Customer Ratings & Reviews

I said I’ve always been a big fan of the idea of GoPro’s and being able to video record your activities in a wild. But I always felt like the picture called was just OK. Mission one changes that with the 8K quality and 30 frames per second. Mission one captures unbelievable video. Highly recommended.

Very easy to you use. You are able to pull pictures from videos. Very clean picture while snorkeling in the ocean.

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro has been a really solid camera for the kind of family/action stuff I wanted it for. My main use so far has been outdoors, including taking video of my daughter at a splash pad where I didn’t want to worry about getting my phone or another camera wet. I also used it during a 4th of July parade when my daughter got to ride on a fire truck, and that was where this camera really impressed me. For the parade, I mounted the GoPro inside the cab of the fire truck using a flex mount while I recorded from outside. The camera was only about two feet away from the main driving area, but it still captured the entire cab. The image quality was excellent, and the stabilization was great. The wider, image took me a minute to get used to because it has that fisheye look, especially toward the edges. Once I understood how much flexibility that gave me while editing, I actually appreciated it. Being able to choose the center of the frame or shift the view a bit after the fact is really useful and because the resolution was so good I can crop and zoom and it still looks great. Build quality is one of the biggest strengths here. The camera feels solid, and the included grip with the steel cage gives it an even more durable and stable feel. I also really like the standard quarter-inch mount on the bottom and the ability to mount it vertically with the camera grip. It makes the whole setup feel very versatile. Around water, it handled splash pad use with no issues. I didn’t fully submerge it, but it got wet and never missed a beat. Battery life is probably my biggest complaint. When I had it recording in 4K inside the fire truck, it lasted through about an hour of recording just fine, but it was definitely getting close to needing a charge. I would guess it may have made it around 90 minutes or so in that setup. To be fair, it was sitting in the cab of a fire truck on the 4th of July in around 90-degree weather, so heat was already a factor. The camera did get warm to the touch, but the footage recorded perfectly, so I can’t really complain too much there. The Quik app works okay for pulling footage, but I found it slower than just plugging the camera into my MacBook with USB and using Image Capture to drag and drop the files. That was much faster and only took a few minutes. I prefer editing on a computer or tablet anyway, so I probably won’t use the app much. One thing I was disappointed by is that it currently doesn’t work with the GoPro webcam app. For a camera like this, webcam support feels like something that should just be included, especially if you only use the action camera features every couple weekends. It would be nice to get some extra use out of it that way. Overall, I’m really impressed with the Mission 1 Pro. The build quality, mounting options, water resistance, image quality, and stabilization are all excellent. The battery life could be better, and the lack of webcam support is frustrating, but for action shots, family outings, and situations where I don’t want to risk my phone or other camera, this is a great camera to have.

In the short time I have had the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition Camera, I have found myself being very impressed by it. I am barely an intermediate user of Go Pro cameras. I have an older model that I have enjoyed using for vacations, so when I saw this Grip Edition Mission 1 model, I just had to try it out. I have to start off by saying that I absolutely love the included grip with this camera. As someone with larger hands, the grip makes holding the camera feel way more comfortable and natural. The grip is well made (metal) and very secure, but also easy enough to remove. For some users, this grip addition may not be as necessary depending on their primary use of the GoPro (with consideration of the amount of accessory attachments available), but for people with heavy “point and shoot” type of use (camera or video) I highly recommend this add-on. As for the camera itself, I found it to be easy to navigate and use. I was very impressed by the amount of camera and video settings along with the included video modes available. The different video modes are really fun, but there is definitely a learning curve to figuring out the best set up and settings for quality shots. I felt that the camera performed very well in low light but the Night Effects settings probably work best with the use of a tripod or stand. While the camera features are very nice, I didn’t love that the zoom for the camera was embedded within the camera’s settings instead of being able to simply use a pinch touch like phone cameras are. The screens of the camera are vibrant and sharp. The touch screen is fairly accurate but the small size of the screen definitely lessened the touch accuracy for me. The built-in microphone works extremely well - perhaps almost too well lol. The speaker on the camera is impressively loud and very clear too. The battery life of the camera is really good. On a single charge I used the camera for light use for 3 out of 5 days, and accidentally recorded a 45 minute video, in addition to the photos and short videos (1 minute or less), before the battery ran down to 3%. The battery charges very quickly though and within less than an hour it was back to 100%. Last, the GoPro Quick app is an excellent app, even without a subscription. It works smoothly in connecting to the camera, and allows for viewing of the camera’s saved material from your phone. The videos and images can also be edited and downloaded from the GoPro camera through the app, directly to your phone. Overall, I feel that this is a quality camera, perfect for all types of outdoor enthusiasts or even a perfect compact size camera for traveling. The durability of the camera and the amount of settings make this worth the investment to capture priceless moments of fun.

