GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS pre-order opens
GoPro's Mission 1 Pro ILS camera is now available for pre-order at $699.99. It features a Micro Four Thirds mount and a 50MP sensor for 8K/60fps video.
The GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS is now available for pre-order at a price of $699.99. According to a report from Digital Camera World, retailers B&H Photo and Adorama are both accepting reservations, with B&H listing an estimated shipping date of September 06.
This new camera represents a significant shift for the action camera brand. The ILS designation stands for Interchangeable Lens System, and the camera features a native Micro Four Thirds lens mount. This replaces the fixed ultra-wide lens typical of GoPro models. The mount allows users to attach a wide variety of manual focus MFT lenses, enabling different creative approaches from wide-angle to telephoto, macro, and anamorphic.
Core imaging specifications
At its core, the Mission 1 Pro ILS uses the same 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor found in the standard Mission 1 Pro. This combination provides high-end video capabilities in a compact body. The camera supports several high-resolution and high-frame-rate recording modes.
| Video Mode | Maximum Frame Rate |
|---|---|
| 8K | 60fps |
| 4K | 240fps |
| FullHD (Burst Slo-Mo) | 960fps |
It also offers open gate recording at 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps, utilizing the sensor's taller 4:3 aspect ratio to give more framing flexibility for different output formats.
Filmmaking features and controls
GoPro has incorporated several features typically found in larger dedicated cinema cameras. The report states the camera records 10-bit color, GP-Log, and HLG HDR, with a bitrate of up to 240Mbps. Audio capture is handled by four built-in microphones capable of 32-bit float recording.
Manual control over settings like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance is included. For still photographers, the camera can capture 50MP 12-bit RAW images.
Despite its new flexibility, the Mission 1 Pro ILS retains key GoPro traits. HyperSmooth stabilization is present, and GoPro claims the ILS version can provide in-camera stabilization when used with compatible rectilinear prime lenses. The body maintains the rugged, weatherproof construction the brand is known for, suggesting use in environments where traditional cinema rigs would be impractical.
The camera merges the compact, mount-anywhere philosophy of an action camera with the creative lens options of an interchangeable-lens system. At $699.99, the report notes it is priced lower than many conventional cinema cameras capable of similar high-resolution, high-frame-rate recording. Pre-orders are currently live at the two mentioned US retailers.
