Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis
The popular video editor Final Cut Pro just gained “one of the most requested features” – and it's coming to both Mac and iPad
APPLE Final Cut Pro can now use AI to generate captions from a video’s audio, adding the captions right into the timeline
At 3,200 megapixels, the world’s largest camera has officially started its unprecedented mission. “Today, we begin filming the greatest cosmic movie ever made.”
SPACE The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially begun a ten-year time-lapse of the night sky using the world's biggest camera
Film photography is booming in Japan – but the nostalgic comeback has an unusually modern reason for thriving
NEWS Film photography has returned as part of the larger analog tech trend, but nearly half say social media inspired them to try film
This retro, compact tripod weighs no more than a water bottle – and uses accessory arms to hold phones and lights too
NEWS The Harlowe Rocket Air is a travel tripod with a lightweight design and support for accessories
Retro camera brands are trending. But camera brands from Kodak to Yashica aren’t made by who you think
RETRO Iconic retro camera brand names, from Kodak to Yashica, are often licensed to other companies
This award-winning camera accessory brand, once owned by Nikon, was shutting down. Now, it’s being saved from an unusual source
NEWS Robotic camera company MRMC appeared to be headed toward a shutdown, but has now been acquired by a New York company
America's retro movie theaters are disappearing. A photographer is on a 44-year, 50-state, 1,200+ theater mission to save them
Features Benita VanWinkle's 44-year documentary photography project has one request for America's iconic retro movie theaters: Please Remain Standing.
I love film, but hate the cost, so I set out to find the best screen-free digital cameras
BUYING GUIDE Combining the best of analog and digital, these are the best screen-free digital cameras for kids, for adults and just for fun!
Smartphone cameras are terrible for wildlife photography. This compact lens creates 240mm reach in Moment’s longest, sharpest mobile lenses yet
OPINION Moment's new telephoto lens is made specifically for the latest iPhone's periscope camera, which makes it the brand's longest lens yet
Third-party camera lenses used to be popular for one key reason, but the latest trending lenses in Japan hint at an entirely different reason for buying non-native optics
TRENDS The most popular third-party lenses right now aren't just more affordable but cover an unusual focal length range
The GoPro Max 2 just got a key boost for more detailed shots – and color grading – in a major firmware update
GOPRO New firmware for the GoPro Max 2 opens up higher bit rates and more color editing possibilities
BREAKING NEWS: Adobe will soon own AI photo software Topaz Labs. But what does that mean for photographers?
NEWS Two major names in photo editing are about to merge as Adobe plans the acquisition of Topaz Labs before the end of 2026
Meta’s new, cheaper smart glasses have the same camera hardware, but unlock an unusual new camera feature
NEWS With Meta Glasses, the company also announced an option that takes several photos from the smart glassess and chooses the best one
V-flats are usually boring bits of photography kit. But Westcott just re-invented this classic studio staple
OPINION V-flats are usually large foam core pieces, but Westcott has made a collapsible option with machine-washable fabrics
Photographers are still using 20-year-old lenses as an unexpected zoom tops Japan’s list of the trendiest retro lenses, proving that some camera tech ages differently
TRENDS A camera marketplace app in Japan tallied a list of the most popular lenses that are at least 15 years old, and one category dominates the list
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 is finally coming to the Canon RF and Nikon Z camera mounts – and I’m predicting this rare all-in-one constant aperture zoom is going to be incredibly popular
NEWS Canon and Nikon’s crop sensors have few f/2.8 zoom options – but that’s changing as Tamron brings a popular all-in-one zoom to Canon RF and Nikon Z
Forget retro cameras inspired by the 1970s – this new wooden bellows camera pays homage to a camera design first made back in the 1850s!
NEWS A workshop in France is reviving the classic field camera – and the latest one is weather-resistant and portable
The Kodak Charmera craze is out of control. Even this lens brand appears to be jumping on the keychain camera trend
RUMORS Leaked photos on Chinese social media hint that Viltrox is giving out keychain cameras at a festival
I’m an AI-exhausted photographer - but the number of non-artists that are annoyed with AI gives me hope!
OPINION Around half of adults aren't so sure about generative AI anymore, according to recent polls
Put down the Photoshop brushes – I just read a statistic on how many adults prefer unedited photos, and I’m stunned
OPINION According to Getty, nearly two-thirds of adults prefer brands that use unedited, authentic photographs
"The simple act of existing is already an act of rebellion." Polaroid just built a massive billboard on a beach in a rebellious anti-AI stunt
NEWS “Go jump in the water before the data centers drink it all up," says a rebellious new Polaroid billboard in New York and London
Compact cameras are “not merely a passing trend.” The trendiest, hard-to-find cameras in Japan are all compact cameras – except for one
TRENDS Marketplace app Minna Camera tallied seven months of data and found that the top ten trending options are almost all compact cameras
AI can now handle the boring parts of photo and video editing for you as Adobe’s AI Assistant officially arrives inside Photoshop and Premiere
ADOBE The Photoshop AI Assistant, first teased in October, is officially rolling out in public beta, along with AI for Premiere, too
