Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I’m seriously jealous of the Nikon Zf’s new color options. The retro camera’s new silver editions are now shipping – and there’s already a discount
DEAL I’m crushing hard on that new silver Nikon Zf – and the new silver edition has now started shipping, with a $200 discount in the US and a free SmallRig case in the UK
The Fujifilm X-E5 is a gorgeous example of camera design – which is why I’m disappointed that it doesn’t have this one feature
OPINION The Fujifilm X-E5 has a gorgeous retro compact design, but I really wish it had weather-sealing
The Fujifilm Instax Pal is a tiny compact camera with digicam vibes – and for $29, Walmart is practically giving it away
DEAL The Fujifilm Instax Pal mixes the compact camera trend with that lo-fi look – and it's heavily discounted right now
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
Peak Design and Sitka’s first collab sold out. Now, the two are teaming up again for a marsh camo camera strap
NEWS The collaboration brings a new marsh camo pattern to a popular camera strap
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
Sorry, but those camera price hikes aren't over yet. Sony just increased the price on some cameras by as much as $400
TARIFFS The list price on several Sony cameras in the US now sits between $50 and $400 more than they did in July
Buying an older camera isn't always worth the savings, but the OM System OM-1 is a massive $800 off in the US right now
DEAL The OM System OM-1 has dropped by $800, a steep difference from the OM-1 Mark II, which carries the same sensor and processor
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
That trendy Fujifilm X100VI compact camera? It’s finally back in stock at this retailer
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X100VI is currently listed as in stock at US retailer B&H, as the trendy compact camera finally starts showing signs of increased availability
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
No, the DJI drone ban hasn’t happened (yet), but you still can’t buy the new DJI Mini 5 Pro in the US. This is why
OPINION The DJI Mini 5 Pro is “not available officially in the U.S. market on official websites"
