GoPro Hero 12 In-Depth Review: 20 Things To Know!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hey folks, thanks for watching! Don't forget about the massive Beginners Guide/Tutorial video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5Pde4mNi5mjd9E

[@MidnightGeek1]

Hi! I loved your review! Where can I find the link to the magnetic 4-in-1 mount you mentioned at 5:56?

[@stevemuzak8526]

No one compares to your reviews. This is insane attention to details!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks - I appreciate it!

[@brianmagicman3556]

​@Dcrainmaker Hey man Nick Woodman said in an interview that max superview has a linear look to it when using the max lens mod v2 Is this correct? I always shoot linear as I'm not a fan of the fisheye look and would love a wider FOV that's straight on the sides and edges

[@Montsterr]

Facts, especially the articles he writes on the products. It's like a dissertation. Much appreciated!

[@Anti-BS100]

Brown-nosing much?!

[@goopah]

Woah. Just stopped in here for the first time. You are a waaay better reviewer than some of the other ones I've been watching regarding this topic, some of which were basically acting like advertisers. You talk a bit fast, but you also cover a LOT of ground, and give tons of valuable information while also being easy to understand. Kudos.

[@GoPro]

Ray, thank you for this incredibly detailed look at HERO12 Black 🙌 We're excited for your upcoming videos + to see you continue to put your camera to the test.

[@xElectricblaze]

lets goooooo

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

People might have used the GPS if you provided a way to access it

[@sinigangpapi3379]

Dji action 4 still beats your new GPH12 in much longer runtime (overheating👀), lowlight, and quality (most of the time). I would pick up the action 4 today if I had to choose between the two because if you charge that much for an action camera, overheating should be the last thing I should worry about.

[@Max-ie6ke]

We didn't use gps stickers because the app suck, it was horrible experience to use it, that why !

[@ec-uploads]

I used GPS on every single video I ever made using Telemetry Overlay. ONE GUY out codes your billon dollar company. Thanks for deleting me as a customer by removing GPS.

[@air2liquid]

Always honest, always thorough!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Much appreciated, thanks!!!!

[@clarkkegley]

Awesome review!

[@InfinityFishing]

i can clearly say you have the best detailed gopro reviews in youtube.

[@ColeLam]

On the £100 off on next renewal. I had £100 off (in UK) already, but I still had 3 camera discounts, so now used 1 of 3 of the £100 discounts. Maybe that's the old subscription discount as I got the subscription when I bought the 11. Was thinking of getting another 11 so it was a no brainer to get the 12 on preorder as it is £299 v £349 for the 11 now. Weird that the 11 did not get the discount.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, I’ve heard both ways, mine doesn’t show up as a discount for whatever reason. Some do, some don’t. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@quasarleon4645]

You are my GoTo reviewer for everything GoPro related . Keep it up .

[@YuviGrooviMusic]

LOVED this in-depth review! The decision-swaying note for me was the fact both the internal & bluetooth mics are recorded together with the option to choose in post-production. Def will make me worry less about an external mic bugging out/sounding bad knowing that the internal mic will still be there as a backup!

[@kylethomas8061]

Great video as always. Love that instead of just showing, you also explain. Works great on my drives!

[@KarlRock]

Your reviews are the best in the biz. You’re even swimming with it as part of the review! Amazing. Thanks for the overheating tests. Sometimes I need to film long videos. I like the Hero12 update, the camera looks sweet and I could use that extra run time on my motorcycle vlogs here in India and Pakistan.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks Karl!

[@JeffPelletier]

The Log recording sounds like the real innovation here! I’ll be upgrading for that alone, but I can see why non-professionals are disappointed. Thanks as always for the detailed review 🙏

[@jacobscoville2044]

Hero 11 had log with GoPro Labs

[@JeffPelletier]

@@jacobscoville2044 the last time I used Labs on the Hero 10, the camera became unreliable and constantly froze up. I guess I’ll give it another try on the 11!

[@thoughtfulriderakj]

Great video. You forgot 1 thing though: mic adapter requirement for go pro for long videos (without bt) vs direct USB type c for DJI OA4. I wish this would have made it to gpa12. Other than this and battery charging speed, I think it's a great update

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, the GoPro Media Mod has that covered, but I do agree I wish GoPro would support native USB-C mics (albeit, there isn't a great standard there oddly enough), instead, I just wish they offered a cheap USB-C to 3.5mm adapter akin to what DJI does.