📦 UNBOXING: Inside the box, you’ll find a durable case with the GoPro Mission 1 Pro, the point-and-shoot grip, a rubber hood, an Enduro 2 battery rated at 2150mAh, a wrist strap, a USB Type-C to C cable, a basic GoPro mounting bracket, and a single curved adhesive mount. 💪 BUILD: The Mission 1 Pro is durable as ever and is waterproof up to 66ft right out of the box without an additional housing. The primary rear display uses a new 2.59" Touch OLED panel, while the front display uses a 1.4” LCD panel. Both can get very bright for monitoring, and while the OLED display isn’t strictly necessary, it’s nice to see that GoPro isn’t falling behind the competition. The built-in speaker is good enough for some basic playback, but can certainly sound a lot harsher than the actual audio recorded by the internal microphones. The point-and-shoot grip, however, has some mechanical imperfections that could make it perform inconsistently. The grip consists of a metal housing, a plastic grip handle, and a plastic lever that is supposed to press the button on the housing. The plastic grip does lock to the metal housing quite well, and there’s not any noticeable rattle once it’s attached. But in my experience, the plastic lever didn’t always seem to press the button enough to start/stop recording or take a photo. Sometimes it would work quite well, but then there were times where I would pick it up, turn it on, press the button, and it wouldn’t do anything. The entire point of the “grip edition” is to provide a point-and-shoot camera experience on the GoPro. But the “shoot” portion doesn’t work reliably enough. It’s just a lever that presses a button on the metal housing which presses the actual button on the GoPro. I think that GoPro wasn’t willing to engineer an electronic shutter over USB-C since it could impact their waterproofing. But the reality is that I don’t trust that it will capture the shot in the moment when I really need it to. 🛠️ SETUP: For the point-and-shoot grip, instructions are included in the box that indicate how to assemble and disassemble it. After a few Setup requires a firmware update out-of-box. For some reason, the app did struggle to find the GoPro despite being fully-up-to-date. Only after closing and re-opening the app and toggling the power and on the GoPro did I manage to properly connect and perform the firmware update. Ever since that, I have had no issues re-connecting. And I appreciate that GoPro continues to allow you to use their app without an account, and you do not need to use their cloud services if you don’t want to. 💿 SOFTWARE: GoPro continues to expand on their capabilities for both users who want the simple experience and users who want the “pro” experience. Pro settings let you configure settings like field of view, frame rate, 8-bit vs 10-bit color, bitrate, SDR or HLG HDR profiles, image tuning, motion stabilization, de-noising, and much more. Meanwhile, audio capture has standard and voice tunings, wind reduction, and even support for recording a separate .wav file in either 32-bit float or 24-bit PCM. The addition of 32-bit float support means you get massive dynamic range without clipping or distortion and much better control of audio in post-production so you can suppress loud noises and raise quiet sounds without introducing noise. The Mission 1 Pro also has Wi-Fi 6 for fast wireless transfer speeds and super low latency for connection to your phone for use with the GoPro Quik app. GoPro continues to include onboard Bluetooth, so you can pair wireless headphones for playback or even use wireless microphones like GoPro’s own Wireless Mic Transmitter. However, Mission 1 Pro only supports a single microphone over Bluetooth. If you purchase the GoPro Wireless Mic Complete Kit and want to use both microphones, you will need to purchase the Media Mod for Mission 1 Pro to use the Mic receiver over 3.5mm, or get the USB pass-through door to use the alternative USB-C adapter. But in either case, you cannot use the point-and-shoot grip. 📱 MOBILE APP: GoPro’s mobile app lets you control all the same settings on the physical hardware, but via Bluetooth. However, you can also directly connect your phone to Mission 1 Pro over a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection for live previews, or connect the Mission 1 Pro to your local Wi-Fi network for livestreaming to Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, GoPro.com, or RTMP. You can also preview your recorded media in lower resolution without transferring the files to your phone, and subscribe to GoPro’s cloud services so you can backup directly to the cloud. At the time of this review, the GoPro Webcam desktop app did not support the Mission 1 Pro. 📸 IMAGE QUALITY: One of the main selling points of the Mission 1 Pro is its new 1 inch sensor and a number of improvements that GoPro has been able to make to take advantage of it. Across the board, images are notably more crisp and detailed. This is because the image sensor is significantly larger than the previous generation, and GoPro has pushed the resolution to a whopping 50.3MP (8192 x 6144 resolution sensor) up from 27.6MP (5599 x 4927 resolution sensor). Compared to last generation, each pixel on the image sensor is larger for better light. This means that recording at 4K also uses much better pixel binning for better low-light performance and noise. Under the normal Video mode, Mission 1 Pro excels at delivering up to 8K@60fps in 16:9 and 8K@30fps at 4:3, but these higher resolutions are best suited to well-lit environments. Its dedicated Low Light video mode can achieve 4K@60fps at 16:9 and 4K@30fps at 4:3. The difference between the normal Video mode and Low Light mode is significant in the late evening. While this won’t do miracles for capturing pitch black areas, adding an external light source can yield much lower noise and detail than ever before. Using its Slo-Mo mode, it can record at up to 1080p@480fps, but GoPro has also added the ability to record 10 second clips at 1080p@960fps. At 4K, you can achieve 240fps, and at 8K only 60fps is possible. I wouldn’t call 60fps “Slo-Mo”, but with some interpolation in post production you could certainly achieve Slo-Mo with a sharper image. If you want to use Slo-Mo in low light conditions, Mission 1 Pro is able to achieve a significantly better image than last gen with much lower noise, but you’ll still want your subject to be illuminated for the best results. The general wisdom for Photo Mode on GoPro has often been to avoid it, but Mission 1 Pro does improve image quality for photos. The lack of autofocus means this won’t replace your smartphone for many photos, but for fixed-focus photography where your subject is at least 2 feet away, you can achieve a lot of excellent shots. If you don’t want that “wide angle” shot that most action cameras are known for, the “Linear” Digital Lens mode can help yield a traditional look. You won’t get the bokeh and depth of field that you would want from a modern mirrorless camera, but for those who want even more versatility with interchangeable lenses, GoPro’s upcoming Mission 1 Pro ILS model will support Micro Four Thirds lenses to make it a better option for photographers. 🎤 MICROPHONE: Audio quality of the built-in microphones are good but still don’t have the directionality of most modern smartphones. You can enable RAW audio in case you want to process the internal microphone audio yourself, and you can always use an external microphone without the point-and-shoot grip. 🔋 BATTERY: GoPro says that the removable Enduro 2 Battery should achieve up to 3 hours at 4K@30fps and 5 hours at 1080p@30fps. If you’re recording at 8K@60fps, expect a bit over 60 minutes of recording time, and 8K@30fps extends that to about 90 minutes. These are pretty significant improvements over GoPro’s previous battery, especially considering that the battery has to remain physically small in order to keep the action cam small enough to be used for circumstances where conventional cameras would not be ideal. 🧐 CONCLUSION: Overall, Mission 1 Pro is a real win for action cameras, and for GoPro. There has been a lot of competition for great action cameras in recent years, and for a while it’s felt like GoPro has been lacking some innovation. But it feels like Mission 1 Pro is a real win for consumers that delivers significantly better image quality over last generation. But I do think the point-and-shoot grip does impose some strong limitations that a lot of folks may want to consider before paying the additional price for it.

