GoPro Hero 12 LOW LIGHT Video | Use THESE SETTINGS for Best Results

[@paradiseworldvideos3859]

Easy to follow straight to the point no fluffy around 👍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you.

[@vlightphotography]

You can get even better results if you use the GoPro Labs firmware and turn off the automatic noise reduction. You'll be left with a ton of fine grained noise but also much more detail, you can then remove the noise in post getting a cleaner and much more detailed image. This also works for the GoPro 11.

[@DrivingPhilippines]

!MNR01=1 is the Labs code to turn OFF Noise Reduction permanently, surviving reboots and battery changes. It works very well. I can record at 5.3k, 30fps, 100 min ISO to 1600 max ISO and does very well in low light environments.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks to both of you for the mention of the Labs firmware code option for this.

[@cordarrelfitzgerald2840]

This is the info I was looking for. if the noise was removed in post. I suppose it common knowledge that everyone should know, but those little tidbits of info help.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@cordarrelfitzgerald2840 For the sample clips in this video I did not use the Labs code or do any noise removal in post. So these clips may be helpful as a reference for what footage looks like with the settings I used without any noise removal or Labs QR code.

[@xXadambXx]

what app do you use to remove noise from video ?

[@NordicNomad]

You sir saved all my future videos. Very well explained and delivered very good results. That's exactly how it should be and no other way. I‘m a happy subscriber now! I'm looking forward to more videos. 👍🏼

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I really appreciate your feedback and support!

[@PAANOBATUTORIAL]

@@GreatDayForAHike Hi can u type the settings On this video lowllight.

[@jas_bataille]

I wanna thank you SO much!!!!!! I've been looking as a drummer and sound engineer for a camera able to handle the very low-light situations that I'm on on a daily basis well enough to my taste, and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. After about 3 or 4 years of research, this one is the first one I'd buy right away!

[@EricJTannenbaum]

Really good tutorial! Thanks for all the tips and info. They were helpful for setting up my HERO12 for before dawn running during the recent spate of excessive heat days here in LA. As a new user, I had to rid my mind that this ISN'T night vision and parts of the run are DARK.. no city lights, trees etc in the local park. So dark, I really can't see the ground. The video shot was just as dark but actually better.. more delineation of more lit areas vs more darker areas.. with no/low blur 🫡

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you and this is great to hear! I’m glad this video was helpful to you and very good point that this isn’t a night vision camera.

[@alexei98700]

Go pro 12 is my first action camera. I had her for two weeks. During this time I tried all possible options. But I couldn’t get it to shoot at least satisfactorily in low light conditions, without a stabilizer. The whole problem is that to avoid blurring while moving, you must set the shutter speed to 250 or higher. This makes the video very dark. You should use ISO 3200-6400 in this mode. This adds a lot of noise. And still the picture remains dark. I also tried to fix this in post-processing, but the result was unsatisfactory. I tried shooting without stabilization and then using gyroflow to stabilize it. Filmed in hdr and gp-log. I installed the labs firmware and played with different settings there. Nothing helped. I'm tired of the fact that my $100 phone takes better pictures in the evening. Today I sold the camera. In a nutshell, owning it can be described as I love it and I hate it. She is beautiful during the day. And in the evening it's just a nightmare

[@themanyadventuresofgigiandpops]

Thanks so much for this DETAILED info! We don't encounter a lot of low light situations - thankfully - but good info to have in our back pocket! We do have a gimlal, the Inkee Falcon Plus that works really well for our needs. We chose that one because it was the only one, in our budget, and at the time, that supported our GoPro and the media mod. Thanks again for the great content!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome! The Inkee Falcon Plus is also a great budget choice gimbal for this camera.

[@Swedish4rest]

thanks for your explanation I learn so much through your videos and I try to use your tips👍🇸🇪

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome and I appreciate your feedback.

[@AFG_MK7PP]

Thank you for the good information. I'm gonna use my gopro hero10 black tonight with those settings.👍👍🌌

[@taot99]

Thank you for sharing these videos with us. Love your channel 🙂

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I appreciate it and am glad you find this helpful.

[@tejasnakhwa9480]

Thank you for the information. Will be using these settings over the weekend while shooting in Low light. Thank you very much this was much needed!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome! I’m going to be shooting some more low light footage this weekend as well with my GoPro and will be using these settings once again.

[@bgaviator]

I think the footage looks very good. Can these be saved as a preset? We just got our first GoPro for Christmas

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, you can key in these settings and then save them as a preset. With the newest firmware update you can now rename presets too, which is great.

