triggered by simply rotating the gimbal's screen to shoot vertically.

Details worth keeping

This extends the camera's range to 90mm to 450mm with the new firmware. Zoom Live adds smooth zoom-in shots to Live Frame capture. It supports up to 6× zoom, with only up to 3× currently recommended (Insta360 explains that telephoto image quality at 3–6× zoom is still being optimized ahead of official release).

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