
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

BE QUICK! These sensational Sony Prime Day deals are ending at midnight TONIGHT
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEALS Sony's Prime Day deals are only here for a few more hours – but they don't require a Prime subscription!

That cute retro TLR-style camera that everyone is talking about? It’s under $30 for this last-minute Prime Day deal
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Chuzhao is more toy than serious camera, but at under $30, it's even more tempting

Carrying heavy telephotos for wildlife photography is no walk in the park – that's why this lens is one of my favorites (and it's $800 off)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The OM System 150-600mm lens is light enough to hike with, which is why it's one of my favorite telephotos

Am I the only one left without a Prime subscription? These Anti-Prime Day photography deals are steep – and subscription-free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ANTI-PRIME Sure, Prime Day gets all the attention, but there are some great deals outside of Amazon this week too

Peak Design isn’t part of Prime Day – but I just found a hidden coupon for several popular bags and straps
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL Coupons create discounts of up to $80 off Peak Design straps and bags

I just found the mother of all Anti-Prime Day deals! This trio of fast primes costs less than most single lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL A bundle of Tokina 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.4 lenses is under $600 at B&H right now

Printers are the most frustrating tech that I use as a photographer. This is the printer that I finally fell in love with – and the price has never been lower
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 has dropped to its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Day

I'm jealous of Canon photographers! A full frame camera with lens for $1,000, and a nifty 50 for almost 40% off are just some of the Canon Prime Day deals right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEALS Canon has several cameras and lenses discounted right now – and you don't need a Prime membership to buy them, either

Sony’s new CFexpress cards are made for 8K and uncompressed RAW with impressive 1700 MB/s write speeds
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sony has more than doubled the speed of its CFexpress Type A memory cards

Retro cameras are in – but nothing is more retro than real film. These instant film cameras and 35mm film cameras start at just $30 during Prime Day
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
PRIME DAY These Prime Day film camera deals are so good, the film may cost more than the camera

The Sony A7 V rumors have started up (again) – but this is what I really want to see on the update to Sony’s most well-rounded camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony A7 IV is nearly four years old – is it time for a replacement?

That iconic CineBloom filter for retro-looking photos? Moment just gave it a dark upgrade
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Moment CineBloom filter series has a new sibling – a darker one, with a built-in VND

Today is Prime Day, but some camera deals I wouldn’t buy on Amazon. This is why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Yes, some of the best photography deals this week are at Amazon...but some of them aren't

Amazon's best-seller list hints at which cameras are the trendiest – and these 9 are also on sale for Prime Day
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL Some of the most popular cameras on Amazon are on sale during Prime Day, from mirrorless to vlogging compacts

Sony’s best compact mirrorless camera for travel just returned to pre-tariff prices for Prime Day – and there’s a hack for another $100 rebate too
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Sony A6700 is now $100 off, plus it qualifies for a $100 rebate

Bad news, photographers: The trade war between the US and Japan just escalated
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS Tariffs for Japan are scheduled to increase to 25 percent, but the White House says the 10 percent pause will be extended until August

Is a TikTok sale coming? Report suggests that TikTok is creating a separate US app
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REPORT Reports of TikTok creating a separate US app could provide hope for US photographers and content creators active on the platform

I’m a US drone pilot, but I can’t buy a DJI drone right now. As stock wanes, is a price increase coming?
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION Every single drone is out of stock at DJI’s US web store. What now?

Cameras discounted by hundreds? Filters for under $20? Tripods for half off? Yes, please! I found the best Fourth of July deals on photography gear
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEAL The Fourth of July camera deals have already started, and these are the cameras and accessories that have significant savings

“I’m not sure if we’re gonna make a deal, I doubt it, with Japan.” After months of negotiation, the US and Japan still have not reached a trade deal. Are camera prices in danger of changing (again)?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The US and Japan are still in trade talks as the deadline for the reciprocal tariff pause approaches

This filmmaker hacked a 1970s Super 8 camera to record digital video – and the results are still decidedly retro
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WATCH A filmmaker used a Raspberry Pi to convert an old Super 8 film camera to digital

Fujifilm’s most coveted cameras, including the X100VI and X-M5, are finally in stock… but only if you live here
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK ALERT The Fujifilm X100VI and X-M5 are in stock at some retailers in the UK and Canada

The X Half is about the joy of photography, not the specs. But why can’t a camera be both? I’m betting the Fujifilm X-Pro4 will be
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I hope the Fujifilm X-Pro4 has both a retro design that's a joy to use – and high-end specs
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