Insta360 debuts ONE RS, an interchangeable lens action camera

GaryPageau

Insta360 announced ONE RS, an interchangeable lens action camera with a three-part design (one battery, one processor and three quick-swapping lenses). The ONE RS can transform from a traditional action cam to a 360 cam or a new high-performance 4K Boost Lens with a 1/2″ 48MP image sensor now offers stunningly detailed wide-angle videos and photos.

ONE RS system

As a modular camera system, the new lens and Core are cross-compatible with the preceding ONE R generation as well, enabling creators to upgrade their camera at their own pace. The previously-released 5.7K 360 Lens includes features like the Invisible Selfie Stick effect and 360 reframing. Meanwhile, the 5.3K 1-Inch Wide Angle Lens co-engineered with Leica continues to offer unparalleled image quality thanks to its 1-inch sensor.

There are several purchasing options are available. The Twin Edition includes the combination of the 4K Boost Lens and 360 Lens, and offers the best value at $549.99. For users looking to upgrade their wide-angle action cam setup, the 4K Edition retails for $299.99, while the 1-Inch Edition retails for $549.99. The Core, battery, and Mounting Bracket are also available to purchase as a bundle. Support for the 4K Boost Lens with the ONE R Core will come in a post-launch firmware update.

The new 4K Boost Lens has an upgraded 1/2″ 48MP image sensor and has two new modes. The first mode is Active HDR, specifically designed for action. Active HDR keeps your video stabilized as you move, minimizing ghosting and revealing details in the highlights and shadows that other action cameras miss. The second option is 6K Widescreen mode. Taking full advantage of the 48MP sensor, this mode outputs ultra-high-resolution 6K footage with a classic 2.35:1 ratio for a cinematic widescreen look.

Built-in stabilization

ONE RS accessories include a new dive-case

Insta360’s proprietary FlowState Stabilization is now delivered through the camera hardware for smoother-than-ever videos. With enhanced stabilization applied in-camera, creators can now instantly share smooth wide-angle content to social media without having to process it in the Insta360 app.

Upgrades to the new Core include:

  • An additional mic, for crisp and true-to-life audio

  • Waterproof to 16 feet.

  • 50% faster WiFi, for easy mobile file transfers

  • An Instant Zoom function, for digitally zooming in up to 2.7x while recording videos

  • A Quick menu, for easy access to preset shooting modes 

The Mounting Bracket has also been redesigned, with a quick-release mechanism for switching lenses on the fly, a windproof mic cover, and a heat-dissipating panel to ensure the camera stays cool while recording. 

Editing and motion effects

Editing epic shots is easier than ever with the Insta360 app’s powerful editing suite, packed with AI-powered features.

For 360 footage, finding the best angle is easy with Snap Wizard—simply move your phone or swipe the screen to change the angle of the camera and export your desired footage instantly. For fun effects like cloning or stop motion, Shot Lab is constantly being updated with new AI editing effects. One exciting new effect is Cinelapse, which adds cinematic transitions between clips to create a next-level hyperlapse. For wide-angle footage, FlashCut uses AI to find the best moments in your clips and edit them together on beat to music. You can choose from several different editing themes, from action highlight reels to travel vlogs.

The free Insta360 Studio software is also available for Mac and Windows, as well as free plugins for Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.