GoPro Launches ₱24,990 HERO12 Black with Up to 2x Longer Runtimes

Today GoPro announced its new HERO12 Black camera, raising the bar yet again for the small, rugged, ultra-versatile cameras the company is famous for. 

 

GoPro’s newest flagship camera has an SRP of ₱24,990 and builds on the groundbreaking performance of its of its predecessor, enabling up to 2x longer runtimes thanks to a redesigned power management system, stunning high dynamic range (HDR) video in market leading 5.3K and 4K resolution video, support for Bluetooth^Ò audio devices, including Apple AirPods and improved HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization, along with a host of powerful new camera features designed to serve new users and professionals alike.

An exciting part of HERO12 Black’s new capabilities is its new Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory, which enables the market’s widest 177° field of view at 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Max Lens Mod 2.0 can capture video and photos in three field-of-view settings—Max Wide, Max SuperView and the all-new, hyper-immersive Max HyperView—fully exploiting HERO12 Black’s extra-large 8:7 sensor to enable perspectives that are 36% wider when capturing widescreen video and 48% taller when capturing vertical video, when compared to HER012 Black’s standard lens. These market leading wide-angle perspectives are ideal for capturing everything from “feels like you’

re there” first-person perspectives of your favorite sports and activities to dream-like immersion in natural settings when traveling or adventuring with friends and family outdoors. Max Lens Mod 2.0 features 2x more scratch resistant glass than its predecessor along with a durable hydrophobic lens coating that wicks water drops away.

 

“HERO12 Black resets the bar for immersive life-capture,” says GoPro CEO and Founder Nicholas Woodman. “Our new flagship camera is the culmination of GoPro’s 21 years of experience and our passion for helping you capture and share your life in an immersive, dream-like way that makes you and your audience feel like you’re right there again, reliving your favorite experiences in vivid detail.”

HERO12 Black features many new, powerful pro-minded capabilities that will also benefit more casual users thanks to their intuitive and convenient design:

 

•      Wireless audio support for Apple AirPods and other Bluetooth^Ò audio devices such as earbuds, headphones and microphones—great for vlogging, scene narration and issuing voice commands to control your HERO12 Black from a distance 

•      GP-Log with available LUTs for more control and color grading in post-production

•      Wireless timecode sync an unlimited number of HERO12 Black cameras for easy multi-camera editing with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other leading editing apps

•      Optimized encoding that delivers smaller file sizes with no compromise to image quality

 

And more casual users who may be looking for the perfect blend of convenience and control will love HERO12 Black’s updated user interface, which includes simplified controls plus a new Vertical Capture Mode that captures vertical 9:16 aspect ratio video while the camera is mounted horizontally—perfect for sharing straight to vertically-oriented social channels.

 

GoPro is also expanding its software experience and GoPro subscriber benefits with the launch of its new Quik desktop app. Quik desktop will be available exclusively to GoPro subscribers at no additional charge. Quik desktop brings the speed and convenience of the Quik mobile app to desktop users, but with an expanded list of features and capabilities that take advantage of a desktop computer’s processing power and screen size. Quik desktop and Quik mobile apps will sync with one another so that you can start an editing project on one app and seamlessly transition to the other for maximum convenience and flexibility. Quik desktop will be available for Mac on Nov. 1 and Windows in Summer 2024.

 

HERO12 Black is available today for preorder at GoPro Official LazMall and Shopee Mall Stores and at GoPro Authorized Partners nationwide—Abenson, Camerahaus, Colours Foto, Electroworld, Henry's Cameras, Inbox, Infomax, SM Gadgets, TechPro Unlimited, The Vault, Timeline, Urbangiz, and more for ₱24,990 as well as Max Lens Mod 2.0 for ₱7,490. Both products will be available in stores nationwide on Sept. 14.

 

HERO12 Black: Versatile, Feature-Rich and Fun!

HERO12 Black takes GoPro’s proven, durable design and elevates it with blistering performance and usability upgrades to deliver the most capable and convenient HERO camera yet:

 

•      Up to 2x Longer Runtimes: Dramatically improved power management system delivers 70 minutes of continuous recording at 5.3K60 (HERO12 Black’s highest performance setting), over 95 minutes at 5.3K30 and over 155 minutes of continuous recording at 1080p30, all with HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization on.

•      High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photo + Video: HDR delivers eye-popping high dynamic range photos and 5.3K+ 4K video.

•      Market-Leading 5.3K Resolution + 8x Slo-Mo: 5.3K video delivers 91% more resolution than 4K and an incredible 665% more than 1080p. Slow down to 8x slo-mo in up to 2.7K resolution. Or grab up to 24.7 megapixel frame grabs and 27 megapixel photos. Capture 4K video at up to 120 frames per second for 4x slo-mo.

·      Unmatched Wide Angle Perspectives with Max Lens Mod 2.0 Accessory: 36% wider field of view when capturing widescreen video and 48% taller field of view when capturing vertical video. Now with 2x more scratch-resistant lens and a durable hydrophobic lens coating that wicks water drops away.

•      GP-Log + available LUTs: GP-Log with available Look Up Tables (LUTs) allows professional users to have more control with post-production editing and color grading.

