Bag Review
The Ona Bowery Camera Bag
It’s a function of looks, design, construction, and size. And the Bowery checks all those boxes quite nicely.
Polaroid Cube
A super simple and compact action camcorder that won't break the bank.
Camera Gear Guide
A Few of Our Favorite Camera Accessories
Just the basics to help make it easier for the nicest camera you own to also be the one you have with you.
Joby Suction Cup Tripods
JOBY's two new suction cup tripods can be mounted onto smooth, flat surfaces — such as vehicles — to get the perfect close-up action shot.
ONA Prince Street Messenger Bag
ONA's Prince Street is a sweet messenger bag for photographers who prefer to travel light.
Leica T (Type 701) Unibody Digital Camera
To develop their new T-series camera, Leica teamed up with the design team at Audi, and boy is it a beaut. Each camera body is milled from a single block of aluminum and hand-polished for 45 minutes—no seriously, you can watch the entire process—resulting in the most Apple-like camera I've ever seen. Almost all of the Leica T's functions are controlled via…
GoPro HERO3: White Edition
While the iPhone 5 shoots great video, it's a tad ... fragile. I wouldn't ever use my phone to film anything all that exciting. The GoPro HERO3 was born for extreme situations, however. It comes with a waterproof case. It's can take fall from 197 feet. The whole thing can be re-built easily if damaged. It can capture video in 1080p 30fps,…
Ruck Strap
I'm going to let my Oklahoma bias show once again, this time with the Ruck Strap by HoldFast. Made in Tulsa, this camera strap is made of duck canvas and leather, and cleverly features a few places to keep small items. The two front pockets allow you to store credit cards, cash, memory cards, and other such things. The elastic band on…
Mirrorless Mover 10 Camera Bag
The Mirrorless Mover 10 Camera Bag looks like a great bag if you've made the jump to Micro 4/3. This bag is built for the more compact systems, but includes space for an additional lens, cables and more. Best part? It's just $45.
Olympus E-PL5
The Olympus E-PL5 is perhaps the Micro Four Thirds camera to purchase. This particular example comes bundled with the M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R Lens, but the Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 aspherical pancake lens is a popular choice for many, as weird as prime lenses are. The 16 megapixel system records video in 1080i. The battery lasts ages and ages,…
Nikon COOLPIX A
With the COOLPIX A, Nikon has entered the high-end compact camera fray. For $1,100, the COOLPIX A packs a 16.2 megapixel DX-format sensor with an all-glass 18.5mm f/2.8 prime lens. Capable of recording 1080p video, RAW images at 4 fps while burst shooting and shooting in macro mode. It goes on sale in a few weeks.
Tenba Messenger Photo Daypack
We look at a lot of bags here on Tools and Toys, but the Tenba Messenger Photo Daypack is the first one I can recall geared directly toward photographers. The $150 (yay, Prime!) bag is 8.5 x 13 x 17.5 inches, but its real feature isn't the size, but the way the space is laid out. It's got a 15-inch laptop sleeve…
olloclip for iPhone 5
I love my olloclip. The clip-on lens kit for the iPhone takes what is already a great moblie camera and makes it a lot more powerful and fun to use. Thankfully, a new version for the iPhone 5 is available for pre-order now. $69 gets you a red, white or black kit with a Fisheye, Wide-Angle and Macro lens. All three lenses…
Canon EOS 6D
Canon has announced its new DSLR for the holidays — the 20.1 megapixel EOS 6D. The sensor is full-framed, with the ability to reach 25600 ISO, with 11 auto-focus points. With a built-in GPS Receiver and Wi-Fi Transmitter, the 6D makes it easier than ever to tag and import photos. The built-in Canon iMAGE GATEWAY software makes it easy to share photos…
Panasonic Lumix GX1, Micro 4/3 Camera
Oh snap. If you've been thinking of moving past the "my iPhone is my only camera" stage, then today might be your day. Back in 2008, Panasonic was one of the first companies to introduce Micro Four Thirds cameras. Basically, a Micro 4/3 system — also known as a Mirrorless camera — is a world-class amalgamation between a DSLR and a pocket-sized…
ōlloclip
The ōlloclip was all the rage amongst our group at Macworld. They had a booth on the Expo floor and were completely sold out before lunch on the third day. I picked one up and have really be loving it. The macro and wide angle lenses are just great and make a the already stellar camera in the iPhone 4S that much…
Joby GorillaPod Hybrid — Camera and iPhone Tripod
My only camera is my iPhone 4S. Also, my only video camera is my iPhone 4S. After fabricating the world's worst camera mount to shoot a video I decided it was time to get a bit more official. I recently ordered this GorillaPod Hybrid tripod stand from Joby. I got the hybrid model because the head is ultra maneuverable an it has…