Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Best Pentax lenses in 2026: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II
This camera company now ranks among the top one percent for global sustainability
NEWS Canon has just received an EcoVadis Platinum ranking, which places it among the top one percent of assessed companies
Trends revived the point-and-shoot from the dead. But what about the superzoom bridge camera?
OPINION The point-and-shoot is back! But, its bulky sibling, the bridge camera, hasn't fared as well
The photography trends in 2026 will be for less perfection and more human – and even this AI-focused software company agrees!
TRENDS Software brand Aftershoot surveyed photographers to predict the biggest photography trends of 2026
Peak Design Form review: I tried this popular brand’s new leather camera strap, and it’s a lesson in simplicity
STRAPS The new Peak Design Form is a simple leather strap that's so soft it doesn't need a break-in period
Apple’s new AirTag can track your camera gear from farther away – and costs the same as the old one
OPINION After five years, Apple has finally updated the AirTag, but is it worth the upgrade for photographers tracking their gear?
I’m a pro photographer and I still use aperture priority – but this one setting is a must to avoid ruined shots
OPINION Aperture priority isn't only for beginners, but if you want to use it like a pro, make sure you set the minimum shutter speed
I found an old compact camera in the closet. When I powered it on, I started crying. This 20-year-old point-and-shoot taught me a lesson on grief
OPINION The value of a camera isn't in megapixels, but in memories – something I've learned from this old 6MP compact camera
This popular compact camera brand has been ranked on the Global 100 sustainability list for the 14th time
NEWS Ricoh has been named among the Corporate Knights Global 100, a list recognizing large companies making strides in sustainability
I sat in the woods with a camera for hours and didn’t photograph a thing – only to photograph this in my own backyard
WILDLIFE Does anyone else ever feel like wildlife photography is a grown-up nature scavenger hunt?
This charming, cheap retro compact is all the evidence I need – I think the twin-lens reflex camera needs to make a comeback
OPINION Retro cameras have made a comeback. Why not the twin-lens reflex camera?
The smartphone decimated the camera industry. But now Canon says the industry has finally settled, as trends push point-and-shoots like this PowerShot compact out of stock
NEWS In a new report, Canon says that the camera industry has finally "settled" from the impact of the smartphone
YouTube is adding support for still photos, as CEO says Shorts will gain support for image posts in 2026
NEWS In a list of features coming in 2026, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says that image posts are coming to Shorts
In a “win for filmmakers and fans alike,” the 102MP open gate Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 has been approved for IMAX screens
CINEMA IMAX has now certified the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 for the big screen
A mirrorless with a pancake lens makes a fantastic point-and-shoot alternative, but you should know these 3 things before buying one
OPINION A mirrorless camera with a pancake lens is becoming a popular alternative to the trendy point-and-shoot
A major solar storm brought the aurora farther south than normal. But are we in for an encore for photographers tonight?
AURORA Chances of spotting the northern lights linger into Tuesday night after a major solar storm
It’s back! The paused major firmware update for the Sony A7 IV has been updated after a glitch, bringing autofocus, display and anti-AI tweaks
NEWS After suspending the previous version due to a bug, the latest firmware update for the Sony A7 IV is here with a fix
The first major launches of 2026 are a 5MP retro camera and a compact that can't shoot color. Are simple cameras the next big trend in photo gear?
OPINION The biggest camera launches of 2026 so far are more about what they CAN'T do then what they can
A new semiconductor tariff is here. But the newest tariff may actually be GOOD news for American photographers
TARIFFS A new 25% tariff on imported semiconductors is now in effect, but the import tax does not affect consumer electronics as originally threatened
Final Cut Pro will soon search with AI, detect beats and automate a montage on the heels of the Apple Creator Studio announcement
NEWS Apple's popular video editing app is about to gain a handful of new AI-based capabilities around search, music and even automated montages
“Make this look like film” – I tried VSCO’s new AI prompt photo editing. It’s not perfect, but it did generate retro looks
VSCO Photo editing app VSCO has launched a new Prompt tool inside its AI Lab
Film photography is making a comeback. As a photographer, these are the two types of film cameras that I think are the easiest to start with
FILM If you're nervous about trying film photography for the first time, I recommend getting a taste of analog with a disposable camera or instant film
This cheap compact camera beat pro mirrorless. The most popular cameras of 2025 at this US retailer are a strange mix of cheap compacts and high-end mirrorless
TRENDS According to US retailer B&H, these are the most popular cameras of 2025, a list that ranges from $30 compact cameras to high-end mirrorless
