THE BEST Cameras

Inspired by classic 8mm film cameras, Chinon’s forthcoming Bellami HD-1 camera is all digital, capturing full HD 1080/30p video, offering interchangeable lenses, and a comfortable and stable pistol grip. Sample footage here.

Sony revamps its popular α77 24.3mp DSLR with more accurate and flexible autofocus, a fast new Bionz X processor, 100-25600 ISO range, a sharp 1228k dot LCD display, Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity, and 4K still image output.

A surprisingly modern Leica. The T-System has an aluminum body, a 16.5MP Sony APS-C sensor and a 3.7″ touchscreen for most of its controls. It has a new lens mount and will launch with a 18-56mm zoom lens and a 23mm prime lens.

Lytro’s amazing light field tech lets viewers refocus images long after you’ve snapped your pictures. Their new Illum camera ups the ante with a 30-250mm zoom lens, a 4″ touchscreen, and much improved image quality. More here.

For the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Adidas has outfitted a special ball with six HD cameras inside, capable of capturing a 360-degree view of the game as the ball is kicked around. Keep an eye out here for updates on its journey to Brazil.

A compact 12.2MP full-frame interchangeable lens camera with an amazing ISO range of 50 to 409,600 for extreme low-light sensitivity. Can also output uncompressed 4K video via HDMI. Compatible with Sony E-Mount lenses.

The Dual Hero System is a tandem housing for the Hero3+ Black Edition. Set one camera to shoot video while the other shoots images, or record synched 2D videos or images that you can convert into 3D. Fits most GoPro mounts.

Like its popular predecessor, the Tough TG-3 is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and resistant to high pressure and low temperatures. It has a 16mp 1/2.3″ CMOS sensor, a high-speed F2.0 lens, a time-lapse mode and four macro modes.

Commissioned by a security camera company, custom motorcycle builder Chicara Nagata modded a ’66 Little Honda P25 and used a 2MP Sony camera as its headlights and taillights. He also added two more cameras to the bike’s body.

At just 0.89″ thick and weighing just 5.6oz., Samsung’s NX Mini is the slimmest and lightest interchangeable lens camera yet. It has a 20.5mp CMOS sensor, a flip up screen and will launch with wide-angle, zoom and bokeh mini lenses.

An amazingly compact device which can provide steady video shots from any camera with a standard tripod mount. Its folding legs double as both counterbalance weights and an impromptu tripod base. Jump to 4:00 to see it in action.

To promote its QX100 lens camera, Sony visited Northlandz, an incredible model railroad museum built by Bruce Williams Zaccagnino. It has over 100 trains, 8 miles of track and thousands of buildings. Explore Northlandz here.

A small stick-on add-on that makes it easier to press the shutter button and other buttons on your camera. Its textured surface also makes it easier to find the button without looking down at your camera.

Fujifilm’s new interchangeable lens camera sports a classic SLR look and feel, as evidenced by its multitude of physical knobs and switches. The X-T1 is also dust- and water-resistant, and has an OLED viewfinder that aids in focusing.

Targeted at musicians, the Zoom Q4 captures 1080p/30 HD video, and high quality sound (up to 24-bit/96kHz) via X/Y stereo microphones. Its built-in LCD screen can be flipped around or removed, and it can even live-stream via USB.

A thermal camera attachment for the iPhone 5 & 5S. FLIR One uses a two cameras to create a composite image, making it easier to discern objects. Also works as a battery pack for the phone. Available spring 2014 for $349.

The camera tracking robot now fits on more tripods and has a lighter transmitter. It also has an optional remote control for your camera’s pan, tilt and zoom. You can also pair multiple units and transmitters in various combinations.

The FDR-AX100/B shoots at up to 3840×2160 resolution. It has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 12x optical zoom, a 1″ Exmor R CMOS sensor, optical image stabilization, OLED electronic viewfinder and 3.5″ LCD screen.

The NX30 mirrorless camera has a 20.3mp APS-C CMOS sensor, 30s to 1/8000s shutter speed, an electronic viewfinder that tilts up to 80º, a 3″ AMOLED touch screen and Wi-Fi/NFC media sharing and remote control.

A night vision camera for iOS and Android devices. It doesn’t need your device’s camera; instead it wirelessly streams video to your device through an app, from which you can capture still images or record live video.

CBS spoke with GoPro Founder and CEO Nick Woodman, who became a billionaire by selling cameras at a time when most other cameras are losing market share to smartphones, thanks to GoPro’s quality, durability and versatility.

The Nikon Df is a DSLR with a beautiful retro SLR case and mechanical controls. It has a 16.2mp full-frame, a 3.2″ LCD screen and microUSB, HDMI and accessory ports. It’s compatible with AF-S, AF-D and AF lenses.

The α7 and α7R mirrorless cameras pack a full-frame image sensor in a lightweight body and a sensible price. The A7 has a 24mp sensor, while the α7R has a 36.3mp sensor. They work with E-mount and full-frame lenses.

A one-off of the Leica M designed by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newsom. It has an aluminum body, a 35mm CMOS sensor and a 50mm f/2 lens. It will be auctioned off on 11/23/13 to raise funds for (RED) and its fight against AIDS, Malaria and TB.

Sick of carrying your camera with a neck strap? The Cotton Carrier Camera Vest takes the weight off of your neck and shoulders with its universal camera hub. Check out the video to see just how secure this thing is.

The GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition is 20% smaller and lighter and has a 30% longer battery life than its predecessor. Its improved lens leads to 33% sharper images. It also has a new wide-angle video mode and an auto low-light mode.