Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
I found an old compact camera in the closet. When I powered it on, I started crying. This 20-year-old point-and-shoot taught me a lesson on grief
OPINION The value of a camera isn't in megapixels, but in memories – something I've learned from this old 6MP compact camera
This popular compact camera brand has been ranked on the Global 100 sustainability list for the 14th time
NEWS Ricoh has been named among the Corporate Knights Global 100, a list recognizing large companies making strides in sustainability
I sat in the woods with a camera for hours and didn’t photograph a thing – only to photograph this in my own backyard
WILDLIFE Does anyone else ever feel like wildlife photography is a grown-up nature scavenger hunt?
This charming, cheap retro compact is all the evidence I need – I think the twin-lens reflex camera needs to make a comeback
OPINION Retro cameras have made a comeback. Why not the twin-lens reflex camera?
The smartphone decimated the camera industry. But now Canon says the industry has finally settled, as trends push point-and-shoots like this PowerShot compact out of stock
NEWS In a new report, Canon says that the camera industry has finally "settled" from the impact of the smartphone
YouTube is adding support for still photos, as CEO says Shorts will gain support for image posts in 2026
NEWS In a list of features coming in 2026, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says that image posts are coming to Shorts
In a “win for filmmakers and fans alike,” the 102MP open gate Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 has been approved for IMAX screens
CINEMA IMAX has now certified the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 for the big screen
A mirrorless with a pancake lens makes a fantastic point-and-shoot alternative, but you should know these 3 things before buying one
OPINION A mirrorless camera with a pancake lens is becoming a popular alternative to the trendy point-and-shoot
A major solar storm brought the aurora farther south than normal. But are we in for an encore for photographers tonight?
AURORA Chances of spotting the northern lights linger into Tuesday night after a major solar storm
It’s back! The paused major firmware update for the Sony A7 IV has been updated after a glitch, bringing autofocus, display and anti-AI tweaks
NEWS After suspending the previous version due to a bug, the latest firmware update for the Sony A7 IV is here with a fix
The first major launches of 2026 are a 5MP retro camera and a compact that can't shoot color. Are simple cameras the next big trend in photo gear?
OPINION The biggest camera launches of 2026 so far are more about what they CAN'T do then what they can
Final Cut Pro will soon search with AI, detect beats and automate a montage on the heels of the Apple Creator Studio announcement
NEWS Apple's popular video editing app is about to gain a handful of new AI-based capabilities around search, music and even automated montages
“Make this look like film” – I tried VSCO’s new AI prompt photo editing. It’s not perfect, but it did generate retro looks
VSCO Photo editing app VSCO has launched a new Prompt tool inside its AI Lab
Film photography is making a comeback. As a photographer, these are the two types of film cameras that I think are the easiest to start with
FILM If you're nervous about trying film photography for the first time, I recommend getting a taste of analog with a disposable camera or instant film
This cheap compact camera beat pro mirrorless. The most popular cameras of 2025 at this US retailer are a strange mix of cheap compacts and high-end mirrorless cameras
TRENDS According to US retailer B&H, these are the most popular cameras of 2025, a list that ranges from $30 compact cameras to high-end mirrorless
Is Fujifilm about to update its beloved tiny pancake lens? Patent hints that Fujifilm is working on a smaller 18mm f/2 – but I hope this one feature becomes reality
OPINION A patent in Japan hints that Fujifilm could be working on an updated 18mm f/2 pancake lens
The Olympus E-M10 Mark IV is the last Olympus camera standing. But how long will the cheap compact mirrorless stick around for?
OPINION Despite being discontinued in Japan, OM System says the E-M10 Mark IV will remain available as a budget compact mirrorless in the US
The best photo books the UK: I designed and ordered 17 albums to find the best online photo book maker
BUYING GUIDE The best photo book sites help immortalize your greatest images and memories – and make for great gifts too them
This colorful new Kodak compact camera is a low-tech digicam with instant prints – and a US$80 / £80 price
COMPACT CAMERA The Kodak Printomatic+ is a screenless digital camera that prints out images on ZINK paper
This oddly-shaped lens filter creates motion blur without the need for a slow shutter speed for a mix of sharpness and motion
NEWS The PolarPro CineFlow Motion filter creates a mix of motion-like blur and sharp subjects in-camera
Apple’s Photoshop alternative Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPad, including Apple Pencil support
NEWS Apple's recently acquired photo editor is coming to iPad as Apple launches the Creator Studio subscription
The Instax Mini Evo Cinema decade camera is delightfully weird and the most fun that I've had with a retro compact camera in a long time. But, it's not without some serious flaws
OPINION Now officially available outside Japan, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema is delightfully strange, but not without its flaws
Fujifilm Instax Mini Link+ review: Sharp prints make this the best Instax portable printer yet
REVIEW Sharper prints and excellent colors make boost print quality on the new Instax Mini Link+
