Go Pro Hero 12 Black: Key Features, Specifications, Battery.

Go Pro Hero 12 Black

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=>What is Go Pro Hero 12 Black?

  1. If you were to look at the newly announced GoPro Hero12 Black action camera side-by-side with the Hero11 Black, its predecessor, you’d be hard-pressed to tell them apart.
  2. Physically, the new Hero12 Black looks just like the Hero11 Black, save for the different branding.
  3. The Hero12 Black keeps the same overall design that was introduced several versions ago with the Hero9.
  4. Feature-wise, the new GoPro Hero12 Black shares much in common with the Hero11 Black from last year.
  5. It’s more of an evolution than a revolution.
  6. It brings over a lot of the same features and tech from its predecessor, including the same sensor, same processor, same built-in lens and same general array of video resolutions.
  7. Despite the same imaging pipeline, GoPro claims it managed to improve the power efficiency in the Hero12 Black, giving double the runtime of the previous model, better image stabilization and additional video recording options, such as ‘HDR’ video, GP-Log and dedicated vertical video aspect ratio support, to name a few and a 27MP 8:7 ‘full-frame’ still photo.

=>What are the Key Features & Specs of Go Pro Hero 12 Black?

  1. Type 1/1.9 (6.3 x 5.5mm) CMOS sensor with native 8:7 aspect ratio
  2. 5.3K at up to 60p, 4K at up to 120p
  3. 8x slow-mo (2.7K at 240p)
  4. ‘HDR’ video mode
  5. Vertical video support (9:16 ratio)
  6. 10-bit video, and new GP-Log video option
  7. 24.7MP still photos from video
  8. 27MP photos, including Raw + JPEG
  9. Ultra-wide 177° field of view with optional new Max Lens Mod 2.0
  10. 2 times longer runtime than the Hero11 Black: 70min at 5.3K60, 58min at 4K120
  11. Improved image stabilization
  12. Wireless audio support for Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth headphones
  13. Waterproof up to 10m (33ft)
  14. Standard 1/4-20 mounting thread on the bottom
  15. The Hero12 Black hits store shelves on September 13, 2023.
  16. Starting at $399.99 for the camera alone, the GoPro Hero12 Black is $100 less expensive than the initial MSRP of the Hero11 Black.
  17. The Hero12 Black is also sold in a ‘Creators Edition’ bundle for $599.99 and includes several accessories, such as a microphone attachment, LED light kit and a battery grip/tripod control.

=>What is Max Lens Mod 2.0 lens accessory in Hero 12 Black?

  1. Similar to previous GoPro Hero models, the Hero12 Black offers a variety of built-in ‘digital lenses’ that allow you to adjust the look and immersive feel of your footage.
  2. The Hero12 Black offers a ‘Wide’ fisheye-style lens, a ‘Linear’ wide-angle view without the fisheye (via software correction).
  3. An ultra-wide ‘SuperView’ that utilizes a 4:3 aspect ratio capture and stretches it to 16:9,
  4. And an even wider ‘HyperView’ lens that uses the full 8:7 aspect ratio stretched into 16:9 for even more dramatic perspective that captures more of the scenery around the subject.
  5. A new Max Lens Mod 2.0 attachment lens accessory (MSRP $99.99) lets you get even wider.
  6. This new lens is 36% wider for widescreen video and 48% taller for vertical video than the original Max Lens Mod 1.0.
  7. The Max Lens Mod 2.0 offers a 177-degree field of view with 4K 60p footage.
  8. GoPro also claims the lens to be twice as scratch-resistant as the original model and features a hydrophobic optical coating to help shed water droplets.
  9. With the new Max HyperView option, the effect is very dramatic, and the warping/stretching is noticeable when you pan the camera around.
  10. It was a little distracting or disorientating to just walk around in the forest due to all the warping.
  11. You can also select a normal ‘Wide’ lens, or a wider SuperView look that’s not as dramatic of an effect.

=>What is Body and handling Quality of Go Pro Hero12?

  1. Right out of the box, You will be impressed with the build quality of the new Hero12 Black.
  2. The design and construction have improved dramatically since that time.
  3. The Hero12 Black is built from rugged polycarbonate plastic, and GoPro says it is fully waterproof on its own down to 10m (33ft.)
  4. A nice change from the early GoPro Hero days when the cameras required a separate housing in order to be waterproof.
  5. There’s a nice heft to the camera, but it’s not heavy, as it weighs 154g (5.4 oz.).
  6. It feels solid and nicely built without any sort of plastic-y feel.
  7. The GoPro Hero12 Black now includes a standard 1/4-20 mounting screw, allowing for easier mounting with a wider variety of accessories.
  8. The Hero12 Black features screens on both sides.
  9. There’s a front-facing, 1.4″ full-color square LCD that can show basic shooting info or mirror what’s on the larger rear display.
  10. The rear, meanwhile, features a 2.27″ LCD touchscreen panel that takes up essentially the entire rear of the camera.
  11. There are only two physical buttons: a power button along the side and a top button that doubles as the shutter release or video start/stop.
  12. Along the bottom, two pop-out tabs allow you to attach GoPro’s numerous mounting accessories.
  13. This year, they’ve finally added a standard 1/4-20 mounting thread, making it easier to attach standard tripod plates and other mounting or support accessories.
  14. The top plate has a single button, which acts as a shutter release.

=>How Battery works of Go Pro Hero 12?

  1. Despite using the same sensor, GP2 image processing unit and battery pack as the Hero11, GoPro claims that the Hero12 Black offers significantly better runtime duration thanks to improved power management and processing efficiency.
  2. GoPro claims up to two times longer runtime than the previous model, with the Hero12 Black capable of recording up to 70 minutes of 5.3K 60p video and up to 58 minutes of 4K 120p video.
  3. If you have the card capacity, you can even record over 90 minutes of 5.3K 30p video.
  4. The camera will shut down due to thermal limitations after around 18 minutes of continuous recording.
  5. We have testes many time it was done indoors with an ambient temperature of around 24ºC (75º F), which we didn’t think would be a particularly harsh shooting environment.
  6. 15MP 8:7 ‘full-frame’ still photo with Max Lens Mod 2.0 attached.
  7. ISO 155 | 1/950 sec | F2.5 | 1.9mm

=>What Cool functions which is like to use in Hero 12 Black?

  1. It’s pleasing to see that despite the flagship nature of this new Hero12 Black action camera,
  2. The camera is designed for a wide range of users, from beginners to experienced professionals.
  3. The camera features two UI schemes for camera controls: an ‘Easy’ mode and a ‘Pro’ mode.
  4. The Easy Controls mode is vastly simplified but still gives the user quick and easy access to the primary, highest-quality camera settings.
  5. Even for advanced users who want to point, shoot and go, the Easy Controls UI is a way to use the camera without diving too deeply into all sorts of menus.
  6. Meanwhile, the ‘Pro Controls’ mode opens up the full spectrum of options and settings, giving enthusiasts and advanced users all the customizations to get the shots they need.
  7. The GoPro user interface is very gesture-heavy.
  8. As a novice user myself, the gesture-centric nature of the UI took a little getting used to.
  9. It was sometimes hard to remember which swipe direction did what.
  10. Menu navigation felt responsive for touch and swipe navigation, though, at times, the on-screen icons took a couple of taps to respond to my touch.
  11. The GoPro Quik App lets you pair your GoPro Hero12 Black camera to your mobile device.
  12. And it is very easy process.

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