[@Mahfudz_Channel]

Terimakasih untuk tips nya bermanfaat bagi saya dan lbih meyakinkan saya untuk lbih condong ke gopro dr pada action camera yg lain.,. Karena saya baru akan terjun ke dunia action camera.,. Sukses bro.,

[@balugasztro]

Hi! Thanks for the video! What about the exporting settings? Could You tell me something about that? Is it good to export a 24 fps video in 60 fps? What if i have 60 fps and 24 fps video in the same film? How should i export it? Thanks!

[@lexleysalinas1827]

Thank you its a big help for my hero 12black

[@shotbymarlozan]

Nice video 👍🏽 What happens to stabilization if I'm using a chest mount or helmet mount? Just walking video footage. Thanks for your help and time

[@ecco9065]

Thanks a lot - your video is a perfect help for GoPro 12. Do you have the same video for DJI action 4 settings for low light filming?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, I sure do. You can view that right here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSZnZSHrcaFfqMsi=JqKemY_6qPWRWpGU

[@Akoba07]

do u think this is a good setings for motovlogging ?

[@krisztianstrempel3274]

Hi, how you getting your videos from GoPro? USB to PC? And which programm do you use for montage?

[@jd5787]

Hi! What settings would you think be best on a 12 black if using an anamorphic lens at night please? (8:7, linear or something else?) thank you!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Hi! Check out this video right here where I share the settings that work best: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onu3o4Z4mJV7obssi=B-HKcDJLlskObaQg At night time you would definitely want a gimbal with Hypersmooth off and ideally an FPS of 24 and a shutter speed of 1/48 for best results in low light.

[@jd5787]

@@GreatDayForAHike thanks, watching it now! Would you recommend shooting at higher fps when using a gimbal? I remember having some choppy footage a while back because the panning etc doesn't always render well using the 24/25 fps. Thanks!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@jd5787 Yes, if you’re doing panning 60fps will be less choppy. 60fps will of course require a faster shutter speeder which means not as much light will get into your camera sensor. So that tradeoff is important to keep in mind.

[@jd5787]

@@GreatDayForAHike thanks!

[@RINGOTVReactions]

If you take off the front cover during night filming you'll get better quality. Just put it back on to protect the lens when you're done recording.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Helpful tip. Thanks.

[@Marks_Vlogs]

done that but risky

[@abdullahabdali7807]

Hi, thanks for the explanation, however, I could not set my shutter to 1/48, GoPro 12 allows me to set at 1/30 or 1/60. How could you do it to set it as 1/48 ?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Make sure your FPS is set to 24. If it is the GoPro will allow for 1/48 for the shutter speed. It sounds like your FPS may be set to 30 if you are only seeing 1/30 or 1/60.

[@richardgarcia1293]

Have you created a video for the Northern Lights? I'm heading to Iceland in a month, and qould love some help to create a setting to capture photos and videos while I'm in Iceland. Appreciate and help.

[@paradiseworldvideos3859]

Just one thing was not sure about the setting gimball ? What’s a gimbal ?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

A gimbal is a tool for mechanically stabilizing your action camera without using the electronic image stabilization inside the camera.

[@JavierSN95]

Thank you for sharing these videos with us

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Absolutely

[@RabiiHayani]

How about the 3DNR is it oficiel in the officiel frimware of gopro or just the labs frimware ... we need you expireince in to testing and jow to unlock this ferature plz

[@GreatDayForAHike]

This is just in the labs firmware at this point. Working on a video that will include this as well.

[@RabiiHayani]

@@GreatDayForAHike i think this algorhitmic is since the gp2 ship release its from.the GP 10 ... Do you think its is not releseed yet .?? Just in the labs rimware 3 generation of gopro .... when its be relesed and got it in pro tune

[@dsignsbyaandj6848]

What is the reason you turn off hypersmooth? I think I missed the reason or the impact it has on the image. I don't want to mess with a gymbal or do additional post processing steps. I get the shutter speed and ISO as I also do photography but was not sure on the impact of hypersmooth. Thanks!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great question. This is because Hypersmooth is a form of EIS (electronic image stabilization) and EIS needs a fast enough shutter speed in order to properly stabilize the video footage. Too slow of a shutter has too much motion blur for Hypersmooth to function properly. When filming in low light the GoPro will either adjust automatically to too slow of a shutter speed or for best results/fulfilling the 180 degree shutter angle, the shutter speed at 24fps or 30fps will be too slow for Hypersmooth to function properly and ghosting and jitter will be present in the footage.

