Just officially released the other day, the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS is already one of the most intriguing new cameras of the year. It’s also one of the sneakier best-value cameras on the market, with the base model retailing at just under $700 here at launch. Yet if you want to fully power this promising compact cinema camera with its 8K30 and 4K120 Open Gate video, this Ultimate Creator Kit might be a good option.
It bumps the price a bit, but for a pretty reasonable price, you’ll get almost everything you need to use this new MISSION 1 PRO ILS as a fully functional cinema-camera workhorse. Let’s look at this new GoPro camera and explore this kit option.
The GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS
When first announced, the MISSION 1 PRO line from GoPro seemed like a stretch, or at least an ambitious move from the company best known for its rough-and-tumble action cameras. While the MISSION 1 PRO ILS has some action cam elements, it’s really a cinema camera packed into a compact form factor.
The camera itself features an MFT lens mount, a 50MP 1" image sensor, and a GP3 processor, which can easily capture up to 8K30 and 4K120 Open Gate video. The camera also promises strong low-light capture and a wide 14-stop dynamic range, which should make it efficient in any environment.
Plus, with a 159° field of view and enhanced zooming modes, shooters will be able to pretty much ensure that they won’t miss any of the action. You’ll also be able to swap between different Micro Four Thirds mount lenses for flexibility on set.
Kit Options
At launch, the GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS comes in a couple of kit editions, including a grip edition and a creator edition.
However, the real value for those looking to instantly level up their camera experience into a full rig build-out ready for on-the-run pro video production might be this Ultimate Creator Kit edition, which is set to feature the camera, a Hohem iSteady MT3 AI Camera Stabilizer, the GoPro Two-Person Wireless Mic Complete Kit, a GoPro Light Mod 2, and a GoPro Media Mod for MISSION 1 Series.
Pretty much everything one might need to unlock full video, sound, and stabilization for the camera. If you’re curious to explore this build-out, it’s out now and actually on sale. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- 50MP 1" Sensor & GP3 Processor
- Media Mod, Light Mod 2
- Fluid Pro AI Gimbal Stabilizer
- 2-Person Wireless Mic System
- Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
- 8K30 & 4K120 Open Gate (4:3) Capture
- 8K60, 4K240 & 1080p960 Video Recording
- HDR, 10-Bit, GP-Log2 & Timecode Sync
- Enhanced Low-Light & Dynamic Range
- 32-Bit Float Audio Recording
GoPro MISSION 1 PRO ILS Ultimate Creator Edition
The MISSION 1 PRO ILS Ultimate Creator Edition from GoPro equips you with the 8K compact cinema camera, a Media Mod, a Light Mod 2, a wireless mic system, and an AI-powered gimbal stabilizer. The camera boasts a compact size with an MFT lens mount. Use the gimbal to capture smooth footage and the mods to further improve audio and video quality.
