Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
This unusual nature photograph doesn’t even show the animal it represents – but it won an award. Angel Fitor explains a photograph two months in the making
AWARDS A photograph of worms blasting sand out of their burrows won the Environmental Photography Award
The only camera I could afford when I first started in photography was a very cheap one – but I actually wouldn’t change a thing
OPINION I started out with a cheap DSLR – and I learned more because of it
“None of these photographs were ever seen by the photographer…” Lost 1960s film collection mystery baffles internet sleuths
NEWS The mystery of how more than 75 rolls of undeveloped film ended up in a storage locker has gone unsolved for decades
Yashica’s upcoming retro cameras will have working “film” wind levers, but smartphone-like sensors inside
NEWS The Yashica FX-D 300 and 100 cameras look old school, but house small digital sensors inside
This cheap security camera can be in two places at once – and it doesn’t require a subscription
NEWS The Imilab Dual uses two lenses, one fixed in place and one that can follow movement around the room
“Remove her clothes” – Grok’s latest AI fiasco illustrates one of the key dangers of an autonomous AI
OPINION X's AI bot didn't just respond to a request it shouldn't have – it shared the resulting image
This new compact film camera is weird – but that’s exactly why I want to try it out
OPINION The Lomography LomoApparat Alexanderplatz Edition comes with a handful of unusual accessories
TTArtisan just dropped an affordable 35mm f/1.4 tilt lens for creative slices of focus
NEWS The new TTArtisan Tilt 35mm f/1.4 lens creates a narrow slice of focus at a budget price point
Are tariffs also impacting the cost of used cameras? Used gear prices are on the rise, according to MPB price tracker
NEWS The cost of used gear in the US has risen over the last three months, but remains slightly lower than it was a year ago
Nikon plans to bring Z9-like features into more cameras, expand the lens lineup, and make a serious shift into cinema
NEWS Nikon has just shared its updated five-year goals alongside the company's latest financial report
Sony’s next smartphone could borrow tech from the brand’s flagship mirrorless camera
NEWS A teaser for the next Sony Xperia launch is heavily focused on the brand's mirrorless line
The compact camera trend isn’t disappearing anytime soon, according to the latest camera sales numbers
NEWS Compact cameras are still trendy, but mirrorless shipments are increasing again as DSLRs decline
Fujifilm warns tariffs could cost the company US$140 million. Is a price hike looming?
NEWS Fujifilm has indicated that restructuring prices and reducing costs could help offset the impact of tariffs
Fujifilm’s affordable mirrorless cameras are hard to find. The Fujifilm X-S20 is an exception – and a gem of a hybrid
OPINION If I had to choose between Fujifilm's budget options, I'd pick the Fujifilm X-S20 for its design and stabilization
These photos won a Pulitzer – and they are the perfect example of both split-second timing and endurance
OPINION The winning images in this year's Pulitzer Prizes showcase both timing and endurance in a challenging era for journalism
A patent for a small lens has rumors flying about what’s next for the Ricoh GR compact camera series
OPINION A new patent filed by Ricoh envisions a small yet fast focusing lens
Sigma gear is about to increase in price next month due to tariffs, the company says
NEWS The cost of Sigma products in the US will increase on June 02, warns the company
PolarPro LightLeak 50mm review: Did I just find the perfect lens for retro cameras?
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 50mm is intentionally imperfect – and it may be the perfect match for retro cameras
The Sony A7CR is a compact mirrorless that doesn’t compromise on resolution…or grip
OPINION Many compact mirrorless options are more entry-level, but the Sony A7CR offers resolution in a smaller design
Tamron plans to launch six lenses this year – but it’s the brand’s 2026 plans that have me excited
OPINION Tamron plans to increase the number of new launches to ten in 2026, which is around twice the 2023 numbers
This mesmerizing photograph of a bird behind a waterfall isn’t just impressive, it proves how far camera tech has come
NEWS Photographer Konrad Wothe returned to the bird's nest behind a waterfall countless times before he finally captured the shot
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
Google’s AI can now swap out backgrounds, add objects, and edit photos right from the Gemini app
NEWS Google is giving the Gemini mobile app image editing capabilities