[@dsignsbyaandj6848]

Thanks! Makes sense!@@GreatDayForAHike

[@FOOTBALL_CPT]

Would love to know if you can solve my low light soccer video problems. Just can't get it right under floodlights at night

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, check out my reply to your other comment with the settings I recommend.

[@TeoLightyear3]

Thanks for the tips

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome

[@babyboy1971]

What gimbal are you using here for this night footage?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I believe I used the MOZA Mini-P for this.

[@FOOTBALL_CPT]

Please help me out. Currently I am filming football under floodlights. The camera is set up on a pole about 3 meters high. What would my best settings be. I also have gopro labs firmware set up. Thanks a million

[@GreatDayForAHike]

If the camera is stationary and not moving at all you can turn off Hypersmooth fully. Then do Auto shutter with an ISO Min of 100 and ISO Max of 800. You could also use the exposure lock feature by pressing and holding on the display of the GoPro to keep proper exposure for the field. In other words, this will help ensure the GoPro is exposing properly for where the action is happening and not some other part of your frame. Hope this helps!

[@FOOTBALL_CPT]

@@GreatDayForAHike thanks man. Filming tomorrow night. Hope I can give you some feedback. Any labs settings?

[@FOOTBALL_CPT]

@@GreatDayForAHike kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJqxoZasfJl0opIsi=7IzWFx47EzyLcsL6 Example video. Feel kinda defeated with how bad the cam is. I will tweak the Iso and auto shutter.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@FOOTBALL_CPT Since the camera is mounted stationary that gives you the luxury of turning Hypersmooth off which can make the filming of this easier. You may have to do a bit of trial and error but those settings should be a great start.

[@FOOTBALL_CPT]

@@GreatDayForAHike yeah hypersmooth is always off. Helps lots but damn the graining is hardcore. Will let you know. Thanks a million champ

[@Travlshot247]

Excellent 👍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks.

[@TboneSRT]

So I bought a hero 11. I shoot a lot of automotive off roading lights so I constantly power the lights on and off on a pitch dark road. Would this camera capture that footage crisp and clear? When I use my Samsung S23 ultra, I have to constantly focus it because if I don't focus it, as soon as the lights turn on, it's a massive bright blob. I'm hoping this gopro won't do that. Thanks!

[@GreatDayForAHike]

This will probably capture that to some extent. If you don’t need an action camera (if what you’re doing won’t break a camera easily) then something like the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 will perform better in low lighting. Low lighting is still one of the biggest challenge scenarios for action cameras and smaller cameras because of the larger sensor size being needed for really good results. Of course, cameras with those larger sensor cost a lot more, are a lot bigger in size, and not as durable as an action camera.

[@TboneSRT]

@@GreatDayForAHike thank you for the reply! I decided to go with the gopro because the video quality seems fantastic and it's compact. Plus the ability ro transfer files to my phone. I do a lot of installation videos so it's nice to have a small camera to get into smaller areas. I don't do much action footage but it's the only camera that has good quality and is compact

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@TboneSRT That makes sense why you chose the GoPro. The GoPro is still my overall favorite action camera and is a solid choice.

[@hinos72]

Hi, I have a question for you... Is it possible to disable the front camera while filming? and how I can do it if possible? Thanks for your attention and interesting content!

[@CBR305RR]

Man I been watching people compare the Ace pro to gopro at night but I am positive they use basic settings on the gopro and the best settings on the ace pro. I get decent night out of 11. The ace pro does how ever have great low light stabilization.

[@RistoKappet]

How would just turning on HDR compare to those settings?

[@delrayguy399]

Great information 👍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thank you.

[@QaudRawPlegic]

wheres a link for the free stablisation software you mentioned in the video?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You can download Gyroflow here: gyroflow.xyz/

[@BlackPanther1SS]

Do you use these settings in day light as well?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I do not. I only use these settings for low light filming with the GoPro.

[@BlackPanther1SS]

@@GreatDayForAHike can you share with me your cinematic setting and just your regular everyday settings in daylight?

[@evgedoo]

thanks! u helped me

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome!

[@lyslysss]

thanks so much for this video, i almost want to pay for a pocket 3

[@Paul-q9h]

Brilliant thank you

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Appreciate your feedback!

[@poormansmichaelbay]

I hear that HDR can improve the image quality in low light condition. Is this true?

[@JAYBOLA1]

HDR kills the quality of the footage for me in low light. I keep off

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I agree with this. I don’t recommend HDR in low light. I recommend D-Log M or Normal (Normal if you don’t want to grade the footage).

