
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

The most popular gear on this social network is an eclectic mix of full-frame, Micro Four Thirds, smartphones, and older cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FLICKR Flickr's list of most-used cameras is an unusual split between full-frame, Micro Four Thirds, and smartphones – and even some aging models

I'm a pro photographer, but my favorite hack for snowy photos is so easy anyone can use it on any camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SNOW It doesn't matter whether you are using a pro camera, a compact camera, or a smartphone; this trick makes a big difference when photographing snowfall

Nikon Heartography: Nikon once turned a dog into a photographer using a compact camera and a heart rate monitor
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CUTE Social media is resurfacing a 2015 stunt where Nikon gave a dog the ability to take photos with a compact camera and a heart monitor

Only one in ten of this cinema camera model has a malfunction. But the manufacturer is still recalling 100% of them
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
RECALL The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K is being recalled for a sensor board glitch that introduces artifacts under certain conditions

Fujifilm “evolved the camera to suit a new era.” This retro compact camera just earned a trendy award in Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The Fujifilm X Half has earned an award in Japan, where it was recognized among trending tech

The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4 is the most expensive lens in the hybrid VCM lineup, but Canon Japan is already overwhelmed with pre-orders
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CANON The Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM has already joined the list of trendy products experiencing a delay in Japan
Canon and Panasonic have invested in a GenAI start-up that generates images from a product photo
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
AI AI Model Inc. is a platform that generates photos and videos based on product photos

VSCO has opened its film vault. These discontinued Kodak and Fuji film stocks are coming to Lightroom as a preset pack for the popular photo editor
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VSCO VSCO is bringing back its Lightroom presets, including a some that mimic discontinued film

My favorite compact camera for macro just got a new version made for microscopes… but it’s how much?!!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OM SYSTEM The OM System TG-7 has a new version made for industrial applications, including microscopes

OM System just gave its retro mirrorless camera the star treatment – literally. The OM-3 Astro aligns the stars for 50MP, vivid shots of the night sky
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new OM-3 Astro can shoot high-res composites, capture red nebulae, and shoot handheld nightskapes

This filter combines three effects in one to make shots from a digital camera look more like a classic Kodak film
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FILTER The PolarPro Portra merges three optical effects to imitate one of Kodak's most popular film stocks

Sony’s new supply chain will allow high-end cameras to use biomass-based renewable plastics, fundamentally changing the way they are made
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SONY Sony has just revised and published its supply chain in a move for more sustainable plastics in high-end tech, including cameras

Third-party camera lenses are having a moment. Tamron plans to nearly double the new launches for 2026 – and across four mounts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TAMRON Tamron says it hopes to launch ten new lenses in 2026 across, along with a continued focus across four different mounts

I’m a former sports photographer – and photographing football on the sidelines has ruined my ability to enjoy a game on the TV
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SPORTS After photographing football from the sidelines, watching a game on TV just isn't the same

Will 2026 be the year action camera giants push into larger sensor cameras? These strange rumors blur the line between action camera makers and traditional camera brands
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Are action camera brands getting ready to compete with major camera makers, or are these just strange, unvetted camera rumors?

The Super Bowl is sports photography “ramped up about a 1000%.” This is what gear New England Patriots photographer David Silverman is bringing to Super Bowl LX
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SUPER BOWL I chatted with David Silverman, a freelance photographer who has been with the New England Patriots for 34 years, about his plans for the Super Bowl

This 74-year-old sports photographer is the only person to shoot every Super Bowl in history. Super Bowl LX will likely be his last
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SUPER BOWL John Biever, 74, plans to retire after photographing his 60th Super Bowl this year, the only photographer to do so

The original Canon PowerShot had less than 1MP and was released before the invention of the SD card. I'm a camera expert and I think these are Canon’s most iconic retro compact cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
POWERSHOT The Canon PowerShot is turning 30, and I can't help but dive into the series most iconic cameras

The best photo books in 2026: I designed and ordered 17 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

Nikon’s cheap cameras are selling so well that profit is actually down. Will Nikon try to turn it around with more high-end mirrorless launches in 2026?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NIKON Nikon has actually sold more cameras, but thanks to the success of budget models like the Z50 II and Z5 II, profit is down

Fujifilm just posted record profit – and the viral X100VI isn’t even to blame. Fujifilm says these new cameras are boosting sales
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FUJIFILM Fujifilm is posting record profit (again), thanks in large part to camera sales

Canon just fixed a major flaw in the RF lineup. The RF 7-14mm is the brand’s widest lens yet – but that’s not the only reason why I’m floored by the quirky new Fisheye zoom
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Canon RF system finally has a first-party, autofocus fisheye – and that's a reason to be excited

The compact camera so trendy that Canon can’t keep it in stock just got a fresh new look! A limited edition Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is coming
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
COMPACT CAMERA The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is getting limited edition treatment, but how hard will it be to get the trendy camera in its new minimalist look?

This Sony camera is nearly 8 years old, but it just got a major firmware overhaul. Sony’s beloved low-res mirrorless just borrowed a handful of features from the A7 IV
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SONY The Sony A7S III just got a new software update just a few weeks before its eigth birthday

This retro Kodak compact camera was dropped in a lake in an attempt to photograph the Loch Ness Monster. Now, the 1970s camera trap has been fully restored
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KODAK A retro Kodak camera used in a camera trap for Loch Ness research has now been fully restored
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!
