Cameras

These are the best lenses you can get for your smartphone, but they'll cost you.

When you want to cover an entire room but don't want to spend a lot of money buying several security cameras, the Ezviz ez360 Pano and its 360-degree lens provide an affordable alternative.

Project Nursery's baby-monitor system pairs a solid camera with a privacy-minded smart speaker, so you can use Alexa for control instead of relying solely on smartphone apps.

If you’re the kind of parent who checks on the baby every 15 minutes, the breathing-detection feature of Cocoon Cam Plus just might help you relax.

For an advanced bridge camera, the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a gentle learning curve but provides plenty of power for expanding your skills and creativity. Still, it could have more extras for the high price.

The Tend Insights Lynx Indoor security camera is a low-cost connected home device with a few nice perks like facial recognition, but it's a little too short on features.

Canon's mirrorless camera for beginners works well and is easy to use, but it has some limitations.

This Fujifilm mirrorless model produces fantastic photos, but there's a bit of a learning curve, and video feels like an afterthought.

The SpotCam Sense Pro is a powerful security camera that goes far beyond video surveillance. Though it has a few flaws, you'll appreciate the flexible approach to security.

The Hero6 Black includes some internal upgrades that'll make it worth the higher price for professional photographers or videographers, but casual users might want to buy the previous-generation model.

This motion-activated floodlight and security camera offers crisp video and an intuitive app.

This slim 360-degree camera is a cinch to use, but it's expensive for what it offers. By Mike Prospero

This instant camera/Bluetooth printer disappoints at both its tasks.