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is my introduction to the world of action cams. I've always been interested in getting one especially for when I ride my cruiser or when I go and do my favorite outdoor hobbies like fishing, hitting the range, and walking the greenbelt. I'll say it right now, this camera is freaking awesome, like I've only scratched the surface in my use and I'm blown away. The Mission 1 is a professional level action cam excellent for getting some high quality footage recording up to 8K at 60fps, 4K at 240fps, and 1080p at 960fps. It has a 4-microphone array, multi-track recording, 32-bit float audio, and direct USB-C microphone input. Its a GoPro and that means its rugged and resilient, it has a fast charge nattery that lasts up 5+hrs of continuous filming, a hydrophobic lense cover to repel water when filming, and is completely waterproof down to 60+ft. Included in the Pro Grip edition is a good amount accessories to get you started. In box your getting the Mission 1 protective carry case, point and shoot grip w/ metal rig cage, mounting clip, adhesive mount, and charger cable. I actually went out and bought the GoPro suction cup mount for my motorcycle because I wanted a more adjustable mount than the included adhesive one, and I'll even be getting the Chesty next. I love the Mission 1 Pro and I really look forward to taking it on longer rides like when I go up to the river in San Marcos or hangout in Austin.

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition adds a more conventional handheld feel to the newly released Mission 1 Pro. The removable case makes a typical GoPro feel more like a DSLR camera, but without the added weight. It is easy to remove so you can use it both ways whenever you’d like and it’s easy to install and remove. My only gripe is that it could’ve featured a USB-port for charging, meaning that you’ll have to remove the case for charging and/or swapping batteries. You can even remove the “diving board” if you prefer pushing the top button down closer to normal, but keep the comfort of the rest of the case. It feels nice in my hand, but I noticed that the button doesn’t always start a recording properly, and might either not start at all or start and stop immediately. For photos it works great and it reminds me more of the conventional camera it’s trying to imitate. The camera is the new generation of GoPros. A 1 inch sensor improves the image quality and resolution once again and gives the camera a noticeable improvement in low-light conditions, including a dedicated low light mode. As always, the default settings on a GoPro need to be tinkered with to optimize the look for each setting. I personally prefer reducing the denoising to add more detail, but it really depends on the circumstances and sometimes there can be noticeable noise in darker shots. All of this can be configured on the slightly larger 2.59” OLED screen. The app is also helpful with many of the settings and connecting to your phone is fairly easy, although setup requires you to connect your phone to the “Wi-Fi” of the GoPro. The included and removable lens hood makes it easy to reduce glare and lens flare while filming outside. A nice addition in this model, since the sun can definitely make or break a shot. It’s easy to attach and remove, and it seems to stay on well thanks to the rubber texture. Just make sure to push it all the way in, otherwise it might appear in the shot. Because of the 8K video resolution and the ability to record up to 240Mbps, the Mission 1 Pro does require an A2 V30 microSD card. It won’t even do the required initial firmware update with an A1 V30 card; I learned this the hard way. So make sure you have the correct microSD card before setting up the device. The Mission 1 Pro offers so many options in terms of resolution and frame rate. If you want the absolute highest frame rate, you will lose a lot of resolution, and filming at 8K doesn’t go higher than 60 fps. If you’re going for the classic cinema look, 8K at 24 fps might work best, but I personally prefer filming sport at 4K, even if it’s capped at 120 fps. To still maintain a 1080p resolution, you can film up to 480 fps, which is really impressive. I rarely go over 120 fps, but for experimental shots, this looks amazing. Go to the beach and film some waves and be blown away. There are more advanced options like GP-Log2 and HLG HDR, if you want to truly maximize the look of your footage. This allows you to adjust the footage to perfection in post, but if those letters mean nothing to you, you can always use the true and trusted presets from GoPro, that will work well in most situations. The natural, flat and cinematic settings should do well in most scenarios. If you’re a content creator, you may enjoy the face setting to optimize your skin color and subject tracking, to let the camera zoom in a little and follow you around. Horizontal lock is also a feature I’ve learned to love, especially when doing running shots. It’s the closest thing to magic I’ve ever seen. An alternative to the grip would be the Media Mod, which is currently only available to pre-order, but it does add a USB-C and HDMI port that might come in handy. I wish the grip had these ports, but perhaps an updated model could add it, so it would be more similar to the Media Mod. The 4 microphones are even more optimized this time and it offers a 32-Bit Float audio for the most dynamic range yet, so that you can worry about the action, rather than the audio. The audio is nice and clear, but I noticed that in one instance, it switched between mic modes, making my voice louder when moving the camera away from me. I would probably recommend getting some wireless mics if you’re recording professional dialog, but the built-in mics do a great job at picking up its surroundings, and there’s a dedicated voice mode in the audio settings. You can also add wind suppression by recording in mono. It also supports USB-C mics for the first time, including the GoPro wireless mics. This makes it easier to get pro audio than ever before. Overall, a fine upgrade from GoPro. It feels like sturdy camera that can handle a lot of action, including underwater diving sessions, and the amount of options and settings really make this camera the best action camera out there, once you learn and understand everything the camera has to offer. You can also turn off the HyperSmooth function for more conventional tripod shots and get a really clean cinematic picture, especially in 8K. There’s also a dedicated time-lapse mode that’s great for filming the evening sky. An amazing camera with many accessories on the way so this is only the beginning of something truly great.

