Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
A new multi-mount 85mm f/1.2 lens is coming from Meike – but one key detail has yet to be decided
NEWS A development teaser seems to hint that the Meike AF 85mm f/1.2 may have a plastic or metal build
Sorry, drones – Beni is a cute camera on wheels, and the quirky little robot can even climb stairs (even if it can't fly)
NEWS A California startup is launching a little camera robot named Beni with 4K video, auto follow and even the ability to jump
Amazon’s best-selling cameras right now aren’t at all what I expected, but as a parent and pro photographer, I 100% agree
OPINION Several of the best-selling cameras on Amazon right now are made for kids. As a photographer and parent, this is a trend I love
Digital cameras that look like film are trendy. I shoot both film and digital, and these are my top picks
OPINION These are my favorite digital cameras that look like film, as a photographer who shoots both digital and film
I gave up my iPhone for a screen-free compact camera. I didn’t miss the screen, but I did miss these two things
OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead
Camera sales have dropped for the second time in 2026, but the latest numbers from Japan even show a decline in this trending category
CIPA The latest CIPA data shows a decline in shipments across every major camera category for May 2026
The Sony A7 V is no longer king as 66.8MP monster jumps to the top of camera sales charts in the US, followed by the unstoppable viral Kodak Charmera
TRENDS US retailer B&H has released the latest trends lists, and a new Sony is topping both the overall and mirrorless charts
A popular compact camera has jumped in list price. But trends aren’t entirely to blame for the new Ricoh GR IV prices
NEWS The Ricoh GR series of compact cameras has increased in price in multiple regions, following rising manufacturing costs
Timing fireworks photos is hard enough, but this sports photographer managed to get fireworks and lightning in one shot
WOAH! After a Fourth of July Atlanta Braves game, a sports photographer managed to get a rare mix
If this rumor is true, I’m insanely jealous of Sony’s highly anticipated full-frame camera
RUMORS Speculation about the Sony FX5 is running rampant – and includes an optional tilting viewfinder
I abandoned the newest GoPro on a beach overnight to record the stars – and I can’t believe how long the battery lasted
OPINION I left the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro recording a 4K timelapse of the night sky overnight to see just how much the battery – and low light – has improved
Taken in 1839, this is the oldest surviving American photo – but it wasn’t taken with a camera
HAPPY JULY 4TH! The oldest known American photograph was taken in Philadelphia in 1839
Nikon has sneak-launched a new mirrorless camera – but as much as I love the Z6 III, I’d warn you not to buy the new one
NIKON Nikon has quietly announced a new variant of the Z6 III that has identical features, except it is missing wireless tech
The best Photoshop alternatives in 2026
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative
Fireworks aren’t the only thing to photograph in the night sky this weekend – sun flares increase the odds of spotting the northern lights
10 solar flares emitted over a 24-hour period could bring aurora sightings farther south as early as tonight
Hasselblad made “the finest stills camera ever” – and it just released the one feature photographers have been asking about for years
NEWS Capture One now has native support for Hasselblad's 100MP cameras, including color profiles and lens profiles
These impressive space photos come with…sound? NASA has turned photographs of galaxies and nebulae into songs in a newly released collection
NASA In honor of the Fourth of July, NASA has released a patriotic collection of images that also comes with data-centered audio
Trends revived the disposable film camera – but after 40 years, Fujifilm is finally offering this retro film type inside a disposable for the first time
NEWS Fujifilm will launch two new disposable film cameras this fall – and one uses black and white film, a first for Fujifilm
The popular video editor Final Cut Pro just gained “one of the most requested features” – and it's coming to both Mac and iPad
APPLE Final Cut Pro can now use AI to generate captions from a video’s audio, adding the captions right into the timeline
At 3,200 megapixels, the world’s largest camera has officially started its unprecedented mission. “Today, we begin filming the greatest cosmic movie ever made.”
SPACE The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially begun a ten-year time-lapse of the night sky using the world's biggest camera
Film photography is booming in Japan – but the nostalgic comeback has an unusually modern reason for thriving
NEWS Film photography has returned as part of the larger analog tech trend, but nearly half say social media inspired them to try film
This retro, compact tripod weighs no more than a water bottle – and uses accessory arms to hold phones and lights too
NEWS The Harlowe Rocket Air is a travel tripod with a lightweight design and support for accessories
Retro camera brands are trending. But camera brands from Kodak to Yashica aren’t made by who you think
RETRO Iconic retro camera brand names, from Kodak to Yashica, are often licensed to other companies
