Summary
- GoPro has officially declared support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard.
- The announcement is about its participation in the MFT Standard Group, not a new camera launch.
- MISSION 1 PRO ILS is GoPro’s first Micro Four Thirds mount implementation.
- OM Digital Solutions sees potential from amateur filmmaking to professional video production and cinema.
GoPro has officially declared its support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard, expanding the group of companies participating in the open system originally announced by Olympus and Panasonic in 2008.
OM Digital Solutions Corporation announced the development on September 17, 2026. GoPro had already launched MISSION 1 PRO ILS on August 26, its first interchangeable-lens cinema camera featuring a Micro Four Thirds mount.
According to OM Digital Solutions, GoPro’s participation is expected to further expand the use of the Micro Four Thirds System across amateur filmmaking, professional video production and high-end cinema.
GoPro declares support for the Micro Four Thirds standard
OM Digital Solutions and Panasonic jointly announced the Micro Four Thirds System standard in 2008 and have continued to promote it as an open system. In the new announcement, OM Digital Solutions says GoPro declared its support for the standard with the launch of its first interchangeable-lens camera.
GoPro adds a company from a different segment of the imaging market to the MFT ecosystem, using the mount in an ultra-compact cinema camera. OM Digital Solutions says participation by a diverse range of companies in the open standard can expand the product lineup and create new possibilities for visual expression and image capture.
MISSION 1 PRO ILS is GoPro’s first MFT implementation
MISSION 1 PRO ILS is the product through which GoPro enters the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem. It combines the company’s compact and rugged design approach with the ability to select different lenses for different shooting needs.
The camera uses a 50MP 1.0-type sensor and GP3 processor, records up to 8K60 and offers Open Gate modes up to 8K30 and 4K120. The body weighs approximately 197g and supports manual-focus Micro Four Thirds lenses for macro, telephoto, wide-angle and other applications, while adapters can be used for vintage lenses, PL-mount cinema lenses and other specialty optics.
Production features listed in the announcement include 10-bit color, GP-Log2, HLG HDR, Timecode Sync, Focus Assist, Focus Peaking and 32-bit float audio. These specifications provide context for the kind of filmmaking use GoPro brings to MFT rather than representing a new camera launch.
MFT expands further into filmmaking and cinema
The core of the announcement is the expansion of the Micro Four Thirds System itself. OM Digital Solutions expects GoPro’s participation to broaden the standard’s use from amateur filmmaking to professional video production and cinema.
The company also says it will continue working with supporting companies to expand compliant products and advance digital imaging systems that address a wider range of customer needs.
What we think
The notable development is not a new camera launch but GoPro joining the companies supporting the Micro Four Thirds standard. Using the MFT mount in such a compact cinema body points to another direction for the ecosystem, with stronger relevance to specialised video and cinema-production applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is the September 17 announcement about?
GoPro has officially declared its support for the Micro Four Thirds System standard and is now participating in the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group.
Was MISSION 1 PRO ILS announced now?
No. The camera was launched on August 26, 2026. The new announcement concerns GoPro’s participation in the MFT standard.
What does GoPro bring to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem?
Its first implementation is MISSION 1 PRO ILS, a compact cinema camera with a Micro Four Thirds mount designed for interchangeable lenses and filmmaking applications.
Which uses does OM Digital Solutions highlight?
The announcement specifically mentions amateur filmmaking, professional video production and the highest levels of cinema.
