Camera Reviews
All camera gear reviews.
DJI Neo Review
DJI's 135 g Neo is a $199 palm-launch 4K drone that adds little weight to a pack, but short flights, thin wind tolerance and modest image quality limit it.
DJI Osmo Action 4 Review
The DJI Osmo Action 4 packs a 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120 video and 18 m waterproofing into 145 g, a strong trail camera with a few wide-angle quirks.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Review
Insta360's flagship action camera pairs a Leica lens and 1/1.3-inch sensor with a big flip-up screen, at the cost of size and battery life.
Sony Alpha a6400 Review
The Sony a6400 pairs class-leading autofocus and a 24.2MP APS-C sensor in a 403 g body, but small battery and rolling shutter limit it on long trips.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Review
DJI's 146 g Osmo Action 5 Pro pairs a 1/1.3-inch sensor, dual OLED screens and 47GB of onboard storage in a small, rugged trail camera.
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Review
DJI's 179 g gimbal camera pairs a 1-inch sensor with 4K/120 video, but it has no weather sealing and a built-in battery that limits long trips.
GoPro HERO11 Black Review
A hands-on look at the GoPro HERO11 Black's 5.3K sensor, battery life, and stabilization for backpackers who want trail footage without the bulk.
Hohem iSteady Pro 4 Review
A budget-friendly 3-axis gimbal for action cameras that trades premium build feel for a screwless mount, 14-hour battery, and splash resistance.
Pentax Papilio II 8.5x21 Review
Compact 8.5x21 binoculars that focus down to 1.65 feet—an oddball but beloved tool for butterfly watchers, macro nature nerds, and thru-hikers who want to see the small stuff.
Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN Contemporary Review
A compact, constant f/2.8 APS-C zoom that punches well above its 290g weight — here's how it holds up in real-world use.
Sony Alpha 7 V Review
Sony's fifth-gen A7 body brings a partially stacked 33MP sensor, AI autofocus, and 30fps bursts — here's how it holds up for travel and hybrid shooters.
Sony GP-VPT3 Wireless Shooting Grip with Detachable Remote Commander Review
Sony's third-gen Bluetooth grip finally adds a detachable remote — here's how it holds up as a grip, tripod, and vlogging tool.
Pedco UltraPod I Review
A 2 oz fiberglass-nylon mini tripod that's been a backpacker's pocket staple for decades — here's how it holds up for smartphones and light point-and-shoots.
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Review
Sony's affordable super-telephoto zoom is the default wildlife and bird lens for E-mount — here's how it performs in the field.
Peak Design Capture Review
Peak Design's 70 g aluminum Capture clip puts a mirrorless camera on your pack strap, but rigid, wide straps can defeat it.
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Review
The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is a 1,045g professional telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount — 29% lighter than its predecessor, with class-leading autofocus and optics.
DJI Mini 2 SE Review
The DJI Mini 2 SE is a beginner-friendly, sub-249g drone with OcuSync 2.0 transmission, a 3-axis gimbal, and 2.7K video — DJI's most affordable way to get in the air.
DJI Mini 2 Review
The DJI Mini 2 is a sub-250g folding drone with 4K video, OcuSync 2.0 transmission, and a 3-axis gimbal — a capable travel and beginner camera platform.
DJI Pocket 2 Review
The DJI Pocket 2 is a 117g 3-axis gimbal camera with 4K/60fps video and 64MP stills — the gold standard for pocketable stabilized video, with real trade-offs in low light and battery life.