[@ВасилийКуролесов-з5ф]

shutter it can be slower, for example 1/30 or 1/25

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

One question, if you you record at 8:7 and then crop into 16:9 in post, won't that give less detail than shooting at 16:9 right out of the camera?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Great question. It will be the same difference. The 16:9 coming out of the camera is a crop of the 8:7. The only difference is the crop is done in the camera vs when video editing. The 8:7 footage on a 16:9 timeline will have the same horizontal resolution but extra vertical resolution on the top and the bottom of the 16:9 frame which gives vertical adjusting flexibility if wanted.

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

@@GreatDayForAHike But if you crop a 5.3K 8:7 down to 16:9 will that still be the full 5.3K quality or less? When shooting 16:9 straight out of the camera the 5.3K is baked in the 16:9 and since there's no aspect ratio changing, it stays 5.3k right?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@joyindeeamornchai754 Yes it will still be the full 5.3K quality the same as the baked-in 16:9 as long as you don’t crop any of the horizontal aspect beyond filling the 16:9 frame when editing.

[@elosoyoguiral4530]

That is valid for the hero 11?

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, these same settings would work well with the Hero 11.

[@elosoyoguiral4530]

Thanks@@GreatDayForAHike

[@JohnIn2SonAZ]

Reelsteady go2 is the best stabilization software.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, I do like ReelSteady a lot. This is of course now an optional $99 add-on in the GoPro Player app but I appreciate what it can do.

[@abhijitthakur60]

thank you so much 😍

[@GreatDayForAHike]

You’re welcome.

[@popoffcity1989]

I heard it’s best to shoot in log

[@michaelmourek3879]

Nice job

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Thanks.

[@Onghaeya-il1kz]

Get dji action 4 or insta ace pro for low light

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, both of those cameras can also get good results in low lighting with the right settings. I own and use both of those as well.

[@Rocketryman]

That's Low Light VIDEO. It's a video camera, where do you put the film? Filming is what we did when we used film cameras. Have pride in the technology you use.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

😂 You have a point

[@OranJuno]

I guess all those movies that come out can't be called films

[@Rocketryman]

@@OranJuno Yes, correct! :-) Because we rarely use film it's best to say movie or movies. It shows you have a grasp of the technology and not just mimicking what others say. Just because a talented individual produces a movie, sadly, they then lack understanding of the technology they are using. Why? That silly smartphone has made everyone an "expert". Respect to you.

[@PatrickDelaCruz-gu8of]

is GoPro The Handler (Floating Hand Grip) enough as alternative to gimbal?

[@calvinatdrifterstudio8438]

Instead of buying a GoPro gimbal, just get an Osmo pocket 1 or two. It's basically a tiny GoPro on a tiny gimbal. Even the Osmo pocket 1 has great video up to 3200iso and super wide open aperture

[@GreatDayForAHike]

The brand new Osmo Pocket 3 is also a great option. It simply depends on use case since the Osmo Pocket cameras are not able to handle intense sports and are not waterproof.

[@matthiasmuller5173]

In other words, an action cam without aditional equipment is nearly useless when darkening. I hoped that the gopro 12 was better in stabilizing when getting darker but i was disappointed. It is hard to finde the brightness when stabilizing will work or fail.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, this is mainly due to EIS being the method of stabilization on action cameras. EIS needs fast enough shutter speeds in order to properly read the frames to stabilize them. Having Hypersmooth off and stabilizing mechanically with a gimbal removes the EIS problem from the equation.

[@Turbohassen]

My gro pro hero 12 only lets me use 2.7k I’m confused

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Make sure it’s set to High Performance and High bitrate in the settings and not on a battery/power saving mode. This should enable you to use the highest settings.

[@gkemian000]

Make sure your SD card is compatible

[@Flyer2303]

Abe Kislevitz from GoPro recommends the following (see below). I myself would go to 1600 ISO as max and would not like to miss out on the best noise reduction in low light if I will not do fancy noise reduction in post. „Lowlight If you’re looking to film indoors or at night, these modes will offer the best noise reduction and detail. Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3 Resolution: 4K 4:3-30 | 4K-30 | 1080-60 Lens: WIDE HyperSmooth: On These are the modes in the HERO11 that utilize a process of 3DNR noise reduction algorithms. You’ll see better detail and noise-handling in 4K-30 over using another similar mode such as 5.3K-30. If you need slow-motion, 1080-60 is the only mode that currently supports this 3DNR. Additional related mode that supports 3DNR is 4K-30 Superview.“

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, a lot of the settings chosen will ultimately relate to what one is willing to do in post when editing and how many fancy plugins one wishes to purchase and use. The great thing is there are a lot of setting combos that can give good results. It just depends on how many tools one wants to use.

