GoPro HERO12 Black

Overview
The HERO12 Black camera is a versatile and durable camera that includes a rechargeable battery, adhesive mount, and USB-C cable. It features HDR video and photo capabilities, with 2x longer continuous recording at various resolutions. It also has a wide field of view, advanced stabilization, and is waterproof. The camera requires a microSD card, but does not come with one.

The HERO12 Black has impressive 5.3K video quality and can shoot in slow motion at 120 frames per second. It also has a waterproof lens cover and built-in stabilization, which has won an Emmy award. The camera has a wide range of features, including the ability to capture vertical and full-frame shots, and offers 10-bit color for enhanced depth. Overall, the HERO12 Black is a top-of-the-line camera for capturing high-quality and immersive footage in a variety of settings.

Summary
Resolution and Frame Rate: 5.3K
Wi-Fi: Yes
Included in box
1 x HERO12 Black Camera
1 x Enduro Battery
1 x Curved Adhesive Mount
1 x Mounting Buckle + Thumb Screw
1 x USB-C Cable

About the GoPro HERO12 Black
Introducing the new HERO12 Black

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.

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.

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, 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°.³

New Max Lens Mod 2.0

Get the widest, tallest and most thrilling POV shots possible—including an ultra wide, industry-leading 177° field of view—all in 4K60. And Max HyperSmooth provides unbreakable video stabilization in all video modes. This is the perfect upgrade for mountain biking, skiing and other action sports.

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.

177° In 4K60

New to Max Lens Mod 2.0, Max HyperView delivers a 177° field of view—that’s the widest view available in a GoPro, even compared to GoPro MAX shooting in single-lens mode—in stunning 4K60.

Up to 2x Longer Runtime

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

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 4K60.

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 HERO12 Black. For even wider shots, consider the new Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory (see above).

156° Field of View in Full 8:7

The large image sensor also lets you capture a wide 156° field of view in a full-frame 8:7 aspect ratio, in 5.3K and 4K.

10-Bit Colour

10-bit colour enables enhanced colour depth, smoother gradations and more realism. And pro creators can use GP-Log encoding with LUT to max out dynamic range before applying colour 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.

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.

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.

Design + Dimensions
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
Rugged + Waterproof 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
Lens Aperture F2.5
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
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 120Mbps
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 w/HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p60 recording
Webcam Mode up to 1080p30
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 (5568×4872)
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 (5568×4872)
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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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)

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