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is a pretty exciting new addition to action cams. The headline feature being it's 1" sensor. This is a huge upgrade from the previous GoPro cameras that I have used. The Mission 1 is still a small camera though, even with that big new sensor. It's a bit larger than some of the older ones, but not a substantial difference. Along with that new sensor, are some truly impressive features. Shooting 8k at 30 fps is very nice. The footage looks nice, sharp, and the addition of 10 bit log is a very welcome feature too. Allowing you to have even more control when color grading and editing later. Another standout feature is the extreme slow motion. Shooting 960 fps is pretty incredible. You do have to sacrifice some resolution for this (limited to 1080p), but it's pretty impressive to shoot at such extreme speeds. Those are just a couple of the headline features, but there's plenty to like in this small package. -- Setup If you have used any modern GoPro, the setup is pretty familiar. You essentially just turn on the camera and use the app to get things started. Worth noting, you'll need a modern and pretty fast micro sd card for the Mission 1. I had an A2, V60 card, but the Mission 1 didn't seem to like that card. Using an A2 V30 card worked without issue though. And this is what GoPro suggested using on their site. I just thought I may be able to use a faster card as well. -- App & Software The app is exceptionally designed and well thought out. It can work like a live monitor, or just a remote. And setting up custom shooting modes, or organizing those modes is very easy and intuitive. It's also very cool having so many options to verify what you're shooting, using the front screen, back screen, or your phone. They also have helpful tips and other useful features within the app. The auto-edit feature does a pretty good job of picking out interesting spots of your footage. And transferring footage from the GoPro is an easy process, just selecting the media you want and transferring it over. Editing is also very easy within the app too. It's surprising how well you can edit footage without even taking it to a computer. Subject tracking is another standout feature. The Mission 1 did an excellent job of continuously tracking me. Even picking me back up if I stepped out of frame. -- Hardware It's not much of a surprise how good the build quality is of the camera. It feels very high quality and I am confident that it will be capable in any situation that I put it in. The same can be said for the grip case. It feels great to hold and use. I can already imagine the many places I can take this camera and how versatile it will be. One thing I am still adjusting to, is the way the "shutter" button works on the grip case. It feels a little unpredictable to me. But I think that is mostly because I'm just not used to it. It's a little "soft" feeling when you press it, so there have been a couple of times that I didn't actually start recording when I thought I had pressed it. The included case is also a nice, and useful addition. It may be worth mentioning that keeping the cardboard insert that ships inside the case is very useful for preventing the camera from moving around. The case is pretty spacious inside. Leaving plenty of room for additional cards, batteries or attachments. Speaking of attachments, I really appreciate that the Mission 1 can be attached to a normal tripod, but also still includes the fold-out attachment pieces, so you can still use of the many GoPro mounting methods. Battery life is also excellent. Exceeding 4 hours in shooting. And the batteries charge very quickly. -- Photo and Video Quality This is easily the best action camera quality that I have seen. Combined with the ability to shoot in log, and the extreme slow motion, and open gate shooting modes make this extremely versatile. I do sort of wish that all models of the Mission 1 Pro had the ILS (interchangeable lens system) though. That being said, it performs better than any other action camera that I've used. It looks great and there is a lot of room for grading with the log profile. Sometimes the photos may feel a bit oversharp, but they still look excellent. There's plenty to like here. It's a superb action camera with excellent features, and very easy to recommend. Pros: Great build quality, great photo and video quality, excellent features, great battery life and fast charging, great stabilization, easy to use app, excellent mounting options, nice included case Cons: A bit pricey, footage or photos can feel a bit "processed" sometimes

