Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I wrote off the digicam as a temporary trend, but three years later, "crappy cameras" have only become more popular
OPINION The low-fi digicams that began resurging in trends around 2022-2023 still aren't showing any signs of slowing down
Using magnets, Wandrd’s new camera strap system switches from wrist to your neck with just one hand
STRAPS The Wandrd Magnetic Camera Strap system uses a magnetic, dual-locking attachment for quick strap swaps
Even DJI camera lookalikes are under threat in the US, as the FCC investigates several companies over borrowed tech
NEWS Several camera companies are under investigation after research hinted that the brands use communications tech banned under the FCC Covered list
This Canon mirrorless camera is so popular that both of its older versions are all in the top three used cameras in Japan right now
TRENDS The Canon EOS R6 Mark III may be among the most popular new cameras, but both of its predecessors are trending on the used market in Japan
Best camera for black and white photography in 2026
Buying guide We help you find the best camera for black and white, whether you want to shoot on digital or film.
I can’t stop hearing “AI is inevitable” – but Instagram’s rapid removal of a controversial AI tool is proof that human voices still have power
AI Score one for the artists: Meta admits this controversial AI tool that stole faces and styles from Instagram “missed the mark”
This tiny pancake lens only weighs as much as a tennis ball – and borrows a feature from point-and-shoots that means you'll never lose another lens cap
NEWS The Kase AF 24mm f/3.8 is a compact pancake lens that has a built-in lens cap
The new TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air is a lightweight prime that still uses an all-metal body
NEWS Available for APS-C X-Mount, E-Mount, and now Z-mount cameras
The Sony RX10 V is a camera meant for all skill levels – so I put one on auto mode and handed it to an 11-year-old
OPINION The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera that can shoot everything from wildlife to macro, but how beginner-friendly is it?
A viral photo on the subway. A striking aerial view. The top 5 news photos of the week prove the power of contrast in photojournalism
OPINION I'm a journalist and a photographer, and I think these striking photos are the best news photos this week
Best Pentax lenses in 2026: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II
30 years later, the design of this trendy compact camera has hardly changed. Can you spot the difference on the latest version of the Ricoh GR IV?
NEWS The Ricoh GR IV is getting a special edition this fall, but the design is a minimalist nod to how loyal the series has remained to the original
Trends make film photography feel expensive, but this popular Kodak film stock is actually priced better than it was in the 1990s
NEWS An analysis of more than 30 film stocks across 6 months shows that film prices haven't risen as fast as the annual inflation rate
These three camera brands have yet to announce a major camera in 2026 – but I suspect there’s a good reason why
OPINION 2026 had a slow start for the camera industry, and three major brands have yet to introduce a new model this year
Instagram’s controversial AI won’t just copy your face – Meta Muse Image imitates photography styles too
NEWS The new Meta Muse image generator is already facing a privacy backlash, but artists should know that the wrong privacy settings allow the AI to copy style too
GoPro, at risk of bankruptcy, is getting a $20 million loan from its founder and inventor as the process for potential sale “continues to progress”
GOPRO GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman is buying $20 million in stock to help keep the action camera afloat amid the search for a potential buyer or merger
Sony has brought its every-genre camera back from the dead. The Sony RX10 V isn’t a compact camera, but its fixed lens covers everything from macro to telephoto
News The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera with a 24x zoom, a one-inch sensor – and speed and autofocus borrowed from Sony's mirrorless cameras
Nikon announced, then un-announced, a weird new Nikon Z6 III camera. This is why
NIKON Nikon USA explained that the Wi-Fi free Z6 III is designed for a few specific security use cases
A new multi-mount 85mm f/1.2 lens is coming from Meike – but one key detail has yet to be decided
NEWS A development teaser seems to hint that the Meike AF 85mm f/1.2 may have a plastic or metal build
Sorry, drones – Beni is a cute camera on wheels, and the quirky little robot can even climb stairs (even if it can't fly)
NEWS A California startup is launching a little camera robot named Beni with 4K video, auto follow and even the ability to jump
Amazon’s best-selling cameras right now aren’t at all what I expected, but as a parent and pro photographer, I 100% agree
OPINION Several of the best-selling cameras on Amazon right now are made for kids. As a photographer and parent, this is a trend I love
Digital cameras that look like film are trendy. I shoot both film and digital, and these are my top picks
OPINION These are my favorite digital cameras that look like film, as a photographer who shoots both digital and film
I gave up my iPhone for a screen-free compact camera. I didn’t miss the screen, but I did miss these two things
OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead
