GoPro Hero 12 Black

Description

Introducing the new HERO12 Black

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 runtimes¹, 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 HERO12s via timecode, advanced color controls, and more. HERO12 wraps all of this into GoPro’s legendary waterproof, ultra-rugged design to ensure you get the shot, no matter the environment.

Design & Dimensions

Dimensions (W x H x D) (mm)	71.8 W x 50.8 H x 33.6 D mm
Weight	154g (Camera w/mounting fingers + Battery) 121g (Without Battery)
Battery	Removable 1720mAh Enduro Battery
Displays	Rear: 2.27″ Touch Display Front: 1.4″ Color 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	1x microSD™ rated Class A2 V30 or higher
Connector	USB-C
HDMI Port	Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B)
Operating Temperature	-10°C – 35°C

Image Quality/ Hardware Specs

System Processor	GP2
Image Sensor	1/1.9″ CMOS 27.6 MP active pixels (5599 x 4927)
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 fps 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 1080p (9:16): 60/50/30/25 fps 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	HyperView, SuperView, 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	120 Mbps
Zoom (Video)	Up to 2x
Slo-Mo	8x – 2.7K; 1080p 4x – 4K 2x – 5.3K
Looping Video	Yes
HindSight	Yes
Scheduled Capture	Yes
Duration Capture	Yes
Live Streaming	1080p60 with HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p60 recording
Webcam Mode	Up to 1080p30
Timecode Synchronization	Yes
Exposure Control	Yes
Exposure Value (EV Comp)	±2

Photos

Photo Modes	Standard Photo, Burst Photo, Night Photo
Max Photo Resolution	27.13MP (5568 x 4872)
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 (5568 x 4872)
Digital Lenses (Single Photo)	Wide, Linear
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

Time Lapse	Includes TimeWarp, Star Trails, Light Painting and more.
TimeWarp Video	TimeWarp 3.0 (up to 5.3K)
TimeWarp Video Speeds	Auto, 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 30x
Star Trails	Yes
Light Painting	Yes
Vehicle Light Trails	Yes
Time Lapse Video Aspect Ratio	16:9, 8:7
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	16:9, 8:7
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

Audio Features	3-mics \| 3.5mm Audio Mic Input with Media Mod for HERO12 Black or Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter (Sold Separately) \| RAW Audio Capture (.wav Format) \| Wireless Audio
Microphones	3-mics
Stereo Audio	Yes
Advanced Noise Reduction	3-mic Processing
RAW Audio Capture	WAV Format
3.5mm Audio Mic Input	Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) or Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Wireless Audio	Supports AirPods and other Bluetooth headsets

Connected Features

Connected Features	Uploads Automatically to the Cloud + Get a Highlight Video Automatically with GoPro Subscription \| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth®
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

Product Specs

Specifications

Jaw-Dropping 5.3K Video 5.3K delivers best-in-class image quality with 91% more resolution than 4K. HERO12 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.
AutoBoost With HyperSmooth 6.0, HERO12 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°.

In The Box

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.

Product Details

Highlights


5.3K60 + 4K120 Resolution	HyperSmooth 6.0 Video Stabilization	HDR Photo + Video	Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio	Waterproof (33 ft)	Longer Runtimes

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
Longer runtimes, including 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours at 1080p30²
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
5.3K60, 4K120 and 2.7K240 video resolutions
HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock³
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 HERO12 Black cameras at once
GP-Log and LUT support
A microSD card is required, but not included

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 HyperView
Resolution up to 4K/60	Max HyperSmooth
Remote Control	The Remote, Waterproof Shutter Remote, Volta, Quik App
Compatible Housing / Accessories	Protective Housing (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B)

Emmy®-Winning Video Stabilization

Now with longer runtimes.

Thanks to its improved power management, HERO12 Black delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60 (70 minutes)¹, plus over 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours of continuous recording at 1080p30.²

Ultra Features

Ultra Wide Angles in 4K

Get an expansive field of view that’s 36% wider than HERO12 Black alone⁴ for amazing views of your bike or skis, and it makes the video look faster and more immersive—all in stunning 4K60.

Vertical Capture for Social Media

4K60 Vertical Capture dramatically expands your field of view by up to 48%⁵ without additional mounts or needing to rotate the camera for immersive POV that’s ready for social media.

All-New HDR Video

Pro-Level Imaging + Sound
	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.

Night Effects at the Push of a Button

	Star Trails Use the Earth’s rotation and stars to capture beautiful light trails in the night sky.
Light Painting Create brilliant brush stroke effects with moving light.
	Vehicle Light Trails Use night-time traffic to record stunning light trail shots.

Nail Any Shot with In-Camera Power Tools

Hindsight Hindsight captures up to 30 seconds of footage before you start recording—even if you press the shutter button too late, you’ll still get the shot.
	Scheduled + Duration Capture With Scheduled Capture, your GoPro will turn itself on and automatically capture a shot up to 24 hours in advance. Duration Capture makes it easy to capture video clips from 15 seconds to 3 hours long.
Interval Photo New Interval Photo can automatically capture photos at fixed intervals while you stay focused on your favorite activities.