
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 tried cheap cameras from Canon, Sony and Nikon on one of the most difficult subjects – this is the camera that stood out
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SHOOTOUT Cheap cameras are getting far better at challenging genres like wildlife photography

That perfect Instagram grid? It may be easier than ever, as Instagram allows creators to rearrange the profile grid
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Instagram will soon allow creators to arrange the profile grid beyond the default chronological order

The Fujifilm X-E5 price is more than 50 percent higher than the X-E4, but the features are no longer cheap either
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-E5 price sits at $1,699 / £1,249 / AU$2,699, shifting from a budget camera to mid-tier

My all-time favorite backpack just got an overhaul. The Wandrd Prvke V4 is a durable roll-top camera bag
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Wandrd Prvke V4 keeps the rolltop design but enhances comfort and extras

Tariffs are confusing. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TARIFFS Canon, Nikon, Leica, and Sigma have confirmed US price increases

This is not a drill: The iconic retro camera brand Rollei is creating its first mirrorless lens. The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8 is an affordable portrait prime with a metal design
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8 is a portrait prime with a metal build and 11-blade aperture for creamy bokeh

This tripod isn’t made for photo or video – it’s made for both. The Manfrotto One is a hybrid tripod with a strangely versatile center column
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Manfrotto One's center column is designed for unique video transitions as well as stills

Compact cameras sales continue to skyrocket – but how much are tariffs really impacting shipments to the US?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The latest camera numbers from Japan show continued growth for compacts, but reduced shipments to the Americas

DJI’s newest drone can fly in the rain – and the battery lasts nearly an hour
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES The DJI Matrice 400 lists an IP55 rating and a flight time of up to 59 minutes

An astronaut shot his first-ever time-lapse – and let’s just say it’s way better than my first attempt to capture the aurora
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SPACE Astronaut Jonny Kim says this is his first attempt at a time-lapse – and it's a spectacular glimpse of the aurora from space

I’m a pro photographer, but I used this compact camera more than my mirrorless on my last vacation – and I don’t regret it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The OM System Tough TG-7's durable design meant I could take it where I couldn't take my mirrorless

I can’t believe I nabbed this shot of birds in midair with a cheap mirrorless camera. Is this evidence of how far autofocus technology has come, or just dumb luck?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION This shot from the Nikon Z50 II is the perfect example of how far autofocus technology has come, even on cheap cameras

Retro cameras are trendy. But the old school feature I really want to see make a comeback? The waist-level finder
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION With how popular retro cameras are, I think a digital camera with a waist-level finder would be a hit

These two wildly different photos were shot with the same lens. Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 crams two classic fisheye looks into one zoom
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 captures both circular and rectangular fisheye effects on mirrorless cameras

First, it made a retro compact camera. Now, Camp Snap is making a digital Super 8 camcorder – and I predict it'll be a hit
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Camp Snap CS8 is an upcoming digital camcorder that mimics the experience of Super 8

Fujifilm just launched a “new” X100VI – and three more cameras. The X100VI-JP could be a good sign for tariff-weary photographers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS New product listings for the Fujifilm X100VI, X-M5, X-T50, and X-T5 hint that the company could be moving production to skirt tariff costs

“A cinema camera can take amazing photos…” The Sony FX2 has the same sensor as the A7 IV, but here's why it’s still more expensive
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS An interview with Sony's Cinema Product Manager offers insight into the Sony FX2's most debated features

Canon's cinema cameras are about to get password protection like the PIN on a smartphone
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Canon cameras are about to get a password protection option, while the EOS C400 gets a new way to use autofocus tracking

Could a lens filter and editing presets create that coveted retro look – without buying a new camera? The PolarPro CineGold mixes a lens filter with presets to mimic film
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new PolarPro CineGold aims to create a more film-like look using both a lens filter and editing presets

“No device is ever perfect, nor is photographic film” – George E Smith, co-inventor of the CCD sensor, has died
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS George E Smith, one of the inventors of the CCD sensor, the precursor to digital cameras, has died

Photoshop now has a mini Android version of the favorite photo editor – and it’s currently free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Adobe has just launched a mini version of Photoshop, free for Android devices

Yashica’s retro compact cameras just got more old school. The Yashica FX-D S300 actually has a viewfinder this time
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Enough photographers have complained, and now the Yashica FX-D series is getting a version with an electronic eyelevel viewfinder

Monopods are typically boring – but this extends to full height in one second with a single button
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KICKSTARTER The Coman Go M1Pro V5 height adjusts in seconds and converts to a tabletop tripod nearly just as fast
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