•      Wireless Audio Support for Apple AirPods + Other Bluetooth^Ò Devices: Now you can record audio straight to HERO12 Black from Bluetooth^Ò devices such as Apple AirPods, earbuds, headphones and microphones—great for vlogging, scene narration and issuing voice commands to control your HERO12 Black from a distance.

•      Emmy Award-Wining Video Stabilization with 360° Horizon Lock: HyperSmooth 6.0 features next-generation AutoBoost that automatically boosts video stabilization as needed, while maintaining the smallest cropping margin possible with imperceptible transitions between crop levels. HyperSmooth 6.0 also enables horizon-leveling even with full 360° camera rotation in the Linear + Horizon Lock digital lens or in all lens settings when using the Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory.

•      Versatile 8:7 Aspect Ratio: 1/1.9” sensor enables market-leading versatility with its extra-large 8:7 aspect ratio that can be cropped into vertical 9:16, widescreen 16:9, traditional 4:3 or full-frame 8:7 aspect ratios. Now available across all video resolutions as well as TimeWarp, Time Lapse, Night Lapse and all Night Effects modes.

•      GoPro-Exclusive HyperView Ultra-Wide Angle Lens Setting: HERO12 Black’s HyperView digital lens sets a new bar for immersive, wide-angle video. Also available as an even wider Max HyperView perspective when using the optional Max Lens Mod 2.0 accessory. 

•      New Vertical Capture Mode: Capture vertical video with HERO12 Black mounted horizontally—perfect for sharing straight to vertically-oriented social channels.

•      Simplified Camera Controls: Updated “Easy Controls” for users looking for maximum convenience and streamlined “Pro Controls” for advanced users looking for maximum control and efficiency.

•      Night Effects with Still Images: Light Painting, Vehicle Light Trails and Star Trails enable pro-level capture with push-button ease.

•      New Power Tools: Interval Photo joins a suite of Power Tools designed to help you capture video and photos in unique ways. Interval Photo enables photo-capture at fixed intervals, from every 0.5 seconds all the way up to every 120 seconds.

•      Timecode Sync: Sync an unlimited number of HERO12 Black cameras for easy multi-camera editing. Works with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier and other leading editing apps.

•      1/4-20 Mounting: HERO12 Black’s mounting fingers now feature 1/4-20 mounting threads, making HERO12 Black compatible with standard camera mounts and accessories.

•      Auto-Upload to the Cloud, Auto Edits + Unlimited Backup: Available for GoPro subscribers, HERO12 Black auto-uploads to your GoPro cloud account while the camera is charging, and you’ll receive an automatic highlight video after the upload is complete. There’s no limit to the amount of GoPro footage you can upload to your GoPro cloud account and all footage is stored at 100% source quality.

•      Rugged, Versatile, Reliable: HERO12 Black is waterproof to 33 feet with no additional housing required and is built “GoPro Tough” to take a beating. GoPro subscribers enjoy “no questions asked” damaged camera replacement.

NEW Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter Remote

GoPro is launching a new 48-inch-long extension pole that collapses to just 10 inches and is designed to work with HERO12 Black’s new 1/4-20 mounting threads. Mounting fingers are also included to ensure compatibility with all GoPro cameras.

 

Included with the new extension pole is a detachable, wearable and waterproof Bluetooth^Ò shutter remote that makes it easy to control HERO12 Black’s shutter even when the pole is fully extended. This convenient, new remote will be compatible with: HERO12 Black, HERO11 Black, HERO11 Black Mini and HERO10 Black.

 

The all-new Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter Remote will be available in October 2023. Visit GoPro.com to learn more.

 

Philippines Availability 

HERO12 Black (₱24,990) and Max Lens Mod 2.0 (₱7,490) are available for preorder at GoPro Official LazMall and Shopee Mall Stores and at GoPro Authorized Partners nationwide—Abenson, Camerahaus, Colours Foto, Electroworld, Henry's Cameras, iBook, Inbox, Infomax, SM Gadgets, TechPro Unlimited, The Vault, Timeline, Urbangiz, and more. Both products will be available in stores nationwide on September 14, along with HERO12 Black Creator Edition for ₱36,990. Learn more at GoPro.com.

 

To learn more about the upcoming Quik desktop app, visit GoPro.com/news.

GoPro will also host a HERO12 Black “Ask Me Anything” virtual event exclusively for GoPro subscribers on Sept. 7. Tune in here.

The URGe to Travel in Style

When I am travelling for an out of town or abroad. I always choose a bag or backpack  which is lightweight and big enough to hold all my essentials. It should be versatile and could fit my things while also being easy to carry. I try to avoid the hassle by packing all my things in one single bag and bring only the necessities that I need. I am still on a haunt for a stylish and sturdy backpacks until I attended the URGe launch. One of their exclusive brands at URGe is called Mission Workshop. Originally designed for urban cyclists in San Francisco. Mission Workshop is the only brand of bag I know which offers a lifetime guarantee, that's why they say its the only bag you will ever need in a lifetime.