The new GoPro Mission 1 Pro is not just any camera: it is a camera for anything! There are so many options built into the camera for shooting professional video that, in 3 days, I have just begun to understand its capabilities. The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is one of three cameras in a brand-new series from GoPro. This model is a compact cinema camera with advanced features. Priced at $699, it actually has features found on cameras costing several thousand dollars more. Even though this retail price might seem steep, for everything that this camera is capable of, it is actually reasonably priced. With this new Mission series, GoPro is making a move to truly embrace cinematic photography. There are so many features on this action camera that make it stand out. As simple and inexpensive as it is, the first thing I noticed was that GoPro has finally added a lens hood, a basic step toward significantly reducing glare and lens light distortion. The touchscreen dashboard is very responsive, with no lag at all. The customization features available on the dashboard truly allow one to exercise their creative abilities. But the real features begin with the 1” Sensor built into the face of the camera. Because of its size and the processing chip, it captures more light, producing professional-grade frames that are brighter and sharper, with terrific resolution and depth. And it does so even in very low-light conditions. With this 1” sensor, GoPro has been able to introduce what they term, Open Gate. Open Gate enables the camera to capture taller 4:3 frames at 8K30 and 4K120 at high resolution across the full height and width, which can then be cropped for wide-screen or vertical video reels. It is a creator’s dream camera; you can even pull a 44 MP photo right from the video. The new GP3 processor chip enables longer battery life and helps prevent the camera from overheating. It also contributes to higher resolution and overall image quality, as well as excellent low-light performance. This camera can capture 50-megapixel 12-bit RAW or a 12MP Super Photo. The ISO, shutter speed, and white balance can be set manually, and you can shoot single shots, interval photos, or in burst mode. With these features, you can absolutely capture the perfect shot. You can also record a video and extract a specific frame as your perfect photo. Creativity can be taken to the max with features such as low-light mode, which supports up to 4K60, time-lapse mode, and a wide range of settings in slo-mode. There are several modes, and you can even create your own. You can shoot time-lapse in video, jpg, and Raw at the same time. But the basic modes on the camera are lapse, photo, video, sport POV, slo-mo, and low light. Also available are the endurance mode, open gate, looping, diving, vlogging, and subject tracking. There is even a wide-angle lens selection. This camera is designed to detect and adjust for color and light based on the mode setting that you select. You can alter settings and apply them to all modes by selecting “apply to all.” The camera is waterproof, so there is no need for another case. The camera does not heat up as most cameras do. I have left this on for almost two hours, and it has been warm but not hot. It also has a new battery that charges quickly and offers longer runtime. The battery will charge from 0 to 80 percent in a little over 25 minutes. Reaching 100 percent takes closer to an hour. The new battery is the Enduro 2 (2150mAh). GoPro states it will deliver 5+ hours of 1080p30 recording in Endurance Mode and 3+ hours at 4K30. Of course, battery life really depends on your settings and how many features are running simultaneously. Lower power settings and Endurance Mode push more toward the maximums. For basic outdoor shooting, I found the battery to last 2.5 to almost 5 hours, but that was mostly at 4k/30 or 1080p/30. GoPro does sell a dual fast battery charger that will charge two batteries to 80 percent in a little over 21 minutes. I will be ordering this with at least one extra battery because it is a great camera for work, real estate clips, creator reels, and especially travel. It is small and lightweight, and with the gripper case, it can replace the larger cameras I currently use. It is now a camera for everything! There is so much to love about this camera, and with more practice and experience, the potential to create real cinematic video is definitely within my hands. I have a lot of different cameras, but this is definitely my new favorite.

Verdict: An exquisite camera packed into a heavy-duty action cam. I delivers abundant features and impressive performance, namely 8K at 60FPS or 4K at 240FPS, 1” sensor for better low-light conditions, and a versatile and ergonomic handle. Pro Tip. There is no SD card with this package. If you don’t already have one, you will need a micro-SD card that supports A2 V30 at a minimum. For better performance, buy a V60 or V90 UHS-II card. First Impressions. I LOVE that it comes with a case; that was something missing for me with my old GoPro. Now I can keep the camera, SD cards, chargers, mounts, and the frame accessories inside the case. The camera and action frame/handle look like serious professional gear. Setup. Thank you for the quick start guides – all very helpful. I already had the Quick app, so I jumped right into the update and connection to my account. Easy and smooth install. Frame. This is a very cool progression and perfect execution for GoPro… Really well done! The frame is a mix of a high-quality metal frame and a plastic handle that is removeable. On the complete frame, there is a lever that activates recording (essentially a button), there is a slot for a light/flash, and a mount a the bottom of the handle. You can remove the ergonomic handle and keep the push lever. You can also remove the lever and have the compact GoPro with a full metal frame, and a door that swings open to fully access the battery and sim card. While the camera is larger than my previous GoPro, it’s still a very small camera. Adding the frame almost doubles the camera size and weight, but I think it’s a welcome addition for ease of sue. I also forgot how nice it is to feel like you are holding a camera. And, when you need a compact setup, you can just remove it. Operating the camera. The OS is very smooth and the touch screen works well, especially considering the size of the screen. I LOVE the voice commands. I used it while mountain biking to avoid capturing long footage of flat riding, and just focus battery and storage on downhills and jumps, which also makes sorting through footage later much easier. Footage quality. Footage with this camera is very impressive. The camera is rated at 50 mega pixels. The 1” sensor delivers awesome footage in low light. Footage is smooth and vibrant, and so impressive. Auto transfer of videos is among my favorite features because in the past transferring files was always time consuming and often with complications. The camera also has 8K Open Gate full sensor capture. I am already ordering a higher capacity Micro SD card so I can record smooth 4k and 8k slow-mo, and then edit in post production. Abundance of features. There is so much to discuss… GoPro has come a long way to ensure maximum convenience and performance: auto-uploads, touchscreen options, swipe navigation, intelligent modes (like VLOG that keeps the subject in focus and prioritizes voice), presets for different environments, custom presets (too advanced for me), horizon lock, HDR video, and exceptional multi-audio management options (Bluetooth, cable, and built-in). I love the quick capture mode; I have already used it several times to start recording quickly (got amazing video of hummingbirds a few days ago). Things I love: - Exceptional camera and picture footage - Amazing and abundant features - Swapable lenses?! I didn’t even know that was possible on GoPros! - Ingenious and versatile frame design - There is a mount built into the camera - The front screen is beautiful and convenient Things I don’t love: - I feel that I would have to re-learn how to use this camera if I don’t touch it for 2-3 months. It certainly takes me a bit to remember where to find settings on my old go pro, and this one is more advanced than my GoPro Hero. Also, there are so many options, I can’t always remember where to find something through the swipe navigation. Overall, this is a spectacular camera in general, and even more impressive by it’s size, heavy duty build, features, and technology. I most highly recommend this camera.

