Customer Ratings & Reviews

This camera is the best! I use it to vlog. The best thing about it is, it is waterproof so you are limitless!

A very good camera in a super compact body size . I'll items from the kit in my full time use. Also, i purchase a couple of batteries with a desk charger, a suction cup mount and a 1tb memory card. I can run it everywhere. As a dash camera, a duty camera and a very nice camera for my fun time. Yes, it was a little tricky to start the proper use of it, but it wasn't a complicated thing. Also, the camera feels so rugged, a very good quality model.

Helps creates great videos for YouTube content. Make sure to but extra batteries!

I gifted this gopro to my boyfriend for Christmas and we are in love with quality

Versatile camera . Sophisticated camera..but need magnetic attachment for fast filming.

IT SIMPLY MAGNIFIES A GOOD AND DURABLE PORTABLE CAMERA

It makes memories more memorable! Perfect for capturing all kind of seasons!

The GoPro 12 camera is a game-changer in the world of action photography. Its 5K video resolution captures stunningly detailed footage, while the improved image stabilization ensures smooth and professional-looking shots, even in the most dynamic scenarios. The redesigned body is more durable and waterproof, making it a reliable companion for adventures.

Fantastic little guy! Have yet to use it underwater, but everything I have done with it so far it has held up to expectations. The little hand held tri pod is a must have. Looking into getting a better mic for it but the stock one works fine.

The GoPro creator edition bundles several content creation friendly accessories along with the live streaming and webcam capable Hero 12. This is my first GoPro, so my review is from the perspective of a new user. After unboxing and charging the camera, I downloaded the GoPro Quick app and performed a quick firmware update which took approximately five minutes to complete. In addition to firmware updates, the GoPro Quick app allows me to view, manipulate, and download media on the camera, and control the camera remotely. The app also has filters and basic editing features, but some premium features like cloud backup, advanced editing, and highlight reels require a GoPro subscription. The Hero 12 body is compact, lightweight, and easily pocketable without much added bulk. The camera has two full color screens, both of which display live view and camera status. The larger primary screen on the rear is a touchscreen and is where I access most settings and mode changes. The smaller screen on the front is view only and is useful for remote shots and selfies. Camera operation is straightforward, and it didn’t take me long to figure out basic operation and how to change various settings using the swipe-driven menus on the touch screen. The menu offers two control options: easy and pro. Easy is best for simple point and shoot use while pro provides a wider variety of settings and features. Even as a GoPro newcomer, I find the pro menu more useful. My only issue with the touch screen is sometimes it can be a little too sensitive while swiping and I occasionally find myself accidentally selecting settings that I didn’t intend to select. There also doesn’t appear to be any pinch to zoom or expand images like on my other digital cameras. The Hero 12 is waterproof down to a depth of 10 meters and requires no separate underwater housing. The removable door over the battery and micro-SD card compartment latches down tightly for waterproofing but isn’t difficult to open, close or remove. There are only two physical buttons on the camera: mode and shutter. The mode button powers the camera on/off and switches shooting modes. It can also be used to tag hilights in a video. Hilights bookmark a particular section of the video so it can be easily located later within the GoPro Quick app or used for creating highlight reels. Hilights can also be tagged in the GoPro Quick app, though voice control, or on the touchscreen. The top mounted shutter button starts and ends video captures and snaps still photos. The shutter button also powers on the camera in Quikcapture mode. This is an instant record mode where the camera powers on and immediately starts recording video automatically. Pressing the shutter again stops recording and powers the camera off. Quikcapture is handy for frequent start and stop recording or spontaneous shots where manually powering on and recording may result in a missed photo opportunity. The Hero 12 has three main capture modes: still photos, video, and time lapse video. Video and photos look excellent in bright and moderate lighting, especially at higher video resolutions. HDR adds rich saturation, improved contrast, and vibrant colors to both video and still photos. RAW and log encoding are also available. The Hero 12 can record video at normal speed, slow motion, or time lapse. Available video resolutions include 5.3K, 4K, 2.7K, and 1080p and each resolution has multiple fps options. There are four aspect ratios available for video recording, including a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. 9:16 not only captures media in a vertical format optimal for social media and phone viewing, but does so with the camera physically remaining horizontal. Video is exported in mp4 file format. Video recorded with the Hero is crisp and clear in most instances, and the hypersmooth stabilization works fantastic, keeping my footage stable regardless of how much I move or shake the camera. Two other helpful modes I enjoy using are horizon lock and horizon leveling. These modes keep the orientation level if the camera is tilted and horizon lock maintains orientation even through full 360-degree rotations. Still photos are captured in 27-megapixel resolution and files are exported in either JPEG or JPEG + RAW formats. The three primary photo modes are photo (regular shooting), burst (up to 30fps), and night (slow shutter). The digital zoom can shoot in linear or wide mode, but the wider the digital lens gets the more it introduces a fisheye effect. These are just a small sample of the Hero 12’s capture capabilities. There are numerous additional photo and video settings such as time lapse, slow motion, and interval photos available for a wide variety of scenarios and creative exploration. Battery life has been sufficient for my needs with the Enduro battery providing ample power for most of my uses. Battery life may vary based on settings and duration of use, but so far hasn’t proven to be a problem for me. I don’t typically shoot lengthy videos or stream with the Hero. Most of my footage typically consists of snapshots and 4K videos lasting ten minutes or less. I haven’t experienced any issues with heat, which I’ve heard tends to sometimes be an issue with the Hero. The camera gets warm during use but I haven’t encountered any freezing, shut down, or other thermal issues. Sound is another area where I am pleased with the Hero 12. The three-mic array has great sensitivity and records environmental sounds reliably. Even quiet ambient sounds are prominently heard in recorded video. Voices are clear and decipherable with no sync issues. There is also a wind noise reduction mode available if needed. The Hero has Bluetooth connectivity that allows the use of remote mics, ear buds, or headphones. The creator bundle contains content creator friendly accessories such as the Volta battery grip, media mod, rigid carrying case, light mod, an additional swappable battery door with USB cable pass-thru opening and a few mounts and thumbscrews. The media mod facilitates the use of other optional mods with the Hero 12 and provides three ports (USB-C, micro-HDMI, 3.5mm audio), two cold shoe mounts, and a built-in directional mic with removeable wind screen. The small rechargeable light mod attaches to the media mod via a cold shoe and has three static brightness settings (20, 60, and 125 lumens), a strobe mode, and a removable diffuser. The light mod is also waterproof up to 10 meters, however the media mod is not waterproof. The rechargeable Volta battery grip can function as a tripod, handheld grip, and remote. It can also charge the GoPro battery. The Volta grip/tripod, light mod, and media mod provide greater versatility for vlogging, social media, and photo/videography, but are also helpful and appropriate for general use. The rigid case was the only disappointing accessory in the bundle. Although the build quality seems good, the roomy interior is empty with no inserts or fasteners to secure or organize gear. There’s a mesh pocket in the lid, but it’s not a feasible option because even if I store the camera or other hardware in the mesh, it can still get struck by other loose items tumbling around inside the bag. I’m puzzled why GoPro didn’t include foam cutouts or some other more durable organization system rather than the disposable cardboard holders the system ships in. Those were perfect for organizing but the cardboard ripped immediately while I was removing the gear. I plan to try and find a solution to help keep everything better organized and protected inside the bag. Besides the case, I’ve only encountered two other minor cons with the Hero 12. The first is a lack of GPS for geotagging captured media. It’s not so much an actual con, but rather more a would be nice to have. The second is that frequently, capture quality isn’t the best in dim lighting. Dim light shooting produces noticeably more noise and loss of detail. Luckily, the light mod frequently comes to the rescue in those instances, particularly indoors.

