Transforming the Ace Pro 2 into an Instant Camera with New Accessories

Insta360's latest line of products includes innovative add-ons for their high-definition Ace Pro 2 camera, making it equally adept at capturing video and still images. These accessories enhance the camera's functionality with three new lenses and a revamped grip. A groundbreaking wireless printer also accompanies the setup, enabling instant photo prints.

Pocket-Sized Print Mastery

The newly unveiled Pocket Printer, compact yet powerful, matches the dimensions of other portable printers from major brands like Fujifilm and Canon. Diverging from the typical Zink or Instax options, it employs the advanced dye-sublimation printing method found in Polaroid Hi-Print models. Seamlessly pairing with the Ace Pro 2 via Bluetooth, it produces vivid 3-inch prints at a resolution of 300dpi. These outputs are laminated post-printing, offering durability against water and fading over time. Notably, each print includes the camera’s watermark—a detail that cannot be altered—while ink refills are priced at $9.90 per 20 prints.

Enhanced Grip for Better Control

The Pocket Printer is not only usable on its own but also can be affixed to the Ace Pro 2 via the new Xplorer Grip Pro, simulating a classic Polaroid camera experience. This grip supersedes its predecessor by connecting through a USB-C port, featuring an improved shutter button accompanied by an integrated zoom lever. On top of the grip, you'll find an adjustable dial initially set to manage exposure, which can be customized through the camera's system settings. Additionally, this grip houses a supplementary 2,010mAh battery, enhancing the device’s filming duration to approximately 2.5 hours of continuous 4K/60fps recording.

Lenses and More: A Complete Experience

Complementing these innovations, Insta360 has released a set of lenses—cinematic, ultrawide, and close-up—each attachable to the Ace Pro 2. As part of a software upgrade, users can also anticipate fresh Leica color options along with a variety of new digital effects.

Bundle Offers and Global Launch

Launching globally, the accessories are initially offered only through set bundles. The entry-level Xplorer Pro Bundle retails for $518.99, including the Ace Pro 2, batteries, and Xplorer Grip Pro Kit. Going a step further, the $579.99 Flash Print Bundle adds the Pocket Printer, a screen shield for the camera, and a stylish leather carrying case.

The lenses boast the highest price point among the new offerings. The Videography Bundle Limited Edition is available at $604.99, featuring the Ace Pro 2, the updated grip, a protective hood for the screen, and a single cinematic lens. For enthusiasts seeking the complete lens variety, the Ultimate Videography Bundle, priced at $739.99, includes all three lens types. Presently, the Xplorer Pro Bundle is exclusively accessible in the U.S., though all bundles are shipped worldwide.