[@AdventureOtaku]

@dcrainmaker will the GP12 sync with blue tooth microphones directly like the Rode/DJI blue tooth mics?

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Some things are worth the wait and your reviews of new Gopros are the best, Thank You!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Much appreciated!

[@nomad0714]

Hi DC Rainmaker, Thanks for the hard work and time putting these videos together. It gives a more holistic overview of what the GP is capable to do without all the noise and complaints from past GP users who rightfully and unrightfully had bad experiences. An idea for your future contents is to add: 1) buyer’s guide: - when should consumers upgrade from previous versions of same brand or when to switch from one brand to another - considerations for switching from one brand to another - workarounds as every cam brand has some things we don’t like and/or affects our use cases, including what the product is intended for …to name a few! A couple things I would like to add to your video contents are: 1) pricing: - base cam only - includes accessories - consistent drive price or not from my one gen to another. For example, no one mentions DJI kept price low on A1, increased it significantly on A2 at $529 and now lowered it, A3 is lower and now A4 is higher. Needs to consider when following the brand upgrades - overheating: this is thermal management and physics. When you have a small form factor and it is waterproof, there’s no place for heat dissipation except make the body out of magnesium alloy and/or use passive heat sinks or active cooling. Couple this with high frame rate and resolution settings and surely it will heat up. If you know this already, then when you shoot short form and with airflow, then no issue. If long form, turn off BT, GPS, wifi and screen resolution down that makes it heat up more. What Sony calls tripod mode and GP did in GP10. Or add a regular fan for airflow or attach a phone active cooling fan or lots of active cooling fans on Aliexpress. Overheating are common issues with all the mirrorless cams, small body, little passive heat sinks or no magnesium bodies and weatherproof so heat traps. Some of these cams have active cooling and it doesn’t overheat but is big Battery life. This comes to power management circuitry. Hopefully the way Apple does it with their custom SOCs and the power management is really good but not cheap and these action cams will move up to the $700-$1000+

[@mack_solo]

Fantastic no nonsense overview - thank you. 👍 Some useful upgrades in this one (log and wireless mic, 1/4" hole,) and I always like GoPro slow-mo. Still DJI's Action4 20minutes to 80% charge and front touch screen have a bit of an edge in everyday do-it-all usability. The GPS is a bit odd subtraction, no doubt contributed to lower cost and better heat management. It is a feature I don't use most often - true - but when I want one that's when I reach for an action cam, so not having it..., I think, the on/off option would have been better. BTW great overheating experiment incidental find! 😃Cool t-shirt too😜

[@YammiePro]

Ordered it last night! Coming from the 10 -12 should be well worth it,especially with the subscriber discount I got and the max lens mod.I’ve never had any issues at all with my 10 so don’t believe the haters.GoPro makes an awesome camera

[@awesomebishek2530]

GoPro is a peace of sh*t, I have Hero 5 and now 10. They both over heats, no enough battery life. Now I bought DJI Action 4, way way better

[@thebetterbuy]

Nice video. Great work. Keep it up man. Your content is helping a lot of people.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Appreciate it!

[@lmalang2832]

The one piece I’m upset about is they took out the GPS that has been in the GoPro’s since I believe 5 GoPro and some nice features, but takes away from a feature

[@michaelghens]

Same

[@octny]

The argument that GoPro made that very few people use the stickers in the Quik mobile app is because they made it so hard to use. Had they not deleted the Desktop version, people would have used it much more. They made it cumbersome, and now they dropped it. At least they could add gps functionality to the Quik mobile app to add gps data to gopro video files later if needed. I still pre-ordered the 12 since I already have previous cameras to use for gps, the 10, 9, 7...etc. But if their claims of the improvements do not prove to be real, then I will probably return it. There are some scenarios such as scubadiving when I disabled gps anyway since it does not work under water and drains battery. But I cannot accept that in the diving case at 30m depth the gopro overheats in the water. They could at least design a diving case that transfers heat better from the gopro to the exterior if needed.

[@michaelghens]

@@octny GoPro forced users to use a mobile app. A cell phone just does not have the power of a desktop. I used the excellent Telemetry Overly software to put telemetry on my videos. I joke that it is the software that GoPro should have provided. (I hope not; GoPro made Dashware obsolete.) The Sticker use is a false metric since it was only good for very short videos.

