GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Review: Interchangeable Lens Camera Impresses but Niche
GoPro has released the Mission 1 Pro ILS, an interchangeable lens version of its professional action camera, priced at $700. The camera features a Micro Four Thirds mount but lacks electronic contacts, meaning it only works with fully mechanical lenses. It retains the Type 1 sensor capable of 8K recording and offers class-leading slow motion up to 960fps. The ILS is not waterproof but has weather sealing. The Media Mod Cage ($149.99) is recommended for better connectivity and audio. The camera's small displays make manual focusing challenging, but the Mission Monitor App helps. Image quality is identical to the Mission 1 Pro, with cleaner shadows in 4K than 8K. Stabilization is limited and fails at slower shutter speeds. The camera appeals to Super 16 lens users and slow-motion professionals, but GoPro's financial struggles suggest it may not be a mass-market success.
Key facts
- GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS costs $700 and uses a Micro Four Thirds mount.
- The lens mount has no electronic contacts, requiring fully mechanical lenses.
- It records up to 8K, with 4K/240p and 1080/960p slow motion.
- The camera weighs 207 grams and is not waterproof but weather-sealed.
- The Media Mod Cage ($149.99) adds audio ports and connectivity.
- Manual focusing is difficult due to small displays; the Mission Monitor App helps.
- Image quality is very good, but 4K has cleaner shadows than 8K.
- Stabilization works only with fast shutter speeds; at 1/48s it blurs.
- It appeals to Super 16 lens users and slow-motion shooters.
- GoPro is struggling financially and needs a mass-market hit, which this is not.
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