
Hillary K. Grigonis
The US Editor of Digital Camera World, Hillary K. Grigonis has more than a decade of experience in journalism with a focus on photography and technology. Her work has appeared in Business Insider, Digital Trends, Pocket-lint, Rangefinder, The Phoblographer, and more.
A current Fujifilm and former Nikon shooter, her background in reviewing camera gear means she’s handled everything from cheap Instax to medium format mirrorless. Her camera bag includes a wide range of gear from a DJI drone to a newly added vintage film SLR.
On the weekends, she photographs portraits and weddings at Hillary K Photography. As a former photojournalist, her work favors a mix of documentary and posed styles. While she’s turned her passion for photography into a career, she still considers photowalks a break from work, while she also includes reading, hiking, kayaking, and camping among her most-loved hobbies.
Latest articles by Hillary K. Grigonis

I’m a US drone pilot, but I can’t buy a DJI drone right now. As stock wanes, is a price increase coming?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Every single drone is out of stock at DJI’s US web store. What now?

“I’m not sure if we’re gonna make a deal, I doubt it, with Japan.” After months of negotiation, the US and Japan still have not reached a trade deal. Are camera prices in danger of changing (again)?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The US and Japan are still in trade talks as the deadline for the reciprocal tariff pause approaches

This filmmaker hacked a 1970s Super 8 camera to record digital video – and the results are still decidedly retro
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WATCH A filmmaker used a Raspberry Pi to convert an old Super 8 film camera to digital

Fujifilm’s most coveted cameras, including the X100VI and X-M5, are finally in stock… but only if you live here
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X100VI and X-M5 are in stock at some retailers in the UK and Canada

The X Half is about the joy of photography, not the specs. But why can’t a camera be both? I’m betting the Fujifilm X-Pro4 will be
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I hope the Fujifilm X-Pro4 has both a retro design that's a joy to use – and high-end specs

Sorry, compact cameras, but mirrorless is actually the trendiest camera, according to shipment numbers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Mirrorless remains king in the latest CIPA numbers compared to the same time last year

NASA’s epic space footage is coming to Netflix this summer – but you can already watch it now, for free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SPACE NASA+ is headed to Netflix this summer – here's why and where you can find NASA+ for free

Sony, Canon, and Nikon have now all increased prices in the US. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TARIFFS Sony, Canon, Nikon, Leica, and Sigma have confirmed US price increases, while others appear to be facing stock issues

A camera repair shop is making a screen cover to help digital cameras feel more like film!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION These screen covers want to make digital cameras feel more like film – and break the chimping habit

OM System has used 20MP sensors for years, but is a new high-res version coming? I sat down with OM execs to ask my biggest questions on sensor development
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INTERVIEW OM System says the "evolution of a new image sensor is an ongoing effort"

“We have melted carcasses of cameras just lining the camera case” – MrBeast’s crew shares what goes on behind the scenes of YouTube’s most popular channel
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FEATURE The camera and production lead at MrBeast, YouTube's most popular channel, share what happens behind-the-scenes

Photographers always say bigger sensors are better, but I prefer Micro Four Thirds for these two genres
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Sure, large sensors are better in more scnearios – but I prefer sensors with more reach when it comes to wildlife and macro photography

I scoured New York City’s largest gathering of photographers and creators for the coolest photo and video accessories. These were my favorites
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
BILD From AI tracking gimbals to retro lighting, these were my favorites from the Bild Expo

Trends have made Fujifilm exceptionally popular – but the Fujifilm X-T30 II is actually the brand's best-selling mirrorless on Amazon
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-T30 II is an Amazon best seller – and I think this is the reason why

This photograph captures a previously undiscovered planet – and scientists are hopeful it's the first of many the James Webb Telescope could uncover
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The James Webb Telescope has photographed what appears to be an undiscovered planet, previously obscured by dust and starlight

AI has broken artists’ relationship with the internet. Creative Commons is proposing a fix that signals how a photo can be used by machines
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Creative Commons is proposing a set of signals that enable creators to signal to AI how the work can be used

This viral, cheap compact camera just got an update that looks straight out of the 1990s
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Camp Snap just got a new denim wrap, and now the camera feels even more reminscent of the 90s

AI attempted to restore the world’s oldest photograph, failed epically, and now I can’t stop laughing at the results
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
HUMOR A Redditor asked ChatGPT to recreate Joseph Niepce’s heliograph View from the Window at Le Gras

The Olympus Stylus 1 is a vintage compact camera with an excellent zoom lens – and I really wish OM System would make a modern version
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The zoom and compact size of the Olympus Stylus 1 are still the modern brand's best features

The Fujifilm X Half is now shipping. Will Fujifilm’s newest retro compact camera become just as trendy as the X100VI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X Half is now listed in stock at several retailers in the US and UK

These trendy compact cameras now cost more used than they ever did new. This is what I would buy instead
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Limited supply and increasing demand have made the prices of some compact cameras skyrocket, even used – but there are alternatives

Why shouldn’t action cameras come in more than basic black? I'm loving GoPro's new green look
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Forest Green GoPro Hero13 Black is a limited edition variant of the popular action camera

CapCut’s new terms of service are angering the internet – and so confusing that video editors are asking ChatGPT to decipher them
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION CapCut's terms of use includes an irrevocable license, and the internet is furious
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