Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
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
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a digital camera with a film soul – and I want its strange screen to come to more cameras
OPINION The Fujifilm X-Pro3's hidden screen and hybrid viewfinder feels like the perfect way to slow down in a fast-paced world
Florida bill would allow property owners to use “reasonable force” to stop spying drones, despite FAA warnings
NEWS A proposed Florida bill could allow property owners to interfere with a drone conducting illegal surveillance
Fujifilm’s trendiest cameras from the X100VI to the X-M5 are hard to find. Tariffs are about to make it worse
OPINION Fujifilm has paused pre-orders in the US for three cameras – and as an American Fujifilm user, I'm worried
After nearly two years, this compact mirrorless camera finally has its first price drop
DEAL The Sony A7C II has a $200 discount in the US, the first time the rangefinder-inspired camera has dropped below $2K
The Fujifilm X-M5 – one of the cheapest Fujifilm cameras – is hard to find right now. This is what I recommend instead
OPINION The Fujifilm X-M5 is hard to find in stock, but this is what I recommend for photographers looking for Fujifilm on a budget
The Ricoh GR IIIx is an insanely popular camera, but this is the one that I would pick instead for the film-like look
OPINION The Ricoh GR IIIx is a popular point-and-shoot camera, but the model that I would pick is actually the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF
The Pentax 17 wasn’t the camera that I wanted, but it was the camera that I needed
OPINION The Pentax 17 doesn't have manual exposure, but it does have an easy launching point into film photography
Want to make it as a photographer? Being a little “strange” may help, plus 5 more takeaways from a key industry survey
LIST The 2025 State of the Photography Industry report hints that versatility may be key to thriving in an increasingly competitive market
Love bubble bokeh? This new lens has an unusual slider that customizes the bokeh
NEWS The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 is a cinema lens that allows creators to adjust the look of the bokeh from soft to bubble
