GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS review: First interchangeable-lens GoPro pairs MFT mount with 1-inch sensor

According to reviews from TechRadar and Engadget, the Mission 1 Pro ILS is the third and quirkiest member of GoPro's new Mission 1 family. It replaces the fixed lens of its siblings with an MFT mount, opening the camera to hundreds of compatible lenses, from affordable vintage primes to specialized optics. The camera records 8K video at up to 60 frames per second in cropped mode, or 8K Open Gate at 30fps with no crop, and features a 50MP 1-inch CMOS sensor. The body is similar to the standard Mission 1 Pro, with a 2.59-inch rear OLED touchscreen and a 1.4-inch front display, but the lens mount adds about an inch of depth and half an inch of height. It weighs under 200 grams excluding the lens.

However, the reviews emphasize several trade-offs. The ILS lacks autofocus entirely, and because the mount has no electronic connections, focus-by-wire lenses will not function; only manual lenses are compatible. It also loses the 20-meter waterproofing found on the standard Mission 1 Pro, and the large 2.7x crop factor from the 1-inch sensor means a 7.5mm lens becomes roughly a 20mm equivalent. TechRadar's reviewer found manual focus challenging on the small screens, though focus peaking and a 4x/8x punch-in feature help. Engadget's reviewer noted that about half of their videos were initially in focus, and that the experience requires a significant shift in mindset for typical GoPro users.

Both reviews praise the image quality and the new creative possibilities. The close minimum focus distance allows extreme close-ups that regular GoPros cannot achieve, and the sheer lens versatility makes it arguably the most flexible camera GoPro has ever produced. TechRadar calls it "a compelling if niche creative tool" for cinematographers willing to put in the work. The camera is body-only; GoPro does not sell MFT lenses, so buyers must budget separately. Interestingly, the ILS launched at the same price as the standard Mission 1 Pro originally cost, but GoPro has quietly dropped the Mission 1 Pro's price by $100 to $599.99, meaning buyers now pay a $100 premium for the interchangeable mount while giving up waterproofing, autofocus, and a built-in lens.

GoPro's Quik app, which handles camera setup and media transfer, was criticized for aggressively pushing subscriptions. A companion iOS app called Mission Monitor turns a phone into a wired monitor with tools like zebra lines and a larger live preview, though Engadget found that connecting wirelessly required first linking through Quik. The camera supports V30 and Class A2 microSD cards, has a 2,150mAh Enduro 2 battery, and includes features like 10-second 960fps burst mode. The official launch is September 2, 2026.