Review of how the interchangeable lens 'Max Lens Modular 2.0' capable of ultra-wide-angle shooting actually looks when used with GoPro HERO12 Black



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GoPro HERO12 Black ', which was released in September 2023, has super powerful image stabilization performance that allows you to record smooth images even during intense actions such as stair dashing. The GoPro HERO12 Black can record dynamic movies with a wide angle of view by attaching the separately sold ultra-wide-angle lens ' Max Lens Modular 2.0 '. I actually attached Max Lens Modular 2.0 to GoPro HERO12 Black to see what kind of movie I could shoot.

GoPro HERO12 Black action camera (waterproof + image stabilization) | GoPro
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/cameras/hero12-black/CHDHX-121-master.html

Max Wide Angle Lens Modular 2.0 - HERO12 Black Action Camera | GoPro
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/mounts-accessories/max-lens-mod-2/ADWAL-002.html

Max Lens Modular 2.0 is an accessory that can be used as an interchangeable lens for GoPro HERO12 Black.



The installation procedure for Max Lens Modular 2.0 is as follows. First, remove the lens that comes standard with GoPro HERO12 Black by twisting it counterclockwise.



No tools required for removal. You can remove it by simply twisting it by hand and pulling it out.



After removing the standard lens, you can attach the Max Lens Modular 2.0 by simply screwing it in clockwise.



After installing Max Lens Modular 2.0, switch 'Max Lens 2.0' to 'On' on the GoPro HERO12 Black settings screen. Now you can take ultra-wide-angle shots.



When you attach Max Lens Modular 2.0 to GoPro HERO12 Black, you will be able to select the viewing angle from 'W (Wide)', 'MSV (Max SuperView)', and 'MHC (Max HyperView)'.



Below is an image cut out from a movie taken with the maximum angle of view 'HyperView' without Max Lens Modular 2.0 installed.



And below is an image cut out from a movie taken at the same location with the maximum angle of view 'Max HyperView' with Max Lens Modular 2.0 installed. You can see that 'Max HyperView' can capture a much wider range than 'HyperView'.



Below is a movie comparing the scenery that can be shot with 'Linear' 'HyperView' without Max Lens Modular 2.0 and 'Max HyperView' with Max Lens Modular 2.0 installed. 'Max HyperView' allows you to fit a wide view on the screen at once, but it also increases distortion. For this reason, we recommend choosing whether to use Max Lens Modular 2.0 or not, depending on whether you value dynamic images or less distortion.

When you attach GoPro's interchangeable lens 'Max Lens Modular 2.0', you can shoot ultra-wide-angle and dynamic movies - YouTube


The following movie records the situation in Ebisubashi at the moment the Hanshin Tigers won the league championship. This movie was shot with GoPro HERO12 Black equipped with Max Lens Modular 2.0 and the angle of view set to 'Max SuperView', so we were able to clearly record the large number of people gathering at Ebisu Bridge.

The moment the Hanshin Tigers won the league for the first time in 18 years at Ebisubashi - YouTube


Below is a movie that verified the effectiveness of the blur correction function 'HyperSmooth' with Max Lens Modular 2.0 installed. In the action of ``riding a bicycle,'' the blurring is effectively suppressed, but in the action of ``dashing up and down the stairs,'' although small blurring is suppressed, the vertical shaking is noticeable. In addition, both movies were shot with an ultra-wide angle, so the movement of the arms is included in the angle of view, creating a finish similar to first-person game footage.

Check the image stabilization performance when Max Lens Modular 2.0 is attached to GoPro HERO12 Black - YouTube


In addition, Max Lens Modular 2.0 is available at the official store for 16,000 yen including tax. The GoPro HERO12 Black and Max Lens Modular 2.0 set is available for 75,600 yen including tax.

Max Wide Angle Lens Modular 2.0 - HERO12 Black Action Camera | GoPro
https://gopro.com/ja/jp/shop/mounts-accessories/max-lens-mod-2/ADWAL-002.html



GoPro HERO12 Black is also available at electronics retailers. At the time of article creation, it is available at Amazon.co.jp for 63,800 yen including tax.

Amazon | GoPro Official Store Limited GoPro HERO12 Black + Certified SD Card [Domestic Genuine Product] | Wearable Camera/Action Cam Mail Order



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We have published a review article verifying the night shooting performance of GoPro HERO12 Black.

I tried using GoPro HERO12 Black for night photography, which smartphones are not good at. I tried to see how clear images I could record in a dark place - GIGAZINE



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