GoPro HERO12 Black - HDR 5.3K and 4K video Camera
- Product SKU: GPR-HR12
- Category: Gopro Cameras & Accessories lens and accessories, Motion camera, Shooting equipment
GoPro HERO12 Black - HDR 5.3K and 4K video Camera, The best HERO 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 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.
Product Details
- 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
Highlight
Feature
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.
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.
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 color in highlights and is now available in 5.3K and 4K60.
Shoot Wide Screen, Vertical or Full Frame
Product Specs
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 BatteryDisplays
Rear: 2.27" Touch DisplayFront: 1.4" Color DisplayRugged + Waterproof
10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective Housing.Mounting
Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers¼-20 MountRemovable Water-repelling Cover Glass
YesMemory Storage microSD
1 microSD™ with at least V30 or higher UHS-3 ratingConnector
USB-CHDMI Port
Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B)Operating Temperature
-10º C - 35º CImage Quality / Hardware Spec
System Processor
GP2Image Sensor
1/1.9" CMOS27.6 MP active pixels(5599x4927)Lens Aperture
F2.5FOV
156° in 8:7 aspect ratio35mm Equivalent Focal Length
Min = 12mmMax = 39mmVideo
Video Resolutions & Frame Rates
5.3K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps5.3K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps4K (8:7) 60/50/30/25/24 fps4K (9:16) 60/50/30/254K (16:9) 120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps2.7K (4:3) 120/100/60/50 fps2.7K (16:9) 240/200 fps1080 (9:16) 60/50/30/251080p (16:9) 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fpsVideo Stabilization
HyperSmooth 6.0Aspect Ratio
16:9 9:16 4:3 8:7HDR Video
5.3K (16:9) 30/25/24 fps4K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps4K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fpsDigital Lenses
HyperViewSuperViewWideLinearLinear + Horizon Lock / Leveling360 Horizon Lock & Horizon Leveling
Lock: Linear + Horizon Lock LensLeveling: In-Camera (23-27*) for 5.3K60; 4K120; 2.7K240; 1080p240Can apply in post using Quik AppVideo Compression Standard
H.265 (HEVC)Color Video Bit Depth
8-bit10-bit (4K and higher)Maximum Video Bit Rate
120MbpsZoom (Video)
Up to 2xSlo-Mo
8x - 2.7K; 1080p4x - 4K2x - 5.3KLooping Video
YesHindSight
YesScheduled Capture
YesDuration Capture
YesLive Streaming
1080p60 w/HyperSmooth 4.0 + 1080p60 recordingWebcam Mode
up to 1080p30Timecode Synchronization
YesExposure Control
YesExposure Value (EV Comp)
2+/-Photo
Photo Modes
Standard PhotoBurst PhotoNight PhotoMax Photo Resolution
27.13MP (5568x4872)Photo Frame-Grabs from Video
24.69MP from (8:7) 5.3K Video21.16MP from (4:3) 5.3K Video15.87MP from (16:9) 5.3K VideoPhoto Output
SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, RAWPhoto Formats
.jpg.gpr (RAW)RAW Photo Capture
27.13MP (5568x4872)Digital Lenses (single photo)
WideLinearPowerPano
---Photo Timer
3s, 10sPhoto Intervals
0.5s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s, 60s, 120sExposure Control
YesBurst Photo Rates (Frames / Second)
Auto, 60/10, 60/6, 30/6, 30/3, 10/3, 30/1, 10/1, 5/1, 3/1Night Photo Shutter Speed
Auto, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 sec.Time Lapse
TimeWarp Video
TimeWarp Video Speeds
Star Trails
YesLight Painting
YesVehicle Light Trails
YesTime Lapse Video Aspect Ratio
16:98:7Time Lapse Video Resolution
Up to 5.3KTime Lapse Intervals (Video & Photo)
0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec.;2, 5, 30, 60 min.Night Lapse Video Aspect Ratio
16:98:7Night Lapse Video Resolution
Up to 5.3KNight 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-micsStereo Audio
YesAdvanced Noise Reduction
3-mic ProcessingRAW Audio Capture
WAV Format3.5 Audio Mic Input
Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)Pro 3.5mm Mic AdapterWireless Audio
Support Airpods and other bluetooth headsetsConnected Features
Wi-Fi Frequency
2.4GHZ; 5GHzWi-Fi Protocol
802.11 a/b/g/n/acBluetooth
BLE 4.2USB Port
USB-CMobile App Connection
Quik AppAuto Upload to Cloud
w/GoPro SubscriptionUser Interface
Protune
YesPresets / Custom Presets
YesLanguages (Camera UI)
12 LanguagesLanguages Available (Camera UI)
EN, FR, DE, IT, SP, CN-S, CN-T, JP, KR, PT, RU, SWVoice Control
14 Commands11 Languages with 6 accentsPost-Capture UX
Advanced Metadata
YesEco-system Support
Quik App GoPro Labs Open GoProKey Accessories
Mod Compatibility
Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)Max Lens Mod & Max Lens Mod 2.0Max Lens Mod 2.0, Volta, Media Mod, The Remote, and over 40 other accessoriesMax Lens Mod 2.0
Widest FOV 177° in Max HyperViewResolution up to 4K/60Max HyperSmoothRemote Control
The RemoteWaterproof Shutter RemoteVoltaQuik AppGoPro HERO12 Black - HDR 5.3K and 4K video Camera, The best HERO 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 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.
Product Details
- 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
Highlight
Feature
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.
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.
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 color in highlights and is now available in 5.3K and 4K60.