This is the latest GoPro Mission 1 Pro camera with some neat accessories. The star accessory is the Point-and-Shoot Grip. I want to love this, because I am an old school photographer who appreciates cameras that you can actually hold on to securely. The grip does exactly this by providing a rubberized extension on the right side of the camera. It also includes a metal frame that surrounds and protects the camera (nice). Unfortunately, a plastic piece across the top that extends the shutter button ends up removing all tactile feedback that the button had. This extension is removable, but without it the whole thing becomes awkward to hold. 4/5 for the Grip. Nice, but room for improvement. The adhesive mount is perfect for sticking a GoPro to a helmet. It’s an accessory that’s really only useful for this one specific purpose—one that I probably will not use. It could have been made more flexible (literally) so that it would have a broader application. But unless you want to mount the camera on a helmet-shaped surface, it probably isn’t the right accessory. Limited use, so 3/5. Finally, there’s the rubber lens hood. This is a simple accessory that seems like it hardly does anything, but excessive light infiltration outside of the frame can mess up a beautiful shot. Any mitigation helps a lot when you need it. Plus, the rubber acts as a shock absorber to protect the lens. Love it. 5/5. The camera itself is clearly best in its class, and it’s a significant improvement over previous GoPro cameras I’ve used. The sensor quality is phenomenal, with excellent color depth, clarity, speed, and precision. I am particularly impressed with the slow motion capability. The Linear View mode is a great feature as well, letting me record without the video having that obvious “GoPro look” that the usual ultra-wide shot creates. Physically, the camera is easy to operate with intuitive controls. The shutter button has a great feel—solid and snappy. Screens are bright and responsive, and everything seems to work as it should. Really, no notes: the specs speak for themselves, and they come in an excellent package. GoPro says that more accessories are on the way. A macro lens and an external microphone option will be really nice. But even as is, this camera is the choice for professional quality in this form factor.

The GoPro - Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition camera is a solid offering from GoPro. Setting up this camera is a breeze and flows seamlessly with the mobile app. It was (is) one of the few "app based" products I actually enjoyed setting up. It was quick, intuitive and easy on the eyes. The Mission 1 Pro Grip is amazingly lightweight and the "grip" feature is ingenious. Installing & removing the base-camera from that structure is easy enough but it does give a feeling that if you aren't paying attention, that you might break something. Gaining access to the SD card, the battery and the location of the USB-C port is kind of tedious - but still doable. One thing I really like about these newer generations from GoPro is the evolution of the internal operating system. When you fire up the camera, it boots fast - as it should! - and is easy to maneuver through the settings with swipes & touches. What I do like the most is the quick access on the main touch screen for the various shooting modes most everyone will need. There's no other way to describe it other than to say that it's a quick shooter, no matter the task. I did use the Mission Pro to capture our local July 4th fireworks show and I was totally impressed by the low-light capability of the camera's sensor. The one caveat is that shooting in low-light environments and digitally zooming in is going to produce grainy & smeared images. Action cameras and low-light environments are just a thing! Like most GoPro's, the slow motion capturing is awesome and fun to play with. The Standard 1/4"-20 screw mounting receiver on the bottom worked perfectly with my tripods, quick-release mount thereby not requiring me to have to shell out for any additional GoPro accessory. Some might find the price of admittance a bit too steep but considering this camera has a 1" sensor and can record up to 8K 30fps, I think the price is justified. The real limitation of this camera is the inherent nature of digital zooming. I think what this camera really offers is a chance for the user to capture raw footage or images with the primary intent to then go back to a workstation & post-process. There, things can be cropped, panned & enhanced to ones delight. Because of this, I think this makes the GoPro - Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition a niche product. For the life of me, I can't imagine many scenarios whereby one would "grab" this camera, turn it on and try to capture action in a hand-held way for a more pedestrian use case. I can see a "director" or vlogger using this to augment one or two other positioned cameras, to provide more of a free-form set of content elements to handle after the fact, for B-Roll purposes - as just one obvious example. But as for using this camera for more typical video capturing tasks or taking still photos, I'm not convinced it's for everyone. Actually, I know that it's not. Pros: Solidly constructed yet super lightweight Good grip Great onboard software/operating system Charges fast A plethora of shooting modes, resolutions and aspect ratios Excellent low-light performance when used in the correct modes Outstanding image stabilization and horizontal locking features! Cons: Digital zoom. But in the bigger scheme of things, it's the raw capture capability and ability to post-process with great scope & range /which means, not entirely a Con.../ You can only enable and disable the system "beeps", which are super loud. It would much better if there were at least 3 levels of beep volume to select from. The action button/lever across the top takes some getting use to; it feels flimsy and uncertain as you get accustomed to using the camera for the first week or two

