Popular camera company Insta360 today announced Insta360 Flow. This is an AI tracking smartphone stabilizer with his 3-axis gimbal stabilizer for content creators. It is advertised as an all-in-one smartphone content creation tool with a built-in selfie stick, tripod and cold shoe.
Insta360 Flow features mechanical stabilization for blur-free shots and uses Insta360’s Deep Track 3.0 to track subjects in real-time and automatically frame shots for creators. can fit.
With Deep Track 3.0’s Person Re-Identification, Insta360 Flow can keep track of the same person throughout the recording even if the same person is blocked from view.
Tracking Recovery, on the other hand, continues to track the subject by zooming out or following the direction it is moving if it is out of frame. There’s also a live mode for video calls and live streaming to follow along. Compatible with apps such as FaceTime, Instagram, and TikTok.
Insta360 Flow also supports gesture control, allowing creators to use it as a tripod and initiate hands-free tracking without having to aim the camera or press a button.
Speaking of which, the Insta360 Flow’s built-in tripod can be extended to 80mm (3.14 inches) in length with an extended diameter of 187.6mm (7.38 inches). However, the selfie stick rod extends up to 215 mm (8.46 inches). It also has a built-in cold shoe so you can add a mic for better audio.
According to Insta360, the Flow unfolds in one motion with a one-step rapid deployment mechanism that allows you to attach your smartphone via a magnetic phone clamp included in the package.
Insta360 Flow with smartphone magnetic clamp
This all-in-one tool also features the minimalist SmartWheel, giving creators quick access to Flow’s many features. Swiping the SmartWheel lets you switch between his four main modes: Auto, Follow, Pan Follow and FPV.
Insta360 Flow with SmartWheel
Unique to the Insta360 Flow, Auto mode automatically adjusts gimbal settings based on your movements, allowing camera companies to deliver “guaranteed shake-free shots” perfect for beginners. The FPV mode, on the other hand, is aimed at adventurous creators and can be used to rotate the smartphone to simulate her FPV drone-like movements such as barrel rolls.
Other shooting modes include panorama, timeshift, motion timelapse and dolly zoom. There is also a whoop mode for basketball fans. Use AI to track basketballs and hoops, recognize when baskets were made, and save highlights as individual clips for easy editing to reel.
Insta360 Flow with Spotlight connected
Speaking of editing, Insta360 Flow users can edit their videos using AI-powered shooting and editing tools in the Insta360 app. You can also receive advice from Shot Genie on shooting techniques according to the scene. There are over 80 templates available for that. Plus, creators can use her FlashCut to edit video clips and add music with seamless transitions and effects.
The Insta360 Flow has a 2,900 mAh battery that is advertised to last 12 hours at room temperature of 25°C when the gimbal is perfectly balanced and the Flow is placed on a flat surface. I’m here. It consumes up to 10W of power via the USB-C port and takes 2 hours to fully charge. It can also be used as a power bank to charge other devices.
Insta360 Flow can be used to charge other devices
Flow is compatible with mobile phones with a thickness of 6.9-10mm, a width of 64-84mm and a weight of 130-300g. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and works with both Android and iOS devices. You can check the list of compatible devices on the Insta360 website.
The Insta360 Flow comes in Stone Gray and Summit White colors and is available today in the US, Europe and Japan via the official Insta360 website and Amazon. Priced at $159.99, the retail package includes a magnetic phone clamp, a protective pouch, and a Type-C to Type-A charging cable.
Insta360 Flow in Stone Gray • Insta360 Flow in Summit White
For additional accessories, there’s also the $209.99 Creator Kit, which includes Spotlight, a Type-C to Type-C cable, and a Type-C to Lightning cable.
