theQ Is The First Social Pocket Camera To Come After Your iPhone

Branded as the first socially connected 3G point-n-shoot camera, theQ is an easy to use $200 stylishly vintage-looking, waterproof pocket camera that can instantly share every photo taken by you with your favorite social network. On top of that, its got a unique powerful LED ring flash, a 24mm wide angle lens with a pretty quick f/2.4 aperture and a tiny 5-megapixel sensor. You can also directly upload your photos from theQ to the cloud where you can view them, edit them with various filters in a secure online storage space called theQ LAB. Focusing is done manually and you can adjust your focus between macro and infinity using a focus ring around the lens. Instead of offering a single shutter button, theQ camera has two. The second is designed to capture a photo whilst firing the LED ring flash. Video recording is so passé.

Offered in a wide range of soft-touch colors, the Swedish designed theQ camera also features a 2.7" display accompanied by a faux viewfinder which doubles as a carabiner loop, shock-proof construction, a built-in rechargeable battery that lasts up to 200 shots per charge, a micro-USB port and a micro SIM card slot instead of a conventional SD card slot. Because theQ camera relies on its wireless 3G connectivity to push your photos to an online cloud storage which lets you upload unlimited photos, it only enables you to store some photos on its 2GB of on-board storage if for any reason you have no signal reception. You can pre-order theQ camera right now in 9 colors for $200 including free shipping.

GoPro Hero3 Rugged Extreme Cameras Shoot 4K Video

GoPro has announced its latest and greatest Hero3 extreme action cameras today which are twice as fast, have a 30% smaller form factor and are 25% lighter than their predecessors. The Hero3 comes in three different models that include the $400 Black Edition, $300 Silver Edition and the $200 White Edition. All three feature a new user interface, built-in WiFi, Improved audio recording and wind-noise reduction, rugged waterproof housing, full 1080p HD video recording at 30fps or 720p HD video at 60fps, reduced distortion and improved sharpness thanks to the redesigned flat lens.

GoPro's higher end Hero3 Black Edition includes a waterproof wireless WiFi remote control and is capable of shooting 1080p at a higher 60fps than its two new siblings. But for your $400, it will boast superior low-light performance and will also shoot massive 4K at a diminutive 12fps and 2.7K video resolutions at an impressive 30fps and packs a 12-megapixel sensor for still photos. The difference between the White Edition and Silver Edition Hero3 cameras is a 5-megapixel sensor compared to the 11-megapixel sensor inside the Silver Edition. GoPro's Hero3 cameras are now available for pre-order and are expected to start shipping near the end of the month.

IKEA's Cardboard Digital Camera, Want's To Replace Your Smartphone

IKEA has always been the go-to giant retailer for great modern, budget furniture and tasty cafeteria food. Apparently IKEA might start selling these disposable-like digital cameras made out of recyclable cardboard you won't have to put together yourself. IKEA's budget point-and-shoot runs on two user replaceable AA batteries and can store up to 40 photos on its on-board USB flash drive which flips out of the side when time comes to upload those Swedish meatball pics you took straight to your computer.

By the extremely cheap looks of it, we're thinking IKEA's reusable cardboard digital camera will retail for no more than $10. 

Nikon Outs D3200 Entry Level DSLR With 24MP

Just like that, Nikon has just added the D3200 to its entry level DSLR bevy to replace the D3100. As a kit, Nikon's D3200 is set to retail for just under $700 and will include the body along with a basic 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G kit lens with VR (Vibration Reduction). Nikon wants to push the pixel count to the max giving the D3200 a massive 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor coupled with the same Expeed 3 processor found in Nikon's D4 that's capable of shooting full HD 1080p video for point-and-shoot, ease of awesomeness.

Is black too boring for you? Well then, the D3200 also comes in this candy apple red color too. Besides the 24-megapixel sensor, the D3200 is capable of continues shooting at 4fps, ISO sensitivity ranging from true 100 to 6400 (expandable up to 12800 for epic grainy images), 60fps video capture option at 720p and a 3-inch back screen with Live View. Nikon claims that the D3200 is capable of performing well in low-light conditions, but we're skeptical. Expect to get your hands on the D3200 kit later this month in either black or red.

Nikon's D4 & D800 Camera Bodies Available On March 20, Pre-Orders Open

Good news to Nikons shooters, Nikon's latest pro level, full frame DSLRs are now available to pre-order on Amazon. The 16-megapixel D4 and the D800 with all of its 36-megapixel goodness will set you back $5,999 and $2,999, both of which will be available on March 20. Both are capable of shooting what Nikon is calling "broadcast-quality" full 1080p video. Demand is extremely high at the moment so you might want to secure yourself one of these soon. Nikon's professional full frame duo only come in body-only configuration, so you might like to grab yourself Nikon's new full frame FX-format 85mm f/1.8G lens while you're at it to complete your awesome new gear.

Veho Muvi HD Cams Get Waterproof Case Plus Mounting Accessories

Veho calls its Muvi HD series of small hands-free video cameras the GoPro killers now that it has released a slew of mounting accessories plus a new waterproof case for extreme action video shooting. Veho's VCC-A010-WPC rugged waterproof case comes with a universal mounting clip for use with other Veho mounting accessories, tripod mounting and a crocodile clip and it's compatible with the Muvi HD7, HD10, HD Pro and HD Gumball 3000 cameras. Veho wants to compete with GoPro with releasing similar mounting options like a suction cup mount, surfboard and snowboard mounts, helmet mount, harness body mount and a tripod mount. Veho's waterproof case will set you back $59.95, and it's available right now.

Lens Loop Makes A Better Camera Strap

Despite its name, the Lens Loop is a simple, fully adjustable camera strap designed using a 2-inch wide seat belt webbing as the strap and comfortably rests the weight of your camera on your shoulder instead of your neck. The Lens Loop attaches to any camera using a universal camera connector that can support even the largest of DSLRs. The Lens Loop stays as slim and minimal as possible without any bulky shoulder pads to move around so you can roll it up like you would unroll a fruit roll-ups, and easily store it inside your camera gear bag. By not including a shoulder pad, I could see a potential comfort problems with photographers who use large and heavy DSLRs. You can pre-order a black Lens Loop over at Kickstarter for $25, and $35 for any other color.