Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Your camera wants a security blanket. These new camera wraps are designed for maximum impact absorption
KICKSTARTER The Spinn Design ProWrapp Impact+ wraps are designed to cradle expensive tech to protect it from shock
Photographers have asked for a waterproof compact camera with a large sensor for years. I think we may finally be getting one – in an unexpected form
OPINION The GoPro Mission 1 was announced alongside a point-and-shoot grip. Is it the large sensor waterproof camera photographers have been asking for?
I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list
TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising
Flexible mini tripods can climb trees – but this brand is building a full-sized tripod that clings to objects using a clever hook
KICKSTARTER The Viperpod is the first full-sized tripod with a built-in hook for clinging to railings, trees, and other objects
This miracle gadget doesn’t just turn film cameras into digital ones, it gives them a screen too. I'm buzzed that I’m Back Roll now has an optional display
KICKSTARTER The I'm Back Roll converts film cameras to digital and now offers optional screens and electronic viewfinder accessories
An actor brought an unusual film camera back from the dead – and now the WideluxX is open for pre-orders after years of teasers
FILM The iconic retro WideluxX camera re-made by Jeff Bridges has opened for the first pre-orders for the hand-assembled panoramic film camera
I have mixed feelings about AI, but I'm happy my favorite smart tools is finally coming to Lightroom
OPINION The AI-powered search tool is finally coming to Lightroom CC, along with other Lightroom and Photoshop updates
Compact cameras get all the attention, but this category just unexpectedly doubled in the latest official figures from Japan
CIPA In the latest CIPA numbers, DSLR shipments are 204.4 percent compared to the previous month, but one piece of data hints at why
Canon will use AI to launch new cameras faster by using software to help find issues like heat dissipation before the physical prototype
CANON In a recent report, Canon shared plans to use AI to look for potential problems before a physical prototype
I love that cameras are no longer all just basic black. But buying a colorful camera seems way more complicated than it should be
OPINION Sometimes, colorful cameras cost more, while availability is also limited in some regions
These tiny 8K, 50MP cameras haven’t launched yet, but they’re already winners as new camera series takes home three NAB Show awards
NEWS The GoPro Mission 1 series took home three awards from the NAB Show, hinting at the series' early hype
Compact cameras are a “fashion statement.” Canon says an expanded PowerShot line is coming, hinting at three key trends for future cameras
CANON In a recent report, Canon is hinting towards what's next for the camera maker amid growth in new users, video, and compact camera markets
These fridge magnets look like instant film – but they’re actually e-ink photo frames, and they don’t even need batteries!
E-INK E-ink is giving digital frames a more paper-like look, but these new tiny frames don't even need batteries
This is going to sound strange, but wildlife photography isn’t about the photos for me
WILDLIFE Wildlife photography forces me to slow down and pay attention in an increasingly fast-paced world
A surprising number of the new GoPro Mission accessories will work with Hero cameras, including GoPro's first-ever vertical mount and wireless mic
GoPro GoPro is all about the accessories – and a number of the new options work with both the Mission and Hero series
Hubble would have taken a century to do what NASA’s next telescope can do in a month. The 300MP Roman Telescope is nearly ready for launch
SPACE NASA has completed assembly and testing on the 300-megapixel Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, so a launch could come as soon as September
Instagram's retro flash filter is both viral and controversial. But I’m a photographer, and that retro flash look is actually easy to create with almost any camera
OPINION Using AI to create a retro look feels like an oxymoron, but that viral retro flash look is actually incredibly easy to do without AI
The compact camera is SO popular, Canon is increasing production AGAIN… but the rising cost of memory is a major concern
CANON Canon says that it will increase production of compact cameras while strengthening the mirrorless line – but the rising cost of memory will cost millions
Photojournalists were limited to public hallways, but this photographer kept showing up anyway – and her persistence earned her this major award. Emotional ICE image wins World Press Photo of the Year
News World Press Photo has selected an emotional image of a family seperated by ICE as the Photo of the Year for 2026
Best Lightroom alternatives in 2026: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
Pink cameras are trendy right now. My favorite cheap retro camera just got a makeover – and yes, there's a pink one
PINK Camp Snap has unleashed three new colors, with a new white base, and I'm predicting the pink camera will be a big hit
GoPro just announced its biggest camera launch in years, but it's now just dropped a major hint about what’s coming in 2027 – “Tools… not toys”
GOPRO A letter to investors from GoPro's CEO drops hints as to what's next for the brand after the Mission series
Think Tank's newest camera bag is designed for fast lens swaps with one quick slide, without even having to remove the bag
BAGS The Think Tank PhotoCross V2 is an updated sling bag series that aims to blend fast access and comfortable carry
A space photo inspired the first Earth Day. I can't stop looking at these iconic images of Earth that span from 35mm film to DSLRs
EARTH DAY A photo from 1968 inspired the first Earth Day, but that's not the only iconic space photo of Earth that everyone should see
L-Mount cameras have a new affordable everyday lens. The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 is lighter and brighter than some kit lenses – but two more lenses are coming
L Mount The Panasonic Lumix S 40mm f/2 is a new everyday prime with a compact design, but a new lens roadmap says that's just the start
