Digital Cameras
Whether you want to shoot action video or beautiful still photos we have a camera for you.
Find and frame animals perfectly with this wildlife photography primer.
Go wireless, get dialed in, and navigate like a pro with these gadgets.
Backpackers get a made-to-order digital camera with the first affordable GPS-enabled shooter.
This light and totally waterproof camcorder changes the game for backcountry moviemaking.
LowePro CompuRover is the outdoor photographer's best friend.
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The HyMini solar-powered fan does way more then just keep you cool
Need power? The Brunton Solaris charges any device you've got using included solar panels or a battery pack for low light conditions.
The compact PowerSource Mini gives a power boost to just about anything, including your USB-compatible devices.
The Petzl Ultra uses LED's for brightest, and most costly, headlamp.
AirDrives Interactive Earphones stay put on bumpiest trails and helps you rock out safely.
Lightweight and durable, the low cost Oregon Scientific ATC3K camcorder is practically outdoor-proof.
Sony HandyCam HDR-TG1 packs face detection, a touch screen and HD quality into lightweight camcorder.
Small and compact, Canon's Vixia HF10 produces great HD-quality video and easy-to-use interfaces for any budding outdoors filmmaker.
If you want to save time, weight, or money when buying a video camera, we found the best options.
Sony's H50 camera is packed with features like a infrared night mode, movable screen and easy-to-use slide shows.
The sturdy Olympus Stylus could be a backpacker's best point-and-shoot yet, with it's smash-proof LCD and a high 10-megapixel image sensor.
Canon's PowerShot A590 delivers some adjustable manual-like features in a bulky device too big for most front pockets.
Sony's W300 packs a massive 13.2 megapixel sensor and trail-friendly scratch-resistant body.
Simple and thin, Sony's W130 features crisp pictures and web-ready video.
Protected against small amounts of water, this sturdy camera is for the klutz in all of us.
Nixon's budget-priced point and shoot camera runs on AAs
A perfect, pocket-sized digital camera for any weekend warrior.
Whatever your budget or photo ambitions, we've found the perfect shooter for every type of backpacker.
The Garmin Oregon 400t GPS is a fast, simple and full-featured GPS device well worth the extra bucks
The Magellan Triton 2000 GPS is packed full of outdoor-worthy features.
Capture your trail memories with the 5-megapixel camera and light-duty GPS of the Nokia N95 cell phone.
Experience fewer lost signals with the Magellan Triton 200, a basic GPS for a bargain price.
Apple iPhone 3G brings maps and downloadable GPS software to your fingertips.
With a quad-helix antenna and preloaded topo maps, the Garmin Colorado 400t is the fastest of GPS units.
Rain, snow, cold, hard knocks–the backcountry can be tough on trail gadgets. You can either upgrade your devices, or learn how to protect them.
Beat wind, rain, and snow with 5 tips from an expert outdoor cameraman.
Before you shop–and buy–your dream camera, familiarize yourself with these commonly used terms
Solar charge all your outdoor electronics with Mediastreet's MP3 Player.
Solar panels and hand crank keep Eton Microlink FR150 weather radio going and going.
This hearty camera bag has plenty of room, and padding, to haul picture-taking paraphernalia plus hiking gear.
Your adventure is ready for primetime. Here are 19 ways to reach the audience in your living room–or around the world. Web-based photo sites aren't all created equal. Here are our top 5.
Learn how to save your photos, print them, get published, and produce an audio visual slideshow.
Learn how to upload your video to YouTube and tap a social network like Facebook or MySpace to post links to your movie.
Your adventure is ready for primetime. Here are 19 ways to reach the audience in your living room–or around the world.
Your adventure is ready for primetime. Here are 19 ways to reach the audience in your living room–or around the world.
Your adventure is ready for primetime. Here are 19 ways to reach the audience in your living room--or around the world.
Here's how to turn raw data into finished files that will wow your friends and preserve trip memories better than any photo album.
Here's how to turn raw data into finished files that will wow your friends and preserve trip memories better than any photo album.
Here's how to turn raw data into finished files that will wow your friends and preserve trip memories better than any photo album.
Here's how to turn raw data into finished files that will wow your friends and preserve trip memories better than any photo album.
Here's how to turn raw data into finished files that will wow your friends and preserve trip memories better than any photo album.
Take your new tools to the trail to master the skills you'll need to navigate, record, and share your best adventures. The best new digital tools for every budget and skill level.
Take your new tools to the trail to master the skills you'll need to navigate, record, and share your best adventures.
Take your new tools to the trail to master the skills you'll need to navigate, record, and share your best adventures.
Take your new tools to the trail to master the skills you'll need to navigate, record, and share your best adventures.
Take your new tools to the trail to master the skills you'll need to navigate, record, and share your best adventures.
Every great trip boils down to this: Picking an ideal location, capturing memorable moments, and bragging about it.
Every great trip boils down to this: Picking an ideal location, capturing memorable moments, and bragging about it.
Every great trip boils down to this: Picking an ideal location, capturing memorable moments, and bragging about it. Here's how to get started the high-tech way.
Every great trip boils down to this: Picking an ideal location, capturing memorable moments, and bragging about it.
A Complete Guide to the Digital Revolution–and How to Join It
Four packable, trailworthy camcorders that could launch your YouTube career
Cameras, camcorders, and GPS–our testers pick the best for the trail.
Whether you're a backpacker, dayhiker, geocacher, runner, or cyclist we have a GPS unit for you.
Rechargeable batteries are better for the environment and can save you money. Learn about the pros and cons of the different types of rechargeable batteries.
Be a YouTube Star: Learn how to shoot, edit, and post your next wilderness adventure.
The Backpacker testers try out some ingenious products for photo taking, map making, screen cleaning, and portable recharging.
All our picks weigh less than 8 ounces and cost less than $400.
You'll never miss a shot with this camera's lightning-fast lens.
Film your first wildlife documentary with this svelte digital video recorder.
Capture every backcountry moment with this wafer-slim digital camera
Push your photos to the next level with these shooting techniques
Add valuable intermediate techniques to your shooting repertoire.
At first glance, digital cameras can be intimidating. Use this guide to take the guesswork out of the features on your camera.
Not sure if you need a digital camera you can put in your pocket or one with all the lenses and accessories? No problem. Here's a guide to help you make the right choice.
Learn your camera's capabilities by doing, not reading.
Before you buy a camera, you have to get some details straight. Here's a list of the most frequently asked questions and their answers.
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