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 stabilisation 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 runtimes, 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 synchronising multiple HERO12s via timecode, advanced colour 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.
The Accessories Bundle includes:
- HERO12 Black
- 2 Enduro Batteries
- The Handler
- Head Strap 2.0
- Carrying Case
Highlights:
- 5.3K60 + 4K120 Resolution
- HyperSmooth 6.0 Video Stabilisation
- HDR Photo + Video
- Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio
- Waterproof (33 ft)
- Longer Runtimes
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 Stabilisation
HyperSmooth 6.0 continues to raise the bar for in-camera video stabilisation, 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 Stabilisation.
AutoBoost
With HyperSmooth 6.0, HERO12 Black automatically ensures you get the widest shots possible while using video stabilisation 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
The Must-Have Upgrade for Ultimate POV
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.
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 colour in highlights and is now available in 5.3K and 4K60.
Larger Image Sensor Lets You Do More
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.
Pro-Level Imaging + Sound
10-Bit Color
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 synchronise 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
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Star Trails
Use the Earth’s rotation and stars to capture beautiful light trails in the night sky.
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Light Painting
Create brilliant brush stroke effects with moving light.
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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 favourite activities.
Upload, Edit + Share With Ease
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Highlight Videos Sent To Your Phone Automatically
After you capture, plug in your GoPro. While it charges, Quik uploads footage to the cloud and uses it to make a ready-to-share highlight video—then sends it to your phone. -
Edit Easily in the Quik app
The Quik app is loaded with simple tools. Tweak Automatic Highlight Videos created by the app, or make your own from scratch. Change digital lenses, add filters, crop, cut and more.
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Unlimited Cloud Backups
Get unlimited cloud backup of your GoPro + imported footage at 100% quality. Auto Upload is also a huge time saver. Backup from the app, the camera or the web
Specifications
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 Display
Front: 1.4" Colour 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 microSD1 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" CMOS
27.6 MP active pixels
(5599x4927)
- 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
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 Stabilisation
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)
- Colour 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 Synchronisation
Yes
- Exposure Control
Yes
- Exposure Value (EV Comp)
2+/-
Photo
- Photo Modes
Standard Photo
Burst Photo
Night Photo
- Max Photo Resolution
27.13MP (5568x4872)
- 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 (5568x4872)
- Digital Lenses (single photo)
Wide
Linear
- PowerPano
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- 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)