Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Dear camera makers, can you please start putting a battery charger in the box again?!?
OPINION Having a USB-C socket just isn't enough for us photographers
Trump’s 100% tariff threat on semiconductors is creating more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: US photographers should pay attention
OPINION Semiconductors are a key component of cameras, so what would a 100% tariff mean for American photographers?
A solar flare just upped the odds for photographing the Northern Lights this weekend – and the Perseids are starting to heat up too
AUORA NOAA is predicting a potential minor solar storm on August 08
This 16.6x zoom lens can go from ultra-wide to telephoto without lens swaps – and it's finally coming to Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts
NEWS The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is officially coming for Nikon and Canon mirrorless APS-C cameras
Fujifilm plans to expand its range of cameras, including more “concept cameras” like the X Half and GFX100RF
NEWS Fujifilm told investors that it plans to continue expanding its line of cameras, including more "concept cameras"
This new compact camera from Lomography doesn’t just ooze retro vibes, it’s made for experimenting
FILM The Lomography LomoApparat 21mm Alexanderplatz Edition is made for breaking the rules
The camera influencers want, but no one can find, is finally coming back. But is the Canon G7 X III even the best choice anymore?
TRENDING Canon Japan is increasing production of the trendy G7X Mark III, but six years later, the compact camera still has a few stand-out features
Nikon’s first tariff price increase didn’t include cameras. According to reports, photographers won’t be so lucky the second time
OPINION The reports of another Nikon price increase are so far just a rumor, but a new trade agreement with Thailand has me suspecting the rumors are true
This cheap mirrorless camera isn’t new. But it’s still dominating this best seller list, and there’s a good reason why
TRENDING Cheap mirrorless cameras dominate the list of best-sellers in Japan for July
The trendy Fujifilm X100VI just got more expensive, but the Fujifilm X-E5 did not – and frankly, I think it’s the better choice
OPINION While Fujifilm has increased list prices in the US, the price of the X-E5 hasn't changed – is it the better choice over the trendy X100VI?
Photographers are actually paying to destroy their old cameras. I know what you’re thinking – but it’s really a fantastic idea
OPINION How much would you pay to turn an old camera into a nostalgic sculpture?
I took this picture with the “basic” OM System Tough TG-7, and it highlights a key feature of this compact camera that no one is talking about
OPINION The OM System Tough TG-7 has an exceptional macro mode, and it's one of the most underrated features of this compact camera
2025 is poised to be the best year for cameras since 2019 – but the compact camera trend is only partially to blame
TRENDS The June CIPA data indicated 2025 could be the camera industry's best year since 2019, if trends continue
Want to make a digital camera feel more retro? Here's a hack that costs $0: Just turn off the darn screen!
OPINION If you want to slow down for more intentional, mindful photography, try turning off your screen
PolarPro CineGold review: This lens filter takes golden hour and turns it up to 10
REVIEW Forget rose-colored glasses, I want to see the world through the golden hue of the PolarPro CineGold
Are cheap cameras are about to get more expensive? Tariff exemptions on goods less than $800 are ending at the end of this month
TARIFFS The US is ending the exception that allowed shipments under $800 to enter the US without paying tariffs
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is probably the strangest camera that I’ve ever seen. I still want one
OPINION The gimbal may give the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 a strange shape, but it also gives it unmatched versatility
Canon’s trendy compact camera that blew up on social media? It’s finally coming back after Canon Japan ups production
NEWS Canon is officially resuming orders in Japan for the Canon G7 X Mark III, along with the SX740 HS
Fujifilm gear now costs hundreds more in the US, even if you ordered the X100VI months ago. Here’s how much tariffs have changed camera prices
TARIFFS The price on Fujifilm bodies has increased between ten and 15 percent in the US
Sony’s stacked sensors were a major achievement, but new documents suggest it is working on a cryptic third “⍺” layer
NEWS A future outlook document shares a glimpse of what Sony's future sensor design could look like, with a third layer
Retro cameras are super trendy, but this camcorder looks like an old Super 8 – and it just launched for under $200 / £200
RETRO The Camp Snap CS-8 Super 8 inspired camcorder is finally available for pre-orders, with a $199 list price (about £147 / AU$302)
In this upside-down world, Adobe is so confident in its generative AI video, it wants you to finish this film that director Sam Finn started
AI The Unfinished Film is a community storytelling project where creatives can add their own twist
A polarizing filter is something every photographer should have in their bag – and these filters are all under $30 today only
OPINION Circular polarizing filters are my must-have for working with reflections, and these budget Hoya filters are all under $30 right now