URGe  (Urban Rugged Gear) launches on Feb 27 at Greenbelt 1 branch. It was attended by URGe execs headed by Anthony Kierulf, Jay Tengo, Mia Tengo celebrities and media.


URGe, the lifestyle shop for the mobile urban warrior,  unveils the latest lineup of products and accessories from their premium active lifestyle brands.  I saw several types of bags in the store such as backpacks, messenger bags and duffel bags but the one that caught my attention the most was the Arkiv, its a modular backpack which means you can easily add or remove compartments depending on your need.

URGe, which stands for Urban Rugged Gear (URGe) is the official distributor of renowned brands such as OtterBox, Goal Zero, YurBuds, LifeProof, GoPro, LeefiBridge and B & O Play.URGe is also the sole distributor of Mission Workshop, WaterShot, Ethnotek, and Drifterin the country.

Jay Tengo, President Tenkiebox.

“Backed by the latest technology and world-class standards, URGe brings you innovative products that are designed to take your active lifestyle to greater heights,” says Jay Tengo, president of Tenkiebox.

URGe brings innovation, style and convenience in one destination to cater to the needs of people who live an active and diverse urban lifestyle.

“So whether you have a demanding job that takes you out of the comforts of your office, a road warrior who is always out working on the field, or a weekend wanderer in search of a new adventure URGe has the perfect products that best suits and protects your precious gadgets.”

URGe Founder, Anthony Kierulf

Get to know the brands you can find at URGe including:

OtterBox- Froma simpleboxthat started in 1998, Otterbox has evolved into producing innovative protective solutions for leading global wireless carriers and distributors. Otterbox’s commitment to innovation, durability and style makes them the perfect go-to brand for all your gadget needs.

Goal Zero- Take charge and stay connected wherever you are with portable solar power systems designed for utmost convenience, reliability and user-friendly. Every Goal Zero product can power a wide range of USB, AC and DC devices anytime and anywhere.

B & O Play- For the ultimate audiophile, nothing comes close to the audio experience from Bang & Olufsen. Known for its legacy of superb craftsmanship, design excellence and innovation from Bang & Olufsen Group, B & O Play brings you world-class products designed to make your audio listening a blast every single time.

YurBuds- Powered by JBL, Yurbuds takes your listening habits to new heights with earphones that are guaranteed never to fall out even under rigorous physical activity.Made from high-grade and flexible silicone, these ergonomically designed earphones are ultra-s0ft and comfortable to use for hours.

LifeProof- Live your life without worries with LifeProof. LifeProof brings sleek, elegant, and reliable products designed to ensure that you’ve got the freedom to enjoy what you love whenever and wherever.

GoPro- See life from a new perspective and capture life’s awesome experiences with the first name in action cameras. Apart from taking awesome photos and videos, Go Pro products are user-friendly, waterproof and durable – making it the perfect gadget for all your adrenaline-filled adventures.

LeefiBridge- Say goodbye to deleting files and running out of memory on your phone. LeefiBridge is made from high-grade material to ensure that your data is protected from water, dust and other accidents. LeefiBridge products are available for iPhone, iPad and iPod.

URGe Exclusives: The brands you can find only at URGe stores

Mission Workshop- Make your way around the urban jungle in style with Mission Workshop bags and accessories. Crafted from finest technical and industrial materials in the United States, Mission Workshop offers a vast selection of bags that is both stylish and functional.

WaterShot- Underwater shots are always awesome but getting an underwater camera isn’t as convenient. With WaterShot, you can turn your regular phone into professional diver’s camera in a snap.

Ethnotek- Quality, style and cultural diversity comes together through the stylish and durable laptop and travel bags from Ethnotek. All Ethnotek bags are made of handmade textiles from artisan villages in Ghana, Guatamela, India, Indonesia and Vietnam. Every purchase of Ethnotek bags also helps sustain the employment and ensure that the art of hand printing, weaving and embroidery remain for years to come.

Drifter- What began as a parachute rigging business has now become a brand known for its bags made of the highest quality materials. For almost four decades Drifter Sport and Travel Bags, Inc. has continually grown and adapted to the changes, but their commitment to create sturdy, durable, and lightweight bags remains the same.

“Stylish, durable and convenient to use – that is the URGe guarantee. Whenever you purchase a product from us, you know that you are getting the best! Let URGe be your adventure buddy as you pursue your passions and quench your thirst for adventure without any worries”, adds Tengco

URGE Summer Blast Raffle

As part of its official launch, Urban Rugged Gear is holding the URGe Summer Blast Promo.

Get a chance to win any of the following: (1) Mission Workshop Messenger Bag Monty, (1) Ethnotek Backpack – Raja, (1) OtterBox Case – Defender Series, (1) Yurbuds Earphones, (1) Lifeproof Case, and (1) B&O Play Headphones for every purchase at any URGe store or website (1 receipt = 1 raffle entry). Promo runs from Feb. 15 – March 15, 2017.

Want to get up close and personal with their products?  Visit the URGe showrooms at the 2nd Floor, GREENBELT 1, Ayala Center, Makati City and 2nd Floor, THEATER MALL, Greenhills Shopping Center or check out their website atwww.urge.ph .