Insta360 has teamed up with 3D printing specialist Bambu Lab to launch the Luna Ultra Design Challenge, a global competition inviting creators to design custom accessories, modifications, and share creative concepts tied to its newest camera. The partnership is accompanied by the release of official 3D model files for the device on MakerWorld. Entries will be accepted from July 10 through August 9, 2026, with a total of 40 awards on offer.
A Modular Imaging Platform
The Luna Ultra is Insta360’s latest 3-axis gimbal camera, built around a 1-inch sensor capable of capturing 8K video. It features AI-assisted focusing, a detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen monitor, 10-bit I-Log color output for greater grading flexibility, and a 12x zoom range for distant subjects. For still photography, the device can generate 200-megapixel panoramic images. These specifications position the camera as a versatile tool that the company is now framing as ripe for physical customization.
Two Tracks for Creative Submissions
The challenge is divided into two distinct categories. The Model Design Challenge track calls for functional add-ons that expand the camera’s utility, as well as stylistic mods that reshape its appearance. Submissions in the Social Content Challenge track are broader in scope, encompassing social media posts, photographs, or videos showcasing camera gear, design blueprints, or original creative ideas. Detailed rules for both tracks are available directly from Insta360.
From Digital File to Physical Print
Uploaded model designs will be hosted on MakerWorld, where owners of Bambu Lab printers—such as the X2D model—can download them and produce parts using the Bambu Handy app. This direct pipeline lets Luna Ultra users fabricate and attach community-designed modifications with minimal friction.
Prizes and Potential Production
The competition’s prize pool features Luna Ultra cameras paired with Bambu 3D printers as top-tier awards. In a further incentive, some grand prize concepts may be selected for development into official, commercially available accessories. This blend of recognition and a path to production reflects a broader industry trend in which hardware companies are tapping user communities to help shape entire accessory ecosystems.
Sources: www.insta360.com, makerworld.com