The Pentax K-30 is a small, lightweight & powerful DSLR camera. It shoots a 16-megapixel image as well as capturing 1080p HD video. ISO speeds crank all the way up to 25,600 so you can literally get a shot in the dark. This new model is also weatherproof. Rain, dust, baby vomit, this thing is impervious to it all.
Who doesn’t want more “likes” on the pics they post? These clip-on lenses from Gizmon help you step-up your iPhone and iPad photography for great effects without costing too much. Choose from the fisheye, circular polarizer or 3-image mirage filter.
For those of you who go deep, the new Dive Housing from POV camera gurus GoPro is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. It goes down to depths of nearly 200-feet and its glass faceplate offer crystal-clear sharpness for your giant squid or shark attack survival footage.
At least one new camera comes on the market every single day, all year, every year. Or maybe it just seems that way. But how do you know which one to get? Well, in the case of the Samsung NX1000, the 20.3 MP optical sensor, 8 FPS shutter burst and direct-wifi image sharing all make a strong case for choosing this one.
Most people who give ContourROAM POV cameras the advantage over GoPro models say it comes down to a better design. They’re not as boxy, which makes them easier to hold & mount. Contour’s latest offering, the watersports kit includes all the gear you need to use the camera in or underwater; like on your surfboard, kayak, or next snorkeling adventure.
Fishing trips, bachelor parties, and drunken four-wheeler races, have claimed many a digital camera. That’s why Olympus created a camera for guys who roll like you. Their TG-1 iHS Tough model is beer-proof to 40-feet and dance-floor proof from a 6-foot drop. It also comes with a “memory card” to help you piece together what happened the next morning. Coming soon.
With the way powerful technology keeps shrinking into smaller and smaller packages, compact camera systems are the way to go when you’re more serious about shooting than just whipping out your phone but don’t want to tote a giant pro SLR. The new Lumix GF5K is a great example of a small but powerful camera that will run a whole quiver of Lumix lenses and features Leica-inspired imaging technology for impressive high-resolution photography.
With the power and versatility of current SLRs that capture crisp, full HD video, it’s easy to get pro-level results on your home movie projects. The thing is, it still looks like you’re stalking people with a regular old still camera. The Black Magic camera, with its retro “film” camera design will make you look and feel more like a “film-maker” for roughly the same dough as a mid-range SLR. And with EF and ZE mounts for interchangeable optics, you may not even have to buy new lenses.
Unlike your current portable, weatherproof POV camera, the Ion Air Pro is wi-fi ready enabling you to post the footage of your extreme video in real-time. That means your friends on FB can see you eat shit, share it with others, and comment on the crash all before you’ve even been loaded into the ambulance. Available April 30, 2012.
If you’re serious about shooting photos or video or both, you know how important a good bag is for carrying your expensive gear. But even the best camera bags are not as adjustable as they should be. Enter TrekPak. This padded insert for camera bags and hard cases uses a pin system that allows you almost infinite adjustment for securing and organizing your gear.
