Photo by Ariel Zambelich/Wired Near-breathless anticipation is pretty much how you’d describe the mood when Sony announced plans for what, on paper, looked to be the most advanced compact camera ever. So magnificently crafted is the RX1, a pro-level shooter with a full-frame sensor and a fixed lens wrapped in a pocket-size body, even the … Continued
Plenty of Rad, But Too Much RTFM
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/Wired With the runaway success of the GoPro Hero, everyone’s scrambling into the wearable POV camera market. So it’s about time Sony — a long-time player in both camcorders and teeny-tiny imaging tech — trotted its own horse into the race. Sony’s shooter, simply called the Action Cam, is available in Wi-Fi … Continued
Good Lookin’ Out
Photo by Ariel Zambelich/Wired The other strap-it-on-and-get-rad cameras out there — the GoPros and the Contours and the Ions — are all pretty sick in their own right. But for ease of use, no camera is sicker than Drift Action’s HD Ghost cam. It has enough capability and pure oomph to keep up with the … Continued
Still the Point-and-Shoot to Beat
Photo by Alex Washburn/Wired Saying you’ve found “the best point-and-shoot camera” is like saying you’ve got “the best kind of toe fungus.” It’s something hardly anybody wants. We’re all carrying around perfectly capable cameras on our smartphones, so if you’re going to recommend adding the bulk and expense of a compact camera without an interchangeable … Continued
We Like Our Camera Bags Big: A Round-Up
Roller bags are the go-to luggage choice for most photographers when it comes time to travel. But what happens when you have to haul all your stuff — at least two camera bodies, a few lenses, flashes, batteries, and your lunch — up a mountain, across a ski slope, or some other place where wheels … Continued
Nikon Coolpix AW110 and S31 deliver ruggedized shooting at vastly different price points
Looking to snap some frames from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam? Nikon’s got you covered, with a pair of ruggedized point-and-shoots. The high-end model here, dubbed the Coolpix AW110, will set you back a whopping 350 bucks, while the S31 will run you about $120. Clearly, you’ll be making … Continued
Sneak a Peek
Photo by Cameron Martindell/Wired If you’re not keen on looking like a Snork, with an extra appendage sticking out of your helmet to capture your adventures on video, then consider a pair of sunglasses with a video camera built in. The Durango from Pivothead grabs brilliant HD video on a camera mounted literally between your … Continued
Basics & Buying Advice: DSLR Cameras
Curious about DSLRs? New cameras from Nikon, Canon and Sony in particular? We study — and answer — the most important questions. The Basics: What makes a DSLR “professional”?There aren’t hard and fast rules, but several features set these cameras apart, like beefy alloy bodies, rubberized handgrips, and dependable shutters that can be fired hundreds … Continued









