A fresh leak is stirring up the handheld gimbal camera scene, with claims that the upcoming Insta360 Luna Ultra could arrive as a serious alternative to DJI’s newly launched Osmo Pocket 4 and the recently teased dual-camera Osmo Pocket 4P.
According to a post shared on X, the Insta360 Luna Ultra may feature a 6x optical zoom. If that turns out to be accurate, it would be a major talking point, especially because DJI has officially confirmed 3x zoom on the Osmo Pocket 4P. Doubling optical zoom in a pocket-friendly stabilized camera could be a big advantage for creators who want cleaner close-ups, more flexible framing, and less reliance on digital cropping. That said, the 6x zoom detail hasn’t been backed up by additional sources yet, so it’s best treated as an unconfirmed rumor for now.
What’s adding even more momentum to the Luna Ultra buzz is how Insta360 has been teasing it publicly. Right after the Osmo Pocket 4 launch, Insta360 posted a pixelated teaser image on social media with the caption “Was that it…?”—a not-so-subtle jab suggesting DJI’s latest release might not be the final word in the category. The timing makes it clear Insta360 is positioning the Luna Ultra as a response, aiming to raise expectations for what a compact gimbal camera should deliver in 2026.
Even more interesting is the growing talk around a modular design. A well-known leaker responded to Insta360’s teaser with what appears to be a cropped real-world photo focusing on the area where the gimbal meets the camera body, alongside the question: “Does it separate?” That lines up with earlier chatter that the Luna Ultra could allow the camera module to detach from the handle.
If Insta360 really goes the detachable route, it could unlock some practical benefits that standard all-in-one gimbal cameras can’t easily match. A removable camera module could make it possible to monitor and record from a distance, open up wearable mounting options similar to tiny action-style cams, and make vlogging in tight spaces much easier by letting users position the camera where a full handle-and-gimbal setup won’t fit.
For now, the Insta360 Luna Ultra remains in leak-and-teaser territory. But between the rumored 6x optical zoom and the potential detachable modular build, it’s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about upcoming stabilized cameras for vlogging and travel content—especially for creators waiting to see what can outdo the latest Osmo Pocket lineup.