[@joyindeeamornchai754]

The thing about 4K out of the box on GoPro 11 is that it over sharpens on medium and too blurry on low, apparently you're suppose to get this fancy 3DNR noise reduction but that doesn't change the bad sharpening of the 4K res, besides when you shoot 5.3K and downsample to 4K you are getting some noise reduction benefits there already but without the bad sharpening of the 4K res

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@@joyindeeamornchai754 Yes, this is a great point.

[@chadterpstra]

Something must be wrong with my unit, I can't film over 200 ISO without egregious pulsating noise in the shadows using the rest of your settings the same. Worse than previous models IMO.

[@menskliving]

Same for me :(

[@chadterpstra]

@@menskliving There's been a new update to the firmware and the GP-Log setting is much improved. I haven't tried pushing it much yet, but seem to be getting much cleaner results there at least.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@chadterpstra4517 Definitely. You can learn more about this in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmepZZuGppWDpNUsi=yv3BIjeR2XCtdUpa

[@caffeineisking8132]

What is going on! My 12 black has none of these settings literally anywhere

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Make sure it is in the Pro mode from the main menu. This will unlock all possible settings.

[@caffeineisking8132]

@GreatDayForAHike that explains it! Lol I've only had it 3 days im still figuring it all out

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@caffeineisking8132 Absolutely. There are a lot of individual settings and menus on it. This guide may also be helpful to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHPSi5h_YpmqbtUsi=2CC_GZ1lDHytrBBo

[@SanPedro22]

The golden rule for any videos of camera menus is they must be on a stationary device or tripod. In this case, the menu is moving constantly and keeps going in and out of focus.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yup I didn’t follow the golden rule for this. Only the silver rule. Sorry.

[@MrZACATECANO100]

Scenery might look better , but I think faces in blogging will be hard to see in low light.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

Yes, without a light illuminating the face, the face will not stand out.

[@MrZACATECANO100]

@@GreatDayForAHike I’m still on hero 5 . Was going to upgrade , but I guess I’ll wait for next one . Hopefully they listen to consumers. I don’t want to jump to DJI since I own multiple original GoPro mounts.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@MrZACATECANO100 The Hero 5 was a great camera. I still own a Hero 6 as my oldest GoPro and still use it. I am expecting big things from the GoPro Hero 13.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

@MrZACATECANO100 Is there a specific feature you really want to see the next GoPro have? Just curious as I love to learn what others most value in an action camera.

[@MrZACATECANO100]

@@GreatDayForAHike I only use it on trips, theme parks. Everything on the 12 was good from features that it has, but not being good in low light threw me out of buying it. Hopefully 13 has live-streaming and bigger sensor for better low light footage. And we want a magnet mount as well.

[@Sj-yf2jg]

When gopro team reach out to you to make a video on gopro 12. bcz DJI Action 4 takes the most sales 😂😂😂

[@GreatDayForAHike]

I created a parallel video for the Osmo Action 4. You can view it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmSZnZSHrcaFfqMsi=zcpcJnNmllkDlu-b

[@gin21zkato]

Nice edit but nothing special compared to the same budget action cameras

[@PiuPassioneCheRagione]

E' un sensore minuscolo...fa quello che fa di più non si può pretendere

[@zachsingh2350]

Hey! I recently watched your video, and I loved it! I'm thinking about starting motovlogging myself, and I could really use your guidance since you seem to have a lot of knowledge on the subject. I’m particularly drawn to the aesthetic in this video [kzbin.info/www/bejne/f17HYXigp7CfqcU], and I was wondering if the settings you mentioned in your video would help me achieve a similar look. If not, could you share what settings or techniques you think they might be using to get that vibe? Thanks so much!

[@vodoyem]

The main point of the video- turn the camera stabilization off and use the gimbal. That's not much helpful video.

[@GreatDayForAHike]

That is the best way to get the very best low light footage from this camera. However, if one does not want to use a gimbal or turn off stabilization I do provide an alternative that will also get good low light results without footage ghosting and jitter.

[@BryanMiraflor]

@vodoyem that's literally all you can do with the gopro with low light. you HAVE to use a gimbal in low light. otherwise your camera will have jittery, grainy footage.