I bought it before my vacation to Hawaii to use for snorkeling. It worked great and fit perfectly. Highly recommended if you have a GoPro 12 and planning to use for vacation.

excellent merchandise and at the best price I could get and an excellent guarantee and good service and guidance from the employees

be careful buying the open box version. I ordered a open box in "excellent" condition and it was not. No foam packing just tossed in case, was missing 3 mount and the light kit was missing pieces. tried dealing with customer service online and in store and ended up having to buy another 50$ light kit with a discount. Overall open box is not trustworthy anymore.

Amazing!! Perfect for beginners. Very user friendly. Great addition to my GoPro collection

Very good item ……………………… I like it I advise you to buy who likes to shoot videos

This is my first GO Pro, I like the product and what offers but for me personally my iPhone 15 Pro basically can do the same, so Im not sure if this was a good buy for me

The GoPro 12 speaks for it's self totally happy with it a customer service

Tripod fell and the connector broke and became useless writhing a week, 6 months after light use the cameras front facing screen went out…. So now I’m back to guessing while shooting my vlogs…. Not worth the money!

In theory, a great product. However, minor issues with both the Volta and the camera have had me spending MONTHS back and forth with GoPro Customer Service which is one of the worst customer service departments I've ever dealt with. Bought it in January, still stuck working on issues in late April. I'm unlikely to ever buy a GoPro product again.

