Customer Ratings & Reviews

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

It’s been many years since I got my first GoPro which was the Hero 7. In fact I still have it and use it. More recently I had the Hero 12 and wow had GoPro advanced over those generations. Now with the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition this camera feels like another big step forward in both image quality and overall features. The Grip Edition arrives in a nice hard carrying case with everything securely packed inside. Included in the bundle is the Mission 1 Pro camera, the Point-and-Shoot Grip, an Enduro 2 battery, removable lens hood, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle with thumb screw, USB-C cable, and some manuals. There isn’t a microSD card included. I still wish manufacturers would include at least a 128gb card so you’re ready to start recording immediately. Or even better some onboard storage would be great. Just be sure when buying a card that you select a fast A2 V30 as specified by GoPro. You’ll need a sustained write speed of 30 MB/s to handle the camera's high 240 Mbps bitrate when recording in 4K or 8K. Inside the case the quickstart manual instructs you to update the camera before you can use it. I inserted the battery, installed my memory card, and started charging. I think the battery arrived at about 30%. The included QR code directs you to download the GoPro Quik app to update and setup the cam. I already had the app due to owning my other GoPro cams so the QR code simply launched the app and prompted for the firmware update. The update was fast and I was setup and ready to record. I always liked the Quik app and I find it much easier to make camera adjustments from my phone than directly on the camera itself. The Mission 1 Pro feels like a premium product. It has the same rugged construction and quality that I’m accustomed to from GoPro while feeling even more substantial than my previous action cameras. It definitely has a nice weight to it. The included Point-and-Shoot Grip makes the camera feel even more substantial and much more comfortable to hold. I like it! This thing will can handle anything you throw at it and is waterproof rated to 66 feet without requiring an additional housing, not like the old days. Upon viewing my test videos, the increase in image quality was immediately noticeable compared to my other action cams. This isn’t surprising since the Mission 1 Pro has a 1 inch sensor paired with the GP3 processor it can record beautiful video up to 8K at 60 frames per second and can capture incredible 50 megapixel photos. Videos are super sharp with vibrant colors and excellent dynamic range. The GoPro HyperSmooth stabilization and Horizon Lock make video appear smooth and steady. I mounted it on my bike for a few rides and also carried it during several hikes on uneven trails. Even while walking over rough terrain the footage remained smooth and stable. Playing my videos back on my large TV sure impressed my family and friends. Adjusting the Mission 1 Pro settings is easy and intuitive. Swiping across the touchscreen gives you access to video resolution, frame rates, shooting modes, and countless other settings. You can leave everything on automatic if you simply want to point and shoot, or you can dig deeper into the more advanced settings if you want to be more adventurous with your recordings. Dig deeper, it’s fun to play with these settings. There are plenty of fun and creative shooting modes to experiment with including TimeWarp which creates smooth hyperlapse videos. Time Lapse lets you compress slow moving scenes into just a few seconds, and Night Effects offers fun nighttime modes like Star Trails and Light Paining. There are also fun photo modes like Burst Photo. They’re all fun but I think I had the most fun playing with the slowest of the slo-mo options called Burst-Slo Mo. This mode records at an amazing 960 frames per second. Recording the kids diving into the pool, playing with the garden hose, or even just recording the dog chase a tennis ball looks so cool when played back in slow motion. These are unfortunately limited to 1080p and are limited to 10 seconds but are so fun nonetheless. I was also really impressed with the camera’s nighttime performance. This was a weakness with all my other action cams. I recorded several evening walks along with some downtown streets and I was really impressed by how great video looked with the limited lighting. Even in low light colors looked great. Another impressive improvement is battery life. The included Enduro 2 battery provides 3 hours of continuous 4K30 recording and over 5 hours of 1080p30. I think that’s enough power to get you through a full days fun. That’s just crazy. Overall I was really impressed with the Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition. I’m loving the great image quality, impressive low-light performance, smooth stabilization, excellent battery life, and rugged waterproof design. I also love that it inspires me to get out and about more to play with it.

