GoPro HERO12 Action Camera (Hero12)

First-class picture quality, even better Hyper-Smooth video stabilization and an optimized battery power are put in the most versatile camera of the world. It records even more details thanks to 5.3K-videos with Hohem dynamic range (HDR). The HERO12 is robust, lightweight and ready for any adventure – on land or in water. Its advanced video stabilization provides for fluent recordings, even if the ACTION becomes wild.

Stunning 5.3K videos.
5.3K delivers superior image quality with 91% higher resolution than 4K. The HERO12 Black also records in 4K, 2.7K and 1080p video resolutions.

Up to 8x Slo-Mo
Shoot in 4x Slo-Mo – 120 frames per second – at an incredibly high 4K resolution. You can also increase the Slo-Mo to 8x at 2.7K (240 frames per second).

Extremely robust and waterproof
Waterproof up to 10 m and hard to beat.

Water-repelling lens cover
The hydrophobic glass is water-repellent, so you can take crystal-clear pictures even in the water.

The new HyperSmooth 6.0Emmy award-winning video stabilization
Hyper Smooth 6.0 sets new standards for video stabilization within the camera and provides for unbelievably smooth recordings, no matter how hard it is going on. And she also wins prizes – an Emmy in the category "In-Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization".

Auto boost
With HyperSmooth 6.0, the HERO12 BLACK automatically ensures that you can take as wide a picture as possible with video stabilization depending on speed and movement.

Integrated horizontal lock
The horizon lock is built into HyperSmooth 6.0, making it even easier to keep the horizon horizontal when your camera turns full 360°.³

The indispensable upgrade for the ultimate POV-recordingNew Max Lens Mod 2.0
Take the most extreme, highest, and exciting POV shots – including an ultra-wide, industry-leading 177° field of view – all in 4K60. And Max HyperSmooth also offers a steadfast video stabilization in all video modes. This is the perfect upgrade for mountain biking, skiing and other action sports.

Ultra-wide angle in 4K
The wide field of view, 36% further than the HERO12 Black alone, gives you a fantastic view of your bike or your skis and makes the videos appear faster and more intense – all in a breathtaking 4K60.

Vertical images for social media
Vertical shots in 4K60 expand your field of view by up to 48%5 without the need for additional brackets or rotating the camera. So you can capture impressive POV shots that are perfect for sharing in social media.

177° at 4K60
The Max Lens Mod 2.0 delivers a 177° field of view with the new Max HyperView - further than any other GoPro, including the GoPro MAX with one lens - and all this in a breathtaking 4K60.

Up to 2x longer battery life
Thanks to their improved energy management, the continuous recording time of the HERO12 Black has doubled at 5.3K60 (70 minutes)¹. At 5.3K30 it is over 1.5 hours and at 1080p30 it is even over 2.5 hours.²

enduro battery for cold weather included
The revolutionary technology of the durable enduro battery significantly improves performance at cold temperatures compared to previous GoPro cameras and batteries.

Brand new HDR videos
HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos deliver more detail and colors in highlights and are now available in 5.3K and 4K60.

Shoot vertical, widescreen or full-screen shots
Switch between widescreen and the new vertical recording mode with just one tap, depending on whether you're shooting to play on widescreen or share in social media. Or simply take full-screen pictures, which you can cut later in the Quik APP flexibly according to your needs.

Digital Ultra wide-angle lens
HyperView and SuperView – both exclusive digital lenses from GoPro – enable ultra-wide 16:9 shooting with standard HERO12 Black. Get the new Max Lens Mod 2.0 (see above) for more shots.

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

Picture and sound for professionals10-bit colors
10-bit colors provide enhanced color depth and smoother gradations to make your shots look even more realistic. Professional Creator can use the GP log encoding with LUT to maximize the dynamic range before color correction.

New Timecode Synchronization
​Synchronisiere the time codes of several HERO12 black cameras wireless in the Quik APP. This is Ideal if you want to take up an activity from multiple angles and then make precise, image-accurate edits in post-production. In your next project, you can tailor these clips to your liking with synchronized Adobe Premiere Pro time codes and other applications that support editing multiple camera recordings.

New support for Bluetooth audio
Now you can use your Apple AirPods, Bluetooth earbuds or other wireless microphones for interviews or comments. You can also remotely give voice commands and hear alerts from your camera.

Impressive 27 MP photos + 24.7 MP stills
Just put it there, press and hold photos to the frame. You can also extract high-resolution and dividable still images directly from your video.

Two LCD displays
On the responsive back touch screen, you can play back your shots quickly and fluidly, while the front screen is perfect for aligning the frame section for selfies.

Night effects at the touch of a buttonstart-rails
Uses earth rotation and stars for shooting with beautiful light traces in the night sky.

Light painting
Generate brilliant brush stroke effects with moving lights.

Car Lighting Tracks
Records impressive traces of light with night traffic.

Perfect photographs in the camera Power-Tools:Sight
Insight captures the scene up to 30 seconds before you start shooting, in case you press the shutter too late.

Scheduled recording + duration
With the Scheduled Recording feature, you can set your GoPro up to 24 hours in advance so that it switches on automatically and takes a picture. And recording time makes it easy to set the recording time for videos from 15 seconds to 3 hours.

Interval photo
With the new Interval Photo feature, you can automatically take photos at certain intervals, while you concentrate on your favorite activities.