
The $399 Flagship Camera Features Up to 2x Longer Runtimes, 5.3K and 4K HDR Video, Wireless Audio Support for Apple AirPods Other Bluetooth Devices, Plus Powerful New Camera Features for Both Professional Casual Enthusiasts
Max Lens Mod 2.0 Accessory for HERO12 Black Enables the Best in Class, Widest-Ever 177 Field of View at Market-Leading 4K60 Resolution
New Timecode Sync Makes It Easy for Professionals to Synchronize Multiple HERO12 Black Cameras, New GP-Log with available Look Up Tables (LUTs) Enable Pro-Level Color Grading
GoPro Announces November Launch of All-New Quik Desktop App for GoPro Subscribers at No Additional Cost, Quik Desktop App Will Sync with Quik Mobile App for Seamless Cross-Platform Editing and Content Management
We're thrilled to announce the launch of the new HERO12 Black camera, raising the bar yet again for the small, rugged, ultra-versatile cameras we're famous for.
The newest flagship camera has an MSRP of $399.99 and builds on the groundbreaking performance of its of its predecessor, enabling up to 2x longer runtimes thanks to a redesigned power management system, stunning high dynamic range (HDR) video in market leading 5.3K and 4K resolution video, support for Bluetooth audio devices, including Apple AirPods and improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, along with a host of powerful new camera features designed to serve new users and professionals alike.
An exciting addition to HERO12 Black's new capabilities is the new Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory, which enables the market's widest 177 field of view at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Max Lens Mod 2.0 can capture video and photos in three field-of-view settings-Max Wide, Max SuperView and the all-new, hyper-immersive Max HyperView-fully exploiting HERO12 Black's extra-large 8:7 sensor to enable perspectives that are 36% wider when capturing widescreen video and 48% taller when capturing vertical video, when compared to HER012 Black's standard lens.
These market leading wide-angle perspectives are ideal for capturing everything from feels like you're there first-person perspectives of your favorite sports and activities to dream-like immersion in natural settings when traveling or adventuring with friends and family outdoors. Max Lens Mod 2.0 features 2x more scratch resistant glass than its predecessor along with a durable hydrophobic lens coating that wicks water drops away.
HERO12 Black resets the bar for immersive life-capture, says CEO and Founder Nicholas Woodman. Our new flagship camera is the culmination of GoPro's 21 years of experience and our passion for helping you capture and share your life in an immersive, dream-like way that makes you and your audience feel like you're right there again, reliving your favorite experiences in vivid detail.
HERO12 Black features many new, powerful pro-minded capabilities that will also benefit more casual users thanks to their intuitive and convenient design:
Wireless audio support for Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth audio devices such as earbuds, headphones and microphones-great for vlogging, scene narration and issuing voice commands to control your HERO12 Black from a distance
GP-Log with available LUTs for more control and color grading in post-production
Wireless timecode sync an unlimited number of HERO12 Black cameras for easy multi-camera editing with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other leading editing apps
Optimized encoding that delivers smaller file sizes with no compromise to image quality
The more casual users who may be looking for the perfect blend of convenience and control will love HERO12 Black's updated user interface, which includes simplified controls plus a new Vertical Capture Mode that captures vertical 9:16 aspect ratio 4K video while the camera is mounted horizontally-perfect for sharing straight to vertically-oriented social channels.
HERO12 Black is available today for preorder on GoPro.com for $399.99 as well as Max Lens Mod 2.0 for $99.99, or $79.99 for GoPro subscribers. Both products will be available in stores worldwide on September. 13.
The Widely Popular Quik Editing App is Coming to Desktop
We are also expanding our software experience and GoPro subscriber benefits with the launch of the new Quik desktop app. Quik desktop will be available exclusively to GoPro subscribers at no additional charge.
Quik desktop brings the speed and convenience of the Quik mobile app to desktop users, but with an expanded list of features and capabilities that take advantage of a desktop computer's processing power and screen size. Quik desktop and Quik mobile apps will sync with one another so that you can start an editing project on one app and seamlessly transition to the other for maximum convenience and flexibility.
Quik desktop will be available for Mac on November. 1 and Windows in Summer 2024. Learn more about the upcoming Quik desktop app here.
HERO12 Black: Versatile, Feature-Rich and Fun!
HERO12 Black takes GoPro's proven, durable design and elevates it with blistering performance and usability upgrades to deliver the most capable and convenient HERO camera yet:
Up to 2x Longer Runtimes: Dramatically improved power management system delivers 70 minutes of continuous recording at 5.3K60 (HERO12 Black's highest performance setting), over 95 minutes at 5.3K30 and over 155 minutes of continuous recording at 1080p30, all with HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization on.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photo Video: HDR delivers eye-popping high dynamic range photos and 5.3K 4K video.
Market-Leading 5.3K Resolution 8x Slo-Mo: 5.3K video delivers 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p. Slow down to 8x slo-mo in up to 2.7K resolution. Or grab up to 24.7 megapixel frame grabs and 27 megapixel photos. Capture 4K video at
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