Insta360 has upgraded its popular Flow handheld gimbal with enhanced tracking capabilities, extended battery life, and NFC support for modern smartphones, eliminating the need for manual pairing.
These improvements transform the Flow 2 into more than just a gimbal; it is now a handheld powerhouse.
“Our goal with the Flow 2 was clear: to equip creators with powerful tools, reduce friction, and make it affordable,” the announcement explains.
“From the first tap to the final edit, it’s designed to be smooth, powerful, and user-friendly.”
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Featuring fourth-generation Deep Track 4, the Flow 2 Gimbal stands out as Insta360’s smartest gimbal to date.
Deep Track 4 simplifies subject identification, even in challenging environments, ensuring superior tracking accuracy.
Users can effectively follow multiple subjects in crowded settings, keeping everyone in the shot.
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The Flow 2 also offers an optional AI tracker that supports third-party apps lacking native tracking abilities, particularly benefiting Android users by enhancing their tracking options.
Additionally, the Insta360 app now includes a teleprompter feature, allowing users to reference scripted dialogue while delivering a natural presentation.
Moreover, Insta360 has introduced the Pro Framing Grid, which assists users in applying the golden ratio at nine different angles for optimal framing.
Content creators can manage and set up shots remotely through a new Apple Watch app and a secondary smartphone app, helping them stay in the frame while shooting.
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Connecting to the Flow 2 is now simpler with the new NFC One-Tap Shooting mode.
This feature bypasses Bluetooth pairing, enabling users to connect their smartphones by simply tapping a button, allowing them to start shooting within seconds.
The gimbal offers a mechanical range of -210° to 120° for pan, -207° to 123° for roll, and -99° to 231° for tilt.
It is fully foldable, measuring just 3.6 x 7 x 1 inches when folded, and expanding to a maximum size of 4.8 x 11.1 x 2.1 inches when unfolded.
Additionally, the gimbal includes a hidden selfie stick extension, increasing its length to 8.2 inches, and it features a built-in tripod.
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The Flow 2 is compatible with smartphones that range from 2.5 to 3.3 inches in width and 0.3 to 0.4 inches in thickness, with a maximum weight capacity of 10.6 ounces. It also comes equipped with a built-in spotlight.
The Flow 2 boasts an extended battery life, making it ideal for users capturing action in the field without frequent recharges.
With its 1100 mAh battery, users can enjoy up to 10 hours of filming under optimal conditions, and it takes about two hours to recharge using a 5V/2A charger.
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Pricing and Availability
The Insta360 Flow 2 is available in stone gray and summit white, in two configurations: the standard bundle priced at $109.99 and the tracker bundle at $129.
There is also a Pro Version, which offers Apple DockKit native tracking support, a free tilt mode, and infinite pan support for just $144.
The Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle, which includes a selfie mirror and tracking ring light, is available for $189.
With easier usability, improved tracking, and better battery life, the Insta360 Flow 2 is a worthy upgrade for mobile filmmakers looking to elevate their smartphone content.
[source: Insta360]
Order Links:
- Insta360 Flow 2 Standard Bundle (B&H)
- Insta360 Flow 2 AI Tracker Bundle (B&H)
- Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer (B&H)
- Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle (B&H)
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