GoPro has released the newest version of their iconic Hero camera: The Hero 12 Black. This is also the Creator Edition Bundle, which comes with a collection of GoPro’s most premium accessories, including the Volta Grip, the Media Mod, and the light mod. What does this year’s Hero offer, and should you consider it for your action cam needs? Lets take a look at this kit and find out. One of my favorite things GoPro has been doing in recent years is trying to reduce waste by packaging the Camera and accessories in a zippered case. The Hero 12 Creator’s Edition continues that trend, with a nice, roomy zippered case, even with a little handle. It doesn’t have any internal dividers, so you might need to find a way to hold things down while you travel, but it’s still nice to not just have a chunk of cardboard or plastic to get rid of, instead having a nice case to store everything. In the case you have the Hero 12 camera, the Volta Grip, Media Mod (with mic wind filter), two USB-A to C cables, two different height clip in mounts, the light mod, two mounting screws, a camera door that allows for access to the USB-C port to charge the camera (not a waterproof configuration), a small cold shoe mount for the light mod, and an Enduro battery. If it sounds like a lot – it is. This is a very complete kit that includes just about everything you need to get started using your GoPro to capture your stories and adventures. To start, let’s take a look at the highlights of the included accessories. My favorite is the Volta Grip. I didn’t appreciate how useful this thing would be until I got it out and paired to the GoPro. Not only does it serve as a large external battery, allowing around 5 hours of recording time, but it also is a remote control and even a tripod! It also has an included wrist lanyard and has a standard tripod thread on the bottom if you want to mount it to a larger tripod. The remote control is extremely handy – having controls at your fingertips instead of needing to reach out with your other hand to control the camera is great. Since the remote part pairs with Bluetooth, you can even use the grip off of the camera as a true remote control. The other accessories are also handy – the media mod allows for more connectivity, including mini HDMI out, analog input for an external mic, and a power input that doesn’t require the door to be open. It also has a directional mic with a removeable (and included) wind filter. The mic can be configured for front, rear, or both, as the direction it focuses on. The light mod is also nifty. It’s completely powered by an internal battery, so it can be used mounted to one of the cold shoes on the media mod, mounted to the included cold shoe to GoPro standard mount adapter, or wherever. At the highest setting it provides a lot of light, and the included diffuser keeps it from looking like a spot light in video. The other accessories are pretty self-explanatory and for the sake of brevity I won’t get into them in detail. On to the highlight of the kit – the GoPro Hero 12 itself. This year’s model has blue flecks on the outer shell and a few under the hood improvements (and one take away) from the Hero 11. The 12 carries over the GP2 and image sesnor from the 11, but does make an improvement in Bluetooth support. A BT 5.2 module now allows for a Bluetooth microphone to be directly paired to the GoPro, which is great for narration or remote audio, and can even be used for voice command control. The 12 also has slightly better battery life and is supposed to run a little cooler, hopefully helping with overheating in hot and still environments. Part of the improved battery life and heat control is accomplished through the removal of the GPS unit. The 12 has no GPS, so if that was an essential feature for you, scooping up an 11 might be your better option here. Other than the Bluetooth changes, the other thing the 12 has is HDR Video support. To be clear – the GoPro does not RECORD in a HDR video format, like HDR10 or Dolby Vision. The HDR in this camera is combining two exposure frames into a single video frame with different exposure values, allowing for a wider dynamic range to be captured in the resulting single frame than the camera can do with just single exposure. The result is more detail in shadows and highlights, but at the cost of some of the highest FPS options. The 12 also supports up to 5.3k capture, 10-bit, and also has a LOG format for post-processing workflows for professionals. One other notable change is that the fold down “fingers” on the bottom of the camera now also include a standard Tripod threading that is accessible with the fingers folded flat, which is great for using the GoPro on other types of mounts. The in camera menus are well laid out and the camera is very responsive. Video is, as expected, quite good in well lit scenes. The stabilization is amazing for something without a gimbal. Still pictures are OK, although even in linear the fisheye effect of the camera is still somewhat present. It’s great for wide shots, and the resulting 27MP images do allow for a lot of flexibility in post to crop in tighter. As with most action cameras, low light is not great for video or stills. Low light photography remains something that is just extremely hard to accomplish on anything other than a large sensor camera, or using major AI boosts in a high end smart phone. The GoPro also has options for timelapse photography, and some kind of fun modes, like star light trails and light painting. Overall, the Hero 12 Creator Edition is a very complete package for a variety of ways to capture your stories and adventures. The Hero 12 camera itself is more iterative than revolutionary this year, tweaking a couple of features from last year’s 11 but keeping most of the same components. If you are looking for a first action cam, or upgrading from an older GoPro and want to get a bundle with some of GoPro’s best accessories, this is the kit to be looking at.