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
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
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
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
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?
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
PolarPro LightLeak 16mm review: This lens is so bad that it’s actually good
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 16mm is terrible in a charming, old-school sort of way that makes it a serious contender for digital retro photography
Leica confirms that prices will increase in the US as a result of tariffs, starting in May
NEWS A Leica representative has confirmed that pricing in the US will increase beginning on May 01 as a result of tariffs
The Nikon Z7 II is a solid camera, but I really hope the successor borrows this key feature from the Z5 II
OPINION If there's one thing I want to see come to the next Nikon Z7 series camera, it's exceptional low-light autofocus
AI is making the stuff of fantasy novels real as Character.AI gives still photos the ability to speak
NEWS AvatarFX gives still photos animation and voice, but AI will also be used to prevent deep fakes
Humans are better, but AI will “neither help nor harm” the odds of winning an Oscar, new rules say
NEWS Using AI won't disqualify films from winning an Oscar, according to updated rules
Photographers can now buy a compact full-frame mirrorless camera for hundreds, not thousands – but should you?
Full-frame cameras rarely drop below four figures, but this Canon camera is now unusually cheap
