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The HERO12 Black Camera captures high-resolution 5.3K video, offering 91% more resolution than 4K and a staggering 665% more than 1080p.
HyperSmooth 6.0 Stabilization is an advanced feature in the HERO12 Black Camera that ensures incredibly smooth footage, even in shaky conditions. It's perfect for capturing professional-quality videos on the move.
Yes, the HERO12 Black Camera is waterproof up to 33ft or 10m. It's designed to withstand harsh conditions, making it the perfect companion for any adventure, whether on land or underwater.
The Max Lens Mod 2.0 expands the field of view of the HERO12 Black Camera to an unprecedented 177 degrees, providing a more immersive video capture experience.
The GoPro Quik app is a versatile tool that allows you to edit your footage, change digital lenses in your photos and videos after recording, and even grab high-resolution photos from your videos. It also facilitates easy transferring of photos and videos from your camera to your phone.
Review Summary
2024-06-24T06:01:30
Camera, batteries and battery charger all work great but SD card is corrupt and unfortunately not at all usable, even with attempted reformatting on a PC it does not work.
ALEX R.
2023-12-19T09:09:20
The shipping and handling is really good and liked my product.
CHARAN P.
2023-10-04T12:49:32
This is my first action cam and I have to say it's been a blast to use. The image quality out of this is better than I expected though I've been admittedly underwhelmed by the GP-log footage. Took it into a pool without any housing and it worked perfectly and the touchscreen performed decently even with wet hands. Battery life has been good from my experience but I'm also not doing shots for more than 30-60 secs at a time.
BRANDON R.
2023-09-28T09:42:07
Upgraded from the hero 10, really enjoying this canera andthe feaures and quality
Michael G.
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Black
Fixed Touchscreen LCD
Fixed LCD
No
No
Horizon Lock
Light Painting
Star Trails
Time-Lapse
Vehicle Light Trails
Standard Photo
Burst Photo
Night Photo
120Mbps
8x
HyperSmooth 6.0
8-Bit, 10-Bit, Log Video
1080p
Yes
USB-C
1/1.9"-Type CMOS
Effective: 27.6 Megapixel (5599 x 4927)
Digital
f/2.5
156°
Digital: 2x
MP4 via H.265/HEVC
5312 x 2988 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
3840 x 2160 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
2704 x 1520 at 50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120/200/240 fps
Raw
27.13 MP (5568 x 4872)
16:9 9:16 4:3 8:7
WAV
Yes
H.265
1920 x 1080
No
1/480 to 1/30 Second
Photo
Native: 100 to 3200
Video
Native: 100 to 6400
Auto, Manual
Range: 2300 to 6500K
Bluetooth
Yes: iOS Only
App Name: GoPro Quik
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) [512 GB Maximum / U3/V30 or Faster Recommended]
1x USB-C Power Input/Output
Lithium-ion
Non-universal
Required, included
1
3 Hours
100 Minutes
Water-Resistant to 32.8' / 10 m (Unrated)
14 to 95°F / -10 to 35°C
Impact-Resistant (Unrated)
2.8 x 2.0 x 1.3" / 71.8 x 50.8 x 33.6 mm
5.4 oz / 154 g
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By CHARAN P.
The shipping and handling is really good and liked my product.
Solid performance and image
By BRANDON R.
This is my first action cam and I have to say it's been a blast to use. The image quality out of this is better than I expected though I've been admittedly underwhelmed by the GP-log footage. Took it into a pool without any housing and it worked perfectly and the touchscreen performed decently even with wet hands. Battery life has been good from my experience but I'm also not doing shots for more than 30-60 secs at a time.
Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the latest and greatest GoPro-HERO12 Black.
It takes best-in-class 5.3K video and adds High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture once-in-a-lifetime journeys and amazing everyday moments in even more detail. Thanks to its improved power management, it delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60 (70 minutes).
Tough, lightweight and easily mountable for hands-free recording, it's ready for anything (on land or in the water) while advanced video stabilization keeps your footage smooth over rough terrain. After recording, simply plug in your GoPro. While it's charging, your footage will automatically upload to the cloud and be sent to your phone as a highlight video that lets you relive your adventure and share the fun.
Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m)
Completely waterproof and as tough as ever, HERO12 Black is ready to capture the fun on any adventure. Its legendary durability can take a beating and keep going, whether you're ripping through mud, snow or water (down to 33ft/10m). A water-repelling lens cover even helps eliminate lens flare and other artifacts to make your photos and videos even more stunning.
2x Longer Runtime
HERO12 Black's dramatically improved battery efficiency combines with the included 1720mAh Enduro battery to deliver a huge 2x increase in 5.3K60 video runtime on each charge. You'll get 70 minutes of continuous recording at 5.3K60 (our highest setting), plus over 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours of continuous recording at 1080p30. Using advanced technology, Enduro also boosts performance in cold temperatures over previous GoPro cameras and batteries.
High Dynamic Range Video + Photo
HERO12 Black takes its best-in-class image quality to the next level with HDR for both videos (5.3K and 4K) and photos. Great in environments with both shadows and bright light, HDR captures the subtle details of the scene that might typically blend into the darkness of shadows or disappear in the bright spots of your shot. The result is dynamic footage with true-to-life color and precision.
Unbelievable Image Quality
With 5.3K video that gives you 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p, HERO12 Black captures the action with crisp detail and cinematic image quality with High Dynamic Range (HDR) while also taking 27MP photos. You can also grab stunning photos up to 24.7MP of your favorite shots from your videos using the GoPro Quik app.
Up to 8x Slo-Mo
Everything is more awesome in slow motion. HERO12 Black lets you record the action at up to 8x slo-mo at resolutions up to 2.7K for playback at normal speed or in super fluid slow motion to catch epic details that you'd never be able to see with the naked eye.