I picked up the GoPro Mission 1 Pro Grip Edition after years of using older action cameras that always felt like they were fighting me a little. This one does not. Right out of the box the build quality stands out. It feels solid, well put together, and like something that can actually take a hit or two without falling apart. That matters to me because I am not always gentle with my gear, especially when I am juggling a camera along with everything else life throws at you. The grip that comes with this edition is one of the best parts of the whole package. It turns the camera into something you can just point and shoot with one hand, which is exactly what I need most of the time. I am not trying to set up elaborate rigs or fuss with mounts before I can capture a moment. The grip also converts into a more rugged cage setup when I want extra protection or need to mount it somewhere secure, so you really do get two tools in one. That kind of flexibility is what sold me in the first place, and it has held up in daily use. Setting it up and actually using it day to day has been refreshingly simple. The controls are intuitive enough that I was not stuck reading a manual for an hour before I felt comfortable. Menus make sense, the buttons do what you expect, and switching between modes for different situations is quick. Whether it is a quick clip at a kid's event or something more involved outdoors, I have not felt like the camera was slowing me down or getting in the way of the moment I was trying to capture. One thing worth mentioning for anyone thinking about buying this, the camera does not come with a memory card. That caught me off guard the first time I tried to use it. Make sure you grab a card at the same time you order the camera, otherwise you will be sitting there with a great camera and nowhere to put your footage. It is a small thing but an easy one to overlook, and I would rather save someone else the same minor headache I ran into. As far as things that could be better, the front facing screen feels like more than I personally need. It is a nice touch and I am sure some people will get real use out of framing selfies or vlogging shots, but for how I use the camera it is mostly extra. Not a dealbreaker by any means, just not a feature that moves the needle for me personally. If you are someone who shoots a lot of face to camera content, this might actually be a selling point rather than a downside. Overall I have been really happy with this camera. It feels like a serious step up in build quality and usability compared to older models, and the grip system genuinely changes how convenient it is to use day to day. I would recommend it to anyone who wants a rugged, flexible camera that does not require a steep learning curve to get good results. Just remember to grab a memory card before you get started, and if you do not care about a front screen, do not let that stop you from picking this one up.

GoPro is always trying to improve itself all the time. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. Well this time it worked, and very well at that. Here are my views on this newest addition to my camera arsenal. Good: 1. higher record speeds and resolutions than any other models of GoPro of this type 2. light in weight for intended use (without cage) 3. lens flare shield included for getting the sun to not ruin the shot 4. enduro battery with good life when shooting high rez or FPS 5. grip gives good feel and DSLR type holding style to assist in keeping shots clean and sharp 6. touch screen in back and front with video also on front side. So no need to get a separate device to see yourself during selfies/VLOG 7. voice controls work well, as long as you are close enough and it is not too windy. 8. removable lens, so if you need a ND filter or replacement, it is very easy to do 9. You are able to use with GoPro Labs QR commands. So you can set when it records, how it records and even motion detection if you want. 10. buttons are more raised to make it easier to use the camera with gloves or when underwater. 11. good color science with true nature colors (in my opinion) with may option for flat/color/HD and more to make the pic/vid pop 12. ability to prefilm before you press the button, so you don't miss a shot as often. 13. works with both wired (type-c) usb and bluetooth mics from many other brands as well as their own. Bad: 1. cage comes in many parts, and can get confusing on how to reattach them all in a hurry 2. still pictures are slow to process 3. mounting tabs are hard to get out to mount camera with screw 4. does not come with quick snap connector, but it comes with a 3m helmet mount. which is useless without the clip that slides into it. 5. constant pop-ups when trying to access menu items. I appreciate the advice the first time, but not everytime. 6. GoPro app connection is slightly still cumbersome and takes longer than it should for simple actions to be set up (for me at least) Why?: 1. menus moved around and makes it hard to navigate to find normally used settings 2. make the battery door hard to remove with case on, and not attached. So when you are swapping out batteries you better hope you don't lose it. 3. give a grip to make it into a pseudo photo camera and then still have it take 1-2 secs to take/process/save the picture. When hitting the shutter button it moves the camera and in some cases makes the results blurry. 4. did not include a quick release mount, and there you have to use the regular flip mount, therefore making it hard to screw the knob in from the side with the cage option.

We have loved adding the Go Pro - Mission 1 with the pro grip to out arsenal of cameras. My daughter was able to take it to a girls camp she attends every year. she really enjoyed taking photos and videos of her friends at camp while they hiked, did art projects and danced in the rain. she shot some really neat time lapse videos of the sun rising over her cabin. I haven't owned a Go Pro in a really long time, so it took us forever to learn how it worked and where everything was. I still think I am missing a lot of features that come with the camera. but i assume thats user error we have also loved having the grip. you can configure it in a couple different ways. you can take off the top to push the button normally, take off the side and just have the case. so many options. The battery charged extremely fast and it lasted a couple days before she had to charge it at camp. she also liked the screen on the front for her selfies. she said that that was her favorite part of the entire camera! All in all this was a great camera and would definitely recommend!

