
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

Timing fireworks photos is hard enough, but this sports photographer managed to get fireworks and lightning in one shot
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
WOAH! After a Fourth of July Atlanta Braves game, a sports photographer managed to get a rare mix

Has the compact camera trend already stalled? Camera numbers are down across every major category in the latest data from Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
CIPA The latest CIPA data shows a decline in shipments across every major camera category for May 2026

If this rumor is true, I’m insanely jealous of Sony’s highly anticipated full-frame camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
RUMORS Speculation about the Sony FX5 is running rampant – and includes an optional tilting viewfinder

I abandoned the newest GoPro on a beach overnight to record the stars – and I can’t believe how long the battery lasted
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION I left the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro recording a 4K timelapse of the night sky overnight to see just how much the battery – and low light – has improved

Taken in 1839, this is the oldest surviving American photo – but it wasn’t taken with a camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
HAPPY JULY 4TH! The oldest known American photograph was taken in Philadelphia in 1839

Nikon has sneak-launched a new mirrorless camera – but as much as I love the Z6 III, I’d warn you not to buy the new one
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NIKON Nikon has quietly announced a new variant of the Z6 III that has identical features, except it is missing wireless tech

The best Photoshop alternatives in 2026
By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative

I gave up my iPhone camera for screen-free compact cameras. I didn’t miss what I expected
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead

Fireworks aren’t the only thing to photograph in the night sky this weekend – sun flares increase the odds of spotting the northern lights
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
10 solar flares emitted over a 24-hour period could bring aurora sightings farther south as early as tonight

Hasselblad made “the finest stills camera ever” – and it just released the one feature photographers have been asking about for years
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Capture One now has native support for Hasselblad's 100MP cameras, including color profiles and lens profiles

These impressive space photos come with…sound? NASA has turned photographs of galaxies and nebulae into songs in a newly released collection
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NASA In honor of the Fourth of July, NASA has released a patriotic collection of images that also comes with data-centered audio

Trends revived the disposable film camera – but after 40 years, Fujifilm is finally offering this retro film type inside a disposable for the first time
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Fujifilm will launch two new disposable film cameras this fall – and one uses black and white film, a first for Fujifilm

The popular video editor Final Cut Pro just gained “one of the most requested features” – and it's coming to both Mac and iPad
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
APPLE Final Cut Pro can now use AI to generate captions from a video’s audio, adding the captions right into the timeline

At 3,200 megapixels, the world’s largest camera has officially started its unprecedented mission. “Today, we begin filming the greatest cosmic movie ever made.”
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
SPACE The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has officially begun a ten-year time-lapse of the night sky using the world's biggest camera

Film photography is booming in Japan – but the nostalgic comeback has an unusually modern reason for thriving
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Film photography has returned as part of the larger analog tech trend, but nearly half say social media inspired them to try film

This retro, compact tripod weighs no more than a water bottle – and uses accessory arms to hold phones and lights too
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The Harlowe Rocket Air is a travel tripod with a lightweight design and support for accessories

Retro camera brands are trending. But camera brands from Kodak to Yashica aren’t made by who you think
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
RETRO Iconic retro camera brand names, from Kodak to Yashica, are often licensed to other companies

This award-winning camera accessory brand, once owned by Nikon, was shutting down. Now, it’s being saved from an unusual source
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS Robotic camera company MRMC appeared to be headed toward a shutdown, but has now been acquired by a New York company

America's retro movie theaters are disappearing. A photographer is on a 44-year, 50-state, 1,200+ theater mission to save them
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
Features Benita VanWinkle's 44-year documentary photography project has one request for America's iconic retro movie theaters: Please Remain Standing.

I love film, but hate the cost, so I set out to find the best screen-free digital cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
BUYING GUIDE Combining the best of analog and digital, these are the best screen-free digital cameras for kids, for adults and just for fun!

Smartphone cameras are terrible for wildlife photography. This compact lens creates 240mm reach in Moment’s longest, sharpest mobile lenses yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION Moment's new telephoto lens is made specifically for the latest iPhone's periscope camera, which makes it the brand's longest lens yet

Cheap cameras aren't great for action. But this compact mirrorless still packs Sony's autofocus smarts – and the lowest-ever price ends in just two days
By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
OPINION The Sony A6700 is a compact mirrorless that still has Sony's autofocus smarts and, at $1,398, it's at the lowest price I've seen yet

Third-party camera lenses used to be popular for one key reason, but the latest trending lenses in Japan hint at an entirely different reason for buying non-native optics
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS The most popular third-party lenses right now aren't just more affordable but cover an unusual focal length range
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