Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
APS-C compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR IV have gone viral. But are photographers about to get another option?
OPINION APS-C compact cameras are so trendy that they're hard to find in stock. I think that means there's room for more options
Compact cameras make up 7 of the top 10 trending cameras at this retailer, as a viral PowerShot dethrones Sony’s most popular mirrorless
TRENDS B&H's trending list is dominated by Canon compact cameras – even outdoing Sony's most popular mirrorless
BREAKING: A new Sony Alpha camera is coming next week – and there is a big clue as to what it will be
TEASER Sony has shared a teaser on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, hinting that a new Alpha mirrorless camera product is coming on May 13
The trending kit that converts film to digital finally shoots more like a film camera as I’m Back Roll approaches US$1 million mark
KICKSTARTER The I'm Back Roll has a new optional shutter release as the crowfunded film camera conversion kit exceeds its original funding goals
I’m a US drone pilot devastated by the FCC ban, but there is finally a way I can make my voice heard
DRONES Now through May 11, drone users and members of the public are invited to comment on the FCC drone ban as DJI files an appeal
An “achingly beautiful” photo series of life and death has just won a Pulitzer. Jahi Chikwendiu's series on young adult cancer brought immediate tears to my eyes
AWARDS Photojournalist Jahi Chikwendiu has won a Pulitzer Prize for a heartbreaking series documenting a young family welcoming their first child amid a terminal cancer diagnosis
Saher Alghorra picked up his first camera less than a decade ago – but his Pulitzer-winning photos stopped me in my tracks
PULITZER Photographer Saher Alghorra has won a Pulitzer Prize for his work documenting the crisis in Gaza – and one photo in particular proves the power of juxtaposition
PolarPro’s new lens filter has half the glass missing – but that’s the point. This new camera filter keeps two things in focus at the same time
FILTER The PolarPro Split 50 is a split diopter that brings two objects at different distances in the same focal plane
The trendiest compact cameras in Japan right now have a key feature that’s hard to find on any smartphone
TRENDS The best-selling compact cameras in Japan follow a common theme with zooms, vloggers, and budget models among the top options
This new compact camera mixes the real film look with in-camera special effects, thanks to a unique design
Prism Lens FX is bringing its special effects filters to a film point-and-shoot using a magnetic design
A US drone company is expanding amid the DJI drone ban. But as an American drone pilot, I’m not getting my hopes up yet
DRONES Skydio is investing $3.5 billion in the US drone market, including building up the supply chain, but the company hasn't announced a return to consumer drones
This compact mirrorless is rising up the ranks of Japan’s best-selling cameras, but it hasn’t dethroned the Sony A7 V
TRENDS The Sony A7 V once again sits at the top of Japanese retailer Yodobashi's list of best-sellers, but it's followed by a compact Fujifilm kit
Two years later, Instagram is finally giving photographers the same protection as videographers with this key change
INSTAGRAM Two years after penalizing unoriginal Reels, Instagram is now rolling out similar protections for still photos
Researchers put a trail camera on a deer carcass. Four hours later, they had the “best trail camera capture yet" with first-ever footage of cougar cubs in Minnesota
WILDLIFE Researchers in Minnesota have found the first evidence of cougars reproducing in the wild in more than 100 years, thanks to trail cameras
Adobe has been named to this influential list for keeping creators “in control of their process” in an AI era
ADOBE Adobe is one of the AI software brands on the TIME list of 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026
I can’t orbit the moon, but I can explore the universe from my backyard. As a photographer, I’m amazed at the space discoveries made possible with cameras
SPACE From galaxies found on 2MP cameras to comets captured on old DSLRs, astrophotography is proof of the power of the camera
Sorry, photographers: The world’s biggest chipmaker says the memory crisis is only going to get worse
MEMORY Samsung expects the memory shortage to continue to worsen as the chipmaker has already begun receiving orders for 2027
In an AI era, one of the most influential companies is actually this camera brand with its old-school instant film and retro compact cameras
NEWS TIME has selected Fujifilm as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026, highlighting the brand's Instax line
My favorite cheap compact camera has retro vibes and no screen – and right now it’s surprisingly cheap
DEAL The Camp Snap CS-Pro captures those retro flash photos that feel like a disposable film camera, and right now it's just $89 / £64 / CA$117
Instagram is testing a new app that feels like the exact opposite of instant film photography
INSTAGRAM Instagram Instants is a new app for sharing unedited photos that disappear after 24 hours
Your camera wants a security blanket. These new camera wraps are designed for maximum impact absorption
KICKSTARTER The Spinn Design ProWrapp Impact+ wraps are designed to cradle expensive tech to protect it from shock
Photographers have asked for a waterproof compact camera with a large sensor for years. I think we may finally be getting one – in an unexpected form
OPINION The GoPro Mission 1 was announced alongside a point-and-shoot grip. Is it the large sensor waterproof camera photographers have been asking for?
I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list
TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising
Flexible mini tripods can climb trees – but this brand is building a full-sized tripod that clings to objects using a clever hook
KICKSTARTER The Viperpod is the first full-sized tripod with a built-in hook for clinging to railings, trees, and other objects
This miracle gadget doesn’t just turn film cameras into digital ones, it gives them a screen too. I'm buzzed that I’m Back Roll now has an optional display
KICKSTARTER The I'm Back Roll converts film cameras to digital and now offers optional screens and electronic viewfinder accessories
