HERO12 Black

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HERO12 Black

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Looking for a decent camera on a budget to take milky way timelapse at campsites that can double as an action-vlog-cam during the day

Best bet would be an action cam, either Hero12 black or Osmo Action 4, but non are super impressive at astro - here is a video of done with a GoPro and Osmo Action . Your budget would aim at DSLRs, but those cameras are not good for video / action stuff + there is a cost of the lens too. Another con

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mmberg in r/AskAstrophotography

June 21, 2025 9:28 AM

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Best cam for my use case? Vlogging work processes

My experience is limited to GoPro and Osmo cams, so between the Hero 12 Black and the Action 5 you'll get better low light performance from the Osmo. I have a couple of each and it's always the GoPro for bright daylight and the Osmo for low light. Good luck, good shooting!

AndrewThomasPhoto in r/ActionCam

April 18, 2026 10:07 PM

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Good video camera

If you’re leaning towards the GoPro side, get the Hero 12 or 13 Black Just be warned that GoPros are notorious for overheating if you’re just letting them sit and record long clips in 4K with no airflow. If you’re planning on doing stuff where you’re moving like biking or hiking then it’s fine but f

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Alaskanarrowusa in r/backpacking

February 3, 2026 6:10 AM

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First time action camera suggestion?

I owned and used (for at least a month) almost every GoPro between the Hero 3 Black and Hero 12. Also owned DJI Action 2-5Pro and the Insta360 go3S Ace Pro, and Ace Pro 2. You'll notice that I didn't mention the Hero 13. That's because I've switched away from GoPro pretty much entirely because their

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collin3000 in r/ActionCam

November 26, 2025 10:46 PM

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🎥🛠️ Want to Catch a Cryptid on Camera? Here’s What You Actually Need There’s a lot of noise in the cryptid world — blurry videos, shaky phone cams, and people shining 2,000-lumen tactical lights into the woods wondering why they never see anything. But here’s the deal: creatures like the Dogman, Cani

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CanidPrimate1577 in r/cryptidIQ

July 11, 2025 3:57 AM

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Which action camera would you choose?

Been testing the HERO12 Black during my trip, and I’m blown away. Super compact, crazy good footage even in low light, and it handles motion like a champ. Love that I can shoot, edit, and share while on the go. Worth every penny if you travel or vlog.

AmountScary3595 in r/MTB

August 6, 2025 2:51 PM

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