And you thought your DSLR was advanced. The Lytro Camera ($400-$500) is an all-new type of shooter called a Light Field Camera that captures the color, intensity and vector direction of the rays of light — 11 million of them, in the case of the Lytro — and then uses powerful software to substitute for the internal pieces of regular... [More]

Looking for the absolute best professional DSLR you can buy? As of March 2012, that will be the Canon 1D X DSLR Camera ($6,800). Built to replace not one but two EOS-1D models, the 1D X sports three DIGIC processors — including dual DIGIC 5+ processors to allow for up to 12fps RAW shooting and 1080p video capture, and a... [More]

And you thought the line between still and video cameras was already blurred. The JVC GC-PX10 Hybrid Camera ($900) aims to stir the imaging pot further with its unique design that merges aspects of a point-and-shoot and a digital camcorder, 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, 32GB of internal storage with SD expansion slot, tiltable 3-inch touch panel LCD display, Konica Minolta... [More]

Been waiting on one of the "big two" camera manufacturers to enter the compact interchangeable lens market? Here you go. The new Nikon 1 System Cameras ($650-$900) mix ideas from Micro Four Thirds, DSLRs, and compact cameras together into an intriguing blend of technology and style. Both models — the J1 and V1 — sport 10.1 megapixel High-Speed AF CMOS... [More]

Canon's celebrated S-series is back for more enthusiast point-and-shoot action with the Canon PowerShot S100 Camera ($430). Keeping the terrific control ring and shooting modes from its S95 predecessor, the S100 offers a 12.1-megapixel HS CMOS sensor, a new 24-120 f/2.0 wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens, built-in GPS for effortless geotagging, ISO sensitivity to 6400, and your choice between stealthy... [More]

Say what you will about the pros and cons of social networking, but one thing's for sure — it has spawned an entire generation for whom the self portrait is essential. For this new band of self shooters, we present the Samsung MV800 Camera ($280). It packs plenty of the tech you'd expect — like a 16.1 megapixel CCD sensor,... [More]

Like its big brother the X100, the Fujifilm FinePix X10 Camera ($TBA) looks more than a little retro — and that's a good thing. Powered by a large 12-megapixel, 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor paired to a f2.0, 4x manual optical zoom lens, the X10 takes serious photographs and 1080p video that you can view on the 2.8-inch monitor — and... [More]

If Kickstarter has taught us anything, it's that good ideas can come from anywhere — and Cineskates ($150 and up) are a perfect example. This ingenious set of skateboard-style wheels are made to attach to Joby's ultra-versatile GorillaPod Focus tripod and ballhead, turning your DSLR or — gasp! — digital camcorder into a pro-style rig, allowing for silver screen-worthy movement.... [More]

We've been generally impressed with the evolution of compact interchangeable lens cameras over the last year or so, but the Sony NEX-7 Camera ($1,200 and up) represents about as big a leap forward as we've yet seen. Packing a crazy 24.3 megapixel, APS HD CMOS sensor, it's capable of out-shooting most DSLRs, and also offers the latest Bionz image processor,... [More]

If any camera was going to dispel the notion of "bigger camera = more zoom," this is it. The Canon PowerShot Elph 510 HS Camera ($350) turns convention on its head by cramming a 28mm wide-angle, 12x optical zoom lens into the thinnest space ever, and also offers up features like an Intelligent IS stabilization system, a Smart AUTO mode... [More]

Get all the image quality of a Leica with all the colorful fun of a Lomo cam with the ColorWare Leica D-Lux 5 Camera ($1,200; $400 if you mail yours in). Sporting the same features as the standard model — including a 10.1 megapixel sensor, fast f/2.0 lens, a 3.8x optical zoom, 720p video recording, OIS image stabilization, a three-inch... [More]

With modern-day DSLRs capable of fantastic stills and Hollywood-worthy video capture, it's more tempting than ever to take them everywhere — including underwater. If you're planning on testing your rig's sea legs, you're going to need one of these Ikelite Waterproof Camera Housings ($250 and up). Available for everything from point-and-shoots to semi-pro models, they'll keep your rig usable and... [More]

If you need your next pocket cam to be as thin as possible — think millimeters here — then you'll want to take a look at the Sony Cyber-Shot TX55 Camera ($350). The latest pint-sized powerhouse from the Walkman maker features a 16.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor for terrific detail and low-light performance, Full HD video, fast, 0.1-second autofocus,... [More]

Another week, another tiny interchangeable lens camera. The Olympus PEN E-P3 Camera ($900) is the latest entrant into this increasingly crowded market, and packs a 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor, the new TruePic VI processor, an all-new FAST AF Tracking System with 35 focus points, 1080i HD video recording, ISO up to 12,800, and a 3-inch OLED touch screen for... [More]

In a recent interview with Uncrate, the DSLR made its feelings known about the rising number of small, interchangeable lens cameras. Below is an excerpt from that talk. "Doesn't anyone like big, heavy, highly-capable cameras anymore? All these new models are stealing my lens-swapping mojo while pushing around my longtime buddy, the point-and-shoot. Take the Pentax Q Camera ($800), for... [More]

We've seen the standard edition, and we've seen it in titanium. Now it's time to see it go undercover. The Leica M9P ($TBA) brings the 18 megapixel, full-frame 24 x 36mm sensor, 80-2500 ISO range, 1/4000 of a second shutter speed, full metal housing, and 2.5-inch monitor of the original to bear in a generally unmarked model, replacing the signature... [More]

Like taking photos in the great outdoors but not willing to settle with the sacrifices of a ruggedized model? Pack your favorite point-and-shoot in an Alpinist Camera Case ($60-$120). Available in models to fit the thinnest of the thin to beefier, DSLR-like models like the Leica D-Lux, these lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum cases are design to be carried on a climbing... [More]

With a design that crams a DSLR-sized sensor into a point-and-shoot sized body, the Sony NEX-C3 Camera ($600-$650) is the latest in Sony's series of hybrid shooters. Building upon the company's well-received NEX-3, the C3 features a solid metal top case, a streamlined grip, a 16.2 megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, 720p video recording, a tilting, three-inch LCD, 3D... [More]

Analog photography, like vinyl, is making a huge comeback — and you can get in on the action with the Lomo LC-Wide Camera ($390). Sporting a fixed 17mm Minigon Ultra-Wide Angle lens, the LC-Wide shoots on pretty much any type of 35mm film, and offers a choice between full, square, or half-format shots, multiple exposures, a close-up focus distance of... [More]

Getting tired of the endless feature creep of modern point-and-shoots? The Midnight Shot NV-1 Night Vision Camera ($130) should be a breath of fresh air. Instead of piling on pointless panoramic and photographic functions, this simple five-megapixel shooter is deadly simple, until your turn on the night vision mode, which retracts the infrared blocking filter over the lens and activates... [More]