Emmy Award-Winning HyperSmooth 6.0 Stabilization
HyperSmooth continues to set the bar for insanely smooth footage and has the hardware to back it up-a 2021 Emmy for In-Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization. HERO12 Black makes it even better by maximizing HyperSmooth AutoBoost performance with more stabilization while still delivering less image cropping. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get awesome pet POV shots-even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth.
360 Degree Horizon Lock
Give your videos the look of professional productions by keeping the horizon steady, straight and smooth. HERO12 Black's Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens keeps your footage steady even if your camera rotates a full 360 Degree during capture. Combined with HyperSmooth, Horizon Lock gives you super smooth footage that looks perfectly straight when you want it to. You won't need a gimbal or stabilization software for pro-quality results.
Extra-Large Field of View
HERO12 Black's powerful image sensor delivers the most expansive field of view ever on a HERO camera out of the box. It features extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio footage that gets more of the sky and horizon in each shot-giving you a huge canvas for your creativity. Simply use the GoPro Quik app to zoom in, crop and edit your shots while keeping the rich textures and sharpness of your footage. HERO12 Black takes 8:7 a step further with HyperView. This GoPro-exclusive digital lens takes 8:7 footage and serves it up as a wide-angle 16:9 shot. The result is ultra-immersive video that amps up action-oriented POV footage by capturing more of you and your surroundings.
Compatible with the New Max Lens Mod 2.0
Add Max Lens Mod 2.0 to HERO12 Black to transform it into the ultimate POV camera with the widest field of view (FOV) ever on a HERO camera, at 177 Degree (up from the 155 Degree FOV of the original Max Lens Mod). With a 36% larger field of view (FOV) for widescreen capture and 48% larger for vertical capture, it delivers the most immersive video in stunning 4K60 resolution and the highest stabilization, Max HyperSmooth. You'll also get Horizon Lock for all lenses, plus 1080p120 video for ultra stable 4x slo-mo footage with a maxed out FOV.
8-Bit, 10-Bit + Log Encoding
HERO12 Black lets you choose between capturing 8-bit, 10-bit or Log encoding with GP-Log. Capable of displaying over 1 billion colors, 10-bit color delivers enhanced color depth, smoother gradations and more realism in your videos, while 8-bit offers smaller file sizes. Advanced users can use GP-Log to get more detail in their footage while making necessary color adjustments in post-production.
Timecode Sync
Advanced users with more than one HERO12 Black can sync them with the exact same timecode to make multi-camera editing a lot easier. It works with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other editing software to further streamline post-production.
Bluetooth Audio Connectivity
Bluetooth audio lets you wirelessly connect HERO12 Black to compatible devices. Vloggers will be able connect to a wireless external microphone for enhanced audio when narrating a scene or conducting interviews. By connecting to your wireless earbuds, your GoPro will be able to hear your voice commands in noisy settings or when it's mounted out of earshot. You'll also be able to hear camera alerts through your earbuds to confirm that it got the command and is doing what you want.
Night Effects Time Lapse + Photo
The HERO12 Black features 3 time lapse and photo modes that let you get creative after dark. Star Trails uses the Earth's rotation and stars to capture beautiful light trails across the night sky. Light Painting lets you create brilliant brush stroke effects with moving light. Vehicle Light Trails uses night-time traffic to record stunning light trail shots.
Power Tools With New Interval Photo
Nail shots the easy way with Power Tools. The new interval photo feature can be set to capture all the action by snapping photos at fixed intervals while you stay focused on your favorite activities. HindSight captures up to 30 seconds of footage before you start recording-even if you press the shutter too late, you'll still get the shot. There's also Scheduled Capture, which lets you set your GoPro to turn itself on and capture a shot up to 24 hours in advance, and Duration Capture, which makes it easy to capture video clips from 15 seconds to 3 hours long.
Highlight Videos Automatically Sent to Your Phone
Simply plug in your GoPro when connected to your home Wi-Fi. While it's charging, your footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud and used to make a highlight video complete with beat-synced music and effects. Videos are automatically sent to your phone and ready to share.
Edit Your Shots With the GoPro Quik App
The GoPro Quik app features an array of easy-to-use tools that let you edit your footage like a pro. You can tweak the automatic highlight videos created by the app or make your own videos from scratch. You also have the flexibility to change digital lenses in your photos and videos after recording. Switch from the ultra immersive HyperView lens to SuperView, wide or linear to create exactly the shot you want, then turn it into an extra-tall social post or go widescreen for YouTube. You can also zoom in on the best sections of your videos to create high-resolution punchouts that focus on the action while cropping out the rest and grab photos up to 24.7MP from your videos.
Easy Transferring + Unlimited Cloud Backup
Transferring photos and videos from your cloud-connected camera to your phone is simple and versatile, with your choice of effortless wireless upload via the Quik app or a lightning-fast wired connection via USB. There's also unlimited cloud storage with hassle-free auto-upload. Just plug in your camera when connected to your home Wi-Fi and the camera does the rest. You can also use your SD card to transfer your content to a computer for backup to the cloud.
Widescreen, Vertical + Full Screen Capture
HERO12 Black's Easy Controls make it easier than ever to get exactly the shot you need. You can quickly swap between recording widescreen footage (16:9 aspect ratio) for full-screen playback on a TV or YouTube and vertical videos (9:16 aspect ratio) for watching on your phone or posting on social media. For maximum flexibility, the full screen option records in the ultra versatile 8:7 aspect ratio. This captures more of the scene and lets you crop and zoom in without losing the details of your shot. This makes it perfect for creating widescreen and tall shots for playback on your phone with the GoPro Quik app.
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