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Insta360 just released a firmware update v1.2.16 for its Insta360 ONE R camera. This update gives you access to a new PureShot low-light photo shooting mode, better image quality due to a higher bitrate when recording videos, the possibility to live stream in 360°, a webcam mode, and so on. Let’s take a closer look at it!
The Insta360 team is moving fast! Indeed, only two months ago, they released a firmware update that already had plenty of new features. This time, the latest Insta360 ONE R firmware update version v1.2.16 is for Insta360 ONE R (1″ and twin edition) users only. In case you missed it, check out our video review of the Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition here.
Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence is helping a lot of filmmakers and companies to create better images. With this latest Insta360 update, you’ll get access to PureShot: a shooting mode that, according to the company, uses artificial intelligence to enhance the dynamic range of photos while reducing noise and preserving detail.
This shooting mode is for stills only, and it’s not available in video mode. PureShot takes multiple shots at different exposure bracketing and combines every image into one picture.
For filmmakers, you’ll now be able to record video with a higher bitrate. If you’re shooting complex scenes, it should result in overall better image quality with fewer compression artifacts. The default file type is now MP4.
Also, a new “vivid” color profile is now standard. But, if you want, you can choose a LOG picture profile or the standard one which is less saturated than the vivid one.
Talking about image quality and colors, there’s a new AquaVision filter that you can apply to your underwater footage in post-production (using the Insta360 app or Studio).
AquaVision uses AI technology to balance and correct underwater colors to account for the lack of primary red color. I have to admit that the test footage looks impressive!
Audio recording on an action camera is often not that great. Insta360 worked on the wind reduction algorithm to improve it a bit.
Finally, the firmware update version v1.2.16 also allows you to:
Finally, a new Final Cut Pro X plugin is now available to download with the Studio update for streamlined editing. For Adobe Premiere Pro users, the plugin is already available.
The latest Insta360 ONE R firmware update v.1.2.16 is available to download now on Insta360’s website here.
This Insta360 firmware update is timed perfectly to make a “hey, we’re still here” remark just after the GoPro HERO9 Black was released, which we covered here.
What do you think about this Insta360 ONE R firmware update v.1.2.16? What new feature will be the most useful for you? Do you already have a ONE R, or are you waiting for the GoPro HERO9 Black? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
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Jeff Loch is a French freelance director, editor and colorist, working mostly on music videos, commercials, and corporate films.