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Tech · 06/07/2026

GoPro MISSION 1: a pocket-sized cinema camera with 8K open gate and 960fps slow motion

GoPro has pushed its rugged DNA into a new lane: a compact cinema camera system built around a 1-inch sensor, 8K capture, and a modular creator setup.

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GoPro MISSION 1: a pocket-sized cinema camera with 8K open gate and 960fps slow motion
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MISSION 1 is the kind of product that looks almost unreal in a hand: tiny, tough, and aimed straight at creators who want cinema-style footage without carrying a full-size rig.

Big image, small body

At the center is a 1-inch sensor designed to pull in more light and detail, paired with 50MP photos and 8K video up to 60 fps. GoPro also highlights 8K open gate, which gives creators a taller frame for reframing and multi-format edits.

Built for extremes

The specs lean hard into spectacle:

  • 4K at 240 fps for 8x slow motion
  • 1080p at 960 fps for burst slow motion
  • Waterproof to 66 ft / 20 m
  • Up to 5 hours of continuous recording
  • HyperSmooth stabilization for smoother handheld footage

Not just a camera, a system

MISSION 1 is sold as a modular platform, with Grip, Creator, and Ultimate Creator-style editions built around audio, lighting, power, and gimbal-style accessories. The result is a GoPro that feels less like an action cam refresh and more like a compact production tool.

Small enough to mount anywhere. Serious enough to chase cinema shots.

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