# GoPro HERO12 Black

Action camera · 1/1.9" CMOS (8:7) · profile confidence: **verified** · source: gopro.com HERO12 Black tech specs

## Video modes

| Resolution | Frame rates | Aspect | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3K | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 | 16:9, 8:7 |  |
| 4K | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120 | 16:9, 8:7 |  |
| 2.7K | 200, 240 | 16:9 |  |
| 1080p | 24, 25, 30, 50, 60, 100, 120, 240 | 16:9 |  |

## Stabilization

- **Off** (strength 0/3)
- **HyperSmooth 6.0** (strength 2/3)
- **HyperSmooth AutoBoost** (strength 3/3) — crops the image
- **Horizon Lock** (strength 3/3) — up to 60 FPS — crops the image — Via Linear + Horizon Lock lens setting.

## Color profiles

- **Standard (10-bit)** — 10-bit
- **GP-Log** — 10-bit, log (for grading)

## Field of view

- **HyperView** — high distortion
- **SuperView** — high distortion
- **Wide** — medium distortion
- **Linear** — low distortion
- **Linear + Horizon Lock** — low distortion

## Exposure

- ISO range: 100–6400 (recommended ceilings — bright: 400, normal: 800, low light: 3200)
- Manual shutter: yes
- Aperture: fixed f/2.5
- Built-in ND: no

## Notable

- **HindSight** — Buffers up to 30 s before you press record.
- **Bluetooth mic support** — Record audio straight from AirPods or other Bluetooth earbuds.
- **Timecode sync** — Wireless timecode sync across multiple GoPros for easy multi-cam edits.
- **8:7 full-sensor capture** — Crop vertical and horizontal deliveries from one clip.

Strengths: 10-bit GP-Log; Great stabilization; Bluetooth audio; Strong value now.
Weaknesses: No GPS; Same sensor limits in low light; Fixed focus.

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