Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
Popular Adobe alternatives Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro are going subscription as Apple launches Creator Studio
NEWS Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro will be available as part of a new subscription option, but one-time purchases remain available
Best Lightroom alternatives in 2026: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription
Is it possible to use a treadmill while editing photos? I’m a photographer – and now I’m hooked on standing desks
OPINION I tried a standing desk for photo editing… and now I can't go back!
Researchers hacked a weird Franken-lens to a Canon EOS R10 to take photos with everything in focus – without computational photography
NEWS Four lenses and a Spatial Light Modulator enable each pixel to have a different focal length – so that everything in a photo is in focus
These are the best cameras for kids in 2026, as recommended by real photographer parents
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!
Fujifilm is gambling on strange retro compact cameras where megapixels don’t matter, and style is everything. The oddball Evo Cinema has just 5MP, but so does the best-selling Evo original
OPINION Fujifilm Japan has now shared a spec sheet on its strange, time-traveling Instax Mini Evo Cinema
Westcott newest strobe packs 850 full-power flashes in a single charge and supports camera bursts at up to 50 fps in Freeze Mode
LIGHTING Wescott's FJ250 boasts a touchscreen, impressive battery life, and a 50 fps Freeze Mode
Are US camera prices about to change again? GoPro among the 1,000+ companies suing Trump over tariffs
TARIFFS US action camera maker GoPro is among the list of companies leveraging lawsuits as the Supreme Court considers the tariffs
Nikon is leveling up its lens manufacturing. A new manufacturing facility could help Nikon quickly increase production of its most popular lenses
News Nikon has begun construction on two new buildings for lens manufacturing, including a more versatile production line
This new pro gimbal accommodates everything from mirrorless to compact cameras with a detachable screen-clad remote for AI tracking
CES 2026 The Hohem iSteady MT3 gimbal has a detachable screen for controlling AI tracking features
Instax is about to get a lot better at printing text on instant film, if this new premium mobile printer is any indication
INSTAX Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link+ is a portable photo printer made to also print text and graphics, but it has only been announced in Japan
The newest Fujifilm compact camera “time-travels” with an Eras Dial and a design inspired by 1960s 8mm cine cameras. But, there’s a catch
NEWS The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema has a dial to replicate looks from different decades, but it's only been announced in Japan
The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 weighs about as much as a can of soup and costs less than US$300
NEWS The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 STM Neo is designed for bright apertures and 6K resolution on a budget
This plug-and-play mic is designed to blend in with clothing at a tiny 8.8mm deep – and it’s surprisingly affordable
CES 2026 The SmallRig S70 is a new wireless tieclip mic designed to level up audio while blending in
Camera glasses are about to get more useful while on camera with teleprompters. But, Meta’s Ray-Ban Display is so popular, the international launch is on hold
GLASSES The Meta Ray-Ban Display now has a teleprompter feature, but the UK, Canada, and others will have longer to wait
Camera-themed laptops are a thing now. The Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition takes action cam inspiration for a rugged laptop with a rotating touchscreen
GOPRO The Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition has a GoPro-like look, shortcut key, and even a microSD card slot
This giant digital photo frame rearranges millions of ink capsules for a cord-free art display that can still display pictures when powered off!
CES 2026 The Pocketbook Inkposter Tela and Duna are the largest E Ink digital art displays yet
This camera brand is developing its own sensor. I hope the change indicates a push for even better color science
NEWS According to a recent interview, Leica is working on developing its own in-house sensor
Compact cameras are climbing in popularity nearly as fast as DSLRs are declining, the latest stats suggest
CIPA The CIPA data for November shows a continuing trend of compact camera growth and DSLR decline, as mirrorless remains the reigning champ
Instagram, as we know it, is dead. But as Instagram head Adam Mosseri calls pro photographs “boring,” where is Instagram headed next?
OPINION In aq post that is angering many photographers, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri discusses authenticity and what's next for Instagram
Some point-and-shoot cameras are surprisingly good at macro photography. The reason? It's actually because of those small sensors
OPINION A small sensor is usually a bad thing, but some point-and-shoot cameras can use a tiny sensor for closer macro photography
The internet is calling out Grok for “nudifying” photos. But it’s not even the first time X’s AI has been under fire for undressing photos
A new X feature and an AI bikini trend is resurfacing a debate on consent in the age of AI
These mesmerizing images of the aurora were captured above the clouds. Pilot Ralf Rohner shares how he takes award-winning astrophotography from the cockpit (and the ground)
ASTRO Astrophotographer and pilot Ralf Rohner explains what it's like to photograph the night sky from the cockpit
From keychains to 102MP powerhouses, 2025 couldn’t have brought a stranger mix of point-and-shoots – and I hope these compact camera trends are just a sign of more to come
2025 TRENDS From the viral Kodak Charmera to the Fujifilm GFX100RF, 2025 brought a spectacularly diverse range of compact cameras
