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GoPro Hero 12 Black
Amazon: camera only
$369.99
The previous-generation HERO, still 5.3K60 with HyperSmooth 6.0, usually sold well below the HERO13.
The Hero 12 Black raises the bar for riding footage. It records 5.3K video, offers class-leading HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization, and adds a redesigned power management system for longer run times. The durable waterproof build handles rain, dust, and vibration without a housing.
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$369.99
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Key specs
- Sensor
- 1/1.9in
- Battery
- 1720 mAh Enduro
- Storage
- microSD only
- Aperture
- f/2.5
- Mounting
- 2-prong folding + 1/4in
- Resolution
- 5.3K60
- Waterproof
- 10 m
- Stabilisation
- HyperSmooth 6.0
GoPro Hero 12 Black
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What the reviewers say
Published reviews from around the web
“I can't tell you how many people I have seen with GoPro knockoffs nevertheless refer to their camera as their “GoPro.” For the average person looking to document their life, any small camera is a GoPro.”
“The GoPro HERO12 Black creates some well-lit, great looking footage with plenty of features and stabilisation. It is one of the cheaper vlogging and action cameras around.”
A robust, feature-rich action camera that delivers quality footage and stabilization, though it offers only minor upgrad
“That’s not because GoPros are now ‘trendy’. It’s because GoPro cameras are incredibly versatile and user-friendly while boasting insane quality. It’s a lifestyle brand as much as an action camera company.”
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Video reviews from creators
Chris Rogers
GoPro HERO12 Black Review: Real World Test & Creator Review
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Outta Time Tech
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Smart Shopper
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Katie Kookaburra
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The General Expert
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The Hybrid Shooter
GoPro Hero 12 Black Review - Minor Upgrade, but that’s Fine
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Pre Travels
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