MISSION 1, MISSION 1 PRO and MISSION 1 PRO ILS Earn Top Honours from WIRED, SlashGear, PCMag, Tom’s Guide, Gizmodo, TechRadar, Mashable, Digital Camera World, The Shortcut, and SURFER

Today, GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRO) announced that its MISSION 1 Series of compact cinema cameras has earned 11 top industry awards from 10 leading consumer technology, photography, and outdoor publications. The honours include Best Camera and Best Action Camera on SlashGear’s Hot List 2026, Best Overall Action Camera from WIRED, editor’s choice awards from PCMag, Tom’s Guide, Gizmodo, and The Shortcut, recommendation awards from TechRadar and Digital Camera World, a Mashable Choice Award, and Best Waterproof Camera in the 2026 SURFER Awards. The recognition spans the core three-camera lineup: MISSION 1, MISSION 1 PRO, and MISSION 1 PRO ILS, GoPro’s first camera with an interchangeable lens mount.
Built around a new 50MP 1" sensor and GoPro’s ultra-efficient GP3 processor, the MISSION 1 Series delivers powerful 8K60 video, impressive low-light performance, dramatic slow motion, and category-leading runtimes for everything from local adventures and tropical vacations to vlogging and even commercial productions. The series comprises MISSION 1, MISSION 1 PRO, MISSION 1 PRO Grip Edition, MISSION 1 PRO Creator Edition, MISSION 1 PRO Ultimate Creator Edition, and MISSION 1 PRO ILS. All are available now at GoPro.com and at retailers globally, alongside the new MISSION Monitor app for iPhone® and iPad®.1
“We built the MISSION 1 Series because our customers kept asking us for more performance from their GoPros, and you don’t have to be a pro to see the difference. It shows up in the early-morning waves, the sunset hikes, and the weekend bike rides,” said Pablo Lema, GoPro’s Senior Vice President of Product Management. “Eleven awards from the reviewers who test everything in this category tell us we got it right.”
AWARDS SUMMARY
- WIRED: Named MISSION 1 PRO the Best Overall Action Camera in its 2026 action camera buying guide and scored the camera 9 out of 10, citing its 1" sensor, 8K video, slow-motion range and more cinematic look than any other action camera tested.
- SlashGear: Named MISSION 1 PRO Best Action Camera and MISSION 1 PRO ILS Best Camera on SlashGear’s Hot List 2026, the publication’s annual selection of the most innovative and impactful products of the year.
- PCMag: Awarded MISSION 1 its Editors’ Choice with a 4.5 out of 5 Outstanding rating, crediting exceptional image quality, battery life, durability, features, and value.
- Tom’s Guide: Selected MISSION 1 PRO as an Editor’s Choice with a 4.5 out of 5 rating, highlighting 8K30 Open Gate and 8K60 capture, pro features, internal audio and best-in-class battery life and thermal performance.
- Gizmodo: Awarded MISSION 1 PRO its Editor’s Choice 2026 with a 4 out of 5 rating, calling out the best footage of any action camera currently available, its range of slow-motion modes and easy Open Gate shooting.
- TechRadar: Gave MISSION 1 PRO ILS its TechRadar Recommends award with a 4.5 out of 5 rating, crediting the creative flexibility the Micro Four Thirds™ mount unlocks in GoPro’s first interchangeable-lens camera.
- Mashable: Named the MISSION 1 Series a Mashable Choice Award winner with a 4.6 out of 5 score in its roundup of the best new gadgets of 2026, noting the line closes the gap between action cameras and true cinema-grade cameras.
- Digital Camera World: Gave MISSION 1 PRO its Digital Camera World Recommended award with a 4.5 out of 5 rating, crediting 8K60 recording, 10-bit log colour, high-speed slow motion and a much faster user experience than previous GoPro cameras.
- The Shortcut: Awarded MISSION 1 PRO its Editor’s Choice with a 4 out of 5 score, praising flexible Open Gate 8K30 and 4K120 capture, 32x slow motion, GP-Log2 recording and the four-microphone array.
- SURFER: Named MISSION 1 PRO Best Waterproof Camera in the 2026 SURFER Awards, citing durability, image quality, HyperSmooth stabilisation and battery life for surf creators.
Additional Recognition
- Engadget: Scored MISSION 1 PRO 8.7 out of 10 and identified it as delivering the best action camera video quality on the market.
- NBC Select: Included MISSION 1 PRO in its Best New Products in May 2026 roundup, describing it as a significant step up from GoPro’s other cameras in image quality and capability.
Availability
Every MISSION 1 Series camera is available now at GoPro.com and at retailers globally:
- MISSION 1: A$949.95 / NZ$1,199.99 RRP, or A$799.95 / NZ$1,009.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2
- MISSION 1 PRO: A$1,099.95 / NZ$1,399.99 RRP, or A$949.95 / NZ$1,209.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2
- MISSION 1 PRO Grip Edition: A$1,229.95 / NZ$1,549.99 RRP, or A$1,079.95 / NZ$1,359.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2
- MISSION 1 PRO ILS: A$1,099.95 / NZ$1,399.99 RRP, or A$949.95 / NZ$1,209.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2, 3
- MISSION 1 PRO Creator Edition: A$1,699.95 / NZ$2,149.99 RRP, or A$1,469.95 / NZ$1,849.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2
- MISSION 1 PRO Ultimate Creator Edition: A$1,849.95 / NZ$2,349.99 RRP, or A$1,619.95 / NZ$2,049.99 for existing GoPro subscribers.2
The full suite of MISSION 1 Series mounts and accessories, including the MISSION 1 Series Media Mod, Wireless Mic System, Volta 2 Battery Grip, Protective Housing, and Point-and-Shoot Grip, is also available now at GoPro.com and at retailers globally.
The GoPro MISSION Monitor app is free and available on the Apple App Store® for devices running iOS 18 or later. Made for MISSION 1 Series cameras, it turns an iPhone® or iPad® into a professional monitor with Focus Peaking, Focus Assist, Zebra Pattern, real-time LUT preview, shot overlays and integrated camera controls.1












