Description
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
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
Displays
Rear: 2.27″ Touch DisplayFront: 1.4″ Color Display
Rugged + Waterproof
10m (33ft) without Protective Housing. 60m(196ft) with Protective Housing.
Mounting
Built-In Mounting with Folding Fingers¼-20 Mount
Removable Water-repelling Cover Glass
Yes
Memory Storage microSD
1 microSD™ with at least V30 or higher UHS-3 rating
Connector
USB-C
HDMI Port
Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B/H12B)
Operating Temperature
-10º C – 35º C
Image Quality / Hardware Spec
System Processor
GP2
Image Sensor
1/1.9″ CMOS27.6 MP active pixels(5599×4927)
Lens Aperture
F2.5
FOV
156° in 8:7 aspect ratio
35mm Equivalent Focal Length
Min = 12mmMax = 39mm
Video
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 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 fps4K (8:7) 30/25/24 fps4K (16:9) 60/50/30/25/24 fps
Digital Lenses
HyperViewSuperViewWideLinearLinear + Horizon Lock / Leveling
360 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 App
Video Compression Standard
H.265 (HEVC)
Color Video Bit Depth
8-bit10-bit (4K and higher)
Maximum Video Bit Rate
120Mbps
Zoom (Video)
Up to 2x
Slo-Mo
8x – 2.7K; 1080p4x – 4K2x – 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 PhotoBurst PhotoNight Photo
Max Photo Resolution
27.13MP (5568×4872)
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 Video
Photo Output
SuperPhoto, HDR, Standard, RAW
Photo Formats
.jpg.gpr (RAW)
RAW Photo Capture
27.13MP (5568×4872)
Digital Lenses (single photo)
WideLinear
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
16:98:7
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
16:98:7
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
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 Commands11 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 2.0Max Lens Mod 2.0, Volta, Media Mod, The Remote, and over 40 other accessories
Max Lens Mod 2.0
Widest FOV 177° in Max HyperViewResolution up to 4K/60Max HyperSmooth
Remote Control
The RemoteWaterproof Shutter RemoteVoltaQuik App











