Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
A patent for a small lens has rumors flying about what’s next for the Ricoh GR compact camera series
OPINION A new patent filed by Ricoh envisions a small yet fast focusing lens
Sigma gear is about to increase in price next month due to tariffs, the company says
NEWS The cost of Sigma products in the US will increase on June 02, warns the company
PolarPro LightLeak 50mm review: Did I just find the perfect lens for retro cameras?
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 50mm is intentionally imperfect – and it may be the perfect match for retro cameras
The Sony A7CR is a compact mirrorless that doesn’t compromise on resolution…or grip
OPINION Many compact mirrorless options are more entry-level, but the Sony A7CR offers resolution in a smaller design
Tamron plans to launch six lenses this year – but it’s the brand’s 2026 plans that have me excited
OPINION Tamron plans to increase the number of new launches to ten in 2026, which is around twice the 2023 numbers
The little mirrorless Nikon Z30 is now cheaper than some trendy compact cameras, as price hits an all-time low
DEAL Looking for an alternative to a pricey high-end compact camera? The Nikon Z30 may fit the bill
This mesmerizing photograph of a bird behind a waterfall isn’t just impressive, it proves how far camera tech has come
NEWS Photographer Konrad Wothe returned to the bird's nest behind a waterfall countless times before he finally captured the shot
Tariffs hit America’s favorite drone maker as DJI drones go out of stock and Osmo Pocket 3 skyrockets in price
TARIFFS The DJI Osmo Pocket 3's new list price is $799, while a majority of DJI drones are out of stock at the company's US website
This upcoming retro camera has a “film” wind lever – but I’ve spotted something curious about the hybrid Yashica FX-D
OPINION The Yashica FX-D is a "film-digital hybrid" that's coming to Kickstarter, but the teaser has me intrigued
This popular compact camera used to be $1,595. Tariffs have now pushed the price to $2,790
TARIFFS Leica's tariff-related price increases in North America begin today, giving our first glimpse at how much prices could be impacted
These Nikon DSLRs are impressively cheap – but are they even worth buying in a mirrorless era?
OPINION The Nikon D780 and D7500 currently have steep discounts right now – but so do a few Nikon mirrorless cameras
Google’s AI can now swap out backgrounds, add objects, and edit photos right from the Gemini app
NEWS Google is giving the Gemini mobile app image editing capabilities
Leica designs special 100th anniversary edition of one of its most legendary digital cameras – but there’s a catch
NEWS The special edition Leica M11 will be engraved with New York USA and only be available in the United States
First came bird feeder cameras. Now, Wonder Blocks wants to create AI-narrated documentaries of your backyard visitors
NEWS Wonder Blocks is a modular backyard ecosystem designed to attract, monitor, and record birds and bugs
Nikon’s compact full-frame mirrorless camera just got even sweeter as the price dips to under $1K – but is the Nikon Z5 still worth it?
DEAL Want a full-frame camera for under $1,000? The Nikon Z5 may now fit the bill, thanks to a price drop
A report hints at changes for Sony’s sensor business. Sony calls the report speculation, but it highlights a shift as AI grows
RUMORS Rumors indicate that Sony could be considering more separation for its imaging sensor division
The new Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is the company's cheapest mirrorless telephoto lens yet
NEWS The Canon RF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 is only slightly more than the company's budget nifty fifty, although US pricing hasn't been announced
The Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR pancake is so popular I can’t find it in stock at any of my go-to stores
OPINION Is the reason I can't find this tiny pancake Fujifilm XF 27mm f/2.8 R WR lens due to the popularity of the X100 series?
A Sony fan favorite camera just dropped by nearly 30%, returning to its lowest ever price
DEAL The Sony A7 III is discounted to under $1,300 body only, or under $1,500 with a kit lens at several retailers
Fujifilm X series cameras are becoming increasingly hard to find. Should photographers be worried?
OPINION Trends and tariffs are mixing to make some Fujifilm X series cameras hard to find in the US
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
