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GoPro has announced a brand new line of “compact cinematic cameras”—not action cameras—with larger sensors, up to 8K/60p recording, and the ability to shoot 50-megapixel still images. There are three models in the new MISSION 1 series: MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO, which sport fixed lenses, and MISSION 1 ILS, which instead features a Micro Four Thirds mount. While the interchangeable lens system of the MISSION 1 ILS means it will require an underwater housing, both the MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO are ready to dive, up to 66 feet (20 meters).

The cameras are built around a 50MP 4:3 Type 1 sensor and GoPro’s new GP3 processor, promising up to 14 stops of dynamic range. That 1-inch sensor (7,680 x 5760 pixels) is 25% larger than the sensor in the DJI Osmo Action 6 and nearly 44% larger than that found in the Insta360 Ace Pro 2. This promises to result in excellent low-light performance as well as exceptional levels of detail in the shadows and highlights.

MISSION 1, the base model, supports 4K/120p open gate (i.e., 4:3 aspect) video capture, while the two PRO models add support for 8K/30p open gate video. While the MISSION 1 offers 8K/30p, 4K/120p, and 1080/240p 16:9 capture along with 4K/120p and 1440/240p 4:3 video, the PRO models double these frame rates, boasting 8K/60p, 4K/240p, and 1080/480p 16:9 capture alongside 8K/30p and 4K/120p open gate. The MISSION 1 PRO and MISSION 1 PRO ILS also offer the ability to shoot 10-second bursts at 960fps in 1080p 16:9—that’s 32x slow-mo!

MISSION 1/MISSION 1 PRO

MISSION 1 PRO ILS
 

While the cameras are compatible with HERO13 Black Enduro batteries, they are designed to use new higher-capacity Enduro 2 batteries, which offer longer runtimes, better thermal performance, and faster charging. As you’d expect, battery life depends on what resolution and frame rate you are using. For instance, according to the specifications, in 8K/30p 4:3 open gate, the MISSION 1 PRO is good for 96 minutes of continuous recording, while at 8K/60p 16:9, this drops to 74 minutes as long as there’s proper air flow, but 37 minutes if there isn’t (like inside an underwater housing). GoPro gives very similar numbers for 4K/240p 16:9 capture: 74 minutes with air flow, 35 minutes without. With the camera set to 4K/120p 4:3 open gate capture, you can expect as much as 101 minutes of continuous recording before overheating occurs.

In addition to the standard 120Mbps bit rate available on the GoPro HERO13 Black, the MISSION 1 cameras have 180Mbps “High” and 240Mbps “Max” settings. It’s possible to capture HLG-HDR and 10-bit color with GP-Log2. The cameras feature some 13 different intelligent capture modes, employing machine learning and scene detection to deliver “optimal image quality across a broad range of environments.” Of particular interest to underwater filmmakers will be Dive Mode, which tunes video stabilization and settings to best capture underwater footage.

MISSION 1/MISSION 1 PRO

MISSION 1 PRO ILS
 

Compared to the GoPro HERO13 Black, the MISSION 1 series feature a wider lens (159° native field of view); a new, 14% larger OLED rear display (2.59-inch, up from 2.27 inches) paired with the 1.4-inch front screen; and taller, chunkier buttons designed to be easier to use with gloves on. Like the GoPro HERO cameras, the MISSION 1 cameras sport a microSD card slot. They are equipped with four microphones, but they also support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity as well as the ability to connect a microphone via USB-C.

The base model MISSION 1 will retail for $600, while the MISSION 1 PRO and MISSION 1 PRO ILS are both priced at $700. The MISSION 1 and MISSION 1 PRO can be pre-ordered now through GoPro’s online store, with shipping expected to begin on May 28th. (GoPro are throwing in a free Point-and-Shoot Grip for those that pre-order.) The MISSION 1 PRO ILS ships in the third quarter of 2026, but pre-ordering is not yet possible.

MISSION 1/MISSION 1 PRO

MISSION 1 PRO ILS

MISSION 1 with Point-and-Shoot Grip