Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
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
Tariffs are confusing. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
TARIFFS Canon and Leica have both confirmed a price increase, while Fujifilm has halted pre-orders for some models
First came bird feeder cameras. Now, Wonder Blocks wants to create AI-narrated documentaries of your backyard visitors
NEWS Wonder Blocks is a modular backyard ecosystem designed to attract, monitor, and record birds and bugs
Nikon’s compact full-frame mirrorless camera just got even sweeter as the price dips to under $1K – but is the Nikon Z5 still worth it?
DEAL Want a full-frame camera for under $1,000? The Nikon Z5 may now fit the bill, thanks to a price drop
A report hints at changes for Sony’s sensor business. Sony calls the report speculation, but it highlights a shift as AI grows
RUMORS Rumors indicate that Sony could be considering more separation for its imaging sensor division
The new Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is the company's cheapest mirrorless telephoto lens yet
NEWS The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is only slightly more than the company's budget nifty fifty, although US pricing hasn't been announced
The Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR pancake is so popular I can’t find it in stock at any of my go-to stores
OPINION Is the reason I can't find this tiny pancake Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR lens due to the popularity of the X100 series?
A Sony fan favorite camera just dropped by nearly 30%, returning to its lowest ever price
DEAL The Sony A7 III is discounted to under $1,300 body only, or under $1,500 with a kit lens at several retailers
Fujifilm X series cameras are becoming increasingly hard to find. Should photographers be worried?
OPINION Trends and tariffs are mixing to make some Fujifilm X series cameras hard to find in the US
Canon confirms that a US price increase is coming as a result of tariffs, but the timing and impact isn’t yet clear
NEWS In a quarterly earnings call, Canin Inc. indicated that a price increase is coming to help offset the costs of US tariffs
Amazon’s best-selling new camera right now is this cheap retro compact that looks like a twin-lens reflex – but there’s a catch
OPINION The Chuzhao is a cheap twin-lens reflex camera that seems more toy than serious camera
I made a terrible mistake when I bought my first camera. Now, I’m a pro – and this is what I want new photographers to know
OPINION When I bought my first DSLR, it came in a kit with accessories that didn't even work well with the camera
PolarPro LightLeak 16mm review: This lens is so bad that it’s actually good
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 16mm is terrible in a charming, old-school sort of way that makes it a serious contender for digital retro photography
Leica confirms that prices will increase in the US as a result of tariffs, starting in May
NEWS A Leica representative has confirmed that pricing in the US will increase beginning on May 01 as a result of tariffs
The Nikon Z7 II is a solid camera, but I really hope the successor borrows this key feature from the Z5 II
OPINION If there's one thing I want to see come to the next Nikon Z7 series camera, it's exceptional low-light autofocus
AI is making the stuff of fantasy novels real as Character.AI gives still photos the ability to speak
NEWS AvatarFX gives still photos animation and voice, but AI will also be used to prevent deep fakes
Humans are better, but AI will “neither help nor harm” the odds of winning an Oscar, new rules say
NEWS Using AI won't disqualify films from winning an Oscar, according to updated rules
Photographers can now buy a compact full-frame mirrorless camera for hundreds, not thousands – but should you?
Full-frame cameras rarely drop below four figures, but this Canon camera is now unusually cheap
The new Viltrox Vintage Z1 flash looks like the perfect trendy accessory for retro cameras
news Love retro dials and leather-like wraps? Viltrox's first-ever hotshoe flashgun has both
Why are only some tech products exempt from tariffs? Senator accuses Apple CEO of “impropriety”
NEWS Senator Elizabeth Warren is asking Apple's CEO to answer questions on recent tariff exemptions
Can a computer help humans organize creative ideas? Firefly Boards is a new AI-first tool for ideation and moodboarding
NEWS Firefly Boards is a new "AI-first" tool that allows users to generate, organize, and collaborate on ideas
Adobe’s new AI is cool, but this new free app helps prevent image theft from both humans and AI
NEWS The Adobe Content Authenticity app enables creators to embed their data and opt out of use for AI training
Instagram finally lets users record longer videos, shoot in 4K, and skip watermarks – but you’ll need this new app
NEWS Edits is a new app from Instagram designed for editing Reels, with several features that Instagram doesn't offer
