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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Hillary K. Grigonis

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro isn't a point-and-shoot camera, but could it replace one? I left my compact camera behind and tried shooting with the new GoPro instead

The GoPro Mission 1 Pro with the point-and-shoot grip at a splash park.

GoPro is best known for its action cameras, but the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro is a tiny camera that toes the line between action camera and serious video rigs. But in true GoPro fashion, the Mission 1 Pro also launched with a new accessory that makes the camera feel more like a point-and-shoot.

I love using compact cameras for travel – I even used a waterproof compact camera more than my mirrorless on one of my vacations. After I unboxed the GoPro Mission 1 Pro with its point-and-shoot grip, I decided to see just how worthy of the point-and-shoot title the new camera is – and took it to a day at the splash park and beach.

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