Insta360 ONE RS Twin Edition Camera Review
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Our editorial take on the Insta360 ONE RS Twin Edition Camera
The Insta360 ONE RS continues to occupy a unique and compelling niche in the action camera market, defined almost entirely by its ambitious modularity. It is not just a single camera but a creative system, allowing users to swap between a capable 4K action lens and a fun, flexible 360-degree lens. This chameleon-like ability is its core strength, offering a level of versatility that integrated, single-body cameras simply cannot match. The system provides a foundation for future expansion and adaptation, a concept that remains appealing for creators who want to pack light but maximize their creative options.
While the ONE RS is a thoughtful refinement of its predecessor, the ONE R, it is important to view it within the current market context. It represents a polished iteration with an improved 4K Boost lens and a more streamlined user experience, but it is no longer the newest technology on the block. Newer models, even from Insta360 itself, have since emerged with more advanced AI-powered features and processing capabilities. The ONE RS remains a powerful choice, but its primary appeal is for those who specifically prioritize its modular design over the latest all-in-one advancements.
- Unique modular design allows for unparalleled versatility
- Twin Edition bundle offers both a 4K and 360 lens
- Powerful creative potential from reframing 360-degree video
- System is future-proofed through swappable lens modules
- Backwards compatibility with original ONE R components
- Improved 4K Boost lens over the original
- Swapping modules can be inconvenient in fast-paced environments
- No longer the latest model; newer cameras boast more advanced features
- A jack-of-all-trades that may not match best-in-class dedicated cameras
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The new Insta360 ONE RS is not a revolutionary new action camera. It is rather a refined and enhanced version of the original ONE R that was released already two years ago.
This is an article that introduces the new Insta360 Ace Pro and Ace action cameras, highlighting their AI features and improvements over previous models.
Insta360 ONE RS Improves the Versatile and Modular Action Cam System.
Insta360’s One RS is a different kind of action camera that has swappable modules for future flexibility.
The RS is mostly a minor upgrade, with the brain module (or “core,” as Insta360 calls it) and mounting system getting a few tweaks that should make the experience of shooting with the 360 lens slightly better.
Cameras that can record 360-degree video can perform a nice trick: letting you reframe action after you shoot it or capture immersive VR video. Insta360 still leads this category, with its latest X5 model, though rivals are catching up.
Insta360 has expanded its Ace Pro 2 ecosystem with four new bundles and several accessories that transform the action camera into a more versatile imaging tool. One standout accessory, a grip with a dedicated shutter button and zoom slider, effectively turns the compact camera into a full-fledged stills shooter.
Insta360’s One R is a modular camera that aims to provide a solution for every need, whether that be a 360 camera, a 4K action camera or a 1-inch sensor camera.
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About this product
The Insta360 ONE RS Twin Edition Camera is a modular action camera system that includes the Core module, the 4K Boost Mod, the 360 Mod, and a Battery Base. It can shoot 4K60 wide-angle action video and 48MP photos with the 4K Boost Lens, or 5.7K 360° footage with the 360 Lens.
Specs
- Upc
- 842126102813
- Weight
- 4.4 oz / 125.3 g
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Battery Type
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (1445 mAh)
- Built In Mic
- Yes
- Display Type
- Fixed Touchscreen LCD
- Image Sensor
- Size-Unspecified CMOS (2 Lenses), Size-Unspecified CMOS
- Ip Streaming
- Yes
- Charging Time
- 60 Minutes
- Shutter Speed
- 1/8000 to 120 Seconds in Manual Mode, 1/8000 to 1/24 Second in Movie Mode
- Built In Light
- No
- Inputs Outputs
- 1x USB-C Power Input/Output
- Audio Recording
- AAC: Stereo at 48 kHz
- Built In Speaker
- No
- Creative Effects
- Bullet Time (Slow-Mo), Invisible Selfie-Stick, Time-Lapse, Time-Shift
- Maximum Aperture
- f/2 to 2.4
- Stitching Method
- In-Camera Stitching
- Waterproof Depth
- 16'
- 360 Video Recording
- INSV: 5760 x 2880 at 24/25/30 fps (100 Mb/s), 3840 x 1920 at 30/50 fps, 3008 x 1504 at 100 fps
- Image Stabilization
- Integrated 6-Axis Gyroscope
- Still Image Support
- DNG / INSP: (6080 x 3040); DNG / JPEG: (8000 x 6000), (8000 x 4500), (4000 x 3000), (4000 x 2250)
- White Balance Range
- 2000 to 10,000K
- Dimensions W X D X H
- 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.1' / 70.1 x 49.1 x 32.6 mm
- Iso Gain Sensitivity
- Native: 100 to 3200
- Operating Conditions
- -4 to 104°F / -20 to 40°C
- Focal Length 360 Lens
- 7.2mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes: Android & iOS
- Single Lens Recording
- MP4: 6016 x 2560 at 24/25 fps (100 Mb/s), 4000 x 3000 at 24/25/30 fps, 3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps, 2720 x 1530 at 24/25/30/60/100 fps, 1920 x 1080p at 24/25/30/60/120/200 fps
- Estimated Battery Life
- 1.2 Hours
- Media Memory Card Slot
- Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) [1 TB Maximum / U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
- Tripod Mounting Thread
- 1/4"-20 Female
- Focal Length Boost Lens
- 16mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Effective Sensor Resolution
- 16.3 Megapixel (5670 x 2880), 48 Megapixel (8000 x 6000)
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