Capture once-in-a-lifetime journeys and amazing everyday moments with the GoPro HERO12 Black. It delivers incredible image quality, improved video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life.
- 5.3K video gives you 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p to capture action with crisp detail and cinematic image quality
- Takes 27MP photos and allows you to grab photos up to 24.7MP of your favorite shots from your videos using the GoPro Quik app
- Image sensor delivers the most expansive field of view on a HERO camera to date, with extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio footage that gets more of the sky and horizon in each shot
- HyperView digital lens takes 8:7 footage and serves it up as a wide-angle 16:9 shot for video that amps up POV footage by capturing more of you and your surroundings
- Swap between recording wide-screen footage (16:9) for full-screen playback on a TV or YouTube and vertical videos (9:16) for watching on your phone or posting on social media
- For max flexibility, the full-screen option records in an 8:7 aspect ratio to capture more of the scene so you can crop and zoom in without losing the details of your shot
- Great in environments with both shadows and bright light, High Dynamic Range (HDR) captures the subtle details for dynamic footage with true-to-life color and precision
- Up to 8x slo-mo records the action at resolutions up to 2.7K for playback at normal speed or in fluid slow motion to catch details that you can't see with the naked eye
- Emmy® award-winning HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization delivers keeps your footage smooth over rough terrain
- Maximized HyperSmooth AutoBoost performance provides more stabilization with less image cropping, ensuring even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth
- Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens keeps the horizon steady, straight and smooth and your footage steady even if your camera rotates a full 360° during capture
- Combined with HyperSmooth, Horizon Lock gives you supersmooth footage without a gimbal or stabilization software
- 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
- 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—so even if you press the shutter too late, you'll still get the shot
- Scheduled Capture lets you set the camera to turn itself on and capture a shot up to 24 hrs. in advance
- Duration Capture makes it easy to capture video clips from 15 sec. to 3 hrs. long
- Included 1720 mAh Enduro battery provides a 2x increase in 5.3K60 video runtime on each charge for dramatically improved battery efficiency compared to prior models
- Delivers 70 mins. of continuous recording at 5.3K60 (highest setting), plus over 1.5 hrs. at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hrs. of continuous recording at 1080p30
- Using advanced technology, Enduro also boosts performance in cold temperatures over previous GoPro cameras and batteries
- Camera is durable and waterproof to 33 ft. (10 m)
- Water-repelling lens cover helps eliminate lens flare and other artifacts to make your photos and videos even more stunning
- Tough, lightweight and easy to mount for hands-free recording; compact and light enough to wear comfortably using one of the many available GoPro body mounts (not included)
- Bluetooth audio connectivity lets you wirelessly connect your HERO12 Black to compatible devices to record audio or control the camera using voice commands
- Transfer photos and videos from your cloud-connected camera to your phone by effortless wireless upload via the Quik app or a lightning-fast wired connection via USB
- After recording, simply plug it in and your footage will automatically upload to the cloud when connected to Wi-Fi and be sent to your phone as a highlight video
- Highlight videos are complete with beat-synced music and effects and are automatically sent to your phone and ready to share
- You can also use an SD card (not included) to transfer your content to a computer for backup to the cloud
- Use the GoPro Quik app to zoom in, crop and edit your shots while keeping the rich textures and sharpness of your footage
- GoPro Quik app features an array of easy-to-use tools to edit your footage—you also have the flexibility to change digital lenses in photos and videos after recording
- Switch from the immersive HyperView to SuperView, wide or linear to create exactly the shot you want, then turn it into an extra-tall social post or go wide-screen 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
- Using the GoPro Quik app, you can tweak the automatic highlight videos created by the app or make your own videos from scratch
- 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 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 allows you to sync multiple HERO12 Black cameras to the exact same timecode to make multi-camera editing a lot easier
- Timecode Sync works with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other editing software to further streamline post-production (software not included)
- Compatible with the GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 (not included)
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- Battery thermal performance is 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.
- Automatic highlight videos only available within your home Wi-Fi network. GoPro subscription required. GoPro subscription available in select territories. Cancel anytime. Visit manufacturer's website for info and availability.
- Horizon Lock is unavailable when recording 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 and 1080p240 video. Horizon Leveling will be used for these high-performance settings.
- Wired connection requires standard USB-C to USB-C or standard USB-A to USB-C and Apple® Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, depending on device.
Best Use | Multisport |
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Megapixels | 27 |
Waterproof | Yes |
High Definition | Yes |
Zoom Range | 2 x Zoom |
Vertical Resolution | 1080p240/200 resolution/fps |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Still Mode | Yes |
Movie Mode | Yes |
Frames Per Second | 30 |
Self Timer | Yes |
Instant Review | Yes |
Interface | USB-C Cable |
OS Compatibility | iOS |
Power Source | Rechargeable lithium ion |
Memory Storage Type | microSD Card |
LCD Screen Size | 2.3 inches |
Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.1 x 1.3 inches |
Weight (Without Batteries) | 4.2 ounces |