New Insta360 accessories turn the Ace Pro 2 into an instant camera

Insta360 has announced new accessories for its device 8K Ace Pro 2 action camera. Accessories expand the Ace Pro 2’s capabilities as a new three-lens camcorder and as a still camera with a redesigned grip and a built-in wireless printer that can turn footage into instant photos. It’s launching today as part of four new bundles that include the action camera itself.

The new Insta360 pocket printer looks similar in size to other pocketable instant printers from Fujifilm and Canon, but instead of Zink or Instax paper, it uses the same dye-sublimation technology as the printer Polaroid Hi-Print We recommend it in our buyer’s guide. The Pocket Printer connects to the Ace Pro 2 wirelessly via Bluetooth and produces 3-inch, 300dpi prints that are laminated during the printing process so they are waterproof and fade-resistant. However, Insta360 says it places a watermark on the border of each print with the Ace Pro 2 logo, which might not be something you can turn off. Replacement cartridges cost $9.90 for 20 prints.

The Pocket Printer operates as a standalone device, but can also be attached to the Ace Pro 2 camera using a quick-release holder on the bottom of the new Xplorer Grip Pro to recreate the experience of using an all-in-one Polaroid camera. Insta360 It released a similar grip accessory last Marchbut it features a funky lever at the top to activate the camera’s shutter button. The new Xplorer Grip Pro connects to and controls the Ace Pro 2 through the USB-C port, facilitating a redesigned shutter button with a zoom lever located above the handgrip.

The Xplorer Grip Pro features a dedicated dial on top that controls exposure by default, but its functionality can be customized in the Ace Pro 2’s settings. Inside the grip you’ll also find a secondary 2,010 mAh battery, slightly larger than the camera battery, which extends continuous 4K/60fps recording for up to 2.5 hours.

Along with the grip and printer, Insta360 is launching new cine, ultra-wide and close-up lenses that can be attached to the camera, as well as new Leica color profiles and digital filters that will be available as part of a firmware update.

At launch, the new accessories will only be available through bundles, the cheapest of which is the $518.99 Xplorer Pro bundle that includes the Ace Pro 2, batteries, and the Xplorer Grip Pro Kit. The $579.99 Flash Print Bundle comes with the same thing, but adds a pocket printer, a flip-out camera screen cover, and a leather carrying case.

Lenses seem to be the most expensive of all the new accessories. The $604.99 Limited Edition Videography Bundle gets you the action camera, new grip, display cap, and cine lens alone. If you want all three lenses, you’ll instead need to spend big on the $739.99 Ultimate Videography Bundle. All four bundles are available globally, but the Xplorer Pro Bundle is the only one available in the US at the moment.