Jake Sloan

My name is Jake Sloan and I'm a filmmaker and Photographer based in Anchorage Alaska. Over the last decade my work has taken me around the world and opened up opportunities to work with brands like Disney, Caterpillar, Bell Helicopters, Robinson Helicopters, PBS, ABC and many more. My work has been Emmy Award nominated on multiple times and won a few of them. I am passionate about capturing and telling compelling stories using video and photos.

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2024

Writing since

Sep 22

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Hand holding the Insta360 Luna Pro camera outdoors, screen showing 4K 60 recording settings

Jake Sloan · Insta360

Insta360 Luna Pro Review: 8K Gimbal Camera Tested in Alaska Wind

Jake Sloan takes the Insta360 Luna Pro to an Alaska glacier valley to test its 8K sensor, 2x lossless zoom, detachable face plate, built-in mics and low light.

Jake SloanSep 226 min read

A hand holds the DJI Osmo 360 II camera up toward the lens with mountains and trees in the background.

DJI

DJI Osmo 360 II Review: 1-Inch Sensors, 8K60 and User-Replaceable Lenses Put to the Test

Jake Sloan takes the DJI Osmo 360 II into the forests and rocks to test its new 1-inch type sensors, 8K60 video, Spotlight Follow, low light and swappable lenses.

Jake SloanSep 15

Three action cameras held side by side in two hands: a DJI Osmo Action model with flip-out screen, a square 360-degree camera, and the DJI Osmo Action 6 showing its F2.0-4.0 variable aperture lens.

DJI

DJI Osmo Nano vs Action 6 vs Osmo 360: My Buyer's Guide to DJI's Action Cameras

Jake Sloan breaks down the DJI Osmo Nano, Action 6, and Osmo 360 action cameras — specs, overheating, macro lenses, and which one fits how you actually shoot.

Jake SloanAug 28

Hand holding a DJI Osmo Pocket gimbal camera with a 1-inch sensor lens and magnetic filter attachment, with accessories on a desk behind it

DJI

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Accessories I Actually Use: Protection, ND Filters, Mics, Batteries, and Car Rigs

Jake Sloan shares the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P accessories he actually uses — protective covers, Freewell ND filters, mics, batteries, LUTs, and car rig gear.

Jake SloanAug 21

Insta360

Insta360 X6 Review: I Took It Into an Alaska Glacier Ice Cave, and the Color Is the Real Upgrade

Jake Sloan tests the Insta360 X6 on a car rig, in a helicopter cockpit, and deep inside an Alaska glacier ice cave — dynamic range, 10-bit low-light color, and 120MP photos.

Jake SloanAug 16

Two pocket gimbal cameras set up side by side outdoors with a mountain backdrop

Reviews

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra: The Differences That Actually Matter

I expected a blowout between DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P and the Insta360 Luna Ultra. Instead, the real separation came down to D-Log 2, slow motion in log, two very different remotes — and where you can actually buy one.

Jake SloanAug 10

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P's dual-camera gimbal with 3x telephoto and 1-inch main camera next to the single-camera Osmo Pocket 4

DJI

DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs. Osmo Pocket 4: Which One Should You Buy in 2026?

I tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P and Pocket 4 side by side — D-Log 2 dynamic range, the 3x tele camera, ActiveTrack 8, and which one you should buy in 2026.

Jake SloanAug 6

DJI

I Tested the SkyRover X1 Against the DJI Mini 4 Pro in the Alaska Wilderness. Here’s What Surprised Me

Jake Sloan tests the SkyRover X1 against the DJI Mini 4 Pro in Alaska: tracking, obstacle avoidance, log video, wind, battery life, and a Remote ID edge.

Jake SloanJun 30

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