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GoPro's easy-to-use Hero action camera is cheaper and smaller than its mainline offerings but it isn't nearly as versatile a creative tool.

By Jim Fisher
GoPro Hero

Canon is one of the most recognizable brands in the photo world, and these are the best cameras we've tested from the company.

By Jim Fisher
Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Unleash your child's inner artist. We've put together a list of the best cameras we've tested for kids of all ages and have tips for getting them started with digital photography.

By Jim Fisher
Child using large film camera to take picture of dog

We test and rate scores of digital cameras and lenses each year, from pocket-friendly models to high-end medium format systems. Here's everything you need to know to pick the best camera for you.

By Jim Fisher
Fujifilm X100VI

If you want cinema-quality video stabilization, you should get a powered gimbal. Here's how to figure out exactly what you need, along with our top picks for your DSLR, GoPro, phone, and more.

By Jim Fisher
Left to right: DJI RS 4 Pro and RS 4

Bridge cameras are a worthy choice for photographers who want a zoom range that would otherwise require carrying several lenses along with an SLR. These are the best bridge cameras we've reviewed.

By Jim Fisher
Nikon Coolpix P950

If you're thinking about buying or upgrading your camera, these are the best full-frame models we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
Full-Frame Sensor

If you aren't willing to haul around a heavy SLR or mirrorless camera but still want something better than a smartphone, a compact model might be the way to go. These are the best point-and-shoot cameras we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
 Ricoh GR IIIx, front angle

Tiny video cameras with multiple ultra-wide lenses capture the entire world around you—all 360 degrees of it. These are the best we've tested.

By Jim Fisher
Insta360 X4

Say cheese! And by cheese, we mean money, which you'll be saving on these top-rated cameras from GoPro, Canon, Sony, and more before the holiday sale season officially starts.

By Jim Fisher  & K. Thor Jensen
Early Black Friday 2024 Deals on Cameras
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As long as price is no object, wildlife and sports specialists will love the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS for its prime optics, bright aperture, and exceptional focus speed.

By Jim Fisher
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
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Editors' Choice

The Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM matches the flexibility of a zoom with the image quality and background-blurring power of a prime, and somehow doesn't break your back in the process.

By Jim Fisher
Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
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The Sony a1 II builds on the original with improved ergonomics, smarter autofocus, and pre-capture, but it faces stiff competition from cameras that cost far less.

By Jim Fisher
Sony a1 II
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The Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lab lens combines a sturdy build with fast focus and background-blurring optics, but its questionable ergonomics, tendency to flare, and faulty firmware are tough to overcome.

By Jim Fisher
Viltrox AF 135mm F1.8 FE Lab

A $50 anniversary photo book, also out today, is a much easier impulse buy than the M Edition 70 and should prove to be a fine addition to any photographer's library.

By Jim Fisher
Leica M Edition 70
4.5
Editors' Choice

The Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Glass is a big instant camera that delivers the creative exposure control and medium format picture quality that you can only get with a real glass lens.

By Jim Fisher
Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Glass

The second-generation Ace Pro comes to market less than a year after the inaugural entry with a host of upgrades, including a lens with wider coverage.

By Jim Fisher
Insta30 Ace Pro 2
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The Pocket Dispo brings '90s-style disposable camera optics to digital systems for less than the price of a spare camera battery.

By Jim Fisher
Pocket DIspo lens on Nikon Z 6 III camera
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A compelling camera for creators who mix stills and video, the EOS R5 Mark II's Stacked CMOS sensor captures at high-resolution while avoiding motion distortion and delivers clear results thanks to Canon's best-yet autofocus system.

By Jim Fisher
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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The Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S is a big telephoto lens you won't mind carrying thanks to its featherweight optical elements.

By Jim Fisher
Nikon Nikkor Z 600mm F6.3 VR S