I’ve had a lot of action cameras and for a long time GoPro was the brand I typically reached for. However, in recent years that has become less true because I had issues with both hardware in the heat stopping while trying to use it and with the image quality in the areas I was trying to record. Almost always another brand ends up suiting me better with less overall issues. I say that to say I went into testing / using the new Mission One camera with a bit of skepticism because on more than one occasion before the “newly released” camera was supposed to fix those issues, and while for limited set of people they did work better they never fully fixed the issues for me. Well, I’m here to say that this camera does fix the issues I had and it does it in such a way that I don’t think I’ll be reaching for any other brand of action for a while. The improvements to the processor to better handle heat loads and the much-improved low light camera quality with the larger sensor, as well as the much-improved slow-motion capabilities I think this new camera is great. During my testing even on some really hot days and in the dashboard of a car the camera never once shut off due to heat! It also helps that the camera works well together with the new Wireless mic kit they just released as well. Low light performance is probably better than any other action camera I’ve used to date I was able to get very nice evening shots that would have been super grainy on any of the other action cameras I have. The color quality has also been top notch; images seem more natural in a lot of situations that would have been over saturated by other cameras or even previous GoPro cameras in the black lineup. Being able to film at the size of the sensor in 8K is also nice because it gives me the ability to go back later and crop down the video or do correction in framing and still produce a nice 4k video. Heck in some situations I found myself reaching for the mission one over my normal full frame DSLR just because the shot was miles easier to get in a simple package. That’s great when you don’t want to dump hours into getting a good shot or what was supposed to be a ‘quick’ video. If I had any complaints, they are not even really about the camera itself, I got the kit with the grip handle and while the grip handle is nice and makes it simple to hold the strange way they decided to handle the capture lever made me wonder if I had actually started a video or not in several cases. There is very little in the way of feedback because the lever dampens the feeling you would normally get from pressing the button on top by itself. Otherwise, the grip handle was nice for keeping my fingers out of the shot with that slightly larger lens that is needed for the larger sensor. (I’ve got big hands and found without the grip handle it was easier to accidentally get a finger in the shot). I don’t have the version with the changeable lenses so I can’t give any feedback on that but for normal operation like any other action camera I was able to get very good videos and still images. I’m looking forward to getting out there and taking more videos to see what this thing can really produce. One other note before I wrap up. The slow-motion capability of the “pro” version of this camera is absolutely insane. Over 900 frames per second on some short burst videos is amazing to see even if the resolution is slightly reduced to get those sorts of numbers. It’s about as close as you can get to having a real slow-motion camera that costs way more and does less overall. It’s fun to play with and in cases where you want better resolution you can still get more fps than a lot of other action cameras at the higher resolutions. Overall if you're looking for an “all-rounder” something that does a bit of everything decently and its primary job well this is the pick in my opinion.

