Description
High Dynamic Range Video + Photo: HERO12 Black takes its best-in-class image quality to the next level with HDR for both videos (5.3K and 4K) and photos. Great in environments with both shadows and bright light, HDR captures the subtle details of the scene that might typically blend into the darkness of shadows or disappear in the bright spots of your shot. The result is dynamic footage with true-to-life color and precision.
Unbelieveable Image Quality: With 5.3K video that gives you 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p, HERO12 Black captures the action with crisp detail and cinematic image quality with High Dynamic Range (HDR) while also taking 27MP photos. You can also grab stunning photos up to 24.7MP of your favorite shots from your videos using the GoPro Quik app.
Emmy Award- Winning HyperSmooth 6.0 Stabilization: HyperSmooth continues to set the bar for insanely smooth footage and has the hardware to back it up—a 2021 Emmy for In-Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization. HERO12 Black makes it even better by maximizing HyperSmooth AutoBoost performance with more stabilization while still delivering less image cropping. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get awesome pet POV shots—even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth.
Rugged + Waterproof to 33ft (10m): Completely waterproof and as tough as ever, HERO12 Black is ready to capture the fun on any adventure. Its legendary durability can take a beating and keep going, whether you’re ripping through mud, snow or water (down to 33ft/10m). A water-repelling lens cover even helps eliminate lens flare and other artifacts to make your photos and videos even more stunning.
What’s Included: HERO12 Black, Enduro Rechargeable Battery, Curved Adhesive Mount, Mounting Buckle + Thumb Screw, USB-C Cable
Incredible image quality, even better HyperSmooth video stabilization and a huge boost in battery life come together in the latest and greatest GoPro—HERO12 Black. It takes best-in-class 5.3K video and adds High Dynamic Range (HDR) to capture once-in-a-lifetime journeys and amazing everyday moments in even more detail. Thanks to its improved power management, it delivers 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60 (70 minutes).[1] Tough, lightweight and easily mountable for hands-free recording, it’s ready for anything (on land or in the water) while advanced video stabilization keeps your footage smooth over rough terrain. After recording, simply plug in your GoPro. While it’s charging, your footage will automatically upload to the cloud and be sent to your phone as a highlight video that lets you relive your adventure and share the fun.[2] [1]Compared to HERO11 Black 5.3K60 recording time of 35 minutes before thermal shutdown at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) with a wind speed of 0.6m/sec. [2]Within your home Wi-Fi network. GoPro subscription required. GoPro subscription available in select territories. Cancel anytime. Visit gopro.com for info and availability.
Miss R (verified owner) –
Still going strong months down the line and nothing less than what the Hero 13 can offer, never had issue with overheating (a patch was actually released last two weeks to tweak that further) and I used that extensively in Florida and I used it regularly in a not so ventilated space, 4k 30fps. In 4k 120fps then it does heats up, however you need to wonder why you would use 120fps which is for action shoot if your camera is stationary to start with. Better looking than the 13 too, shame it lack of the GPS functionalities. 2 people found this helpful
Mr. P. Smith (verified owner) –
I love using this with my dog whilst training, and is great for recording my kayak fishing experiences. Use this with a canine harness to get a dog’s eye view, either from the chest or behind the head. My dog can clear fences, and to see a recording of him effortlessly flying over a gate, or to see the challenges he has in cover can be revealing of why he sometimes does not react to commands as he should. Using for recording on the kayak is a fairly safe option as it is fully waterproof in some configurations, though not with an external battery. 2 people found this helpful
Amanda Shepherd (verified owner) –
February 2025 Style Name: H12 Black Easy to set up and the quality is fantastic. Got myself a cheap SD card and screen protector kit too. Perfect
Demian –
August 2024 Style Name: H12 Black Used the GoPro Hero 12 to take pictures/videos whilst scuba diving and snorkelling with the family on a recent holiday. Awesome camera and easy to use App to download, view and edit footage. 3 people found this helpful
alex lindie –
February 2025 Style Name: H12 Black A fun toy to have, very good quality pictures and videos, get the best out of it by watching YouTube. Very adaptive camera for capturing your adventures.
Reza (verified owner) –
I purchased the GoPro 12 Black on the very first day of its release, eager to discover any significant differences from my trusty 11 Black. Here are my takeaways: 1. Speedy Menus and Responsiveness: Gone are the lags and delays. The menus are now fast and responsive. 2. Carry Case Absence: Unfortunately, GoPro doesn’t include a carry case, which can be disappointing if you don’t already have one. 3. 1/4″ Mounting Addition: The addition of a 1/4″ mounting option at the bottom is a welcome feature. However, if you’re already invested in the GoPro ecosystem, you probably have numerous backward-compatible items with the standard GoPro mounting mechanism. Picture Quality: In bright daylight, there’s a negligible difference in picture quality between the 11 and the newly released 12 Black. Details are represented similarly in standard mode. GP-Log: GP-Log seems pretty much useless, as it’s challenging to grade and not particularly useful. HDR: The HDR mode is decent, but the reproduction of details in bright areas appears somewhat artificial to me. Dark areas are slightly lifted compared to standard mode. However, you’re limited to a frame rate of 30, and you can only shoot at certain ratios – there’s no open gate 8:7 (entire sensor readout). Voice and Earphone Controls: While I haven’t tested these features yet, the addition of voice control and earphone control is a welcome addition to the GoPro family. Low-Light Performance: Unfortunately, there hasn’t been any noticeable improvement in low-light performance compared to the Hero 11. Picture Brightness: The pictures are bright, and detail reproduction is okay, but subpar with newly released smartphones. Can be used as a whole but when cropped the fall of details is significant. Hypersmooth 6.0: I couldn’t discern any substantial difference between Hypersmooth 6.0 and 5.0 from the Hero 11. Autoboost: Autoboost is a nice feature that dynamically adjusts the strength of the Hypersmooth stabilization. It’s particularly useful for those engaging in dynamic sports. The product itself is solid and well-made, with slightly improved responsiveness. However, I did encounter a camera crash during the initial firmware update, which was perilously close to bricking itself. Thankfully, a manual update via SD card resolved the issue. In summary, if you can find a used Hero 11 Black on sale or a promotional offer for around £300-350, it might be a better choice. Otherwise, if you’re in the market for a new GoPro, the 12 Black is a viable option. In my opinion, it should be named the GoPro 11 Black S, as the improvements make it feel like a patched version of the 11 Black. For low light it is still a no-go(pro), Action 4 could be a better option for you. 111 people found this helpful
Marni Bush (verified owner) –
Used it for recording videos of dirt bike riding and hiking. The quality and stabilisation is very good and I was pleasantly surprised by the battery life as I could easily get 2 hours of footage on one battery. Additionally, the GoPro quik app is very useful once you buy the subscription, which I got for half price for the first year (£25), for storing unlimited media on the cloud and I really like the AI-generated edits it makes with your videos. 3 people found this helpful