GoPro - HERO12 Black Action Camera - Black
Customers are saying
Customers value the outstanding video quality and overall performance, which are the most frequently praised aspects of this product. Users also appreciate the ease of use, improved battery life, and excellent stabilization features that make the device highly portable and effective. While the vast majority of feedback is positive, some users noted the absence of GPS functionality in this particular unit.
Features
360° horizon lock
The HERO12 Black Creator Edition’s Linear with Horizon Lock digital lens keeps your footage steady even if your camera rotates a full 360° during capture. Combined with HyperSmooth, Horizon Lock gives you super smooth footage that looks perfectly straight when you want it to.
Extra large FOV
The powerful image sensor delivers an expansive field of view. Simply use the GoPro Quik app to zoom in, crop and edit your shots. HERO12 Black exclusive digital lens takes extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio footage and serves it up as a wide-angle 16:9 shot.
Unbelievable image quality
With its 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.
High dynamic range video and photo
It takes its premiumn image quality to the next level with HDR for both videos (5.3K and 4K) and photos. HDR captures the details that might typically blend into the darkness of shadows or disappear in the bright spots of your shot.
Compatible with the new max lens mod 2.0
It transform into the ultimate POV camera with the wide field of view (FOV) ever on a HERO camera, at 177° (up from the 155° FOV of the original Max Lens Mod). it delivers stunning 4K resolution plus 1080p video.
HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization
HERO12 Black makes it even better by maximizing HyperSmooth. 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.
8-Bit, 10-Bit with log video
HERO12 Black lets you choose between capturing 8-bit, 10-bit or Log video. 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.
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.
Rugged and waterproof
It's 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
It improved battery efficiency combines with the included 1720mAh Enduro battery to deliver 2x increase in 5.3K 60 video runtime on each charge. You’ll get 70 minutes of continuous recording at 5.3K, plus over 1.5 hours at 5.3K and over 2.5 hours of continuous recording at 1080p.
Specifications
- Image Sensor Size1/1.9" (6.74 x 5.05 mm)Effective Pixels27 megapixelsStandardized Video Resolution5K
Reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 642 reviews
- Video Quality (290)
- Overall Performance (132)
- Ease of use (93)
- Battery Life (62)
- Stabilization (24)
- Overheating (22)
- GPS (10)
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Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the new GoPro HERO12 Black. It takes superb 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.
HERO13 Black is the camera for every creator. In addition to the 5.3K60 video and legendary GoPro durability, it’s compatible with new HB-Series Lenses. These lenses expand your capture capabilities for the most immersive POV shots, the ability to focus closer than ever, easy-to-achieve motion blur using neutral density filters and cinematic anamorphic footage. A new more powerful Enduro battery extends recording time in all weather conditions, while an updated mounting system gives HERO13 Black more mounting flexibility than any GoPro before it. With essential GoPro features including HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, automatic highlight videos and the ability to auto upload your footage to the cloud, HERO13 Black is a powerful combination of great tech and endless creative possibilities.
Our smallest 4K camera features a rugged super light design that’s a fraction of the size and weight of other GoPro cameras, but still waterproof to 16ft. Streamlined controls let you record 4K video, immersive photos and slow-motion shots with a press of the shutter button. After recording, play back your video on the GoPro Quik app. HyperSmooth video stabilization will automatically smooth out the shakes in your footage. Plug HERO in to charge and your footage will be uploaded to the cloud, turned into a highlight video and sent to your phone so you can relive your adventure and share the fun.
Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the new GoPro HERO12 Black. It takes superb 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.
| Pros for GoPro - HERO12 Black Action Camera - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Battery Life, Stabilization | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of Use, Battery Life, Stabilization | Overall Performance, Video Quality, Ease of Use, Size, Weight | Video Quality, Overall Performance, Ease of use, Battery Life, Stabilization |
| Cons for GoPro - HERO12 Black Action Camera - Black | |||
| Overheating, GPS | Heat Dissipation | Heat Dissipation, Battery Life, Connectivity, SD Card | Overheating, GPS |
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