Cameras

DJI sues Insta360 over Luna camera patents

Patent battle begins.

Published

June 12, 2026

GadgetMatch

File Photo: DJI Osmo Pocket

Chinese camera maker DJI has filed patent infringement lawsuits against rival company Insta360, escalating competition in the growing market for pocket-sized gimbal cameras.

The lawsuits target Insta360’s newly launched Luna camera lineup, including the Luna Ultra. DJI claims the products infringe on both design and utility patents associated with its Osmo Pocket series.

According to reports, DJI filed two separate lawsuits in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The first focuses on design patents, while the second alleges infringement of four utility patents related to camera tracking and gimbal control technologies.

DJI claims Luna copies Osmo Pocket technology

DJI argues that Insta360’s Luna cameras closely resemble the design and functionality of the Osmo Pocket line. The company alleges that protected elements include the handheld form factor, rotating display, control layout, and several subject-tracking features.

The company is reportedly seeking damages and a permanent injunction that could block the sale of the Luna cameras in the United States if the court rules in its favor.

Insta360 responds with countersuits

Insta360 has rejected DJI’s allegations and says the Luna platform is the result of years of independent research and development. The company has also filed countersuits against DJI, alleging infringement of five patents related to stabilization and gimbal technologies.

According to Insta360, the patents cited in its countersuits cover technologies used across several DJI product lines, including the Osmo Pocket, Ronin, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360 series.

What happens next?

Patent disputes of this scale often take years to resolve. For now, both companies continue to sell their products while the legal process moves forward. Industry observers expect the case to focus on whether the technologies and designs used in the Luna cameras are sufficiently distinct from DJI’s existing patents.

The legal battle comes at a time when both DJI and Insta360 are expanding beyond their traditional product categories and competing more directly in the creator camera market.

Related Topics:DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 4 DJI Osmo Pocket 4P Insta360 Insta360 Luna Ultra

Cameras

Kodak Charmera gets seven Y2K-inspired designs

It’s the perfect way to soothe your inner 90s child.

Published

June 17, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

A Kodak Charmera is the latest camera fad to hit social media by storm. The tiny camera is now a must-have for anyone collecting memories. Of course, the appeal is the nostalgia of using an old point-and-shoot. If that’s why you have one of these cameras, the Charmera has a new Millennium Edition, which amplifies the nostalgia factor with seven Y2K-inspired designs.

The original Charmera is a product of 80s technology. Though it can capture photos at a resolution of 1440 x 1080, it’s still delightfully lo-fi. Photos are grainy and don’t really look great, but that’s just the charm of the camera. It’s reminiscent of those times when you can simply turn on a point-and-shoot and capture a moment quickly without thinking about composition or contrast.

The new Millennium Edition, which launches today, adds seven new designs to the Charmera. Unlike the more traditional designs of the initial release, the new release typifies the aesthetics of the 90s to the early 00s: bold colors, metallic finishes, and chrome. All of these are represented in two or three options of the Millennium Edition.

It’s just a design update, though. Other than how it looks, the Millennium Edition is identical to the original camera. Still, if you’re a huge fan of the early 00s aesthetic, these seven designs might be a must-have as well.

Cameras

What HYROX Hong Kong looks like up close

Photographed on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III.

Published

June 11, 2026

MJ Jucutan

HYROX drew people from all over the world for a single purpose: finish the course. In Hong Kong, athletes showed up at AsiaWorld-Expo ready to run, row, and push through 8 stations of pure functional fitness.

So, we brought the Canon EOS R6 Mark III to capture one of the most demanding fitness races on the planet.

The Expo floor is a lighting nightmare, a mix of harsh overheads and deep shadows, but the 32.5MP sensor handled the contrast without breaking a sweat.

The 40fps electronic shutter and Pre-continuous shooting meant we were already capturing the moment half a second before we consciously decided to press the shutter.

Covering a race means staying mobile, and the 8.5-stop IBIS let us move freely alongside athletes without losing the shot. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II stayed locked on athletes even when they were squinting through the final stretch.

What came out were stories of triumph and determination. Even when their bodies were screaming, they pushed through anyway.

This is what HYROX Hong Kong looked like from the inside.

Words by MJ Jucutan. Photos by Sky Rodillas.

Cameras

Insta360 GO 3S gets retro makeover

Tiny camera, vintage vibes

Published

May 14, 2026

Rodneil Quiteles

Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle Edition is bringing a touch of nostalgia to its tiny POV camera lineup.

The company has announced the new Retro Bundle Edition for the GO 3S, combining the wearable 4K camera with accessories and software features inspired by classic film photography.

At the center of the bundle is the Retro Viewfinder. It transforms the tiny camera into a handheld shooter with a waist-level framing experience reminiscent of vintage film cameras. Instead of relying on a screen, users can compose shots through the optical finder for a more deliberate shooting style. The viewfinder also includes a built-in selfie mirror.

The bundle also includes a Battery Pack that extends recording time to up to 76 minutes while supporting charging during recording. An NFC Custom Skin allows quick access to the Insta360 app by tapping a smartphone against it.

Other accessories include a wearable strap and the Magnet Pendant for hands-free POV capture.

To match the retro-inspired hardware, Insta360 is also adding exclusive film-style filters including Negative Film, Positive Film, and Sticker Filter. Five additional built-in color profiles are also included: NC, CC, GR-F, Mono, and Vintage Vacation.

Despite the nostalgic styling, the GO 3S keeps its modern action camera features. The 39g camera can shoot 4K video with FlowState Stabilization, supports QuickCapture, and is waterproof up to 10 meters.

Price and availability

The Insta360 GO 3S Retro Bundle Edition is now available in Canvas White and Classic Red color options. Pricing starts at US$249.99 for the 64GB version and US$269.99 for the 128GB model.