[@mavicmaestroproductionsdro9520]

Im thinking of upgrading from osmoaction 1 to GoPro 11 or 12 out seems that the GoPro 12 has hdr Video which go pro 11 does not have. I was disappointed this summer on the underwater photos are and film from the osmo action1 even at 4k. GPS is not big deal for me. I never use it for vlogging. Battery life is much more important. Overheating you just need wind cold air to keep it cool. Still that 50 pound difference between the 11 and 12 is significant and the deals for the GoPro 11 is so much cheaper and better.

[@unforgettablememoriestv7312]

The osmo action 4 overall is the best of all vlogging cameras, I never regret getting rid of my gopro 10 nothing beats the action 4...for 2023

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

No GPS is a deal breaker for me. I agree with you...they should have left it in as an option to turn on or off, or even had two versions of the camera one with and one without. I think this is a big miss by GoPro. I'm hoping they'll come up with a remote GPS or something similar to what Insta 360 and Osmo Action 4 have. Otherwise, I'm done with GoPro.

[@nikolastankovic648]

What do you need GPS for on camera? Don't wear a phone or watch?

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

@@nikolastankovic648 It provides telemetry data that's vital if you're into motorsports.

[@brilliantspeedsuperbikes]

@@nikolastankovic648 Provides telemetry data critical for motorsports enthusiasts and pros. Others may want to know their exact location, GPS path, and/or how fast they were traveling while shooting the video and have that all recorded by the camera instead turning to a phone or watch.

[@Sinasi08]

I've watched a nearly 18 mins video on action cameras and I don't care much about them. That's how good Ray is 👍👍 Dank u wel meneer!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hahah...thanks!

[@aphinion]

First GoPro since the Hero 9 that I consider buying. Especially because of the 10 bit and flat profile, much better Dynamic Range in HDR and non-jitter for FPV (GoPro is the only one of the big 3 that produces jitter free image, when it gets really shaky... they really nailed that.) I also barely have my Hero9s crashing but I'm using the Sandisk Extreme Pro as well. That rumored 1" sensor for better low light would have suited it well tho ;)

[@MrBirdshell666]

i was surprised gopro 10 could handle vibrations being installed on a mtb's handlebar. yeah, the footage gets more blurry, compared to a chest mount, but still usable

[@aphinion]

@@MrBirdshell666 With Insta & DJI it will result in heavy jello instead.

[@T4nkcommander]

FOV improvements are nice but as someone who bought a GoPro originally for motorsports the removal of the GPS has me quite sour. Thanks for being the only one to call that out....I still think the Hero 11 is the best camera on the market right now for that reason. Thanks for sharing that mount base...thing looks awesome. Definitely will be picking that up in the future.

[@JayBeeBikes]

Great video and love the Thread+Spoke t-shirt!

[@patperez6179]

Outstanding review and informative comparisons. Appreciate the straightforward comments, lake of sensationalism, with pros and cons of different features when comparing between different devices and brands.

[@ThisIsJulianC]

Ordered on Wednesday... then saw DCR's video that highlighted the removal of GPS... cancelled the order today. I'll stick with my 11, 10, 9 and Max. I intended to sell the 9 and get the 12 but the loss of GPS is for me disappointing; I am used to documenting where my photos and videos are shot using the GPS, never noticed the battery impact.

[@HealthWyze]

Charging the batteries slower is a good thing. Rapidly charging batteries significantly reduces their lifespan. The slower charge time is probably intentional, because it's better overall, but they cannot talk about it publicly. Most of their customers wouldn't understand or believe them. During fast charging, a battery is pounded by power surges, which would normally burn it up if this peaking power level were constant. Nonetheless, it does do damage like death by a thousand paper cuts.

[@Dcrainmaker]

There’s lots of ways though to properly fast charge without meaningfully impacting battery life.

[@HealthWyze]

@@Dcrainmaker No. I'm an electronics engineer. There's no black magic for surging a battery and not causing damage, nor is there any kind of magic that will send more power without sending more power. Not only does it decrease the life expectancy, but also its ability to hold a charge will decrease each time. Batteries are electrochemical, so they will deteriorate no matter what (hardly solid state), but that process can definitely be accelerated.

[@nicholasjackman-h2p]

Excellent as always. Always my go to tech source

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks!!!

