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GoPro HERO12 Black 5.3K Action Camera Creator Edition

HERO 12 Black 5.3K60 Waterproof Action Camera Creator Edition with Volta Battery Grip, Media Mod, Light Mod, and Enduro Battery
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Introducing the new HERO12 Black

The HERO12 Black Creator Edition is an all-in-one content capturing powerhouse that makes vlogging, filmmaking and live streaming easier than ever. This complete system features pro-quality 5.3K video, HDR (High Dynamic Range) photo and video, Emmy®-winning HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, new Bluetooth audio support, powerful LED lighting and over 5 hours of 4K30 recording per charge.

HERO12 Black Creator Edition includes:

  • HERO12 Black
  • Volta Battery Grip
  • Media Mod
  • Light Mod
  • Enduro Battery

Hollywood In Your Hand

The HERO12 Black Creator Edition is a content capturing powerhouse that’s ready for vlogging, filmmaking, live streaming and more—it has everything you need to create your masterpiece, right out of the box.

All-In-One Creative Toolkit

The game-changing HERO12 Black with unbelievable image quality. A super-versatile hand grip with all-day charge and one-handed control. Tons of mounting options. Light. Sound. And unlimited cloud backup.

Pro-Level 5.3K Video

Get best-in-class image quality with ultra-sharp 5.3K60, 4K120 and 2.7K240 resolutions. Plus you can grab 24.7MP photos from video.

Capture Anything, Anywhere

Creator Edition can capture any type of content, and is built to withstand the most challenging environments. It’s compact, easy-to-use, and designed to go anywhere.

All-New HDR Video

HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video delivers greater detail and color in highlights and is now available in 5.3K and 4K60.

One shot. Share anywhere.

Shoot in new Vertical Capture and share right to social media—no need to rotate the camera or use special mounts. Capture in Wide Screen for playback on TVs and other wide-screen formats. Or, capture in Full Frameand decide later, in the Quik app, where you can crop, zoom, even change digital lenses while editing.

10-Bit Color

10-bit color enables enhanced color depth, smoother gradations and more realism. And pro creators can use GP-Log encoding with LUT to max out dynamic range before applying color correction.

Emmy®-Winning Video Stabilization

HyperSmooth 6.0 continues to raise the bar for in-camera video stabilization, 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 Stabilization.

AutoBoost

With HyperSmooth 6.0, HERO12 Black automatically ensures you get the widest shots possible while using video stabilization 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 steady and consistent when your camera rotates a full 360°.

5+ Hours of Total Runtime

The cold-weather Enduro Rechargeable Battery is included, and combines with the powered grip to give you 35% longer runtimes of 4K30 recording.¹

A Powered Grip Loaded With Features

Single-Hand Control

Integrated camera buttons for easy one-handed control.

Built-In Tripod

Flip out the tripod legs for time-lapse, a group photo or any other stable shot.

Wireless Remote

Detach the grip and control your camera from up to 98 ft away.

Next-Level
Production Value

Directional Audio

Prioritize audio in front of the camera or behind it, plus wind reduction so dialogue and commentary come through crystal clear. Plus you can record from the directional mic and the camera mic simultaneously for better quality audio.

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.

Compact, Powerful Lighting

From sunrise to sunset, indoors or outdoors, the detachable LED light provides smooth, even lighting in a range of conditions. The included diffuser provides even more control.

New TimeCode Sync

Wirelessly synchronize 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.

Ready for More Expansion

Creator Edition features 2 cold-shoe mounts and a micro HDMI port so you can go even further with gear you already have. Got your own mic? There’s a 3.5mm mic port, too.

Easy Offloads + Instant Rough Cuts

RAPID WIRELESS OFF-LOADS

Reviewing footage is a breeze. Transfer everything from the SD card to the Quik app and view right on your phone.

AUTOMATIC ROUGH CUTS

The Quik app can put a rough cut together in seconds.² Perfect for instructional content and simpler videos.

UNLIMITED CLOUD BACKUP

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.²

Product Details

  • Includes HERO12 Black camera, Enduro Rechargeable Battery, curved adhesive mount, mounting buckle + thumb screw and USB-C cable
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Video + Photo for more vivid images
  • 2x longer continuous recording at 5.3K60¹, 1.5 hours at 5.3K30 and over 2.5 hours at 1080p30²
  • 5.3K60, 4K120 and 2.7K240 video resolutions
  • Works exclusively with Max Lens Mod 2.0 for an industry-leading 177° field of view in 4K60
  • HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock³
  • New Bluetooth audio support works with AirPods + other headphones as wireless mics
  • Large image sensor captures ultra wide 156° field of view in 8:7
  • 27 megapixel photos with 24.7 megapixel stills from video
  • Waterproof to 33ft + built tough

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Tech Specs

  • Type: GoPro Hero12 Action Camera, Creator Edition Pack
  • Display Size: 1.4" Front LCD, 2.27" Rear Touchscreen
  • Lens Type: Digital Lens, 156° FOV
  • Image Sensor: 1/1.9" CMOS
  • Focal Length: 16mm HyperView/SuperView, 16-34mm Wide, 19-39mm Linear
  • Aperture: f/2.5
  • Zoom: 2x Digital Zoom
  • Shutter Speed: 1/30s to 1/960s (video), 1/250s to 1/2000s (photo)
  • Video Resolution: 5.3K (up to 60fps), 4K (up to 120fps), 2.7K/1080p (up to 240fps)
  • Video Format: MP4 (H.265/HEVC)
  • Photo Resolution: 27MP
  • Video Inputs: 1 x Micro HDMI (media mod)
  • Audio Inputs: 1 x 1/8" (mic, media mod)
  • Built-in Mic: 3 x Mics, Stereo (HERO12), 1 x Directional Mic (media mod)
  • Bluetooth: BLE v4.2 (control, file transfer, auido i/o)
  • Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • USB: 1 x USB-C (charging, file transfer)
  • Storage Format: Micro SD (up to 1TB)
  • Remote: Voice Control, Voltra Grip
  • Image Stabilization: HyperSmooth 6.0, Horizon Leveling, Horizon Lock
  • Features: 1080p60 Live Stream, Slow Motion, Timelapse, Waterproof to 33'
  • Software: GoPro Quik App
  • Power Source: 2 x Enduro 1720mAh Batteries (included), 4900mAh Volta Battery Grip
  • Battery Life: 95 Minutes (HERO12) 5.5 Hours (volta battery grip)
  • Mounting Options: Folding Fingers Set, 1/4-20 Mount Point (HERO12), 2 x Cold Shoes (media mod)
  • Dimensions: 2.82" x 2" x 1.32"
  • Weight: 5.43 oz
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CHDFB-121-CN

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