According to Sony their new RXO II is the world’s smallest and lightest premium compact camera. What does that mean? It’s about the size of a GoPro but features a 24mm lens with Zeiss glass, backed by a 1.0-type stacked 15.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, and a BIONZ X image processor. Image stabilization, a rotating selfie screen & a high-quality microphone make it a solid choice for committed vloggers.

Using advanced AI tracking and a 3-axis Gimbal, the OBSBOT Tail Camera allows you to shoot, direct, & star in your videos all at the same time by offering features to track, auto zoom and capture movement up to 4K resolution at speeds up to 60fps. This compact camera won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award as well as a 2019 iF Design Award. Another funded Kickstarter.

With the introduction of the Q2, Leica adds some serious firepower to its compact full-frame camera. Namely, a super high-res 47.3-megapixel sensor as well as 4K video capture. It’s fitted with a Summilux 28mm f/1.7 prime lens with a cropping/zooming feature that can make your shots look like you used a 35mm, 50mm or 75mm lens. The camera also offers continuous still shooting at 10 fps & is dust and weather resistant.

Ricoh’s latest addition to its 360º Theta line, the Z1, is a pocketable prosumer model that’s the brand’s first to feature dual, 1-inch image sensors—an upgrade that delivers much-improved image quality. These sensors offer 23-megapixel-resolution for 360-degree still images and digitally stabilized 4K spherical video. It can also stream in 4K at a bit rate of 120Mbps. It supports Adobe DNG image format & uses Ricoh Theta Stitcher for editing spherical images in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.

Canon’s all-new EOS RP is the smallest and lightest full-frame EOS camera ever made. This compact mirrorless model is lighter and more affordable than the EOS R that precedes it and only slightly less powerful. The RP features a 26.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor and DIGIC 8 image processor, with an expandable ISO range of 100-40000 & 5 FPS continuous shooting capability. For video, the camera shoots 4K footage at 25fps with 8-bit color depth. The camera also offers wi-fi/bluetooth connectivity & USB charging. Available for pre-order now.

Created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Cinematographers, Leica created a special limited-edition ASC variant of its M10-P digital rangefinder camera. Aside from ASC branding on the top plate and the gold-finished Leica Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH lens, it looks like other M10 models. But it’s got what they don’t: 2 built-in cinematic modes. The“ASC Cine Classic” mode recreates the look of 35mm motion-picture film & the “ASC Contemporary” mode mimics the digital look of more modern movies.

For vloggers and content creators of all sorts, the SwitchPod will come in handy. Literally. This lightweight, compact handheld tripod works with any camera, from a phone to a DSLR, and seriously simplifies the video making process as well as delivering solid selfies. Its magnet-loaded legs allow you to switch between handheld handle and tripod with the flick of the wrist to keep your shooting running smooth and seamless. The universal 1/4-20” mount allows you to not only attach any camera but even pro-quality release plates and ball heads. A funded Kickstarter.

FLIR’s Black Hornet PRS is an “airborne personal reconnaissance system for dismounted soldiers.” Translation: it’s a pocket-size drone originally designed for military units who need undetectable recon in combat situations. This combat-proven drone is extremely light, nearly silent, and boasts a flight time up to 25 minutes. It uses EO & infrared optical technologies to transmit live video & HD still images day or night. The imagery is transmitted through an encrypted data link with ranges up to 2 kilometers & is stored on removable SD cards in the device. No word yet on civilian availability.

You’d probably carry a tripod if it fit in your wallet, right? Okay, well the Pocket Tripod PRO does. It’s the size of a credit card and twice as thick, so it slides right into your pocket or wallet. And despite its small size, it delivers all the essential functions you’d expect from a full-size tripod: Carbon fiber legs, angle indicator, soft-contact grip, and fluid tilt adjustment.

The Vuze XR is the world’s first 5.7K VR camera, a handheld system that uses two lenses to capture VR content and shoot ridiculously sick 2D 180-degree footage or stabilized 3D 360-degree footage at 5.7K resolution at 30fps and 4K at 60fps. With a cross-platform editing app, you can dial in footage either in-camera or on your desktop.

