Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
This upcoming retro camera has a “film” wind lever – but I’ve spotted something curious about the hybrid Yashica FX-D
OPINION The Yashica FX-D is a "film-digital hybrid" that's coming to Kickstarter, but the teaser has me intrigued
Tariffs are confusing. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
TARIFFS Canon and Leica have both confirmed a price increase, while Fujifilm has halted pre-orders for some models
First came bird feeder cameras. Now, Wonder Blocks wants to create AI-narrated documentaries of your backyard visitors
NEWS Wonder Blocks is a modular backyard ecosystem designed to attract, monitor, and record birds and bugs
A report hints at changes for Sony’s sensor business. Sony calls the report speculation, but it highlights a shift as AI grows
RUMORS Rumors indicate that Sony could be considering more separation for its imaging sensor division
The new Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is the company's cheapest mirrorless telephoto lens yet
NEWS The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is only slightly more than the company's budget nifty fifty, although US pricing hasn't been announced
The Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR pancake is so popular I can’t find it in stock at any of my go-to stores
OPINION Is the reason I can't find this tiny pancake Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR lens due to the popularity of the X100 series?
I made a terrible mistake when I bought my first camera. Now, I’m a pro – and this is what I want new photographers to know
OPINION When I bought my first DSLR, it came in a kit with accessories that didn't even work well with the camera
PolarPro LightLeak 16mm review: This lens is so bad that it’s actually good
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 16mm is terrible in a charming, old-school sort of way that makes it a serious contender for digital retro photography
The Nikon Z7 II is a solid camera, but I really hope the successor borrows this key feature from the Z5 II
OPINION If there's one thing I want to see come to the next Nikon Z7 series camera, it's exceptional low-light autofocus
AI is making the stuff of fantasy novels real as Character.AI gives still photos the ability to speak
NEWS AvatarFX gives still photos animation and voice, but AI will also be used to prevent deep fakes
Humans are better, but AI will “neither help nor harm” the odds of winning an Oscar, new rules say
NEWS Using AI won't disqualify films from winning an Oscar, according to updated rules
The new Viltrox Vintage Z1 flash looks like the perfect trendy accessory for retro cameras
news Love retro dials and leather-like wraps? Viltrox's first-ever hotshoe flashgun has both
Why are only some tech products exempt from tariffs? Senator accuses Apple CEO of “impropriety”
NEWS Senator Elizabeth Warren is asking Apple's CEO to answer questions on recent tariff exemptions
Can a computer help humans organize creative ideas? Firefly Boards is a new AI-first tool for ideation and moodboarding
NEWS Firefly Boards is a new "AI-first" tool that allows users to generate, organize, and collaborate on ideas
Adobe’s new AI is cool, but this new free app helps prevent image theft from both humans and AI
NEWS The Adobe Content Authenticity app enables creators to embed their data and opt out of use for AI training
Instagram finally lets users record longer videos, shoot in 4K, and skip watermarks – but you’ll need this new app
NEWS Edits is a new app from Instagram designed for editing Reels, with several features that Instagram doesn't offer
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a digital camera with a film soul – and I want its strange screen to come to more cameras
OPINION The Fujifilm X-Pro3's hidden screen and hybrid viewfinder feels like the perfect way to slow down in a fast-paced world
Florida bill would allow property owners to use “reasonable force” to stop spying drones, despite FAA warnings
NEWS A proposed Florida bill could allow property owners to interfere with a drone conducting illegal surveillance
Fujifilm’s trendiest cameras from the X100VI to the X-M5 are hard to find. Tariffs are about to make it worse
OPINION Fujifilm has paused pre-orders in the US for three cameras – and as an American Fujifilm user, I'm worried
The Fujifilm X-M5 – one of the cheapest Fujifilm cameras – is hard to find right now. This is what I recommend instead
OPINION The Fujifilm X-M5 is hard to find in stock, but this is what I recommend for photographers looking for Fujifilm on a budget
The Ricoh GR IIIx is an insanely popular camera, but this is the one that I would pick instead for the film-like look
OPINION The Ricoh GR IIIx is a popular point-and-shoot camera, but the model that I would pick is actually the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF
The Pentax 17 wasn’t the camera that I wanted, but it was the camera that I needed
OPINION The Pentax 17 doesn't have manual exposure, but it does have an easy launching point into film photography
Want to make it as a photographer? Being a little “strange” may help, plus 5 more takeaways from a key industry survey
LIST The 2025 State of the Photography Industry report hints that versatility may be key to thriving in an increasingly competitive market
