Gopro Go Pro HERO 12

Build

GoPro Hero 12 comes in a rugged, waterproof design that enables it to endure any tough environment. This enduring durability makes it the perfect Action camera of all seasons’ ties, from the scorching sun to winter and storms. The fact that the camera has a waterproof rating, enduring up to 10m deep without the protective housing and up to 90 m with the protective housing, makes it amazing. The lens has a water-repelling cover that prevents flares to ensure you capture detailed photos and videos.

The camera comes with two finger points and a ¼-20 tripod screw hole for mounting to a tripod giving you options for mounting.

Performance

Quality photos and videos

Great photography and videography are what Hero 12 enables you to experience. You are assured of high dynamic range (HDR) videos and photos of 5.3K and 4K. Whether it is night or day shots, in the shadows or the bright light, this feature allows you to capture subtle details that blend in with the environment. And the result is natural, realistic perfection. The 27MP Ma Lens Mod 2.0 lets you take high-quality photos from videos with 24.7MP stills. At the same time, the 177 ultrawide angle FOV of 8:7 ensures you capture images and videos in 3D for a real cinematic experience.

Hyper smooth 6.0 Stabilization

Take Hero 12 with you in every action and capture every little detail thanks to the award-winning Hypersmooth 6.0 stabilization. Get in the action and have fun while capturing quality images and videos with no effects of shaking. There is also an auto boost that maintains stabilization when you expand or contrast an image when cropping.

Timecode Sync

With timecode synch, your footage can be lined with external audio or camera, which is handy when editing. Plug in your Hero12 and connect to a Wi-Fi network to auto-upload your footage to the cloud and edit the footage as you like.

Battery

GoPro Hero 12 is powered by a long-lasting 1720mAh removable battery. The battery runtime is significantly improved, and there are no heating issues despite high usage, lasting 1.5 hours at 5.3K and over 2.5 hours at 1080p@30fps. Connect your GoPro Hero 12 to a USB charger or computer for recharging via a USB C cable. The camera takes about 3 hours to charge fully, with the camera status light turning off when it is done.

Memory

Hero 12 supports a microSD Card of up to 1TB, which is not included in the box.

Connectivity

Connect the Hero 12 to compatible Bluetooth audio devices like a microphone to record audio or headphones to monitor audio and facilitate voice commands in a noisy environment.

Control Modes

Easily switch between windscreen and mobile shots, slow motion, and night effect using a single tap on the 2.27-inch rear touchscreen. You also get easy control to frame shots and hit the shutter, or the pro-control allows you to fine-tune all modes and presets for better shots.

Pros and Cons of the GoPro Hero 12

Hits

• Comes in the iconic GoPro rugged, waterproof design
• Supports Bluetooth audio
• Captures high-quality day and night videos and photos
• It has the legendary Hypersmooth 6.0 stability
• Supports timecode synch for editing
• The battery is long-lasting
• No heating issues
• Diverse mounting options

Misses

• No optical zoom
• Vertical capture is not available in the controls

Verdict

Hero cameras never disappoint, and the improved features available in the Hero 12 make it a camera you should consider having if you love being in and capturing every moment of the action. The durability and lasting batteries make the camera a must-have, not to mention the stable, high-quality results. Looking at the pros and cons, you get more good than bad, making the camera worth it.

• GoPro Hero 12 Black
• USB A to USB C charging cable
• Battery
• Buckle mount
• Buckle mount receiver
• Max Lens Mod 2.0
• Documentation