
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

This lightweight, retro mirrorless camera has only been around for a few days, but it’s already a best-seller at this retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The list of trending cameras for October includes the brand new Fujifilm X-T30 III, a luxury medium format mirrorless, and more

Cheap point-and-shoots and luxury compact cameras are fighting for the top spot on this retailer’s trending list
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS B&H's list of trending compact cameras for October is a mix of both cheap and luxury, old and new

Adobe may be about to make the biggest Photoshop and Lightroom announcements of the year. Adobe Max 2025 is coming. Here’s what that means
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Get ready, the biggest Photoshop and Lightroom updates of the year could be coming next week as Adobe Max opens in California on October 28

Looking for a cheap camera? Point-and-shoots might not be the best option anymore
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If you're looking for a cheap camera, you may want to consider more than point-and-shoots, as trends push prices higher

"We have never designed a sensor before by ourselves.” Sigma is sharing insight into why the new full-frame Foveon camera sensor, first promised in 2018, is STILL under development
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sigma's CEO says the full-frame Foveon is still in development, despite technical issues creating years of delays

Fujifilm’s retro X-T series is now a threesome – but is the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30 III a welcome budget camera, or just plain confusing?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm lineup is getting confusing with the new X-T30 III, but the retro, compact design has a clear audience

The new Leica M EV1 is going to make some photographers mad. But I don't think Leica’s first M-series with an electronic viewfinder is a bad move
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Leica M EV1 isn't replacing the M11 and it may ease photographers into the M series with its controversial electronic viewfinder

Fujifilm’s new 13-33mm zoom lens is so tiny that it makes the X-T30 III kit lighter than the X100VI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fujifilm XC 13-33mm f/3.5-6.3 OIS is Fujifilm's smallest and lightest lens yet and comes in at $399 / £329 / AU$649

BREAKING: The US government shutdown is preventing new camera launches. Leica M EV1 is delayed in the USA due to FCC authorization
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS With FCC offices closed due to the government shutdown, the launch of the Leica M EV1 has been delayed in the US

The best photo books in 2025: I designed and ordered 16 albums to find the best online photo book maker
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best photo books not only make excellent gifts but are a great way of storing your most treasured memories

The Lomography Lomo MC-A is a true retro compact camera with a metal body, glass lens, 35mm film – and both auto and manual controls
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FILM Options for new 35mm film cameras that still have manual controls are limited, but the Lomography Lomo MC-A is a compact camera with both auto and manual exposure

E-ink digital photo frames are here, and as a photographer and avid Kindle reader, I'm intrigued by Aura Ink's cord-free, more analog look
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FRAMES The Aura Ink uses e-ink technology to create a digital photo frame that's both cordless and made to better blend with printed photos

Normal is boring. This free disposable camera app is quickly becoming my favorite way to take photos on my phone
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Huji Cam is a free disposable camera app that makes my photos feel straight out of the 1990s

Peak Design just went luxury minimalist – and its new leather camera strap actually costs the same as the trendy nylon Slide
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Peak Design has unveiled a new strap series called Form that comes in both leather and rope styles

His grandfather was a photographer who lost his vision. Now, this biomedical engineer’s company is working to restore sight with camera glasses and an implant
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
RESEARCH Researchers have restored vision to AMD patients in a clinical trial using a retinal implant paired with specialty camera glasses

Tamron just packed a 25-200mm range, half macro, and even f/2.8 into a single travel zoom – and it's still cheaper than a typical 70-200mm!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
news The new Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 mixes a bright aperture, versatile zoom range, and half macro into a single lens

These online classes taught by photographers like Colby Brown and Scott Robert Lim are completely free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FREE Sony just stealth launched a bunch of free online photography and videography classes to help creators make the most out their gear

Are you enough of a camera nerd to put one on your toilet? The Kohler Dekoda wants to look in your loo to track your poo
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Kohler Health Dekoda is a smart device that decodes what's in your toilet bowl to track your gut health

AI is coming for LUTs. This free Lumix app can now use AI to create a LUT from any photo
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The updated Lumix Labs app can now create a custom LUT from an inpsiration photo using AI

The Ricoh GR III may be discontinued, but the GR IIIx is not – and it’s far more affordable than the GR IV
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION With the price jump on the new Ricoh GR IV, the GR IIIx is both more affordable and better for portraits

I bought an old film camera for US$10 at a garage sale. It’s teaching me how to love photography again
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A cheap retro film camera is teaching me that emotion is more powerful than perfection in photography

Apple wants to make the iPad Pro a portable production studio. The new iPad Pro M5 is made for multitasking
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
APPLE Apple has upgraded the iPad Pro with the new M5 chip for faster performance and multitasking

The new Apple MacBook Pro isn’t just built for faster AI. The M5 MacBook Pro has faster RAW imports and 4K video editing (and YES, there’s still an SD card slot!)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
APPLE Apple talks a lot about AI with the new Apple MacBook Pro M5, but there are performance enhancements for photo and video editing, too
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