Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
“I just put down my cameras and wept.” He was only on the job for two months. Photographer Mario Tama still captured some of the most devastating, poignant images of 9/11
9/11 Mario Tama had only been a photojournalist with Getty for two months when he photographed the World Trade Center on 9/11. This is his story
This viral cheap compact camera already felt retro – but now it comes in a Y2K-inspired transparent design
NEWS The Camp Snap 2 now comes in a semi-transparent white design, bringing back the Y2K-era transparent tech trend
Camera sales have entered a serious summer slump, according to the latest numbers from Japan – and even the trendy compact camera is affected
TRENDS The July numbers from CIPA – the latest available – show a drop in camera shipments for the fourth time in 2026
Pentax refused the mirrorless temptation. Now, the last DSLR-committed brand has axed its entire DSLR line to develop “a new series of digital SLR cameras based on an entirely new concept”
NEWS Pentax has announced the discontinuation of its entire K-mount DSLR series to make way for a new concept DSLR
Anamorphic lenses typically can’t shoot vertical – but these new multi-mount lenses have a literal twist for cinematic vertical shots. Meet the Sirui Saturn V2 lens trio
News The new Sirui Saturn V2 is a trio of 1.6x anamorphic lenses that can shoot both horizontally and vertically
The cult-favorite PEN camera has returned – but the new OM System PEN isn’t just retro and compact…it has two features that are rarely found on budget cameras
NEWS The beloved PEN series has entered its OM System era with the OM System PEN, a budget retro mirrorless built for beginners and everyday carry
Even OM System’s cheap kit lens is now weather-sealed as the refreshed, compact 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 launches alongside new PEN camera
The OM System PEN is weather-sealed, so the company had to launch a durable kit lens to go with it
“You cannot look away from the hurt, the stress, the exhaustion, the bravery, and the pride.” Joe McNally captured life-sized Polaroids of 9/11 first responders on a camera the size of a small garage. 25 years later, he revisits the story
9/11 Photographer Joe McNally will speak on the life-sized Polaroid series, the Faces of Ground Zero, ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11
Fujifilm’s cinema camera is getting a dedicated viewfinder – and a new app. Fujifilm is refreshing the GFX Eterna 55 with both a viewfinder made for open gate and a mobile app
NEWS Fujifilm’s cinema camera is getting both a viewfinder and iPad support for working on an oversized screen in a dual announcement for the GFX Eterna 55
Sony’s first-ever fisheye lens for mirrorless cameras is finally here! The Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 Fisheye G is smaller, more versatile – and way more fun – than I expected
SONY The Sony FE 8-14mm f/3.5 packs both circular and rectilinear fisheye looks into a surprisingly compact lens
These are the best lenses for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS – because GoPro’s mirrorless camera isn't compatible with every Micro Four Thirds lens…
BUYING GUIDE There is some fine print as to which lenses are supported, so these are the best lenses for the GoPro Mission 1 Pro ILS – tested by real photographers
“Lightweight, compact, powerful.” Fujifilm’s new 400mm f/4.5 takes on sports and wildlife as a brighter, lighter alternative to zooms for X-Mount cameras
FUJIFILM The new Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR finally gives Fujifilm photographers a native prime telephoto between the 200mm and 500mm lenses
In a world-first, this open system is a camera tinkerer’s dream with swappable sensors, global shutter options, programmable software, AND multiple lens mounts
NEWS A German engineer is building what could be the first commercially available fully customizable modular digital camera system
The best C2PA enabled cameras
Buying guide Protect the provenance of your photography with the best C2PA-enabled cameras
A major gimbal maker just unveiled its first-ever camera – and the Hohem Eyepic looks like a cross between the viral DJI Pocket and a waterproof action cam
NEWS A major gimbal maker is taking on the trendy DJI Pocket – but the Hohem Eyepic also doubles as a tiny wearable action cam
“Moving forward, we build the future GoPro into something broader, more diversified and capable than ever before.” Internal emails hint at what the GoPro merger means for future action cameras
GOPRO What does the proposed GoPro merger mean for the future of the action camera giant? Internal emails offer some hints
The smartphone destroyed the camera industry. Now, providing a ”photography experience different from that of smartphones” is driving growth, Canon says
NEWS In a report detailing the first half of 2026, Canon says that mirrorless cameras as well as compact cameras are on the rise amid the smartphone pushback
An 8-year-old DSLR is fighting with pro mirrorless, a new bridge camera, and a cheap compact in the strangest mix of camera trends yet
TRENDS What do a pro mirrorless camera, a modern bridge camera, a cheap compact viewfinder camera, and an old DSLR have in common? They’re all trending right now at B&H
“Made for the rule-breakers and boundary pushers.” This new compact camera is a colorful analog shooter for experimental fisheye photography
FILM The Lomography Fisheye No. 2 has been given a colorful, graffiti-style makeover for the ultra-wide film compact camera
Sony’s stacked sensor design creates abnormally fast cameras – but will stacked sensors ever come to more affordable APS-C cameras?
RUMORS Sony has full-frame stacked sensors and one-inch stacked compact cameras, but reports are calling for an APS-C sensor built for speed
Panasonic will refresh four lenses this month to fix an annoying quirk with close-up photography
LENSES Panasonic is reverting to darker lettering on the front of four refreshed lenses to minimize reflections, along with adding fluorine coatings
GoPro wants to save its action cameras from bankruptcy with an AI pivot. GoPro has agreed to merge with a US company that builds tech for data centers
NEWS GoPro has announced a merger with Starman Optical Inc, a US-based optical photonics company building high-speed transceivers for AI data centers
How popular would Fujifilm be without the X100VI? New rankings from Japan hint compact cameras aren’t the only camera trend to watch
TRENDS Without compact cameras, Fujifilm remains behind Nikon, new data ranking Japan’s mirrorless camera makers shows