[@kidmd64]

It would be great if you did a thorough low-light comparison showing different shutter speeds, iso values, with and without stabilization, moving vs stationary. I've been able to get pretty good stabilzed running video at night with my Action 4 keeping the shutter speed high enough and removing some noise in post. Definitely better than anything I could get with the gopro 9 (when it worked at all). Had to use a gimbal then.

[@paulogil13]

can u tell your settings friend?

[@RocaTT1456]

yes you are right, OA4 just keep a slow shutter speed to keep the image quality (around 1/400-1/500), the details are much better than gopro12, if you set the shutter to 1/800 manuell the stablizition and image quality are both better than gopro because of bigger sensor.

[@ravinchandra]

I think he always leaves the rocksteady+ on. Even I’m getting better performance in low light in default mode itself.

[@warrex2685]

Thanks for the review! Eagerly awaiting the Log / HDR sample files.

[@KarlC.]

Great review, I just bought one today for my upcoming birthday. I’m coming from a Hero 4 black that still works when I smash it on a flat solid surface. I saved your video so I won’t have to go the manual when it arrives! thank you random internet person.

[@PhotoBob]

I don’t think enough attention is paid to the app. As a travel camera, being able to charge it at night and have all the footage automatically dumped into the cloud is amazing. Then you can quickly highlight the parts to want or trim then quickly in the app. Super awesome for vacations

[@andreashjalmarsson9886]

Agree, no reviews mention the apps for downloading and edit content.

[@ec-uploads]

"all the footage dumped into the cloud". Lol - you take 30 second clips? Or do you travel only where there is 1Gbps upload speeds....

[@PhotoBob]

@@ec-uploads 8hrs isn’t enough time to upload your daily GoPro footage?

[@ec-uploads]

@@PhotoBob a single-day off-roading generates about 95 GB Goodluck uploading that on a hotel internet connection

[@dputra]

Bring an external drive. There's also a wifi enabled HDD drive that lets you browse your files wirelessly.

[@TenaciousNacho]

This was very informative and helped my purchase thank you!

[@TheJollymice]

i received my Gopro 11 yesterday, and I'm happy with it, not much of a big difference to me between the 11 & 12, the 11 will serve it's purpose 😍👍

[@liquidalloy]

Another great video. I'm not sure if I am upgrading from the 10 though. I may wait 1 more year for the 13

[@Bokooda]

Been waiting for this review!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Me too, done! :)

[@jhoff80]

I thought the Falcam DJI adapter mount was going to be the perfect quick release for me, but it rattles like crazy on a bike mount (under the outfront mount). And in my experience at least, it also only works with DJI Action 2 mounts, not the slightly modified DJI Action 3/4 mounts that have an additional rubber piece to prevent rattle. Also, one of the provided screws that you need to use because it's a different depth than the GP stock ones stripped a hole in my GP11. Just for people's full awareness.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Hmm, interesting. How old is your adapter? There's two versions of it now, and I got mine a week or two ago. I used/showed it with an Action 4 mount in the video, and it snaps in. The rattle it seems like I need to crank down the GoPro finger mount side a bit more with a screwdriver, but do wish the tolerances were better there.

[@jhoff80]

@@Dcrainmaker Mine are about two weeks old. I've tried both versions, the 3-in-1 and also the 5-in-1 arca swiss compatible one. Using either one with my DJI Action 2 mounts (either the official mount, or a Smallrig branded one), the rattle is caused by play in the actual DJI mount clips themselves. I can rotate the GP 2-3 degrees in either direction when clipped in, so it's just bouncing around in the mount. Now that I check again, my Action 3/4 compatible mount is not an official one like I thought it was, but a Telesin-branded one. I suppose it's possible that's why the rubber piece in the middle prevents the camera from locking into place.

[@stefpix]

@@jhoff80are you the person who wrote about the screws stripping the camera body on Amazon? I was going to buy it, but I don’t think saving 30 seconds to mount a camera is worth stripping the screw holes. Did you strip the screw, the mount or the camera?

[@OliverScheffer-Photography]

Last week I bought the Falcom 3235 adapter (=3234 + ARCA mount) and noticed rattling. @PhillipSkraba suggested applying a patch of rubber on the mount. I've then put a small patch of 3M tape in the middle of the magnetic DJI mount and the rattling is gone. You just have to push the camera onto the magnetic mount a little.

[@QuackQuackQuack]

When you cover overheating, could you add power banks to the equation too please. I leave the battery out of the gopro and just connect a power bank to it instead so I can run it for hours when riding my motorcycle. Granted I still have a gopro hero 5 though, but haven't any overheating issues with it and was wondering if the new gopros are the same.

