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Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: 8K Video and Leica Lenses

Insta360 Luna Ultra Review: 8K Video and Leica Lenses

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Phones & Drones examines the Insta360 Luna Ultra, a compact gimbal camera developed in collaboration with Leica, designed for content creators seeking advanced functionality in a portable form. Notable features include 8K video recording, AI-powered subject tracking and a detachable OLED screen. However, the unboxing revealed concerns about the included tripod system, which lacks stability and may pose challenges for capturing steady footage in active shooting conditions. Explore this explainer to understand the AI-driven tracking system and how it adapts to dynamic subjects. Gain insight into its 10-bit I-log color grading for post-production flexibility and learn how the detachable OLED screen enhances usability in different filming setups. This breakdown provides a detailed look at the Luna Ultra’s features and limitations to help you evaluate its suitability for your creative needs. Elevating Portable Videography TL;DR Key Takeaways : The Insta360 Luna Ultra features 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, Leica-engineered optics and a 1-inch sensor for exceptional image quality and low-light performance. Advanced AI-powered tools like Deep Track and Shot Lab simplify subject tracking and cinematic …

Sandy and Luna venture out of the nest before fledging

Sandy and Luna venture out of the nest before fledging

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. In yet another lesson about the great circle of life, Sandy and Luna are getting ready to leave the nest. Over the weekend, Luna began going out further on one of the tree limbs surrounding the nest. Called the “front porch,” this limb does not have any nest underneath to protect the birds, so exploring it can be a bit dangerous. Sandy also briefly stepped out on the front porch, before getting her talon stuck on a twig that appeared to put her off balance. However, Sandy did get in some good wing tests.  While preparing to fledge, the pair are flapping their wings frequently.  “While Shadow was playing a little hide and seek in the quiet of the Twin Pines, Luna was …

How to tell Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart

How to tell Jackie and Shadow’s chicks, Sandy and Luna, apart

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Jackie and Shadow’s newly named chicks Sandy and Luna are growing by leaps and bounds. While they pretty much look the same to the naked eye, there are some ways to tell them apart, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).  Formerly called Chick 1, Sandy has a larger head and neck. It also has a slight curve to the interior of its beak. Sandy has also been the more submissive of the two so far. Luna (formerly Chick 2) is smaller and has a straighter beak. Previously, Luna has been a bit more aggressive, but their tussles or “bonking” have subsided and they appear to be bonding well.  However, the noise they make when the poop can also help you tell them apart. Luna makes a quick whistle sound when it shoots out its white, liquid poop (called a poop shot). Sandy has been a more quiet pooper. The FOBBV cam caught some humorous poop shots on April …