GoPro MISSION 1: The New Cameras Changing the GoPro Lineup

A different kind of GoPro

Announced in April 2026, the MISSION 1 Series is GoPro's move into the premium end of digital imaging. Instead of the small sensors that defined the HERO line, these cameras use a new 50 megapixel 1 inch sensor paired with the GP3 processor, built for higher resolutions, longer runtimes and better thermal performance. GoPro describes them as the world's smallest, lightest and most rugged 8K and 4K Open Gate cinema cameras, which signals the audience clearly: filmmakers and serious creators, not casual users.

The three models

MISSION 1 PRO sits at the top, with 8K60, 4K240 and 1080p960 frame rates, plus 8K30 and 4K120 Open Gate capture and strong low-light performance. MISSION 1 shares the same body and sensor foundation but tops out at 8K30 video, 4K120 Open Gate and 4K120 or 1080p240 slow motion, making it the more accessible entry point. MISSION 1 PRO ILS is the most unusual of the three: an ultra-compact mirrorless cinema camera with the same GP3 processor and 1 inch sensor, but with an interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens mount, opening the door to a wide range of lenses through adapters.

• MISSION 1 PRO: highest frame rates, 8K60 and 4K240, built for demanding shoots
• MISSION 1: 8K30 and 4K120 Open Gate, the more accessible model in the family
• MISSION 1 PRO ILS: interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses in an ultra-compact body
• Shared foundation: 50MP 1 inch sensor and the new GP3 processor

The accessory ecosystem

GoPro built the series alongside a new set of accessories, including a wireless microphone system, a point-and-shoot grip and a powered grip, a higher capacity Enduro 2 battery, and an I/O expansion media mod. Open Gate capture, which records the full sensor area, is one of the headline features because it lets creators reframe a single clip for horizontal and vertical formats without reshooting.

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Tie the camera to the mission

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