[@jumboshirmp]

Does the lack of GPS make in-car racetrack footage with integrated lap time and vehicle metrics not a use case for the Hero 12?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Correct.

[@ec-uploads]

Correct. They fired us as customers. Lol at carrying other crap in the racecar. " uSe youR IpPhonE"

[@JeffRevell]

The bottom line is that if you have a Hero 11 or even maybe a Hero 10 then upgrading to the Hero 12 probably isn't worth the investment. But, if you are like me and you are coming from a Hero 8, then the upgrades are pretty significant and worth the investment. Also, since I have a subscription I get $100 off the camera, which basically lets me toss in a couple extra batteries and still get a discounted price. Thanks as always for the practical and thorough review.

[@THELIFEOFCB]

What about if you have the 9

[@ThisIsJulianC]

I would replace the 9 with the 12 (or the 11 for the GPS) as the 9 is very sluggish to operate, mine is anyway compared to the 10 and 11. @@THELIFEOFCB

[@wenlambotomy6231]

Still rocking my GP7. Nice small form factor. StilL does 4k so plenty good enough.

[@anups7958]

Grit your teeth and stick to the 9. The GP13 will be the new major release (they change things every 4 cycles) and best to go for that. Of course, if your 9 is not working or anything then go for the 12.

[@JeffRevell]

@@anups7958 but waiting for the major update (GP13) could also mean that the battery will change. This is why I bought a GP8 instead of a 9 because I had a bunch of batteries and charger from my 7. Had I moved to the 9 I would have had to buy all new batteries. Just something to consider. I believe the 12 still uses the same batteries as the 9, 10, and 11.

[@P3ak930]

Was torn between the action 4 and hero12. The eco system of the GoPro along with the higher resolutions as well as wider pov/stability sold me. I’m not coming from an 11 so no disappointment here. Stoked.

[@DaveSimkus]

You probably won't notice that slightly higher resolution. The big thing that does make a difference is sensor size and there the DJI wins.

[@P3ak930]

@@DaveSimkus that’s initially why I wanted the action4. Ordered it…then back tracked and went GoPro12. Hell next year may be a clearer winner. I’m pretty excited about the eco system of GoPro and tbh the race is so tight…it sold me. For reference, I have a Nikon z9 and black magic along with Dji drone for my event/weddings. Action camera will add some versatility I didn’t have before. For me, they are both very close in comparison. One just offered more imo. And in post regarding pixel density is where the 5k kinda sold me as well.

[@WarrenLouw]

Yeah, exactly those 3 pointed sold me too compared to the OA4. Just a more crisp and stable image in the example in this vid. I've also heard of very poor customer support with DJI from multiple sources (from retailers, DJI drone and OA owners). Check online to see all the countless complaints, also including how bad their Mimo app is. GoPro's customer service seems to be much better. I don't know why this video didn't touch on this because this is an important factor when deciding which to go with.

[@mphgps7]

The bench mark of reviews....a couple dropped yesterday but they aren't a DC review. Very grateful for the time and effort you put in to your reviews they are the make and break whether I spend my ££££ I won't be updating to a 12.....love the Bluetooth mic....hate the removal of the GPS and that's the deal breaker.

[@DetroitTintStudio]

I’m really curious about overheating while live streaming. I’m not sure if that’s related to max lens mod with boost but I would only get 30 min live before overheating. I was moving while streaming

[@eurorider1989]

I've been waiting for this!

[@AdventureMuse]

Awesome review. I didn't upgrade last year, so i"m still using the 10. And I use my cameras all the time. I'm excited to upgrade!

[@EspenJohan]

Im glad to see GoPro made a better camera then my Hero 10. Is it a upgrade from Hero 11, no its not. But for me that have the Hero 10, I would skip Hero 11 and buy the Hero 12. But I also have the action 4, and for what I seen so far the action 4 looks better. But the biggest question, can you trust the Hero 12 from bugs and freeze. That gonna be fun to see over time

Best review on the internet, as usual 🙏 thx for your work

[@AmericanEnglishBrent]

Great job, as always. Thanks!

[@MarioNappa]

When you did the overheating test comparison (11 vs 12), did you turn GPS off on the Hero11?

[@Dcrainmaker]

Nope, kept it as defaults.