This is a fantastic action video camera and the sensor is good for still photos if you really wanted to use it as such. Won't beat a bigger camera but if you don't want to use your phone it's a decent choice if you want something small. The primary focuses of this device is video and that's why you should buy this. It shoots better video then my previous Go pro as well as least as I can tell. It can shoot in 8K but I typically just shot in 4K and I have no output devices in 8K so it's fine for me. You can also use slow mo and other features as well if you choose to. You can also geo tag the videos you shoot and you can also live stream if you wanted to as well. This is also the Grip edition which means it also comes with an attachment that's a grip which makes this device so much easier to hold while using which is great if you're running around with this device or just need something to make it easier to hold considering the small size of the camera. Also uses USB C to charge this device which is great to see these days in 2026

I’m going to do something different than most by starting off with a con right off the bat: This does not include a microSD card. Now, I do realize that no GoPro camera includes SD cards, but at this price point and for this style of camera, not including one is unacceptable in my opinion. After opening it and turning it on for the first time, it will try to initiate a mandatory update; however, it won’t even let you begin to update it without that microSD card put in. There is no internal storage on the camera, so the camera is not usable without the SD card. If you are accustomed to buying GoPro cameras, this will not bother you; but if you’re a first-time GoPro user like me, you’ve been warned. You can’t use just any microSD either; you must buy a microSD card with large storage that can handle high frame rates and high-resolution videos, or else don’t bother using this camera. You will lose footage or be unable to use certain recording features without the proper storage, plus won’t be able to fully enjoy using the Mission 1 Pro, so please make sure you pick the appropriate microSD for this camera! My second con is that you must download the GoPro app to finish setting up your camera. The files needed to update your Mission 1 Pro are quite large, so after you download the app, it will require you to connect the camera to a Wi-Fi network. Again, if you are not new to GoPro cameras, this is not a big deal to you. However, this is my first camera that requires an app to do a mandatory update right out the box, and that not updating means I can’t use the camera at all, so I find the extra step to be tedious. DESIGN & SPECIFICATIONS: The 50 megapixel, 1-inch sensor is the biggest draw of the Mission 1 Pro. It’s not only a bigger senser than the Hero Series cameras from GoPro, but it means this camera will also work better in low light environments compared to previous models. It has a dedicated mode for low light shooting. There is also a burst video mode feature that records in 1080p at 960 frames per second which will produce some really cool slow-motion clips. This camera also shoots in 8K (at 60 frames per second) and 4K (at 240 frames per second), which is awesome. The Mission 1 Pro has a GP3 processing chip which improves this camera’s speed and battery life (makes the battery life longer) compared to other GoPro models. I wouldn't say the Mission 1 Pro takes a learning curve to use, but I also would not consider this camera basic enough to be beginner friendly. Fortunately, there are plenty of video tutorials out there to assist you. Like most GoPro’s, the Mission 1 Pro camera is compact and tiny. It’s similar in size to the popular GoPro Hero series cameras, but it has a much bigger lens. It’s still small and easy to carry one-handed, of course. The point-and-shoot grip has a built-in shutter button which makes the Mission 1 Pro feel more like a traditional point-and-shoot camera (which is what I am used to), and the grip’s frame provides some added support and durability to the device. Think of the grip as an ergonomic protective case for your Mission 1 camera. I’m not really a fan of the internal mic quality on the Mission 1 Pro, as it sounds muffled to me at times; but a lot of expensive cameras have subpar internal mics, so this is not a deal breaker in the slightest. That’s what external mics are for, and GoPro sells wireless mics on their website. However, it is important to note that there are four built-in mics on the Mission 1 pro, and they are considered to be an improvement over previous GoPro models’ audio quality. I know most people interested in this camera intend to primarily use it for getting action shots and mimicking what they see on Instagram, Youtube, and other social media; however, GoPro intends for this camera to be both an action-cam and a blogging style camera. I am an average camera user, and though I will be using it for both, I predominantly will use the Mission 1 pro for basic cinema filming, basic content creation, and casual “vlogging” more so than getting intense action shots. CONCLUSION: This camera is faster than previous GoPro cameras, is still compact, has advanced settings, and has high-resolution specs. It records well in low light settings, which was not the case with previous models. The Mission 1 Pro has excellent slow-motion features, and it has better battery life, which is an improvement of prior models. I do recommend getting yourself additional accessories such as lighting (like a 360-light attachment) and a wireless mic to make the Mission 1 Pro truly vlogging-ready.