Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I can’t believe I nabbed this shot of birds in midair with a cheap mirrorless camera. Is this evidence of how far autofocus technology has come, or just dumb luck?
OPINION This shot from the Nikon Z50 II is the perfect example of how far autofocus technology has come, even on cheap cameras
Retro cameras are trendy. But the old school feature I really want to see make a comeback? The waist-level finder
OPINION With how popular retro cameras are, I think a digital camera with a waist-level finder would be a hit
Most weather-sealed cameras are pricey. But the retro OM System OM-5 has flagship-level durability – and the price has just dipped under $1,000
DEAL The OM System OM-5 is a mid-tier mirrorless that mixes high-end weather-sealing and autofocus with an affordable price
These two wildly different photos were shot with the same lens. Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 crams two classic fisheye looks into one zoom
NEWS The new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 captures both circular and rectangular fisheye effects on mirrorless cameras
The Nikon Z fc has dropped back to its lowest-ever price – and I’d buy it over a retro compact in a heartbeat
OPINION A price drop makes the small retro mirrorless Nikon Z fc even more tempting
First, it made a retro compact camera. Now, Camp Snap is making a digital Super 8 camcorder – and I predict it'll be a hit
OPINION The Camp Snap CS8 is an upcoming digital camcorder that mimics the experience of Super 8
Trump is reportedly drafting new policies against China-made drones. But as a DJI pilot, I’m actually hopeful – this is why
OPINION A security review needs to happen within the next six months, so kickstarting that review could be a good thing
Fujifilm just launched a “new” X100VI – and three more cameras. The X100VI-JP could be a good sign for tariff-weary photographers
TARIFFS New product listings for the Fujifilm X100VI, X-M5, X-T50, and X-T5 hint that the company could be moving production to skirt tariff costs
“A cinema camera can take amazing photos…” The Sony FX2 has the same sensor as the A7 IV, but here's why it’s still more expensive
NEWS An interview with Sony's Cinema Product Manager offers insight into the Sony FX2's most debated features
Canon's cinema cameras are about to get password protection like the PIN on a smartphone
NEWS Canon cameras are about to get a password protection option, while the EOS C400 gets a new way to use autofocus tracking
Fujifilm’s trendy compact cameras are finally shipping to the US again. Amazon even has the Fujifilm X100VI in stock – but there’s a catch
NEWS Pre-orders of the Fujifilm X100VI, GFX100RF and X-M5 have resumed in the US after being paused due to tariffs
Sigma lens prices have jumped by around 10% in the US – except this popular ultra-wide, which only increased $40
TARIFFS Sigma prices have increased in the US following the increased tariffs, with most gear increasing by around 10%
Could a lens filter and editing presets create that coveted retro look – without buying a new camera? The PolarPro CineGold mixes a lens filter with presets to mimic film
NEWS The new PolarPro CineGold aims to create a more film-like look using both a lens filter and editing presets
“No device is ever perfect, nor is photographic film” – George E Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has died
NEWS George E Smith, one of the inventors of the CCD sensor, the precursor to digital cameras, has died
Photoshop now has a mini Android version of the favorite photo editor – and it’s currently free
Adobe has just launched a mini version of Photoshop, free for Android devices
Yashica’s retro compact cameras just got more old school. The Yashica FX-D S300 actually has a viewfinder this time
NEWS Enough photographers have complained, and now the Yashica FX-D series is getting a version with an electronic eyelevel viewfinder
Monopods are typically boring – but this extends to full height in one second with a single button
KICKSTARTER The Coman Go M1Pro V5 height adjusts in seconds and converts to a tabletop tripod nearly just as fast
This photo contest celebrates portraits of real people. The kicker? It’s being judged entirely by AI
OPINION Excire's new photography contest uses AI instead of people to judge the images
The next big thing in cameras isn’t about specs, it's all about this instead – and I’m not mad about it
OPINION Cameras like the Fujifilm X Half and Sigma BF seem to prioritize the joy of shooting over the list of tech specs
The Sony APS-C camera lineup is running out of room. What’s next for mid-tier models like the Sony A6400?
OPINION The Sony A6400 is a solid mid-tier member of the Sony APS-C camera lineup, but is the aging camera due for an update?
A court has ruled some Trump tariffs illegal. Another court says tariffs are still on. Are US photographers in for more wild camera price swings?
OPINION The Trump administration has already appealed a court ruling that says the steepest reciprocal tariffs were illegal
Remote camera apps are typically terrible. I tried a third-party app instead – and I was blown away by this one key feature
OPINION Shutter Camera Remote's intervalometer made self-portraits far less painful
The compact camera trend is coming for flash. The new Godox iT30 Pro strobe is tiny, affordable…and beginner-friendly
news The Godox iT30 Pro is a tiny camera flash, but it packs in some key dedicated features
