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Turn Your Latest Adventure Into an Insta-Worthy Reel With These Video-Editing Apps
by Geoffrey Morrison
CapCut is the best app for editing your action-cam footage. If you’re just starting out, also consider the GoPro and Insta360 mobile apps.
7 Easy Tips to Take Even Better Android Photos
by Geoffrey Morrison
Your Android phone is capable of taking amazing photos. Here’s how.
The Best Point-and-Shoot Camera
by Phil Ryan and Ben Keough
The Sony RX100 VII is the best choice for people who want a compact camera that produces significantly better photos and video than their smartphone.
The First Nikon Z-Mount Mirrorless Lenses You Should Buy
by Ben Keough
If you’re new to Nikon’s mirrorless Z-mount camera system, these are the first lenses you should consider adding to your arsenal.
The Best Instant Camera
by Arriana Vasquez and Erin Roberts
The best instant camera for taking high-quality, retro-cool photos is the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40.
The Best Drones for Photos and Video
by James Austin
After testing 33 drones, we found the DJI Air 3 to be the best drone for most photographers and videographers.
The Best Dash Cam
by Geoffrey Morrison and Sarah Witman
If you want the peace of mind of having a dash cam record as you drive, we think the Viofo A229 Pro is the best overall choice for most people.
The Best Security Cameras for Your Home
by Rachel Cericola
Wi-Fi security cameras can help protect your family and possessions. We’ve reviewed and picked the best models for every area of your home.
The Best Vlogging Cameras and Gear
by Arriana Vasquez
If you want to start vlogging, we have suggestions for gear that’ll help you capture the best video you can get, even from a smartphone.
The Best Waterproof Tough Camera
by Phil Ryan
If you want to take pictures underwater, while you’re out skiing, or in other tough conditions, the OM System Tough TG-7 is the best choice.
The First New Film Camera in 20 Years Was Just Released. Our Photo Experts Think It’s Fascinating.
by Phil Ryan
The Pentax 17 is a bold experiment: a brand-new, $500 film camera with a quirky design. Can it survive—and even thrive—in a digital world?
The Best Action Camera
by Geoffrey Morrison
If you want to take photos and videos in any situation, even extreme weather, the GoPro Hero13 Black is the best option for most people.
This Is 2024’s It-Girl Digital Camera. It’s a Decade Old.
by Elizabeth Gulino
Popular creators say the old-school Canon G7 X is the secret to crisp Instagram pictures. Our camera experts explain the hype.
This Instant Camera Is My Antidote to Digital Picture Malaise
by Maria Adelmann
When I pick up my instant camera, I enter an entirely different experience of picture-taking: uncomplicated joy.
The Best Mirrorless Camera
by Phil Ryan
If you want a camera with changeable lenses that’s more powerful than your phone, we think that most people will be happy with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV.
The Best Trail Cameras
by Kyle Fitzgerald
The Bushnell Core S-4K No Glow Trail Camera is the best trail camera to photograph wild animals, in your backyard or in the backcountry.
I’m Wirecutter’s Camera Expert. Here’s How I Make Digital Photos More Fun.
by Phil Ryan
When I need to shake up my photography routine, the selective focus of the Lensbaby Composer Pro II is my favorite tool.
How Three Bird Photography Experts Taught Me to Photograph Birds
by Phil Ryan
Bird photography can be difficult. We spoke with photographers to find the best strategies and resources for making beautiful photos.
All Cameras Are Good Cameras
by Amadou Diallo and Ben Keough
The truth is, the cameras people already own have more features than they’ll ever use and produce better image quality than most folks are ever likely to need.
The First Sony E-Mount Lenses You Should Buy
by Amadou Diallo and Phil Ryan
If you own a Sony mirrorless camera body and want to know which lenses you should get, read on for our suggestions for the first lenses you should consider.
The First Canon Lenses You Should Buy
by Erin Roberts
If you want to shoot in lower light, with a wider viewpoint, or closer, you’ll need to invest in new lenses. These are our recommendations.
The Camp Snap Camera Is Great for Kids. There’s Just One Big Problem.
by Arriana Vasquez
The Camp Snap camera is cheap, rugged, and fun to use—especially for younger photographers. But a few significant flaws kept us from completely falling in love.
The Best Pet Camera
by Mel Plaut and Kaitlyn Wells
A good indoor security cam doubles as a handy pet cam.
Automatic Settings Are Boring. Bring Mood to Your Photos With These Easy Color Adjustments.
by Phil Ryan
Adjusting color can make your photos pop in ways that automatic settings never could. Here’s how.
The Best Disposable Cameras
by Phil Ryan
Fujifilm’s QuickSnap Flash 400 and Kodak’s FunSaver one-time-use cameras will give you reliably great color results at your next party or gathering.
What My Vintage Digital Camera Obsession Has Taught Me
by Ben Keough
Before you go digging for hidden gems in the graveyard of digital camera history, heed these warnings.
The Viral TikTok Ear Camera Shouldn't Clean Your Ears (But We Did Find a Less-Icky Use For It).
by Annemarie Conte
Even though they’re everywhere on TikTok, you still shouldn’t stick ear cameras into your ear. Use them to hunt for Lego Minifigures instead.
How to Photograph a Total Solar Eclipse
by Phil Ryan
We spoke with three pro photographers and an astronomer for advice about photographing a total solar eclipse.
The Anachronistic Joy of Black-and-White Photography
by Phil Ryan
I spent a month immersed in black-and-white photography, with two of the few monochrome-only digital cameras you can buy. Here’s what it was like.
Gen Z Is Bringing Back “Vintage” Point-and-Shoot Cameras. Our Experts Weigh In.
by Annemarie Conte
Vintage compact point-and-shoot cameras are all the rage. Here’s how to get one of your own or something you might like even better.
How to Photograph Fireworks Like a Pro
by Phil Ryan
Whether you have a dedicated camera or a smartphone, getting in a good position, holding still, and using a slow shutter speed will help get you the best shot.
You Can Get Almost-New Camera Gear for a Fraction of the Cost. Here’s How.
by Ben Keough
Camera gear is expensive. Our expert camera editor shows you how to score significant bargains on used lenses, bodies, tripods, and more.
How to Store Print Photographs So They Last for Generations
by Signe Brewster
If you’d like to give your prints the best chance of lasting for hundreds of years, we have a few techniques recommended by professional archivists.
How to Choose the Camera Sensor Size That’s Right for You
by Phil Ryan
A camera sensor’s size affects the size of the cameras and lenses it can work with, as well as their performance.
5 Steps to Safely (and Legally) Fly a Drone
by Signe Brewster and James Austin
Drone flying can be as intimidating as it is rewarding. To help, we’ve collected the best advice on how to fly safely.
What You Need to Get Started With Macro Photography
by Phil Ryan
We spoke to two photographers to get expert advice on how to make dazzling close-up photos of everyday objects and the natural world.