Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The Sony A7 IV and A7R V just got a major modern overhaul. New firmware touches everything from A1 II-like custom autofocus to anti-AI authenticity tools for video
FIRMWARE The Sony A7 IV and A7R V just gained a new list of tools and customizations, thanks to new firmware
My smartphone camera can’t get close enough. These new smartphone macro lenses put microscopic photos (and bokeh!) in your pocket
MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY The new Moment 10x Macro II lenses have more glass for sharper close-ups from a smartphone
The best Black Friday deals on photo prints: I'm a picky pro photographer, and these are my favorite photo lab deals right now
OPINION From photo books to wall art, photographs are my favorite custom gift idea – and these photo prints are all steeply discounted right now
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
This new Kodak point-and-shoot film camera is made for beginners, yet it still has double exposure and zone focusing
FILM The Kodak Snapic A1 is a full-frame point-and-shoot 35mm film camera from the same company behind the Charmera
This photographer couldn’t find a film-inspired compact camera he liked – so he designed his own, with swappable film stocks
KICKSTARTER The Rewindpix is a retro-inspired digital compact camera with a film wind dial, oversized viewfinder and a mobile app
TikTok is testing a tool that enables you to limit AI video in feeds – and it’s something I seriously hope other networks try to copy
NEWS TikTok is testing a new slider so users can choose to see less AI content in their feeds
You can’t buy this fashion designer's gorgeous take on a trendy Fujifilm compact camera, but you can steal the new film simulation recipe for free
NEWS The Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition is a fashion designer's take on the medium format, and it comes with a new film simulation recipe
Cheap gifts for photographers are hard to find, but I’m a photographer and this US$35 / £37 accessory is at the top of my wish list
DEAL The SmallRig Photography flashlight lets photographers – and videographers – add creative lighting effects with little know-how
Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR review: A fun but flawed ultra-wide
REVIEW The Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 is a fun ultra-wide for the K-Mount family, but it's not perfect
Google’s AI will now both create fake images and help detect them as Gemini gains the ability to detect (some) AI-generated images
NEWS Gemini can now read SynthID to help flag AI-generated photos, but only those created by Google's AI
The Fujifilm X-E5 has a rare issue that could cause the strap to detach from the body, Fujifilm says
NEWS Fujifilm is offering free inspections and repairs after discovering a rare defect in the camera strap lug on the X-E5
Nano Banana has gone Pro – and it can generate group photos, change “camera” angles, and adjust lighting. Plus, it’s already inside Photoshop
AI The new Nano Banana Pro has camera controls, better resolution, and the ability to generate group photos resembling real people
Mini photo printers are one of the trendiest gifts of the year, according to Google. As a photographer, I think these are the best deals on top-ranked options
TRENDS Google says searches for photo printers are up by 65 percent this year, making them one of the trendiest gifts
Developing disposable cameras is expensive. The Camp Snap digital compact camera feels like a disposable, no developing required
OPINION The Camp Snap is a digital dupe of a disposable camera – and doesn’t cost much more than the real thing once you factor in development
Fujifilm has quietly released its secret sauce for film-like colors as downloadable 3D LUTs for video editing
LUTS Fujifilm has released the 3D LUTs for 10 film simulations as part of the GFX Eterna 55 launch
iPhone photos look too crunchy. Moment's new app uses natural processing for a more film-like look – and it’s loaded with customization
APPS The Moment Camera Pro II is a completely redesigned app that offers natural processing, Open Gate, manual controls, and more
I used a can of cheap spray snow and an old window to take these cozy Christmas photos
CHRISTMAS A can of spray snow and a window created this affordable Christmas photo idea
The Nikon Z50 II is a camera that redefines entry-level – and that’s 100 percent why I love it
OPINION The Nikon Z50 II is an entry-level camera, but it has unusual autofocus and durability for the price
These are the best cameras for kids in 2025, as recommended by real photographer parents
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!
Most kid cameras are terrible, but these ones are so good that I’d steal them for myself – and I’m a pro photographer
OPINION Most kid cameras are chintzy, but these cameras are so good, I'd use them myself
I photographed the clash of two seasons with the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro and… WOAH!
OPINION Sony promised 1.4x macro magnification with the new 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS – and I'm not disappointed
"It doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. Just enjoy it.” These stunning wildlife photos were shot by a 10-year-old with a bridge camera
YOUNG ARTIST Tyler DeVane has amassed a following on social media for his wildlife photography, despite being just 10 years old
