One July day in the middle of the rainy season, I participated in the “GoPro Summer Travel” organized by GoPro. This event was designed for the media to experience photography with GoPro’s wide variety of mounts and accessories through a variety of activities.
I am a still-life photographer who mainly shoots the aviation industry, and I do not shoot video for my work. I barely take videos with my smartphone for recording purposes or just for notes. I would be happy if this still life photographer could tell you how he felt when he used GoPro, even if only a little, for those who have no experience with action cams like GoPro.
Here is a brief review of the specifications of the latest model used in this study, the GoPro HERO12 Black.
This model is the current model released in September 2023, and its basic specifications, including the built-in processor, sensor size, and body size, follow those of the previous model, the HERO11.
New 5.3K and 4K HDR video, 27MP HDR photography, support for GP-LOG + LUT color adjustments, image stabilization has evolved to HyperSmooth 6.0, and a review of battery management has significantly improved power efficiency: 5.3K 60fps, HyperSmooth 6 0 is on, the camera is now capable of 70 minutes of continuous shooting. This is twice as long as the previous HERO11 model under the same conditions.
In addition, the optional “Max Lens Modular” has been updated to 2.0, enabling ultra-wide-angle shooting of 177 degrees at 4K60fps. This is the latest model that is truly a legitimate evolution.
As a photographer, my first impression of the GoPro HERO12 Black is that it is small, yet solidly built. There is a 1/4 camera screw hole on the bottom. I was told later that this screw hole is from the HERO12.
One of the reasons the author has not picked up a GoPro until now is that he felt it was somewhat lacking in compatibility with existing camera standards. Of course, with third-party accessories, it is possible to mount a GoPro on a still camera, and in fact, there may be little need to go to the trouble of mounting an action camera like the GoPro on a still camera. However, it is true that it was a psychological barrier.
The existence of this single threaded hole is very helpful when using GoPro with existing camera accessories or when photographers use GoPro in the field, as it allows them to use GoPro with their existing equipment without having to prepare extra accessories and equipment for GoPro. It’s only one screw hole, but it’s one screw hole.
However, there are more than enough mounts and accessories to answer the question, “What if I could use it like this? The variety of mounts and accessories is more than enough to answer the question, “What if I could use it in this way? In this respect, GoPro is the name of the game when it comes to action cams.
This time, the experience took place at Nesta Resort Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture (894-60 Tareho, Hosokawa-cho, Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture), a comprehensive resort facility with more than 30 different activities and over 60 facilities, including accommodations, swimming pools, and natural hot springs. It is the perfect place to experience the power of the GoPro. I spent one night and two days here to experience the GoPro at my own risk.
It should be added that Nesta Resort Kobe gave us special permission to take photographs this time, and we took sufficient safety measures.
The first day was spent mainly on water activities; the GoPro HERO12 Black is water resistant to a depth of 10 meters on its own, without the need for a dedicated housing. The first mount provided was a mount with a hand strap that attaches to the back of the hand. With this, you can mount the GoPro on the back of your hand and go to the waterslide.
First of all, this mount is excellent in that it does not interfere with the freedom of the hands at all. I had to carry the rubber boat up the stairs to the start of the waterslide, and it never got in the way. Thanks to the powerful image stabilization of HyperSmooth 6.0, the video is so smooth that it is hard to believe that it was shot hand-held.
The next experience was Gun Battle the Real. A survival game, as it is commonly known. I used a mount with a hand strap for this one, and took a video from the gun’s perspective. It was a little too bizarre, and when I looked back at the video, I got drunk, but even so, HyperSmooth 6.0’s powerful image stabilization tracked well with this intense movement.
Have you noticed this in this video? The GoPro on the back of the hand constantly changes its horizontal position with the movement of the hand, but in the video, the horizontal position is maintained. This was done during the editing process.
All data shot over the two days was edited using GoPro’s Quik, a dedicated app. It is not suitable for advanced editing like the pros, but it is a time-saving and intuitive process. Leveling footage is just one click away. It is also possible to add music (copyright free), effects, and, of course, insert subtitles into the video.
On the first day, after experiencing GoPro in these two activities, participants enjoyed a barbecue on the facility’s terrace and deepened their friendship with each other. Of course, the GoPro HERO12 was in the hands of the participants.
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