Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Ski Bundle - 8K Waterproof Action Camera Co-Engineered with Leica, 1/1.3" Sensor, Dual AI Chip, Leading Low Light, Superior Audio, Flip Screen & AI Editing for Vlogs

First and foremost, a big thank you to Amazon for their fast and reliable delivery, as always.As someone who frequently travels abroad on holidays—both on a surf boards and diving—having a high-quality action camera is essential for capturing my adventures. After a great experience using the Insta Ace Pro 1 on a skiing trip, I decided to upgrade to the Insta Ace Pro 2 for my action cam setup.Successors aren’t always guaranteed to be better, but in this case, Insta has put a lot of effort into refining the Ace Pro 2. The improvements are noticeable and make a real difference in performance.Here’s what stands out the most:Improved Microphone: The newly redesigned mic captures ambient sounds with much better clarity. While the changes may seem subtle, they become evident when playing back footage at higher volumes.Enhanced Low-Light Performance: I often ride in dim lighting conditions, and while the Ace Pro 1 already delivered good footage, the Ace Pro 2 performs exceptionally well in low-light settings, including dusk. This could be due to the built-in AI or upgraded software enhancements. Whatever the reason, I’ve never seen better night-time footage from an action cam.Leica Colour Profiles: The colour profiles are rich, vibrant, and high in contrast, significantly enhancing the quality of recordings.True Wide-Angle Lens: The wide-angle capabilities are outstanding, providing an expansive view that truly lives up to its name.For adrenaline junkies, the Insta Ace Pro 2 is arguably the best traditional action camera currently available. Two thumbs up—this purchase was absolutely worth it!

The media could not be loaded. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 introduces several enhancements over its predecessor, the Ace Pro, with notable improvements in low-light performance, image quality, and overall usability.Enhanced Low-Light Performance with PureVideoFor me of the Ace Pro 2’s upgraded PureVideo mode, for low-light conditions, is the real benefit. The original Ace Pro offered PureVideo at 4K/30fps; the Ace Pro 2 elevates this to 4K/60fps, giving smoother and more detailed footage in lower light.This improvement comes from a dedicated Pro Imaging Chip that adds image and noise reduction, and a 5nm AI Chip that enhances the camera's performance. Giving cleaner, brighter videos with improved noise reduction.Superior Imaging CapabilitiesThe upgraded sensor on the Ace Pro 2 is up from 48MP TO 50MP, delivering sharper and more detailed images. The AcePro 2 also boasts a Leica lens with a slightly wider field of view, at 157°, allowing for wider shots.Improved Battery Life and DurabilityBattery capacity increased on the Ace Pro 2, giving a longer recording time of 180 minutes at 1080p, instead of 120 minutes. The Ace Pro 2 also enhances its waterproof capabilities, now rated up to 12 meters (39 feet), compared to the 10 meters (33 feet) of the originalAdditional FeaturesThe Ace Pro 2 introduces a built-in Wind Guard to reduce wind noise during recordings, a feature not available on the original model. It also offers a slightly larger 2.5-inch flip touchscreen with increased pixel density, improving the user's viewing experience.ConclusionThe Insta360 Ace Pro 2 builds upon the solid foundation of the Ace Pro, delivering worthwhile upgrades that enhance low-light performance, image quality, and overall functionality. For users looking for that bit more in image quality and functionality, the Ace Pro 2 is a great choiceI have added a video showing the first test of my camera on a day out in Cambridge, followed by some DJ venue footage using PureVideo

It is amazing what you can achieve with these little action cameras. I was a big fan of the Insta360 ONE R/RS range and used a BackBone conversion which allowed me to use vintage lenses to achieve an almost analogue cinematic look. When I bought an Ace Pro, I was blown away by the low-light footage I was getting, and used to soften my footage using a Black Mist filter on the camera and then reworking it in post to soften it even further.When I saw that the Ace Pro 2 could shoot in I-Log, I didn’t hesitate to buy one. Of course there were more upgrades such as adding timecode, additional sensors etc. but this was the upgrade that spoke to me. I do love to colour grade and being able to shoot in this flat profile allows me much more control in post-production than previous profiles.Last week I was shooting in London with my DSLR and had the Ace Pro 2 mounted on the cold shoe on top of my camera. Not only was I able to get some B-Roll of my actual shoot but it also captured some cracking stills, which I took using voice control.Of course, straight out of the box and using auto settings, the results are fantastic but push it a little further and this little camera punches way above its weight – highly, highly recommended!!