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GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS Shatters Silver Ceiling
GoPro's new mirrorless camera wins TIME's Best Invention award for shattering 8K video ceilings.
In brief
GoPro's new mirrorless camera wins TIME's Best Invention award for shattering 8K video ceilings. GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS won TIME's 2026 Best Invention award for being the smallest 8K mirrorless camera with swappable lenses. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS

GoPro's new mirrorless camera mixes a one-inch sensor with Micro Four Thirds and offers 8K video at an entry-level price.
“shatters that silver ceiling”
TIME Best Inventions 2026
The camera won TIME's Best Inventions award for originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact among 300 products.
8K Video Capability
The ILS uses a one-inch sensor for 8K60 and 8K30p video with swappable lenses at $699.
Manual Focus Limitation

The camera requires manual focus and lacks electronic contacts for focus-by-wire lenses.
Size and Portability

The ILS is the smallest 8K camera yet, but needs external support for heavier lenses.
Shattering the Ceiling
Time described the ILS as shattering the 'silver ceiling' for action cameras with 8K video.
“shatters that silver ceiling”
The bottom line
GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS won TIME's 2026 Best Invention award for being the smallest 8K mirrorless camera with swappable lenses.



