THE BEST Cameras

Watch out Nikon. Samsung has unveiled their own Android point and shoot camera. It runs on Jelly Bean, has a 16mp sensor, 1.4GHz CPU, 8GB memory, 4.8″ LCD touchscreen, 3G and Wi-Fi.

The NEX-5R offers an 16.1mp Exmor® APS-C HD CMOS sensor, 1080/60p video, super-fast autofocus, a tilt screen, and built-in Wi-Fi sharing. Out this October for about $750 w/18-55mm lens.

Designed for underwater photos, the DC1400 is depth-rated to 200 feet, and can snap beautiful shots of marine life with its 14 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and dive-optimized image modes.

A 2/3 scale model of the Canon EOS 7D made of crystal. It’s meant to be used as a bookend, but it’s also beautiful enough to be displayed alongside your camera collection or even on its own.

The S800c is a 16.0mp point-and-shoot that runs Android OS and has Wi-Fi connectivity. Upload pics or videos straight from the camera and play games or browse the net when you’re not shooting.

A point-and-shoot with ample power. The L610 has a 16mp CMOS sensor, 25mm-350mm lens with 14x optical zoom, 3″ LCD, SD card slot and is powered by 2 AA batteries. It can also shoot 1080p video.

If you’re ok with never stepping in the ocean again, then please fill your screen with this amazing HD footage of sharks attacking seal decoys caught with a high speed camera. Jeepers creepers indeed.

While it’s a bit derivative of F-Stop Ridge, we’re still entertained by Devin Supertramp and Freddie Wong’s explosive collaboration, filled with cameras in place of weapons. Of course, they’re Canons.

Aimed squarely at GoPro, the oddly-named GC-XA1 ADDIXION is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and freezeproof, captures video at 1080p/30 or 720p/60, and offers Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Z2300 can shoot 720p video or still images and store them in its 32GB memory or on an SD card. Of course it can also print images using Zink paper. It has a 10mp sensor and a 3″ LCD screen.

Document your trips and maybe make a viral video with this camera. It has a suction cup mount, a motion sensor and infrared LEDs for recording at night. It only records in 640 x 480 though.

The newest addition to the Rebel line, the T4i aka 650D still has an 18.0mp CMOS sensor, but it now has Canon’s DIGIC 5 image processor and can shoot continuously up to 5 frames per second.

A combo kit from GoPro that lets you control and view footage from up to 50 HD Hero and HD Hero 2 cameras at once. Also allows for livestreaming and wireless transfer of videos to a mobile device.

The high-speed specialists at The Marmalade use real technical genius to make their amazing slo-mo shots. That includes the use of Spike: a robotic arm that moves with incredible precision.

ILOTT Vintage restores rangefinder cameras from the 50s and 60s and replaces their leather covers with wood veneer, making them even more unique. Each camera comes with a roll of 35mm film.

A 20.3 megapixel camera with an APS-C sensor, 1080p video, interchangeable lenses, a fast shutter and Wi-Fi sharing, Samsung takes aim at the popular mid-range digicams from Sony and Nikon.

Mirrors are not viable on most bicycles, but you can keep an eye on your rear with the Owl 360. Its camera sends a 75° field of view to the 3.5″ LCD handlebar screen. Also has LED warning lights.

A new mirrorless APS-C camera from Sony. It has a 16.1mp Exmor CMOS sensor, 1080/60i video, BIONZ image processor, built-in flash, 180° tiltable 3″ LCD, and interchangeable lenses.

(NSFW: Language) The folks at DigitalRev put the Canon EOS 7D through a series of unscientific but nonetheless punishing tests, hitting, dropping, freezing, shooting and then burning the camera.

The first full frame, digital camera that only takes black-and-white photos instead of shooting in color then converting to B&W. Its 18mp sensor records true luminance values to create a sharp image.

The Cloak bag sure has an interesting design. Store your SLR in it, fold in the bottom and side panels and you can shoot without taking your camera out of it. Made of water-resistant fabric.

You can consider this concept design for a retro Canon EOS100 from Maxim Mezentsev and Aleksandr Suhih hipster, but modern tech in a vintage disguise is always awesome to us.

The Blackmagic Cinema has a huge 2.5K sensor with 13 stops of dynamic range, capable of shooting feature film quality moving images in RAW format. Accepts EF and ZE mount lenses.

The finest names in cameras and cars get together for this 40 megapixel camera, done up in traditional Ferrari “Rosso Fuoco” red. Includes an 80mm lens and limited to only 499 pieces.

Capable of shooting high-speed video at 1280×1024 resolution at 500 frames-per-second – or up to 20,000fps at lower resolutions, the TS3Cine captures amazing slow-motion footage.

TrekPak is a padded insert for bags, letting you compartmentalize your backpack or bag when you need it. Instead of velcro, it uses aluminum pins that fasten securely yet are easily removable.