[@OldLadyAngler]

​@@Dcrainmakerdo you, by chance, have the thermal numbers of the hero 11 with GPS off?

[@CreateActionLtd]

Fantastic review. I'm seriously thinking about buying this model now 🤓

[@Jtwes]

Thanks for the review. I just recently started using Go Pro. I wished there was a way I could schedule a you tube live when I use the Go Pro Quick App with my go Pro and iPhone. Most I can tell you just have to go live and that it.

[@advfreedom]

After testing with my hero 11 I notice couple of things. The 8:7 view that everybody talks so much, you can only shoot in WIDE. In order to get a Superview or Hyperview you need to import the footage in your phone(no windows app yet) and choose lens and then export again the video but that is creating a video of lower quality. If you try to crop the footage in Davinci you will not get the same view. GoPro is using a special method that is pulling the sides somehow. Yes it is useful in 9:16 crop but that is it. And no shortcut to turn front screen on or even to be able to save a preset that has front screen on. Why when you are in the main screen and press power button twice for example to be able to turn on and off front screen. You have to go in the settings and press screen lock and then choose what view you want and then press again to exit. WOW!

[@randomlyuser31]

DC Rainmaker, allways a trusty reviewer! thanks 👍🍻 I will be gettin' the new hero 12 because its a huge upgrade for me, I do like the new hdr video feature that would help me a lot also about the gps module - I think I have it on hero 7 - never used before, not even once. Cant wait the other videos! 😅

[@seb-depp]

Well done. I'll stick with GoPro as I love Reelsteady (faster, easier, better results than Gyroflow) and like the additional crop real estate of 5.3 going down to 4k. I won't upgrade from my 10 to the 12 - had hoped to do that but there's not enough for me to tempt me.

[@Kn0Trust]

What a great review (again 😊)!Does GPS removal mean photos and video don’t include location shots they were taken from? Or there is an alternative way this info gets associated to the footage? Thanks a lot

[@vustatube]

Thanks for this. Based on your use which would you prefer hero 12 or action 4?

[@bluegizmo1983]

12:00 😳 I guess I'm just imagining my Hero 10 overheating after recording for less than 5 minutes then... Silly me lol

[@gordon3988]

What I find interesting…few of the other big camera reviewers have done a review of the the GoPro 12; I’m talking Gerald Undone, Potato Jet, IPhone-do etc. , few reviews at all in fact. So thank you! And very comprehensive! I’m not sure if so little changes they just simply didn’t bother or maybe waiting for a production model or once DC has done such a good one, why bother? Still some good improvements on a nice action camera.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks. Fwiw, this is a production model and the final production firmware.

[@FatJoey]

I was about to buy an ice cream but now I want a HERO12 after watching this amazing video!

[@hart316]

Great videos as always!

[@netposerx]

So GoPro used their app to figure out who uses GPS? The app is awful so many don't ever use it. I download all my footage to my PC then use Premiere so how would GoPro know?

[@ec-uploads]

They employ ignorant people apparently.

[@MrJagad123]

4:28 this is a great option to have if you're using it for vlogging,interview, etc

[@DavidMulderOne]

Surprised how 'no GPS' isn't a bigger point... having GPS locations on my photos and videos is for me the primary way I organize my files. 9/10 times when I look for something I know either where or when it was taken. Like I feel crazy for saying this, but e.g. in Google Photos being unable to search for a location name to find my videos might actually be a deal breaker for me 😕

[@octny]

I use a GPS app on the iPhone to record the GPS data throughout the trip, then add it to all my photos in Lightroom Classic automatically. Still, there are steps to be performed but I also have other cameras such as DSLR which do not have GPS, and need to add it separately.

[@jankaskyevitchjellbet7293]

Got 9 and still goings strong that's all I ever needed

[@Icelandlover]

Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. I own an Action 3 and thanks to you i am considering the GP12.

[@Mickfoil1]

Great review. Any comparisons between the max lens mod 1.0 vs 2.0 on the hero 12?

[@ChrisLeverMusic]

Can anyone clarify that if I were to get the subscription, do I have to wait a year when I renew the subscription before I get £$100 off the price of a 12? I don’t want to wait that long to get one

[@FreedomFiveFL]

Is it possible to bluetooth a DJI Mic 2 to a GoPro 12?

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Only things we need to know... Have they improved the batteries? Does it still need an adapter for a microphone?

