I have been having some fun with the GoPro MIssion 1 of late, and so today was timely for two reasons. One is I received the Mission 1 Media Mod and underwatere housing, and secondly, GoPro has released a free firmware update.
The update enhances the MISSION 1 Series cameras’ photography capabilities. Photo shutter response has been dramatically improved to provide hair-trigger sensitivity for improved photo capture accuracy, and holding the shutter button down will capture continuous photos in rapid succession.
GoPro also updated its recently debuted the MISSION Monitor app with four new professional exposure tools and wireless camera connectivity, and released a new version of GoPro Labs firmware that adds anamorphic lens support to the MISSION 1 PRO ILS for film and television professionals.
MISSION 1 Series Photography Update: High-Performance Shutter Response + Continuous Photo Capture
The MISSION 1 Series cameras have received a ground-up rebuild of how they capture photos, transforming them into rapid-fire photography solutions:
- Rapid Photo: With the free firmware update, all MISSION 1 Series cameras will now feature zero-lag, ultra-responsive shutter button response that results in photos being captured the instant the shutter button is pressed.
- Continuous Shutter: Press and hold the shutter button to capture photos continuously—more than 100 photos at 12MP or more than 20 RAW photos at 50MP
- Buffer Indicator: A new on-screen indicator signals when the camera is approaching its buffer limit.
- Updated Shutter Sound: A modernized shutter sound delivers clear, distinguishable audio confirmation for each photo as it’s captured.
MISSION Monitor: New Exposure Tools + Wireless Connectivity
The MISSION Monitor, the free iPhone and iPad live-preview app for MISSION 1 Series cameras,2 is being updated with four new professional monitoring tools that enhance exposure and color control, plus wireless connectivity and support for the aforementioned enhanced photography experience:
- Histogram: A real-time graph of every brightness level in the frame to confirm a balanced image, protect highlights, and avoid crushed shadows at a glance.
- Waveform: Maps brightness across the frame, showing exactly which parts of a shot are clipping or underexposed, not just whether something is off.
- RGB Parade: Displays the red, green, and blue channels side by side to confirm neutral tones are truly neutral and catch color casts before they become a problem in post-production. It’s especially useful when shooting in GP-Log2, where a color cast is nearly invisible to the naked eye.
- False Color: Replaces the live image with a standardized color map that instantly shows which parts of the frame are clipping, which are underexposed, and whether skin tones are landing where they should.
- Wireless Connectivity: Connects to the camera wirelessly for cable-free live preview and image monitoring.
- New Photography Experience: Supports the all-new Rapid Photo and Continuous Shutter capture updates.
GoPro Labs: Anamorphic Lens Support for MISSION 1 PRO ILS
GoPro Labs, a public beta firmware program that enables GoPro camera capabilities beyond stock features and controls, now adds anamorphic lens support to MISSION 1 PRO ILS with the latest GoPro Labs firmware update. Paired with the camera’s Micro Four Thirds™ mount, it brings anamorphic filmmaking to the world’s smallest, most rugged compact cinema camera with interchangeable lenses.
Anamorphic lens support includes compatibility with GoPro’s Emmy® Award-winning HyperSmooth video stabilization. GoPro Labs firmware also writes pixel aspect ratio metadata to the video file so desktop playback and editing tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve recognize the true shape of the image and correct it automatically.
Squeeze ratios of 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.6x, 1.8x, and 2.0x are supported, with presets for fast switching between anamorphic and spherical lenses. An on-camera desqueeze preview for the rear screen is coming soon.
Availability
The all-new photography experience for MISSION 1 Series cameras is available now as a free firmware update via the GoPro Quik app or on GoPro.com.
The MISSION Monitor app update is free and available today on the Apple App Store for devices running iOS 18 or later.
The updated GoPro Labs firmware supporting anamorphic lenses is available to download for free from GoPro Labs.