Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Fujifilm “evolved the camera to suit a new era.” This retro compact camera just earned a trendy award in Japan
TRENDS The Fujifilm X Half has earned an award in Japan, where it was recognized among trending tech
The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 is the most expensive lens in the hybrid VCM lineup, but Canon Japan is already overwhelmed with pre-orders
CANON The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM has already joined the list of trendy products experiencing a delay in Japan
Canon and Panasonic have invested in a GenAI start-up that generates images from a product photo
AI AI Model Inc. is a platform that generates photos and videos based on product photos
VSCO has opened its film vault. These discontinued Kodak and Fuji film stocks are coming to Lightroom as a preset pack for the popular photo editor
VSCO VSCO is bringing back its Lightroom presets, including a some that mimic discontinued film
My favorite compact camera for macro just got a new version made for microscopes… but it’s how much?!!
OM SYSTEM The OM System TG-7 has a new version made for industrial applications, including microscopes
OM System just gave its retro mirrorless camera the star treatment – literally. The OM-3 Astro aligns the stars for 50MP, vivid shots of the night sky
NEWS The new OM-3 Astro can shoot high-res composites, capture red nebulae, and shoot handheld nightskapes
This filter combines three effects in one to make shots from a digital camera look more like a classic Kodak film
FILTER The PolarPro Portra merges three optical effects to imitate one of Kodak's most popular film stocks
Sony’s new supply chain will allow high-end cameras to use biomass-based renewable plastics, fundamentally changing the way they are made
SONY Sony has just revised and published its supply chain in a move for more sustainable plastics in high-end tech, including cameras
Third-party camera lenses are having a moment. Tamron plans to nearly double the new launches for 2026 – and across four mounts
TAMRON Tamron says it hopes to launch ten new lenses in 2026 across, along with a continued focus across four different mounts
I’m a former sports photographer – and photographing football on the sidelines has ruined my ability to enjoy a game on the TV
SPORTS After photographing football from the sidelines, watching a game on TV just isn't the same
Will 2026 be the year action camera giants push into larger sensor cameras? These strange rumors blur the line between action camera makers and traditional camera brands
OPINION Are action camera brands getting ready to compete with major camera makers, or are these just strange, unvetted camera rumors?
The Super Bowl is sports photography “ramped up about a 1000%.” This is what gear New England Patriots photographer David Silverman is bringing to Super Bowl LX
SUPER BOWL I chatted with David Silverman, a freelance photographer who has been with the New England Patriots for 34 years, about his plans for the Super Bowl
This 74-year-old sports photographer is the only person to shoot every Super Bowl in history. Super Bowl LX will likely be his last
SUPER BOWL John Biever, 74, plans to retire after photographing his 60th Super Bowl this year, the only photographer to do so
The original Canon PowerShot had less than 1MP and was released before the invention of the SD card. I'm a camera expert and I think these are Canon’s most iconic retro compact cameras
POWERSHOT The Canon PowerShot is turning 30, and I can't help but dive into the series most iconic cameras
The best photo books in 2026: I designed and ordered 17 albums to find the best online photo book maker
BUYING GUIDE The best photo books not only make excellent gifts but are a great way of storing your most treasured memories
Nikon’s cheap cameras are selling so well that profit is actually down. Will Nikon try to turn it around with more high-end mirrorless launches in 2026?
NIKON Nikon has actually sold more cameras, but thanks to the success of budget models like the Z50 II and Z5 II, profit is down
Fujifilm just posted record profit – and the viral X100VI isn’t even to blame. Fujifilm says these new cameras are boosting sales
FUJIFILM Fujifilm is posting record profit (again), thanks in large part to camera sales
Canon just fixed a major flaw in the RF lineup. The RF 7-14mm is the brand’s widest lens yet – but that’s not the only reason why I’m floored by the quirky new Fisheye zoom
OPINION The Canon RF system finally has a first-party, autofocus fisheye – and that's a reason to be excited
The compact camera so trendy that Canon can’t keep it in stock just got a fresh new look! A limited edition Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is coming
COMPACT CAMERA The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is getting limited edition treatment, but how hard will it be to get the trendy camera in its new minimalist look?
This Sony camera is nearly 8 years old, but it just got a major firmware overhaul. Sony’s beloved low-res mirrorless just borrowed a handful of features from the A7 IV
SONY The Sony A7S III just got a new software update just a few weeks before its eigth birthday
This retro Kodak compact camera was dropped in a lake in an attempt to photograph the Loch Ness Monster. Now, the 1970s camera trap has been fully restored
KODAK A retro Kodak camera used in a camera trap for Loch Ness research has now been fully restored
More photographers choose APS-C and Micro Four Thirds over full frame, as mirrorless continues to become more popular
CIPA The 2025 CIPA data shows a growth for mirrorless cameras, particularly for crop sensor bodies
My first serious camera was a cheap Nikon DSLR. I’m immensely jealous of the Nikon Z50 II
OPINION The Nikon Z50 II has a lot to offer new and mid-level photographers