[@fezwhy]

So the overheating is still a problem. I would like to use a camera for a dash cam as well as outdoor activities with my beekeeping. Would a DJI be more suited for that? I would love to see a head to head comparison between the two.

[@1Know1tHurts]

Hey man, I use my Osmo 4 as a dashcam and in 4k50 the longest I recorded so far was 4 hours. I am testing the camera at the moment sitting on my table. It's been 5+ hours and it is still recording. After 90 minutes the camera gives a warning that it overheated but goes on recording. I also tested the camera in 4k25 and it went for 7+ hours with no warning of overheating. Keep in mind that I have a Chinese version (it supports all languages out of the box). I have heard that in Europe, for example, there are regulations that when the camera reaches the certain temperature it must turn off. As a former GoPro user (the GoPro overheated as a dashcam in 20 minutes) I recommend you going with DJI. My experience with DJI is much more better.

[@haystack1]

@@1Know1tHurts I have action 3 and it's the same experience, it never overheated. if you record for a very long time under the sun and touch the screen, it will tell you it is overheated and screen will be turned off, but it will continue to record no prob

[@1Know1tHurts]

@@haystack1 Nice to hear that👍

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yeah, for dashcam type scenarios, you'd either have to lower the res/FPS on the GoPro depending on temp, or...well..yeah, that's it. The Action 3 or 4 is better suited for that scenario. Again, it really does depend on what temp you're talking, and if there's direct sunlight on it. But my guess is that both are better suited with the DJI cam.

[@330_Crew]

Any testing of HDR video in a mountain biking context? MTB KZbinr Clint Gibbs tested the new 12 using HDR video on MTB trails and experienced repeated loss of stabilization that made the video unusable. Only happened on extremely rough conditions, like mountain biking. Didn't happen when testing HDR video while running or holding steady. Check out his H12 review video to see.

[@Tin_out_of_10]

Thanks for the in depth review! Can HDR and 10 bit both be activated together? Not sure how those 2 settings affect each other

[@AustinSersen]

Following

[@GoPro]

Yes, they can be.

[@Tin_out_of_10]

@@GoPro thank you for confirming! 😇

[@mikes978]

Can you compare this with the insta360 go 3? i'm curious about the video quality..

[@wargor]

I have the Hero 10. For me, it works just fine. I hate that I need the media mod in order to use a wireless mic. I hope DJI comes out with a better camera and features in the future. GoPro is just making small incremental changes that in my opinion don't justify the cost.

[@nyrubin]

I could not believe that the action 4 was better in low light, I wonder which of the two companies will be the first to give us a 1” sensor camera. Even a 18mm lens would do

[@ClausTuxen]

How is that possible when the release is 13 Sep, as far as I can see its not possible to activate the camera befoire that date.

[@forgottencemeteriesofthepn6031]

I have a GoPro 9. There wouldn't happen to be a chart lurking out there showing the difference between all the models performances?

[@pistolpete6321]

Great thorough review as usual.

[@AcasaInNatura]

Where can we get that Gopro LUT ?

[@johnfeezer]

The lack of GPS is a massive bummer. I have a Hero 9 and may just upgrade to Hero 11.

[@NitsanArt]

You said there is no requirement for a GoPro subscription anymore. But on their website they still offer the subscription at 25USD instead of 50USD....

[@GoPro]

GoPro Subscription is now a stand-alone product offering that is not tied to a camera discount. We’re now offering our subscription for $24.99 for the first year, a 50% discount to our previous subscription model.

[@NitsanArt]

Thanks! So if I already have a previous model such as GoPro 9/10/11 can I buy a yearly subscription for THEM? and what will I benefit from that? If I buy the GoPro 12 does it mean 1 year subscription for it is ALREADY INCLUDED? and in this video, DC RainMaker says "If you do have the GoPro subscription, then it becomes 299$ on your next subscription renewal"? so can I buy a 25$ subscription now and a minute later buy the Hero12 at 299 instead of 399?! what about the "on your next subscription renewal"? what if I do not want to wait for my renewal but I want the GoPro 12 NOW? @@GoPro

[@D.E.X]

GoPro has always been a bit vague about external power with a battery. Only being familiar with the Hero 6/7 Black, using an external power source that was "Smart", GoPro would charge the battery while recording, then tell the smart external source to turn off, leaving you with a max (with a dead battery) 2 hours or so, one hour while recording while the battery charged and then one hour for the battery to run down. You had to either remove the battery and use an external source to record non-stop, or stop every two hours to shut the GoPro down and restart. With the USB pass thru door on the 12 Black, do you know if the GoPro 12 Black runs forever with the battery in and an external power source, or does it act like the Hero 6/7 Black?

