Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The Lensbaby Twist 28 creates twisty bokeh in multiple camera mounts – and the special effects pancake lens only weighs as much as a baseball
LENS The Lensbaby Twist 28 is a multi-mount pancake lens made to let the backgrounds swirl around the subject
An optics expert is now the head of Nikon as the imaging giant shifts executives
NIKON Nikon leaders have stepped into new roles this week, as Nikon welcomes a 30+ year veteran and optics expert as the new CEO
Nikon is selling off the robotic camera company it bought up in 2016 after it “reconsidered its business portfolio”
NIKON Nikon has agreed to sell its shares in Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited (MMRC), a robotic camera motion tech company
The camera slowdown has started. Camera shipments drop in the latest numbers from Japan, but compact cameras and mirrorless aren’t to blame
CIPA The predicted decline in camera shipments in 2026 may already be starting as February numbers slow, but aging DSLRs are the biggest culprit
Compact camera prices are climbing. But Fujifilm has dropped the list price of the retro X Half to what I think it should have been at launch
FUJIFILM The Fujifilm X Half appears to have a new lower list price at several retailers in the US and UK, including the official Fujifilm stores
OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company as CEO takes over ownership. What does that mean for photographers?
NEWS OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company, as the CEO, who has spent more than 30 years with the company, takes majority ownership
Opinion: The GoPro Hero14 is (probably) coming, but as a camera expert, that’s not the new GoPro that I’m most excited for
OPINION GoPro has confirmed next-gen cameras are coming, but as a camera expert, this is what’s on my wishlist for the upcoming cameras
There’s a key problem with viral photo locations, and this cherry blossom photo illustrates that problem perfectly!
VIRAL Popular photo opportunities that happen in a limited time frame at one location all have one thing in common: dealing with crowds
This polarizer-diffusion combo filter is made for photographers who want the film look without sacrificing digital contrast
NEWS PolarPro is calling the new Goldstache diffusion-polarizing combo filter the “secret sauce for a filmic look”
These two cameras have topped US bestseller charts AGAIN, but they are actually total opposites
NEWS The list of top trending cameras at US retailer B&H has more compact cameras than mirrorless and puts the Kodak Charmera once again warring with the Sony A7 V
Memory card prices are bad enough, but this camera brand “cannot rule out the possibility” of camera price increases amid the AI memory crisis
NEWS Memory cards and hard drives may not be the only price increases tied to the AI-driven memory crisis, as Canon hints that cameras could be affected too
This No Kings photo is going viral for its uncanny resemblance to a political cartoon. As an American photographer, I think this photo proves that powerful images don’t always need fancy camera tricks
OPINION As an American photographer, this viral image from the No Kings protest perfectly illustrates what it feels like to be an American right now – and what it takes to create a powerful image
Global shutters are better at motion. Rolling shutters are better at dynamic range. This camera tech is both. But, there’s a reason why photographers can’t find these unusual hybrid sensors yet
TECH These new sensors can switch from global and rolling shutters – and even from have both color and infrared imaging
This iconic retro SLR was one of Canon’s most popular film cameras ever, but Canon is keeping it in the past
RETRO The Canon AE-1 is an iconic film camera that turns 50 this month, but an interview with Canon has squashed Canon fans' hopes for a digital remake
Ricoh GR IV HDF review: A trendy compact camera gets a trendy filter and (spoiler alert) it’s fantastic!
REVIEW The Ricoh GR IV HDF brings the same tiny size and advanced imaging capabilities, but adds subtle softness and glow at the press of a button
These historic photos didn’t just capture a key moment in women’s history – they were photographed by women too
HISTORY In honor of Women's History Month, here are 9 historic photographs featuring women both in front and behind the camera
Ricoh GR IV Monochrome review: This camera can’t shoot color, but it’s epic anyway
REVIEW I tried the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome – and compared the images to the color GR IV to see how much difference a dedicated monochrome sensor makes
These iconic Kodak films may be about to change their name – but as a film photographer, I think that’s actually fantastic news
KODAK Does a film by any other name look as sweet? The iconic Kodak Portra appears to have been re-released under the new name Kodak Ektacolor
Photographer captures seemingly impossible long exposure action shot of skydivers against the northern lights while flying over 100MPH in sub-zero temperatures
WOAH! Long exposures and action don’t usually mix, but a team of photographers just photographed skydivers against the northern lights, battling the challenges of action in the dark
A GoPro with a larger sensor is no longer the stuff of rumors. This is what we know so far about GoPro's upcoming advanced camera launch
GoPro GoPro has officially confirmed that its next generation of cameras is coming in April with a larger sensor and advanced features. This is what we know so far
Photographers can now match their hotshoe covers to their camera straps in this colorful special edition launch inspired by NYC youth
NIKON Nikon USA has launched a series of limited edition straps with matching hot shoe covers with designs from NYC youth
Sora is dead, long live cameras! The AI video generator that posed “significant risk” to creators is shutting down. Is it a sign of hope for traditional moviemakers?
AI In an unexpected move, AI giant OpenAI is shutting down its video generation tool, Sora
BREAKING: GoPro will debut larger sensor cameras in April with “bulletproof reliability”
GOPRO The latest GoPro advanced camera teaser confirms that the camera will have a larger sensor and GoPro-level durability
