Product Description
GoPro HERO 12 Black Action Camera
The best HERO camera we’ve ever made — HERO12 Black takes GoPro’s best-in-class image quality to the next level with new HDR (High Dynamic Range) 5.3K and 4K video, upgraded HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization and an industry-leading 177° field-of-view with Max Lens Mod 2.0. Other new features include a totally redesigned power management system for improved thermal performance and up to 2x longer runtimes, and Bluetooth audio support for Apple AirPods and other headphones to record sound and give remote voice commands. There are also pro-level features like wirelessly synchronizing multiple HERO 12s via timecode, advanced colour controls, and more. HERO 12 wraps all of this into GoPro’s legendary waterproof, ultra-rugged design to ensure you get the shot, no matter the environment.
Does what only a GoPro can do.
- Includes HERO 12 Black camera, Enduro Rechargeable Battery, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle + thumb screw and USB-C cable
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video + Photo for more vivid images
- Longer runtimes, including 1.5 hours at 5.3K 30 and over 2.5 hours at 1080p30
- Optional Max Lens Mod 2.0 lens accessory enables ultra wide angle, 177-degree field of view in 4K60
- New Bluetooth audio support for AirPods + other Bluetooth audio devices for wireless sound recording and voice control
- 5.3K 60, 4K1 20 and 2.7K 240 video resolutions
- HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock
- Large image sensor captures ultra wide 156° field of view in 8:7
- 27 megapixel photos with 24.7 megapixel stills from video
- Waterproof to 33ft + legendary GoPro ruggedness
- New Timecode Sync to wirelessly synchronize multiple HERO 12 Black cameras at once
- GP-Log and LUT support
- A microSD card is required, but not included
Highlights:
- 5.3K60 + 4K120 Resolution
- HyperSmooth 6.0 Video Stabilization
- HDR Photo + Video
- Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio
- Waterproof (33 ft)
- Longer Runtimes
Jaw-Dropping 5.3K Video
5.3K delivers best-in-class image quality with 91% more resolution than 4K.
HERO 12 Black also captures in 4K, 2.7K and 1080p video resolutions.
Up to 8x Slo-Mo
Get 4x slo-mo—that’s 120 frames per second—at a ridiculously high 4K resolution. You can also ramp up the slo-mo to 8x—240 frames per second—at 2.7K.
Ultra Durable + Waterproof
Waterproof to 33 feet and built to take a beating.
Water-Repelling Lens Cover
Hydrophobic lens sheds water to keep your shots crystal clear when you’re in the water.
Emmy®-Winning Video Stabilization
HyperSmooth 6.0 continues to raise the bar for in-camera video stabilization, giving you impossibly smooth footage no matter how rough it gets. And it’s winning awards, too—an Emmy® Award for In-Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization.
AutoBoost
With HyperSmooth 6.0, HERO 12 Black automatically ensures you get the widest shots possible while using video stabilization depending on your speed and movement in the scene.
Built-In Horizon Lock
Horizon Lock is a built-in part of HyperSmooth 6.0, so it’s easier than ever to keep the horizon level when your camera rotates a full 360°.
Now with longer runtimes.
Thanks to its improved power management, HERO 12 Black delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K 60 (70 minutes), plus over 1.5 hours at 5.3K 30 and over 2.5 hours of continuous recording at 1080p 30.
Cold-Weather Enduro Battery Included
Using advanced technology, the long-lasting Enduro Rechargeable Battery boosts performance in cold temperatures over previous GoPro cameras and batteries.
All-New HDR Video
HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video delivers greater detail and colour in highlights and is now available in 5.3K and 4K 60.
Larger Image Sensor - Lets You Do More
Shoot Wide Screen, Vertical or Full Frame
With a tap, switch between Wide Screen or new Vertical Capture depending on whether you’re shooting for traditional wide-screen playback or social media. Or capture in Full Frame and decide later in the Quik app for maximum versatility.
Ultra Wide-Angle Digital Lenses
HyperView and SuperView—both GoPro exclusive digital lenses—enable ultra wide 16:9 capture, standard in HERO 12 Black. For even wider shots, consider the new Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory.
| Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm) | 71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D (mm) |
| Weight (Camera w/mounting fingers + Embedded Battery) | 154g (Camera w/mounting fingers + Battery) 121g (Without Battery) |
| Battery | Removable 1720mAh Enduro Battery |
| Displays | Rear: 2.27" Touch Display Front: 1.4" Colour Display |
| Rugged + Waterproof | 10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m (196ft) with Protective Housing. |
| Mounting | Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers ¼-20 Mount |
| Removable Water-repelling Cover Glass | Yes |
| Memory Storage microSD | 1 microSD™ with at least V30 or higher UHS-3 rating |
| Connector | USB-C |
| HDMI Port | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B) |
| Operating Temperature | -10º C - 35º C |
| Image Quality / Hardware Spec | |
| System Processor | GP2 |
| Image Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS 27.6 MP active pixels (5599x4927) |
| Lens Aperture | F2.5 |
| FOV | 156° in 8:7 aspect ratio |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | Min = 12mm Max = 39mm |
| Video | |
| Video Resolutions & Frame Rates |
5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps
5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25/24 fps 4K (9:16) 60/50/30/25 4K (16:9) 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps 2.7K (4:3) 120/100/60/50 fps 2.7K (16:9) 240/200 fps 1080 (9:16) 60/50/30/25 1080p (16:9) 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps |
| Video Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 9:16 4:3 8:7 |
| HDR Video | 5.3K (16:9) 30/25/24 fps 4K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps 4K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps |
| Digital Lenses | Hyper View Super View Wide Linear Linear + Horizon Lock / Leveling |
| 360 Horizon Lock & Horizon Leveling | Lock: Linear + Horizon Lock Lens Leveling: In-Camera (23-27*) for 5.3K60; 4K120; 2.7K240; 1080p240 Can apply in post using Quik App |
| Video Compression Standard | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Color Video Bit Depth | 8-bit 10-bit (4K and higher) |
| Maximum Video Bit Rate | 120Mbps |
| Zoom (Video) | Up to 2x |
| Slo-Mo | 8x - 2.7K; 1080p 4x - 4K2x - 5.3K |
| Looping Video | Yes |
| HindSight | Yes |
| Scheduled Capture | Yes |
| Duration Capture | Yes |
| Live Streaming | 1080p 60 w/HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p 60 recording |
| Webcam Mode | up to 1080p 30 |
| Timecode Synchronization | Yes |
| Exposure Control | Yes |
| Exposure Value (EV Comp) | 2+/- |
| Photo | |
| Photo Modes | Standard Photo Burst Photo Night Photo |
| Max Photo Resolution | 27.13MP (5568x4872) |
| Photo Frame-Grabs from Video | 24.69MP from (8:7) 5.3K Video 21.16MP from (4:3) 5.3K Video 15.87MP from (16:9) 5.3K Video |
| Photo Output | SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, RAW |
| Photo Formats | .jpg.gpr (RAW) |
| RAW Photo Capture | 27.13MP (5568x4872) |
| Digital Lenses (single photo) | WideLinear |
| PowerPano | --- |
| Photo Timer | 3s, 10s |
| Photo Intervals | 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s, 120s |
| Exposure Control | Yes |
| Burst Photo Rates (Frames / Second) | Auto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1 |
| Night Photo Shutter Speed | Auto, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 sec. |
| Time Lapse | Includes TimeWarp, Star Trails, Light Painting and more. |
| TimeWarp Video | TimeWarp Video Speeds |
| Star Trails | Yes |
| Light Painting | Yes |
| Vehicle Light Trails | Yes |
| Time Lapse Video Aspect Ratio | 17:38:07 |
| Time Lapse Video Resolution | Up to 5.3K |
| Time Lapse Intervals (Video & Photo) | 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec.;2, 5, 30, 60 min. |
| Night Lapse Video Aspect Ratio | 17:38:07 |
| Night Lapse Video Resolution | Up to 5.3K |
| Night Lapse Intervals (Video & Photo) | Auto, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 60 sec.; 2, 5, 30, 60 min. |
| Night Lapse Shutter Speeds (Video & Photo) | Auto, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 sec. |
| Audio Features | |
| Microphones | 3-mics |
| Stereo Audio | Yes |
| Advanced Noise Reduction | 3-mic Processing |
| RAW Audio Capture | WAV Format |
| 3.5 Audio Mic Input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
| Wireless Audio | Support Airpods and other bluetooth headsets |
| Connected Features | |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4GHZ; 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 |
| USB Port | USB-C |
| Mobile App Connection | Quik App |
| Auto Upload to Cloud | w/GoPro Subscription |
| User Interface | |
| Protune | Yes |
| Presets / Custom Presets | Yes |
| Languages (Camera UI) | 12 Languages |
| Languages Available (Camera UI) | EN, FR, DE, IT, SP, CN-S, CN-T, JP, KR, PT, RU, SW |
| Voice Control | 14 Commands 11 Languages with 6 accents |
| Post-Capture UX | |
| Advanced Metadata | Yes |
| Eco-system Support | Quik App GoPro Labs Open GoPro |
| Key Accessories | |
| Mod Compatibility | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Max Lens Mod & Max Lens Mod 2.0 Max Lens Mod 2.0, Volta, Media Mod, The Remote, and over 40 other accessories |
| Max Lens Mod 2.0 | Widest FOV 177° in Max Hyper View Resolution up to 4K/60 Max HyperSmooth |
| Remote Control | The Remote Waterproof Shutter Remote VoltaQuik App |
| Compatible Housing / Accessories | Protective Housing (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B) |
| 1) Compared to HERO11 Black 5.3K60 recording time of 35 minutes before thermal shutdown at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) with a wind speed of 0.6m/sec. | |
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2) Runtime measured at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) with a wind speed of 0.6m/sec with the Wide digital lens; wireless connections, Bluetooth and HyperSmooth on; front and rear LCD screen on with a 1-minute screensaver; and voice control off.
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| 3) Horizon Lock is unavailable when recording 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 and 1080p240 video. Horizon Leveling will be used for these high-performance settings. | |
| 4) Compared to HERO12 Black recording 16:9 aspect ratio footage with the Wide digital lens vs. HERO12 Black with Max Lens Mod 2.0 using the Max SuperView lens. | |
| 5) Compared to HERO12 Black recording 9:16 aspect ratio footage with the Wide digital lens vs. HERO12 Black with Max Lens Mod 2.0 using the Max SuperView lens. | |
| 6) Within your home Wi-Fi network. GoPro subscription required. GoPro subscription available in select territories. Cancel anytime. Visit gopro.com for info and availability. |
