Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The Pentax 17 wasn’t the camera that I wanted, but it was the camera that I needed
OPINION The Pentax 17 doesn't have manual exposure, but it does have an easy launching point into film photography
Want to make it as a photographer? Being a little “strange” may help, plus 5 more takeaways from a key industry survey
LIST The 2025 State of the Photography Industry report hints that versatility may be key to thriving in an increasingly competitive market
Tariffs are confusing. This is how the camera industry could be impacted
TARIFFS Blackmagic, Moment, Camp Snap, and Ilford have all noted price or availability changes as the Trump Administration eyes a future semiconductor tariff
Love bubble bokeh? This new lens has an unusual slider that customizes the bokeh
NEWS The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 is a cinema lens that allows creators to adjust the look of the bokeh from soft to bubble
These cameras will finally tell you when new firmware updates are available
NEWS The Sony ZV-E10, A7 III, A7R IV, and A7C just got new firmware – with a feature so photographers don't miss another future update
“Bombardment was easier.” War forced this photojournalist to flee. She still captured one of the most striking Gaza images
FEATURE The World Press Photo of the Year depicts a survivor of the Israel-Gaza conflict, and the photographer herself had to flee the same war
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 has an updated price in the US – and it could be the first hint at the impact of tariffs
NEWS The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 will sell for about $30 more than the older camera in the US
The Nikon Z8 brought back one of my favorite features from the D850 – and I think more mirrorless cameras need this
OPINION The Nikon Z8 brought back the light-up buttons from the D850 and it's a feature that I really miss
Is this a mistake? The Panasonic GH5 II is down to Black Friday level pricing, while the G9 II comes with a free lens
DEAL The Panasonic GH5 II and G9 II have temporarily dropped in price, making them a great Micro Four Thirds option on a budget
What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images
The Nikon Z50 II already has its first firmware update, with an unusual new feature
NEWS New Nikon Z50 II firmware fixes two bugs and adds pre-capture support with a SmallRig grip
Semiconductor tariffs would still hit American-made cameras, company says, putting plans for a US factory on hold
NEWS Blackmagic Design indicated that semiconductor tariffs could negate the cost savings of building a factory located in the US
Google Gemini can now answer weirdly specific personal questions using Photos, and I don’t know whether to be impressed or concerned
OPINION The Ask Photos tool is rolling out to the Google Gemini app, allowing users to ask questions and get answers based on personal photos
Retro cameras are expensive, but the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a budget gem that’s lighter than some compacts
OPINION The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV may be a few years old, but it's affordable, lightweight, and retro
The new Polaroid Flip answers some of the biggest complaints that I have with instant film – and I want one
OPINION The Polaroid Flip is equipped with a powerful flash, an LED warning light, and sonar autofocus.
This 3D artist imagined a world where photographers could control more than just a camera – and turned it into a video game
INTERVIEW What if photographers could control the sun the way they control a camera? Lushfoil is a new video game that allows photographers to do just that
Compact cameras are trendy, but these 7 small mirrorless kits are much cheaper (and better)
LIST Looking for a compact camera because point-and-shoots are cheap? Think again, these mirrorless cameras actually cost less than high-end compacts
Digital cameras that look like film cameras are trendy, but the secret to that retro look may actually be the lens
OPINION As a photographer that shoots both film and digital, I think the trick to retro images may actually be in the lens
Cheap cameras are typically terrible. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is an exception
OPINION If I only had $200 / £175 / AU$300 to spend on a camera, I know exactly the one I would choose: The Instax Mini Evo
Cameras are “dumb tech.” No, that’s not an insult – it’s the reason compact cameras are making a comeback
Opinion The reason compact cameras are making a comeback may not be just about image quality, but digital minimalism
The OM System OM-3 is quickly becoming one of the most popular new cameras
NEWS The OM System OM-3 tops a major camera retailer’s best seller list, despite being launched just weeks ago
Is Ken Griffey Jr. a photographer? Yes – and the Baseball Hall of Famer just shot these photos at the Masters
NEWS Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. first picked up a camera because “no one’s messing with the photographer”
Photographer blames plastic construction after a 200-800mm lens snapped in half while in a camera bag
OUCH! A wildlife photographer says that a Canon RF 200-800mm lens snapped while packed in a bag but riding on a snowmobile
