Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I traded in my zoom lenses for a kit full of prime lenses. Did I make a mistake?
PRIMES When I made the switch from DSLR to mirrorless, I bought nearly all prime lenses
NASA’s new photo of this egg-shaped dying star is both art and science
SPACE Hubble has captured its clearest view yet of the closest pre-planetary nebula, dubbed Egg Nebula, a dying Sun-like star
Light stands are usually boring. But the photography brand behind my favorite flash modifiers is making a quick, modular light stand – and I’m geeking out about it!
KICKSTARTER The MagMod MagStand is a light stand with a wide base, rapid set-up, and a modular monopole
“Lifetouch is not named in the Epstein files.” US school photography giant Lifetouch issues statement after Epstein investor ties create parent confusion and panic
LIFETOUCH “Lifetouch does not – and has never provided – images to any third party,” the company said after online parent panic
The most popular gear on this social network is an eclectic mix of full-frame, Micro Four Thirds, smartphones, and older cameras
FLICKR Flickr's list of most-used cameras is an unusual split between full-frame, Micro Four Thirds, and smartphones – and even some aging models
I'm a pro photographer, but my favorite hack for snowy photos is so easy anyone can use it on any camera
SNOW It doesn't matter whether you are using a pro camera, a compact camera, or a smartphone; this trick makes a big difference when photographing snowfall
Nikon Heartography: Nikon once turned a dog into a photographer using a compact camera and a heart rate monitor
CUTE Social media is resurfacing a 2015 stunt where Nikon gave a dog the ability to take photos with a compact camera and a heart monitor
Only one in ten of this cinema camera model has a malfunction. But the manufacturer is still recalling 100% of them
RECALL The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is being recalled for a sensor board glitch that introduces artifacts under certain conditions
Fujifilm “evolved the camera to suit a new era.” This retro compact camera just earned a trendy award in Japan
TRENDS The Fujifilm X Half has earned an award in Japan, where it was recognized among trending tech
The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 is the most expensive lens in the hybrid VCM lineup, but Canon Japan is already overwhelmed with pre-orders
CANON The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM has already joined the list of trendy products experiencing a delay in Japan
Canon and Panasonic have invested in a GenAI start-up that generates images from a product photo
AI AI Model Inc. is a platform that generates photos and videos based on product photos
VSCO has opened its film vault. These discontinued Kodak and Fuji film stocks are coming to Lightroom as a preset pack for the popular photo editor
VSCO VSCO is bringing back its Lightroom presets, including a some that mimic discontinued film
My favorite compact camera for macro just got a new version made for microscopes… but it’s how much?!!
OM SYSTEM The OM System TG-7 has a new version made for industrial applications, including microscopes
OM System just gave its retro mirrorless camera the star treatment – literally. The OM-3 Astro aligns the stars for 50MP, vivid shots of the night sky
NEWS The new OM-3 Astro can shoot high-res composites, capture red nebulae, and shoot handheld nightskapes
This filter combines three effects in one to make shots from a digital camera look more like a classic Kodak film
FILTER The PolarPro Portra merges three optical effects to imitate one of Kodak's most popular film stocks
Sony’s new supply chain will allow high-end cameras to use biomass-based renewable plastics, fundamentally changing the way they are made
SONY Sony has just revised and published its supply chain in a move for more sustainable plastics in high-end tech, including cameras
Third-party camera lenses are having a moment. Tamron plans to nearly double the new launches for 2026 – and across four mounts
TAMRON Tamron says it hopes to launch ten new lenses in 2026 across, along with a continued focus across four different mounts
I’m a former sports photographer – and photographing football on the sidelines has ruined my ability to enjoy a game on the TV
SPORTS After photographing football from the sidelines, watching a game on TV just isn't the same
Will 2026 be the year action camera giants push into larger sensor cameras? These strange rumors blur the line between action camera makers and traditional camera brands
OPINION Are action camera brands getting ready to compete with major camera makers, or are these just strange, unvetted camera rumors?
The Super Bowl is sports photography “ramped up about a 1000%.” This is what gear New England Patriots photographer David Silverman is bringing to Super Bowl LX
SUPER BOWL I chatted with David Silverman, a freelance photographer who has been with the New England Patriots for 34 years, about his plans for the Super Bowl
This 74-year-old sports photographer is the only person to shoot every Super Bowl in history. Super Bowl LX will likely be his last
SUPER BOWL John Biever, 74, plans to retire after photographing his 60th Super Bowl this year, the only photographer to do so
The original Canon PowerShot had less than 1MP and was released before the invention of the SD card. I'm a camera expert and I think these are Canon’s most iconic retro compact cameras
POWERSHOT The Canon PowerShot is turning 30, and I can't help but dive into the series most iconic cameras
Nikon’s cheap cameras are selling so well that profit is actually down. Will Nikon try to turn it around with more high-end mirrorless launches in 2026?
NIKON Nikon has actually sold more cameras, but thanks to the success of budget models like the Z50 II and Z5 II, profit is down
