Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The Sony RX10 V is a camera meant for all skill levels – so I put one on auto mode and handed it to an 11-year-old
OPINION The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera that can shoot everything from wildlife to macro, but how beginner-friendly is it?
A viral photo on the subway. A striking aerial view. The top 5 news photos of the week prove the power of contrast in photojournalism
OPINION I'm a journalist and a photographer, and I think these striking photos are the best news photos this week
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
30 years later, the design of this trendy compact camera has hardly changed. Can you spot the difference on the latest version of the Ricoh GR IV?
NEWS The Ricoh GR IV is getting a special edition this fall, but the design is a minimalist nod to how loyal the series has remained to the original
Trends make film photography feel expensive, but this popular Kodak film stock is actually priced better than it was in the 1990s
NEWS An analysis of more than 30 film stocks across 6 months shows that film prices haven't risen as fast as the annual inflation rate
These three camera brands have yet to announce a major camera in 2026 – but I suspect there’s a good reason why
OPINION 2026 had a slow start for the camera industry, and three major brands have yet to introduce a new model this year
Instagram’s controversial AI won’t just copy your face – Meta Muse Image imitates photography styles too
NEWS The new Meta Muse image generator is already facing a privacy backlash, but artists should know that the wrong privacy settings allow the AI to copy style too
GoPro, at risk of bankruptcy, is getting a $20 million loan from its founder and inventor as the process for potential sale “continues to progress”
GOPRO GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman is buying $20 million in stock to help keep the action camera afloat amid the search for a potential buyer or merger
Sony has brought its every-genre camera back from the dead. The Sony RX10 V isn’t a compact camera, but its fixed lens covers everything from macro to telephoto
News The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera with a 24x zoom, a one-inch sensor – and speed and autofocus borrowed from Sony's mirrorless cameras
Nikon announced, then un-announced, a weird new Nikon Z6 III camera. This is why
NIKON Nikon USA explained that the Wi-Fi free Z6 III is designed for a few specific security use cases
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
