The HERO12 Black. With GoPro's proven image quality, the HERO12 Black offers HDR (High Dynamic Range) for 5.3K and 4K video, improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilisation and the ultra-wide 177° field of view of Max Lens Mod 2.0. A new power management system ensures optimised thermal performance and enables up to twice the battery life. Also new is Bluetooth support, which allows AirPods and other headphones to be connected for sound recording and voice control. Professionals will benefit from functions such as wireless timecode synchronisation and advanced colour settings. With its classic GoPro design, the HERO12 Black remains robust and waterproof, ready for any shot.
What's included:
Image sensor resolution | 27.60 Mpx |
Max. picture resolution | 5568 x 4872 pixels |
Action camera functions | Digital Zoom, GPS, Image stabilisation, Live streaming, Microphones |
Scope of application | Action, Everyday life, Sports |
Display functions | Touch screen |
Item number | 37542178 |
Manufacturer | GoPro |
Category | Action cameras |
Manufacturer no. | CHDHX-121-RW |
Release date | 13.9.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Action cameras | 10 of 346 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Action Cam type | Action Cam |
Image sensor resolution | 27.60 Mpx |
Max. video resolution standard | 5.3K |
Max. picture resolution | 5568 x 4872 pixels |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
Refresh rate with 4K | 120p |
Refresh rate with FullHD | 240p |
Frame rate at HD | 240p |
Action camera functions | Digital Zoom, GPS, Image stabilisation, Live streaming, Microphones |
Max. refresh rate | 240 fps |
Image sensor type | CMOS |
Photo resolution | 27.13 Mpx |
Image stabilisation method | Electronic image stabilisation |
Scope of application | Action, Everyday life, Sports |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Digital zoom | 2 x |
Aperture | f/2.5 |
Focal length | 12 - 40 mm |
Lens equipment | Image stabilisation, Wide angle lens |
Viewpoint | 177° |
Data storage type | Memory card |
Memory card type | microSDXC |
Min. memory card class | V30 |
Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
Waterproof | up to 10 m |
Display size (inches) | 2.27" |
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3, 9:16 |
Screen technology | LCD |
Display functions | Touch screen |
Video file formats | H.265, HEVC, mp4 |
Image file formats | JPEG, RAW |
Video connections | Micro HDMI (1x) |
USB ports | USB-C |
Audio inputs | 3.5mm stereo audio |
Capacity | 1720 mAh |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Curved adhesive mount, Enduro battery, Fastening clip, GoPro Hero 12, USB-C cable |
Length | 71.80 mm |
Width | 33.60 mm |
Height | 50.80 mm |
Weight | 154 g |
Length | 23 cm |
Width | 11 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 358 g |
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