Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Nikon plans to continue to bring Z9-like features to more cameras, CEO says
News In an update to its medium-term plan, Nikon says it plans to bring more Z9-like features to its line of cameras
Nano Banana is coming to Photoshop. I watched a demo of Photoshop’s new third-party AI support and it makes generating images inside a chatbot feel like yesterday’s tech
PHOTOSHOP And no, you don’t need to pay for both an Adobe and a Gemini subscription to use it, but you will need a Pro or Firefly subscription after a free trial period
Sorry, photographers, but Instagram is about to become even more video-focused as the platform hits three billion users
INSTAGRAM Instagram credits the three billion user milestone to DMs, Reels, and recommendations
Where’s the GoPro Hero14 Black? For the first time in 10 years, GoPro didn’t launch a new flagship action camera
OPINION GoPro took fans by surprise when it unveiled the Lit Hero instead of the Hero14 Black, but is the missing flagship even a bad thing?
The Kodak Charmera retro keychain camera is so popular it sold out in one day – but pre-orders are now back open for a second round
STOCK ALERT After selling out in one day, pre-orders are back open for the Kodak Charmera retro keychain camera
A deal to save TikTok in the US is in the works. But an algorithm rewrite and vague deal details leaves more questions than answers
TIKTOK The potential deal would leave US data in the US and retrain the TikTok algorithm
That AI Polaroid trend is cool and all, but this mini photo printer turns my smartphone into a real instant camera, no AI required
OPINION There's no replicating the experience of watching real instant film develop and having that physical print to hold
“I believe artists should suffer.” Photographer Sally Mann’s comments on rejection, grief and passion are a must-watch for any struggling creative
WATCH A recent interview with Sally Mann on her new memoir offers valuable insights for any creative struggling with self-doubt
I left my bag of pro gear at home and took a cheap mirrorless camera and superzoom on vacation. Here’s how it went…
TRAVEL There's something liberating about shooting with simple gear – and not having to haul around a camera backpack
I shot with a DSLR for the first time in years. I didn’t hate it. The Pentax K-1 Mark II is a nod to the era of oversized cameras
OPINION I'm not going back, but shooting with the Pentax K-1 Mark II was a good reminder that it isn't always about the latest tech
Apple admits to a rare issue on the iPhone 17 camera. But as a camera expert, I think what’s happening is two different glitches – and one of them isn’t the camera’s fault
OPINION I suspect an anti-blooming artifact and LED flicker are what's really happening in the reports of an iPhone 17 series camera glitch
Camera glasses are getting “viewfinders”! The new Meta Ray-Ban Display has a pop-up screen that shows a preview of photos and videos
SMART GLASSES The built-in display on Meta's new camera glasses enables wearers to finally preview photos and videos
The iPhone 17 Pro’s "3 = 8" lens math doesn’t add up. But the trick to the longest-ever iPhone zoom isn’t about the lens – it’s about the sensor
OPINION Apple says the iPhone 17 Pro is like "8 pro lenses in your pocket," but there's actually only 3 lenses. What's going on?
The new Sigma 135mm f/1.4 and 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 are already so popular, some orders are delayed
TRENDS Sigma Japan issued an apology, saying that some orders may be delayed for the new 135mm f/1.4 and 20-200mm lenses
Generative AI may be increasing the cost of storing your real photos and videos
OPINION The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence isn't just increasing the cost of electricity in some regions; it's also impacting the cost of hard drives
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD review: Is this the ultimate lens for travel?
REVIEW You’ll be in for a long stretch with the Tamron 18-300mm Di III-A VC VXD for Sony and Fujifilm APS-C cameras
Laowa just packed 1.5x macro and 180mm of reach inside a lens that only weighs about as much as a loaf of bread – and there's autofocus (sort of)
MACRO The Laowa 180mm f/4.5 1.5x Macro mixes telephoto reach with impressive magnification – and some mounts even have autofocus
This retro compact camera has less than 2MP, but it’s already sold out. Fans are already obsessed with the new $30 Kodak Charmera
RETRO The tiny, retro Kodak Charmera has already proved a success as the blind box camera sold out in less than a day
YouTube just gave creators a glimpse into the future – and it includes both using AI to create and to fight deepfakes
YOUTUBE YouTube just unveiled a long list of new features across Studio, Shorts, Live, and more – and AI remains a key theme
Is that a one-inch sensor on a Mini drone? DJI just poured gasoline on the Mini 5 Pro rumor fire with this teaser
TEASER DJI has released a teaser for a "Pro in Mini" launch happening on September 17
This compact camera is six years old, yet it just topped bestseller charts. But why is the Canon G7 X Mark III so unstoppable?
TRENDS The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III jumped to the top slot on Japan's list of best-selling compact cameras after the company reopened orders
This photographer takes scroll-stopping images with creativity, planning… and sometimes, duct tape
INTERVIEW Photographer Volodya Voronin uses creativity, lighting and unusual supplies, from duct tape to ladders, to get creatively composed action shots in camera
Sony plans a pivot to content creation; Report hints at smartphone sensors in "new types of cameras" while expanding global shutters for mirrorless
SONY Sony's annual report hints at new types of cameras, a focus on content creation, and more lenses and global shutters for mirrorless
