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GoPro Hero12 Black

GoPro Hero12 Black
alaScore 99

20 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews of GoPro Hero12 Black. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the water proof and design are overall positive. The performance and durability are also appreciated, whereas views are divided on the battery. There are some less positive opinions about the low light performance and size.

usability, durability, performance, design, water proof

size, low-light

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the GoPro Hero12 Black is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

GoPro Hero12 Black Review

 

GoPro reinvented its action camera with the Hero11 Black by adding a first-of-its-kind 8:7 aspect ratio sensor and beginner-friendly Easy Controls. The Hero12 Black refines the experience further, putting more of its features into Easy mode, and adding...

Class-leading video stabilization 10-bit HDR, GP-Log, and SDR video profiles Up to 5.3K60, 4K120, or 2.7K240 recording More useful Easy Controls than on Hero11 Front and rear displays Pro controls and timecode sync Tough, waterproof build Small enough...

Drops long-running GPS feature Only a few headphones support wireless audio feature One battery won't last all day

The GoPro Hero12 Black features an upgraded video engine with pro-level features while still catering to casual filmmakers with ease-of-use improvements, making it the action camera to beat

Nov, 2023

Expert review by : SCOTT GILBERTSON (wired.com)

Review: GoPro Hero 12 Black

 

GOPRO IS TO action cameras what Kleenex is to tissues. 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...

Improved battery life and heat tolerance. Smarter stabilization. Support for Log video. Standard tripod mount. HDR recording option. All your existing accessories work.

Menu system is awkward compared to competition.

That depends on your use case, but in most cases yes. The Hero line has long been our favorite action camera, and I don't see that changing. GoPro's Hero cameras are among the very few cameras that have never let me down. They've never missed a shot...

Oct, 2023

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: Now With More Pro

 

The GoPro Hero 12 Black, the company's latest flagship camera, was announced on Sept. 6 and on the surface, it's not drastically different from the Hero Black 11. But what the camera can do and what you can do with it continues to evolve, and most of...

Adding to that, there is unlimited wireless timecode syncing of Hero 12 Black cameras. The Quik app has a QR code that you just show to each Hero 12, and it will sync the time and date between all the Hero 12s you're shooting with. This helps make...

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Andy Zahn (slashgear.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black Review: Fine-Tuned Filmmaking Action Hero - SlashGear

 

The GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera's video features alone are worth the upgrade price -- but GoPro's photo-capture finesse is improving, too.

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Rachael Phillips (creativebloq.com)

GoPro Hero12 Black review: a social media creator's dream

 

The GoPro Hero12 is an action cam perfect for content creators who will benefit from better battery life and AirPod support

Bluetooth support for wireless audio ; Ability to record vertically ; Exceptional video and photo performance ; Dual lens

Battery could be better ; Difficult to access ports

The GoPro Hero12 is a wide-action camera ideal for content creators who work across various platforms as it offers the opportunity to film in vertical and horizontal formats. While the battery on this camera has improved from previous models, it’s...

Jan, 2024

Expert review by : Kyle Alsberry (videomaker.com)

GoPro HERO12 Black review: The best GoPro to date

 

GoPro has released its latest installment in the HERO line, the GoPro HERO12 Black, with a few new features and enhancements.

Nov, 2023

Expert review by (digitalcameraworld.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: one for the editors

 

While the hardware updates are few, pro features make the GoPro Hero 12 Black a powerful tool for editors and an excellent action camera

Oct, 2023

Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black vs Apple iPhone 15: Action Test!

 

For those not subscribed on YouTube, just a quick heads up that I dropped the above video today, which is a comparison between two totally different cameras, yet ones that also have significant overlap. And in this case, focusing heavily on Apple's...

Sep, 2023

Expert review by : Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com)

GoPro Hero 12 Black: The Complete Beginners Guide

 

I've just published my full GoPro Hero 12 Beginners Guide, as a follow-on to past beginners' guides – including the , which has amassed more than 1.4 million views. In this guide I take you from opening the seal on the box, through to pairing up the...

Sep, 2023

Expert review by (tomsguide.com)

GoPro Hero12 Black review: Minor upgrades that go a long way

 

The GoPro Hero12 Black might not seem like a tremendous overhaul to the action camera, but the latest version packs just enough minor upgrades that go a long way to cater to the needs of today's conte

On top of that, the Hero12 Black continues to stand out for its incredible video performance, various shooting modes, and smooth stabilization to please long-time users that crave quality. The Hero12 Black certainly doesn't reinvent the category, nor...

Sep, 2023
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