
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

Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 ED SDM WR review: A fun but flawed ultra-wide
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Pentax FA 15-30mm f/2.8 is a fun ultra-wide for the K-Mount family, but it's not perfect

Google’s AI will now both create fake images and help detect them as Gemini gains the ability to detect (some) AI-generated images
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Gemini can now read SynthID to help flag AI-generated photos, but only those created by Google's AI

The Fujifilm X-E5 has a rare issue that could cause the strap to detach from the body, Fujifilm says
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Fujifilm is offering free inspections and repairs after discovering a rare defect in the camera strap lug on the X-E5

Nano Banana has gone Pro – and it can generate group photos, change “camera” angles, and adjust lighting. Plus, it’s already inside Photoshop
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AI The new Nano Banana Pro has camera controls, better resolution, and the ability to generate group photos resembling real people

Mini photo printers are one of the trendiest gifts of the year, according to Google. As a photographer, I think these are the best deals on top-ranked options
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS Google says searches for photo printers are up by 65 percent this year, making them one of the trendiest gifts

Developing disposable cameras is expensive. The Camp Snap digital compact camera feels like a disposable, no developing required
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Camp Snap is a digital dupe of a disposable camera – and doesn’t cost much more than the real thing once you factor in development

Fujifilm has quietly released its secret sauce for film-like colors as downloadable 3D LUTs for video editing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LUTS Fujifilm has released the 3D LUTs for 10 film simulations as part of the GFX Eterna 55 launch

iPhone photos look too crunchy. Moment's new app uses natural processing for a more film-like look – and it’s loaded with customization
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
APPS The Moment Camera Pro II is a completely redesigned app that offers natural processing, Open Gate, manual controls, and more

I used a can of cheap spray snow and an old window to take these cozy Christmas photos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CHRISTMAS A can of spray snow and a window created this affordable Christmas photo idea

The Nikon Z50 II is a camera that redefines entry-level – and that’s 100 percent why I love it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Nikon Z50 II is an entry-level camera, but it has unusual autofocus and durability for the price

These are the best cameras for kids in 2025, as recommended by real photographer parents
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!

Most kid cameras are terrible, but these ones are so good that I’d steal them for myself – and I’m a pro photographer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Most kid cameras are chintzy, but these cameras are so good, I'd use them myself

I photographed the clash of two seasons with the new Sony 100mm f/2.8 GM Macro and… WOAH!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Sony promised 1.4x macro magnification with the new 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS – and I'm not disappointed

"It doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. Just enjoy it.” These stunning wildlife photos were shot by a 10-year-old with a bridge camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
YOUNG ARTIST Tyler DeVane has amassed a following on social media for his wildlife photography, despite being just 10 years old

Two companies just filed a patent infringement against Canon, alleging the camera maker’s WiFi tech originated from BlackBerry
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The lawsuit alleges that Canon's cameras and printers use wireless tech originally designed by BlackBerry

These are the trendiest vlogging cameras for content creators right now, according to one retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS B&H has shared the list of seven of the best-selling cameras for content creators right now, and it's an unusual mix

Lightroom has a hidden hack for quickly correcting acne – and Adobe says it's coming to desktop soon
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION Lightroom Mobile has a new slider to retouch acne, and Adobe plans to bring it to desktop

The point-and-shoot camera is back – but if you want better photos than a smartphone, don’t buy one without one of these features
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A large sensor and a good lens are essential to getting the best possible images from a point-and-shoot camera

I thought all digital zoom was terrible – and then I tried one on a 102MP camera. But, there’s still one key thing missing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If you're going to use digital zoom, use it on a 102MP camera with a medium format sensor

Lexar’s new memory cards are so huge, it’s basically like putting an external SSD inside your camera!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Lexar's CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards now come in up to 2TB, designed for Sony Alpha and Sony FX cameras

Barely bigger than a game die, SanDisk’s new USB-C drive is designed to “stay-and-play”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The SanDisk Extreme Fit is a small thumb drive designed to stay plugged into a USB-C port for up to 1TB of additional storage

This American-made tripod brand is increasing prices next month (and no, it’s not because of tariffs)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Really Right Stuff is increasing tripod prices for the first time in two years, beginning next month
This unusual flash quickly switches from on-camera to off, thanks to a magnetic, modular design
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Godox iT32 is a modular flash that uses magnets to connect to its hotshoe, which also doubles as a transmitter
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