HERO12 Black. Best-in-class image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization&a huge boost in battery performance come together in the world’s most versatile camera. It takes 5.3K video and adds HDR (High Dynamic Range) for even more detail.
Product Function
Best-in-class image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery performance come together in the world’s most versatile camera. It takes 5.3K video and adds HDR (High Dynamic Range) for even more detail. Tough and lightweight, it’s ready for anything on land or water while advanced stabilization keeps footage smooth over rough terrain.
Includes HERO12 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
2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60¹, 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours at 1080p30²
5.3K60, 4K120 and 2.7K240 video resolutions
Works exclusively with Max Lens Mod 2.0 for an industry-leading 177° field of view in 4K60
HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock³
New Bluetooth audio support works with AirPods + other headphones as wireless mics
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 + built tough
A microSD card is required, but not included
10-Bit Color
10-bit color enables enhanced color depth, smoother gradations and more realism. And pro creators can use GP-Log encoding with LUT to max out dynamic range before applying color correction.
New TimeCode Sync
Wirelessly synchronize multiple HERO12 Blacks via timecode in the Quik app. It’s perfect for when you want to capture an activity from multiple angles and then make precise, match-frame edits in post-production. Use matching timecode clips in Adobe Premiere Pro and other applications that support multi-camera editing for your next project.
New Bluetooth Audio Support
Now you can use your Apple AirPods, Bluetooth earbuds or other wireless mics during interviews or narration. You can also give voice commands remotely and hear alerts from your camera.
Stunning 27MP Photos + 24.7MP Frame Grabs
Just point and shoot for frame-worthy photos. And you can grab high-res, ready-to-share photos right from video.
Dual LCD Screens
Get smooth, snappy playback on the super responsive rear touch screen, and flip to the front screen to frame selfies.
10M (33FT) WITHOUT PROTECTIVE HOUSING. 60M(196FT) WITH PROTECTIVE HOUSING.
MOUNTING
BUILT-IN MOUNTING WITH FOLDING FINGERS
¼-20 MOUNT
IMAGE QUALITY / HARDWARE SPEC
SYSTEM PROCESSOR
GP2
IMAGE SENSOR
1/1.9" CMOS
FOV
156° IN 8:7 ASPECT RATIO
VIDEO
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS & FRAME RATES
5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 FPS
5.3K (16:9) 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
PHOTO
MAX PHOTO RESOLUTION
27.13MP (5568X4872)
PHOTO FRAME-GRABS FROM VIDEO
24.69MP FROM (8:7) 5.3K VIDEO
TIME LAPSE
INCLUDES TIMEWARP, STAR TRAILS, LIGHT PAINTING AND MORE.
AUDIO FEATURES
3-MICS | 3.5MM AUDIO MIC INPUT WITH MEDIA MOD FOR HERO12 BLACK OR PRO 3.5 MIC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) | RAW AUDIO CAPTURE (.WAV FORMAT) | WIRELESS AUDIO
CONNECTED FEATURES
UPLOADS AUTOMATICALLY TO THE CLOUD + GET A HIGHLIGHT VIDEO AUTOMATICALLY WITH GOPRO SUBSCRIPTION | WI-FI + BLUETOOTH®
USER INTERFACE
VOICE CONTROL
14 COMMANDS
11 LANGUAGES WITH 6 ACCENTS
POST-CAPTURE UX
ECO-SYSTEM SUPPORT
QUIK APP GOPRO LABS OPEN GOPRO
KEY ACCESSORIES
MOD COMPATIBILITY
MAX LENS MOD 2.0, VOLTA, MEDIA MOD, THE REMOTE, AND OVER 40 OTHER ACCESSORIES
1Compared 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.
2Runtime 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.
3Horizon Lock is unavailable when recording 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 and 1080p240 video. Horizon Leveling will be used for these high-performance settings.
4Compared 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.
5Compared 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.
6Within your home Wi-Fi network. GoPro subscription required. GoPro subscription available in select territories. Cancel anytime. Visit gopro.com for info and availability.
*MicroSD card rating v30 or UHS-3. Recommended SD Cards
WARNING: This product contains Nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.