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GoPro Just Built a Line of Cinema Cameras

GoPro has been losing ground in the action camera space to DJI and Insta360 for years. The MISSION 1 line is the company's answer, and it's not a subtle one. Three new cameras built around a 1 inch 50 megapixel sensor, a new GP3 processor, and video specs that push well past anything GoPro has ever offered. This isn't an incremental Hero update. It's a full reset aimed squarely at the compact cinema market.

The lineup includes the MISSION 1, MISSION 1 Pro, and MISSION 1 Pro ILS. All three share that 1 inch sensor with large 1.6 micron pixels at full resolution and 3.2 micron fused pixels in quad bayer 4K mode, delivering up to 14 stops of dynamic range. The base model shoots 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps, and 1080p at 480fps. Step up to the Pro and those numbers jump to 8K at 60fps, 4K at 240fps, and 1080p at 960fps. Those are serious frame rates in a body this size.

If you are looking for the competition from DJI's side, check out the DJI Osmo Action 4 Camera.


The Pro ILS is the real headline grabber. It's GoPro's first interchangeable lens camera, using a Micro Four Thirds mount that opens the door to lenses from Panasonic, OM System, and others. HyperSmooth stabilization works with any prime lens attached. GoPro is calling it the world's smallest, most rugged high speed cinema camera, and on paper at least, that claim is hard to argue with.

The new lens design across all models delivers a 159 degree native field of view, the widest in the category. A larger OLED rear display, bigger raised buttons for glove use, and a removable lens hood round out the physical upgrades. Audio gets a boost too, with a four mic system recording 32 bit float and stereo with wind noise reduction. Battery life hits three plus hours of 4K 30fps shooting on the new Enduro 2 battery, and thermal performance allows 37 minutes of continuous 8K 60fps recording without airflow.
 
For a laptop built specifically around GoPro's ecosystem, the Asus ProArt GoPro Edition is worth a look.


GoPro is also launching a Wireless Mic System alongside the cameras, offering 24 bit audio, 150 meters of range, and 6.5 hours of run time. Pricing and availability have not been announced yet.

 

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