Ace Pro 2

Here's a sample frame grab from the M1P in low-light mode: 8K, 30 FPS, Auto ISO, sharpness set to minimum, and manual WB. It is exceptional compared to all other GoPro models. While it is very similar to the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, it falls short of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, which is incredible in low light. How does it compare to, let's say, a Sony a7S II with an f/2.8 lens? Well, there's no comparison—the Sony wins by miles. However, my expectations were tempered, and it performs very similarly to the Ace Pro 2. Using the standard video mode and pushing it in low light with manual settings while using the GP-Log2 mode yields even better results. You can really push the sensor, so to speak. If you want super clean video, you can always use a tool like AI noise reduction in DaVinci Resolve. But the out-of-the-box low-light mode is very good if you just want usable video without all the hassle in post-production. Now, all things considered, I have concerns with the ILS model in less-than-ideal lighting. I think the native sensor noise would simply be too high compared to what you'd get with, at minimum, a decent DSLR. Speed boosters would certainly help you gain half an f-stop or possibly more, depending on the lens and booster combination. For what it's worth (FWIW), consider that broadcast cameras using B4 lenses have a ton of glass but only produce a tiny 10mm image circle. Logically, they should suck in low light, yet they don't. This is because you're squeezing a lot of light from the large surface area of the lens front—which is usually 90–110mm depending on the lens—down into that tiny circle. It’s essentially a magnifying glass effect. Even though the CCD/CMOS sensor is smaller and each photosite gets less light compared to a sensor with larger photosites, the increased intensity of the light offsets that size deficiency. Therefore, with the ILS model, if you use larger lenses with a bigger image circle and squeeze it down to closer match the 1-inch sensor, you're getting more light intensity. In theory, you could turn an f/4 lens into an f/2 in terms of light gathering. Where the M1P really excels, in my opinion, is in the evening; I think that's where most users will see the benefit. On a bright, clear day, the Hero series used to start falling apart in deep shadows about 40 minutes before sunset. This camera, however, works really well through sunset and into dusk, which is great. All in all, I'm very pleased.

I got the Ace Pro 2 as a Christmas gift from my girlfriend and have been using it for a while. Here’s my honest take. 1. I barely touch the settings. I don’t really adjust iso or anything like that. Auto just works most of the time, which makes it super convenient and low effort. 2. As a tool for everyday life recording, it’s been really solid. It’s small and easy to carry, which I expected, but what surprised me was the wide angle. I honestly thought I wouldn’t get used to it. Turns out it’s totally fine. The wider view captures more of the scene, and the distortion actually makes shots feel more lively. Once you get used to it, it feels very natural to shoot with. 3. Photos were the biggest surprise for me. The built-in looks are actually usable, and I’ve been shooting photos straight out of camera way more than I expected. The two Leica looks in particular have a really nice vibe. One thing I should mention is that I usually shoot photos on my phone, so I’m used to zooming in, checking details, and worrying about sharpness and noise. I definitely brought that mindset with me at first. But after using the Ace Pro 2 for a while, I realized that an action cam is mostly used while moving, with changing light and non-static scenes. In those situations, I started caring more about how stable and consistent the footage feels as a whole, rather than whether a single frame is perfectly sharp. That honestly changed my shooting habits a bit, lol. If the clip feels smooth and holds together, I’m happy. From a camera perspective, aside from the wide angle not being great for very close-up shots, I’ve been pretty satisfied so far. There are also a lot of accessories you can pair with it, and I’m still figuring out which ones to get. Curious for Ace Pro 2 users, what ended up mattering more to you over time? Any settings, looks, or accessories you’ve actually stuck with?

I did buy a osmo pocket 3 which I had for 11 months and only used it around 5 times before the internal battery got faulty. I genuinely loved the pocket 3 it's just beautiful but I don't think DJI test their products to improve problems they just want to make money quick! So I returned it and they couldn't fix it and I got a refund. I want something small and portable so vlog for travelling, to show food, people I interact with etc. I'm down to 3 options. GoPro hero 13, inst360 ace pro 2, and insta360 go ultra. Unfortunately I have been to a few places to see the camera but they don't let you test them so I don't know what it's like other than watch a lot of unpaid/ honest reviews on all of them. Can anyone advise what do you think I should go with? I even asked chatgpt but it gave a very vague answer. I wish all these 3 were combined. I would like the internal hardware from GoPro 13, the design from go ultra and the specs from ace pro 2. Someone help!

I’ve been looking at the DJI Action 5 Pro and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 as a possible upgrade from my older action cam. Most of my use is pretty casual: travel clips, city walks, short rides, night streets, and indoor to outdoor shots. Stabilization still matters, but low light and an easy way to frame myself are becoming more important than pure action cam use. The DJI Action 5 Pro looks solid, especially for battery life and the DJI workflow, but the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 keeps catching my eye because of the flip screen and how it seems to handle low light. I also noticed my old camera could still offset part of the cost through a trade-in type upgrade, which makes switching a little easier to justify. For people who have used both DJI and Insta360 action cams, which one feels better for travel and low light instead of pure sports footage?

So i'm looking to buy an action cam and im torn between the dji action 5 pro or the insta ace pro 2. My use case is pretty recreational recording biking on trails, vacations, maybe some motovlogging I wud post online but that's about it, and in terms of which of the two are better i'm refering to just straight out of the box quality no editing cause i'm just not build to edit lmao. Now personally I hadn't even batted an eye to the ace pro 2 until about a few days ago and when I was going through their specs/features I gotta say it did catch my eye hence the dilema i'm in. I was originally going to get the action 6 but after seeing the early reports/reviews from china the upgrades feel very marginal and a bit underwhelming and I dont see the point in spending the extra money. Just wondering how people's experiences are with these and if anyone out there owns both whats your take on it. I've seen quite a few yt vids that just go back and forth with which one is better, and ik that means they are both really good, I'm just looking to make sure I get the most bang for my buck as a college student with limited funds lol.