Cámara de acción GoPro HERO12 Black — 5K Ultra HD, 240 fps, 27 MP CMOS, 177° de campo de visión, LCD, MicroSD, Wi-Fi

The GoPro HERO12 Black is an action camera designed for high-resolution video and photo capture in a compact, mountable and waterproof body. It records up to 5.3K video, supports HDR, offers improved battery life for extended recording sessions and features advanced stabilization to keep footage smooth across rough terrain. The camera includes a rear touchscreen, a front status/preview screen, MicroSD storage support, Wi‑Fi connectivity and automatic cloud upload when charging.

Advantages

The HERO12 Black combines class-leading video resolution and high frame-rate options with HyperSmooth 6.0 stabilization and up to 2x longer continuous recording time at 5.3K60 due to improved power management. It is durable and waterproof for use in a variety of environments, supports HDR and RAW capture for greater detail, and offers flexible framing with multiple aspect ratios and digital lenses. Built-in connectivity enables fast transfers, auto-upload to cloud and direct highlight delivery to your phone.

Suitable for

• Action sports recording (mountable on helmets, boards, vehicles)
• Travel and adventure filming in varied weather and terrain
• Vlogging and social media content with vertical and wide formats
• Slow-motion capture and high-frame-rate sequences (up to 240 fps)
• Night photography and time-lapse sequences including star trails

When it may not be suitable

The HERO12 Black is a specialist action camera focused on versatility and durability rather than being a full‑size interchangeable-lens camera. Users who require very large sensors, interchangeable lenses or studio-level audio without additional accessories may find mirrorless or DSLR systems more appropriate. Also, advanced features such as certain Mods or accessories may be sold separately and add to total cost.

Key specifications

• Video resolutions: up to 5.3K at 60 fps, 4K up to 120 fps, 2.7K up to 240 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps
• Photo resolution: up to 27 MP
• Sensor type: CMOS (27 MP effective photo capture)
• Field of view: up to 177° (wide-angle)
• Stabilization: HyperSmooth 6.0 with AutoBoost, Horizon Lock/Leveling
• Encoding: 8-bit and 10-bit + Log, H.265 (HEVC) MP4
• Screens: 2.27" rear touchscreen, 1.4" front status/preview screen
• Waterproof rating: up to 10 m (33 ft) without additional housing
• Storage: MicroSD card support (TransFlash compatible)
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, USB‑C wired transfer
• Battery: Enduro battery included with extended recording life
• Additional modes: Time-lapse (5.3K TimeWarp 3.0), night photo, RAW, HDR, loop video, webcam and live streaming

How to use

Power on the camera, insert a compatible MicroSD card and a charged Enduro battery. Choose the recording mode and aspect ratio on the rear touchscreen or use presets for quick setup. Mount the camera using compatible mounts or accessories, or use handheld/remote control via the GoPro Quik app over Wi‑Fi. After recording, connect the camera with USB‑C or place it on charge; files will upload automatically to the cloud if cloud backup is enabled, and highlight videos can be sent to your phone for quick sharing.

What to consider before purchase

• Whether you need a standalone interchangeable-lens solution (HERO12 is a fixed‑lens action camera)
• Requirement for additional accessories (e.g., Max Lens Mod 2.0, Media Mod, external microphones or lights)
• Compatible MicroSD card capacity and speed for high-bitrate 5.3K or high-frame-rate recording
• Intended waterproof use depth and whether an extra housing is needed for deeper dives

Recommendations

Use the GoPro HERO12 Black for hands-free action capture in varied environments; enable HyperSmooth stabilization and choose appropriate resolution/frame rate combinations (5.3K60 for highest detail, 4K120 or 2.7K240 for slow motion) while monitoring battery level and MicroSD write speed to ensure uninterrupted recording.