The Arlo Ultra is the security camera brand’s most powerful device yet. It features a 4K Ultra HD resolution sensor with high dynamic range (HDR), a 4K lens with a 180º field of view and it has an integrated spotlight that lights up anyone or anything that moves within its view. There is also audio detection that listens for odd noises. When something suspicious is seen or heard it can sound a screeching siren and even call 911. Comes with a 1-year subscription for storing your footage.

The Osmo Pocket is the smallest action camera & handheld 3-axis gimbal the drone lords at DJI have ever created. It records 4K 60fps video with mechanical stabilization that gives your motion clips a cinematic look no matter how radical you’re getting. It has features like Auto-track to follow the motion of your subject, a 3X3 panoramic mode and the battery lasts for 140 minutes.

Designed to carry your compact camera & one lens, the cross-body Camera Pack from L.A.-based Killspencer is constructed of premium black full-grain leather. It features Swiss-made Riri zippers, a cordura and mesh padded interior and multiple pockets for photo accessories & personal items. The nylon waist/shoulder strap is adjustable. Made in the USA.

The One X camera from Insta360 is a throwable 360º action camera that features advanced omnidirectional image stabilization, twin ultra-wide lenses & captures video in 5.7K at 30 fps. For super crisp super-slow-mo, it has 2 Slow motion modes: 50 fps at 4K and 100 fps at 3K. And because it’s throwable, it will open up possibilities for tossing—literally throwing—this thing right into the action to grab insane 360º slo-mo’s you just couldn’t get with other action cameras.

With a Pictar Pro, your phone camera is upgraded to deliver better images with more DSLR-like controls. It gives your iPhone or Android device a camera-like grip as well as a viewfinder, shutter button, a zoom toggle, manual control wheels for exposure & mode adjustment, and an extra battery. And even with all these features and controls, it doesn’t require a wi-fi or wired connection to your phone.

GoPro just dropped a new flagship action camera, the Hero7 Black. This new model is the same dimensions as its predecessors in the 6 series lineup but features much improved image stabilization called Hypersmooth, livestreaming capability, and a hyperlapse time-lapse mode. 4K video capture at 60 FPS, fully waterproof & secure cloud storage via subscription. Overall a solid upgrade.

Lumapod has created the world’s first ultra-portable tripods specifically for smartphone, GoPro, Mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Designed for speed and convenience, the 2 models weigh practically nothing (.88lbs. & 1.65lbs) set up in seconds, and are ultra-compact, so you’ll never leave it at home. The Lumapod Kickstarter funded in just 90 minutes.

The lights from Litra deliver pro-level light in a crazy compact package. They call it “Studio Lighting In Your Pocket.” We can’t argue. The 4-mode LitraTorch delivers up to 2200 lumens with waterproof & military grade ruggedness—at 810G MIL SPEC rating. For photos & video, they deliver flicker-free (5700 kelvin) day light & for biking, camping & general life-after-dark applications, they’re unbeatable. 4-hour battery life, waterproof to 30m & they feature multiple mounting points for shedding light on all your nighttime adventures.

Canon’s latest DSLR launches a whole new system for the brand. The EOS-R is their first 30.3 MP full-frame mirrorless camera, which also features a new lens mount system. In addition to the sensor, it features a Digic 8 image processor capable of 8 FPS continuous shooting, ISO that ranges from 100 up to 102,400, plus a Dual Pixel CMOS Auto Focus that offers an incredible 5,655 selectable AF points; Canon claims it also has the fastest AF system in the world. The RF lens mount system is designed to improve speed & communication between camera & lens electronics while still working with existing EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses.

Insta360 Pro 2 is a tricked-out, pro-grade 360º VR camera that records six 8K quality digital video & HDR 3D using 6 lenses as well as delivering seamless auto-stitching, advanced FlowState stabilization, & high speed motion tracking. Footage is recorded on 6 separate Micro SD cards, one-per-eye, and a special plug-in enables you to edit footage easily without dealing with the massive 8K files.