HERO12 Black

The HERO12 Black impresses with incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and significantly longer battery life. It captures stunning 5.3K video with High Dynamic Range (HDR), and thanks to improved power management, continuous recording time at 5.3K60 has been doubled to 70 minutes.

The camera is tough, lightweight, and ready for any adventure, on land or in the water. It’s also easy to mount for hands-free shooting, and its advanced video stabilization ensures your footage looks smooth and sleek, even when the action is at its peak. When you’ve got all your shots in hand, you can simply plug in your GoPro to charge. While it’s charging, your footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud, and an automatically created Highlight Video will be sent to your smartphone, so you can relive your adventures and share them with others.

Amazing 5.3K videos

5.3K delivers best-in-class image quality, with 91% more resolution than 4K. HERO12 Black also shoots in 4K, 2.7K, and 1080p.

Slo-Mo up to 8x

Experience 4x slow motion, or 120 frames per second, in incredibly high 4K resolution. You can also increase the slo-mo to 8x, or 240 frames per second, in 2.7K.

Ultra-rugged design + Waterproof

Waterproof up to 10 meters and designed to take a knock.

Water-repellent lens cover

The hydrophobic lens repels water to deliver razor-sharp footage even in the waves.

Emmy-winning video stabilization

HyperSmooth 6.0 continues to raise the bar for in-camera video stabilization, ensuring incredibly smooth footage in any conditions. And it received an Emmy in the “In-Camera Sensors and Stabilization Software” category.

AutoBoost

With HyperSmooth 6.0, HERO12 Black automatically delivers the widest possible shot using video stabilization based on the speed and motion of the scene.

Integrated horizon lock

Horizon Lock is built into HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, making it easier than ever to maintain alignment with the horizon when your camera rotates 360°.

New Mod for MAX 2.0 Lens

Capture the widest, highest, and most dramatic POV (first-person view) footage possible with an industry-leading 177° ultra-wide field of view—all in 4K60. And Max HyperSmooth provides unmatched stabilization in all video modes. It’s the perfect accessory for mountain biking, skiing, and other action sports.

Ultra-wide angle in 4K

A 36% wider field of view than the HERO12 Black alone4 for breathtaking bike or ski shots that make video faster and more immersive—all in stunning 4K60 resolution.

Vertical Acquisition for Social Media

Vertical capture in 4K60 dramatically expands the field of view up to 48%5 without additional supports or the need to rotate the camera for immersive, social media-ready POV shots.

177° in 4K60

HyperView Max, a new feature in the MAX Lens Mod 2.0, delivers a 177° field of view—the widest ever on a GoPro, even compared to the single-lens GoPro MAX—in stunning 4K60 resolution.

Greater autonomy.

Thanks to improved power management, HERO12 Black delivers double the continuous recording time in 5.3K60 (70 minutes)¹. Plus, you can record over 1.5 hours in 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours of continuous recording at 1080p30.²

Enduro low temperature battery included

Thanks to its advanced technology, the long-lasting Enduro Rechargeable Battery delivers improved cold-weather performance compared to previous GoPro cameras and batteries.

New HDR videos

High Dynamic Range (HDR) video offers more detail and better color in both bright highlights and deep shadows, and it's now available in 5.3K.

Widescreen, vertical or full frame shooting

Switch between widescreen and a new vertical capture with a simple tap, whether you’re shooting for traditional widescreen playback or social media. Or shoot in full frame and select the format later in the Quik app for maximum versatility.

Ultra-wide angle digital lenses

GoPro’s exclusive digital lenses, HyperView and SuperView, are capable of capturing ultra-wide shots in 16:9, the standard aspect ratio on HERO12 Black. For even wider shots, opt for the new MAX Lens Mod 2.0 accessory (see section above).

156° field of view in full 8:7 format

The large image sensor also allows you to capture a wide 156° field of view in full 8:7 format, in 5.3K and 4K.

10-bit color

10-bit color provides greater color depth, smoother gradations, and greater realism. Professionals can use GP-Log encoding with LUTs to maximize dynamic range before color grading.

New time sync

Wirelessly sync between multiple HERO12 Black cameras using time syncing in the Quik app. Ideal for capturing an activity from multiple angles and then making precise, synchronized edits in post-production. Use synchronized clips in Adobe Premiere Pro and other applications that support multi-camera editing for your next project.

New Bluetooth audio support

You can now use Apple AirPods, Bluetooth headphones, or other wireless microphones during interviews or any narrated content. You can also use remote voice commands and listen to camera alerts.

Stunning 27MP Photos + 24.7MP Frame Extraction

Simply frame and shoot to create frame-worthy photos. Plus, you can extract high-resolution, share-ready photos directly from your video.

Dual LCD screen

Enjoy smooth, fast playback on the super-responsive rear touchscreen, and switch to the front screen to take a selfie.

Star trail

Use the Earth's rotation and the stars to capture beautiful light trails in the night sky.

Light painting

Create a dramatic brush stroke effect with moving lights.

Vehicle light trails

Use night traffic to capture spectacular light trails.

Hindsight

HindSight captures up to 30 seconds of footage before it starts recording, so you can capture the moment even if you press the Shutter button too late.

Scheduled Acquisition + Acquisition Duration

With Scheduled Capture, you can set your GoPro to automatically turn on and record up to 24 hours in advance. Duration Capture lets you easily record videos from 15 seconds to 3 hours.

Photo interval

The new Interval Photo can automatically capture photos at preset intervals while you focus on your favorite activities.

Highlight videos automatically sent to your phone

Once you’ve shot, plug in your GoPro. While it’s charging, Quik uploads your footage to the cloud and uses it to create a shareable highlight video, then sends it to your phone.

MAIN FEATURES

• Compatible with over 50 mounts, mods and accessories
• Integrated folding guide stand
• Removable water-repellent lens cap
• HyperSmooth 6.0
• 5.3K HDR Video
• 360° horizon lock/horizon alignment
• Time Warp, Star trail, Light painting.
• SuperPhoto+HDR
• Digital Goals
• Live Streaming at 1080p with Hypersmooth 4.0
• Webcam mode
• Power tools: HindSight, scheduled recording, recording duration, loop video
• Rugged and waterproof up to 10m (up to 60m with protective case)
• Voice control with 14 commands in 11 languages ​​and 6 accents
• 3 microphones with advanced noise reduction
• Stereo Audio + RAW
• RAW Photo
• Wireless audio
• Pre-installed settings + Custom settings
• 2.27" rear LCD touch display / 1.4" front LCD
• 8x Slo-Mo
• Protune for photo, video and time-lapse modes
• Bitrate of 120 Mbps
• MP4 H.265 (HEVC) video formats
• WLAN + Bluetooth
• GoPro App
• Automatic cloud upload with GoPro subscription
• Fast charging capability

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• HERO12 Black Camera
• Enduro rechargeable battery
• Curved adhesive support
• Mounting buckle
• USB-C cable
• Fixing screw