GoPro is now an official part of Micro Four Thirds. Is the Mission 1 Pro ILS just the start?
The brand behind the original Micro Four Thirds standard has confirmed: GoPro is now an official member of the Micro Four Thirds System standard
GoPro has joined the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) standards group as an official member, following the release of its Mission 1 Pro ILS mirrorless camera. The inclusion of GoPro in the MFT family marks the first time the action camera brand has utilized the Micro Four Thirds mount, despite the camera's one-inch sensor and lack of electronic contacts within the mount.
OM System, a founding member of the MFT standard alongside Panasonic, announced the addition of GoPro on September 17. This move is expected to expand the versatility of the MFT system, particularly in amateur filmmaking, professional video production, and cinema. Despite the camera's limitations, such as the inability to use focus-by-wire autofocus lenses, OM System sees GoPro's inclusion as beneficial for the ecosystem.
While GoPro's reputation is rooted in action cameras, the company describes the Mission 1 Pro ILS as a compact cinema camera. The camera began shipping in September, following the release of its fixed-lens versions earlier in the year. Despite potential future questions about whether GoPro will introduce additional MFT cameras or its own native lenses, OM System remains optimistic about the expanded options for visual expression and image capture the new partnership brings.
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