GoPro enters pro cinema space with Mission 1 featuring MFT Mount

New Delhi: GoPro has officially introduced its latest series of compact cinema cameras under the Mission 1 Series, making its entry into the higher end of the digital imaging market. GoPro has announced three core models: Mission 1 Pro, Mission 1, and Mission 1 Pro ILS. It is built around the latest 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor.

These cameras will be showcased at the National Association of Broadcasters trade show, but pricing has not yet been announced by the company.

• Mission 1 Pro is the flagship model, offering the highest video resolutions, frame rates, and full-open capabilities.
• Mission 1 Pro ILS also adds support for interchangeable lenses by using the Micro Four Thirds mount, enabling compatibility with a wide range of lenses through adapters.
• Standard Mission 1 also retains the same sensor and processor, but it is limited to lower video frame rates and open gate capabilities compared to the Pro models.

Mission 1 Series centers around the latest 50MP 1-inch sensor paired with GoPro’s GP3 processor. The sensor uses the larger pixels and Quad Bayer setup to improve low-light performance and dynamic range up to 14 stops. The GP3 processor is based on a 5nm architecture, and it also includes an AI-aimed neural processing unit.

GoPro stated this combination enables higher frame rates, improved thermal performance, and longer recording times compared to its previous cameras.

The cameras also support high-resolution video capture, including up to 8K recording and high frame rate modes for slow motion. Mission 1 Pro and Mission 1 Pro ILS models support up to 8K at 60FPS, 4K at 240FPS, and high-speed burst modes up to 960FPS at 1080p.

The Standard Mission 1 model also supports the lower maximum frame rates, including 8K30 and 4K120.

This also enables the users to reframe footage for different aspect ratios during editing. Open gate recording goes up to 8K30 and 4K120 on the Pro models for the users, while the base model supports 4K120. It also supports up to 10-bit color, HDR video formats, and bitrates up to 240Mbps.

It also includes features such as timecode sync for multi-camera setups and 32-bit float audio recording with four built-in microphones.

GoPro comes with 13 capture modes tuned for different scenarios, such as underwater shooting and vlogging. These modes use scene detection and machine learning to adjust settings automatically, though manual controls are also available for the users. The cameras support 50MP image capture, RAW shooting, and burst modes of up to 60FPS.

GoPro stated that the cameras can record for over five hours at 1080p30 and more than three hours at 4K30 on a single charge using the latest Enduro 2 battery.

Mission 1 Pro, Mission 1 Pro grip Edition, and Mission 1 will be available for pre-order starting May 21, with sales beginning from May 28 in selected regions.