Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Normal is boring. This strange new lens filter intentionally warps photos for a trippy visual effect
NEWS The new PolarPro Warp filter is designed to blur and refract light to create an unusual effect
New tariff threats could increase camera prices in the US (again) after August 01
TARIFFS The Trump administration has now threatened higher tariff rates beginning in August for the EU, along with more than 20 nations
Once I start creating perfect images, I’m quitting photography. This is why
OPINION Ignorance can be fixed, but arrogance is far more deadly as an artist
Will OM System develop an advanced compact camera? I asked OM execs about compacts, the PEN line, and cheap mirrorless – and what they said surprised me
INTERVIEW OM System discusses the missing models in its lineup, from compact cameras and a new PEN to the E-M10 IV successor
The creators of the viral Camp Snap compact camera are launching a digital Super 8 – and I’ve never been this excited for a camcorder!
NEWS The Camp Snap CS-8 is a digital camera inspired by Super 8, and I'm totally geeking out about it
Sony’s new CFexpress cards are made for 8K and uncompressed RAW with impressive 1700 MB/s write speeds
NEWS Sony has more than doubled the speed of its CFexpress Type A memory cards
The Sony A7 V rumors have started up (again) – but this is what I really want to see on the update to Sony’s most well-rounded camera
OPINION The Sony A7 IV is nearly four years old – is it time for a replacement?
That iconic CineBloom filter for retro-looking photos? Moment just gave it a dark upgrade
NEWS The Moment CineBloom filter series has a new sibling – a darker one, with a built-in VND
Is a TikTok sale coming? Report suggests that TikTok is creating a separate US app
REPORT Reports of TikTok creating a separate US app could provide hope for US photographers and content creators active on the platform
I’m a US drone pilot, but I can’t buy a DJI drone right now. As stock wanes, is a price increase coming?
OPINION Every single drone is out of stock at DJI’s US web store. What now?
“I’m not sure if we’re gonna make a deal, I doubt it, with Japan.” After months of negotiation, the US and Japan still have not reached a trade deal. Are camera prices in danger of changing (again)?
NEWS The US and Japan are still in trade talks as the deadline for the reciprocal tariff pause approaches
This filmmaker hacked a 1970s Super 8 camera to record digital video – and the results are still decidedly retro
WATCH A filmmaker used a Raspberry Pi to convert an old Super 8 film camera to digital
Fujifilm’s most coveted cameras, including the X100VI and X-M5, are finally in stock… but only if you live here
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X100VI and X-M5 are in stock at some retailers in the UK and Canada
The X Half is about the joy of photography, not the specs. But why can’t a camera be both? I’m betting the Fujifilm X-Pro4 will be
OPINION I hope the Fujifilm X-Pro4 has both a retro design that's a joy to use – and high-end specs
Sorry, compact cameras, but mirrorless is actually the trendiest camera, according to shipment numbers
NEWS Mirrorless remains king in the latest CIPA numbers compared to the same time last year
NASA’s epic space footage is coming to Netflix this summer – but you can already watch it now, for free
SPACE NASA+ is headed to Netflix this summer – here's why and where you can find NASA+ for free
A camera repair shop is making a screen cover to help digital cameras feel more like film!
OPINION These screen covers want to make digital cameras feel more like film – and break the chimping habit
OM System has used 20MP sensors for years, but is a new high-res version coming? I sat down with OM execs to ask my biggest questions on sensor development
INTERVIEW OM System says the "evolution of a new image sensor is an ongoing effort"
“We have melted carcasses of cameras just lining the camera case” – MrBeast’s crew shares what goes on behind the scenes of YouTube’s most popular channel
FEATURE The camera and production lead at MrBeast, YouTube's most popular channel, share what happens behind-the-scenes
Photographers always say bigger sensors are better, but I prefer Micro Four Thirds for these two genres
OPINION Sure, large sensors are better in more scnearios – but I prefer sensors with more reach when it comes to wildlife and macro photography
I scoured New York City’s largest gathering of photographers and creators for the coolest photo and video accessories. These were my favorites
BILD From AI tracking gimbals to retro lighting, these were my favorites from the Bild Expo
Trends have made Fujifilm exceptionally popular – but the Fujifilm X-T30 II is actually the brand's best-selling mirrorless on Amazon
OPINION The Fujifilm X-T30 II is an Amazon best seller – and I think this is the reason why
This photograph captures a previously undiscovered planet – and scientists are hopeful it's the first of many the James Webb Telescope could uncover
NEWS The James Webb Telescope has photographed what appears to be an undiscovered planet, previously obscured by dust and starlight
