
Hillary K. Grigonis
The US Editor of Digital Camera World, Hillary 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. 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

Small, retro, and cheap, the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is really a camera trifecta
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV isn't perfect, but it has a lot to offer for under $700 / £700

This new lens mixes close focusing with an ultra-wide view for eclectic macro images
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Laowa 15mm f/4.5 0.5x Macro meshes ultra-wide and close-ups in a multi-mount manual focus lens

Fujifilm’s next retro camera is launching on May 22 – but there’s already an unusual feature that I’m puzzled over
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The latest Fujifilm teaser is heavy on the diptych, but what does that mean?

A key photography show is happening tomorrow – and I’m predicting some new lens launches
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Three lens companies have already confirmed new gear is coming at the China P&E Show this week

Retro compact cameras are trendy, but this smartphone has a classic look, physical shutter, and can even use real filters
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS An optional Retro Kit will give the new Nubia Z70S retro controls and a grip

This unusual nature photograph doesn’t even show the animal it represents – but it won an award. Angel Fitor explains a photograph two months in the making
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AWARDS A photograph of worms blasting sand out of their burrows won the Environmental Photography Award

My all-time favorite camera backpack just dropped to its lowest ever price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Wandrd Prvke has temporarily dropped by 30 percent, along with discounts on other Wandrd gear

Tariffs are confusing. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TARIFFS Canon and Leica have both confirmed a price increase, while Fujifilm has halted pre-orders for some models

Sony may raise prices due to tariffs, including cameras, but still expects an $650 million impact
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sony may pass on the tariff costs to customers with increased prices, among other potential strategies, according to the company's CFO

The only camera I could afford when I first started in photography was a very cheap one – but I actually wouldn’t change a thing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I started out with a cheap DSLR – and I learned more because of it

“None of these photographs were ever seen by the photographer…” Lost 1960s film collection mystery baffles internet sleuths
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The mystery of how more than 75 rolls of undeveloped film ended up in a storage locker has gone unsolved for decades

Yashica’s upcoming retro cameras will have working “film” wind levers, but smartphone-like sensors inside
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Yashica FX-D 300 and 100 cameras look old school, but house small digital sensors inside

This cheap security camera can be in two places at once – and it doesn’t require a subscription
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Imilab Dual uses two lenses, one fixed in place and one that can follow movement around the room

“Remove her clothes” – Grok’s latest AI fiasco illustrates one of the key dangers of an autonomous AI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION X's AI bot didn't just respond to a request it shouldn't have – it shared the resulting image

This new compact film camera is weird – but that’s exactly why I want to try it out
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Lomography LomoApparat Alexanderplatz Edition comes with a handful of unusual accessories

TTArtisan just dropped an affordable 35mm f/1.4 tilt lens for creative slices of focus
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new TTArtisan Tilt 35mm f/1.4 lens creates a narrow slice of focus at a budget price point

Are tariffs also impacting the cost of used cameras? Used gear prices are on the rise, according to MPB price tracker
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The cost of used gear in the US has risen over the last three months, but remains slightly lower than it was a year ago

Nikon plans to bring Z9-like features into more cameras, expand the lens lineup, and make a serious shift into cinema
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Nikon has just shared its updated five-year goals alongside the company's latest financial report

Sony’s next smartphone could borrow tech from the brand’s flagship mirrorless camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A teaser for the next Sony Xperia launch is heavily focused on the brand's mirrorless line

The compact camera trend isn’t disappearing anytime soon, according to the latest camera sales numbers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Compact cameras are still trendy, but mirrorless shipments are increasing again as DSLRs decline

Fujifilm warns tariffs could cost the company US$140 million. Is a price hike looming?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Fujifilm has indicated that restructuring prices and reducing costs could help offset the impact of tariffs

Fujifilm’s affordable mirrorless cameras are hard to find. The Fujifilm X-S20 is an exception – and a gem of a hybrid
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If I had to choose between Fujifilm's budget options, I'd pick the Fujifilm X-S20 for its design and stabilization

These photos won a Pulitzer – and they are the perfect example of both split-second timing and endurance
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The winning images in this year's Pulitzer Prizes showcase both timing and endurance in a challenging era for journalism
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