I am an enthusiastic pickleball player who’s always hungry to level up my game. To sharpen my skills, I wanted a camera that could capture every rally in stunning 4K at 60 FPS, plus 120 and 240 FPS slow‑motion so I can break down each shot, analyze my form, and push my performance even further. That’s why I chose the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition, which turned out to be the perfect companion for high‑energy, fast‑paced play. Its versatile grip makes one‑handed, on‑the‑move photography and videography effortless, and the metal cage adds a reassuring layer of protection. Even better, the camera’s mounting fingers attach seamlessly to a standard tripod, giving me flexibility whether I’m recording courtside or mid‑action. The GoPro Mission 1 is waterproof down to 20 meters (66 feet) without any additional housing. (Note: The camera cannot float. To get the most out of any advanced camera system, it’s essential to understand its capabilities and configure it correctly. Best download the "Mission 1 Series Product Manual" from GoPro's website as well as the "Mission 1 Series Quick Start Guide". The GoPro Mission 1 Pro is equipped with a large 1‑inch sensor and a fixed 14mm ultra‑wide lens, capturing an expansive 159° field of view in its default modes. While this ultra‑wide perspective is excellent for action sports, it naturally introduces pronounced edge distortion, commonly known as the fisheye effect. If you prefer straight, undistorted lines in your footage, you’ll want to adjust the lens mode to Linear, which digitally corrects this distortion. To switch your Mission 1 Pro to Linear mode: (Tip: Change modes quickly by pressing the power/mode button on the left of the camera) - Video Mode Lens Setting — Tap the Video Mode indicator at the bottom of the rear screen to open your current preset profile. Scroll through the settings until you find Lens, then select Linear. This instructs the GP3 processor to straighten the fisheye distortion and deliver a more natural perspective. - Photo Mode Lens Setting — Switch to Photo mode and tap the mode indicator to open your preset profile. Under Image — Digital Lens, select Linear to ensure your still photos receive the same distortion correction. Other recommendations based on my tests: - As you are using the Grip Edition, it would make sense to turn off the Front Display, and change the screen saver from the default 2 minutes to Never via [Preferences -- Display Settings -- Screen Saver] - Video professionals who do post-production video editing best select to use 8K at 60 fps, which will allow using post-recording zoom functions, assuming you would save the video at 4K 60 fps. (Available video modes are 16:9, 9:16 (for a vertical video), and 4:3 aspect ratios at 1080, 4K, or 8K resolution, and at frame rates from 24, 30, 60, 120, 240, all the way to 480 (for 4K or below only; 8K videos are limited to 60 fps) and 960 fps Burst sub-mode for 1080 videos.) For normal day-to-day use, 4K at 60 fps would suffice. Videos are stored in MP4 format. - Avoid using the Zoom function (from 1.0 to 4.0) as it's not an optical zoom, and as such, it negatively affects overall video quality - Dashboard Settings - Bit depth (number of colors), change from 8-bit to 10-bit, slide "Apply to all" modes to on - Bit rate from Standard to High (up to 160 MBits/sec) or Max (up to 240 MBits/sec) for highest-quality images - Motion Blur, use Adaptive - Photography enthusiasts would select 50 MP (the other option is 12 MP) at 4K (or 8K resolution) - Avoid using the Zoom function (from 1.0 to 4.0) as it's not an optical zoom, and as such, it negatively affects overall picture quality - Use these sub-modes as needed: Single shots ("Photo"), Interval (automatically space out photos), Burst (up to 60 frames within a second), Time-Lapse - Select file formats: RAW or JPG ("Standard") - ISO defaults to automatic, which is great; you can manually set between 100-6400 or 25-6400 using "Range" [ Setting Up the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition] - Remove the protective packaging - Install the lens cover - Insert the battery and a microSD card (not included; needs to be purchased separately; for example, choose the SanDisk Extreme Pro with read speeds up to 200 MB/sec and write speeds up to 90 MB/sec, 64 GB or more; I use the 128 GB version - Plug in the USB-C cable and connect it to a power source like a wall charger or power bank (Note: A charger is not included); fully charge the battery (indicated by the blinking charging light being off); remove the USB-C cable, and shut the camera door so that the camera is water-tight - Press the camera power/mode button for the camera to turn on; answer a few prompts at first start, such as the desired language (Note: It will also prompt you whether or not you want to have voice control; initially, I would not turn it on so that you can get to know your camera better; use the same button to turn the camera off by pressing and holding it for a few seconds) - Install the GoPro Quik app on your smartphone using the QR scan code shown on the camera's display; afterwards, pair the camera (the camera will use its own Wi-Fi to do so, i.e., it's not using Bluetooth technology) with the app and follow the prompts - Update the firmware; after completion, the camera will reboot (Note: At the time of this writing, Firmware v1.30 was made available. According to the list of bug fixes and improvements, among many things, the in-camera playback experience was improved, audio/video sync issues were fixed for long videos, and the overall UI (user Interface) and interaction were improved. [ Using the GoPro Mission 1 ] - Turn on the camera by pressing the Power/Mode button on the left side of the camera - The touchscreen makes changing modes (video and photo) and settings an easy and intuitive task: Tapping on the screen toggles between showing and not showing the icons; the bottom of the screen always shows the mode (e.g., video or photo, including resolution and frames per second), whereas the top left shows available storage and time left (or photos left) to store content in the current mode - Operating the modes is done by swiping left or right from the middle of the screen; if you swipe down from the top of the screen, you get to the dashboard showing more settings and options [ GoPro Quik App and Verdict ] The GoPro Quik App is tightly integrated with the camera and allows updated firmware (through the camera's own Wi-Fi) and serves as a remote control with live view; from your phone, you can adjust settings, preview shots, and start and stop recording, which are then saved on the camera's microSD card; you can "download" the photos and videos on your smartphone. For fast‑paced activities like pickleball, GoPro Quik makes it easy to: - Review your matches immediately - Create slow‑motion breakdowns - Share highlights with teammates, and - Keep the camera configured and updated I very highly recommend this camera to friends and family who need to capture (high-speed) activities or simply want a highly versatile and light camera for travel and don't mind not having optical zoom features. 5 stars out of 5. Not tested: It offers tools for trimming, color correction, speed ramping, filters, and adding music, which would create polished clips on the go. If you decide to sign up for a GoPro subscription, your video and photo files are backed up automatically and accessible across devices. It organizes photo and video shots and provides capabilities to share them with friends and family, and can even convert/export, for example, 4K videos to 1080p or 720p to save space. How cool is that!

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro has been amazing so far! The video quality is incredibly sharp, the stabilization is excellent, and the footage looks smooth and cinematic. It’s also easy to use and has plenty of features for both everyday recording and more creative shots. The overall build quality feels premium, and it’s a great camera for travel, outdoor adventures, and capturing high-quality videos. Definitely one of the best cameras I’ve used and highly recommend it!

1 inch sensor is a game changer.. High fps 8k video now possible on a pocket camera.. The grip is great too

GoPro truly came out with the next level camera. Great quality and grip edition is really ergonomically designed. Very happy with this GoPro.

As a first-time GoPro camera user, I definitely wanted to dive into the best they have to offer. I was surprised at the some-what intuitive features on this small camera and its ability to capture some great detail on my trip out in West Texas. I was a little frustrated on the lack of some instructions on mode selection (i.e. picture vs video, etc.) and given that I was in a remote location with no cell service and internet access for further details on the device. But after fumbling with the device, I eventually discovered the way to toggle between modes. After a long drive and trip, I have yet to upload the images into my laptop for review and editing. I am reconsidering this camera against the newly released GPM1 lens-ready camera. Still a toss up, but I would still strongly recommend this camera for personal-carry (i.e. harness, helmet, and other mount options). Here's to exploring what else this little camera can capture.

I know the 4 is very old but it still worked well i decided to buy the mission pro 1 omg what a game changer for me im getting in to vlogging so i had to upgrade the low lighting works very well and the video come out very nice there are so many settings im still figuring it out my friends see the mission 1 pro and want one also they see the video quality and are amazed i feel like it was a good buy for the quality

This camera is much better than a hero 13, which I purchased two years ago. All of the pictures are a lot clearer and is easy to use and set my up