[@Dcrainmaker]

No problems with that, that changed many years ago. Both myself and many others do it, recording nonstop. In fact, I saw at the Ironman World Championships in Kona last week, they had GoPro's on battery pack setup to capture finish line finishers (merely as backup time confirmation devices).

[@Sharondailylife]

Action 4 just got another Firmware Update, claiming to improve the stabilization. Could you mind testing the Action4's stabilization again? Plus, you're using Rocksteady+ on Action 4 to compare the FOV with GoPro12, 99% of Action Users will just use Rocksteady, it's already stable and gives a wider FOV, wider than GoPro12. Why not test with Rocksteady? Sir

[@andreamarcovaldi]

what else can you do if it is a sponsored video? in favor of DC I can assume that he shot this video before the firmware update

[@Dcrainmaker]

The videos shot here on the Action 4 are using latest firmware. Also, why on earth would I reduce stabilization on the Action 4 when it already struggles in that department? Field is view is great, but only when the footage is good.

[@Crotoua]

Thanks for your -as usual - great and helpful video. Regarding the GPS, no possibility to get the location from the phone it is paired to through the app, like for many hybrid cameras ? BTW, I think the colors from GoPro much better than DJI’s one.

[@Dcrainmaker]

Sadly no option to gather from phone. I hope someday that happens

[@ec-uploads]

​@Dcrainmaker they need to do an about-face admit they screwed up and release a GPS Hero 12 immediately

[@harleyjetdriver1957]

As a motorcycle vlogger I've decided to move away from GoPro. The terrible "crackling" noise while riding and talking is why I walked away from GoPro. I wish you had addressed that problem. I have used every setting suggested and still get the crackling on my GoPro 9, 10, and 11.

[@gaborkristof240]

Excellent, excellent review I have just ordered one. It would be very useful if you could make a short video what attachments do you use to put the GoPro 12 on the bike’s handlebar and can you turn it side ways while riding if there is a nice scenery there and also behind the saddle what attachments do you use and also how you operate them in both position on long rides! As capture mode will not work behind the saddle and the voice command as far as I know cannot turn the GoPro 12 on! I think that would be a good video especially for people new to GoPro. Thanks! Gabor

[@michaelghens]

I use my GoPro mainly for sailing. The GPS is a must for me. Removal of the GPS is a downgrade.

[@mokisan]

Action 4 still better for me. Thank you for the video though 🙂

[@Dcrainmaker]

Thanks for watching!

[@Sadiquecat]

Thanks for the wonderful video !

[@trassy]

Ray, do you have any examples of timewarp with Max Lens 2.0? Could you please enable for downloading raw samples of GP12 video, especially timewarp?

[@Projectnortheast]

can you run 4k 24/30/60 in hyperview or is it still limited to 4k60?

[@dainjahrus]

Bluetooth audio sounded pretty bad in either scenario… is that something to do with the beats buds or a limitation on the bluetooth side? Would love to have hi quality audio connected without cables

[@VincentsfamilyCali]

just got the 11 black at Target for 220 price mistake deal, now im glad i didnt miss much from the 12 features, thank you! looking forward for the new Iphone 15 Pro camera compare to DJi4 and Hero12 LOL

[@mavicmaestroproductionsdro9520]

Does the media mod from the 11still work on the 12 17:15

[@Dcrainmaker]

Yup, the same.

[@jaakkokoski9048]

Thanks for the great review as usual!! Does GP-log replace flat colour profile in 10-bit or is the flat profile still available on 10-bit mode? I presume that flat colour profile still available in 8-bit? What kind of LUTs is Gopro providing? Log to Gopro colours only?

[@jaakkokoski9048]

Also is the GP-Log available for max lens 2.0 mode?

[@ViajanteNato]

Hey man, which device do you recommend to record GPS data?

[@ec-uploads]

Hero 11.

[@AC-lt5ro]

Ahhh man!!!! As a huge cyclist who uses the gps data for training this is a major deal breaker. It's a shame too because I was looking to upgrade from my hero 9 black. No GPS chip is a no go.

[@simonucaconmosca]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Can you have 8:7 in 4k60 with horizon lock? In the Hero 11 you can't 😢