
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

I tried cheap cameras from Canon, Sony and Nikon on one of the most difficult subjects – this is the camera that stood out
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SHOOTOUT Cheap cameras are getting far better at challenging genres like wildlife photography

Don’t look now, but the wildly popular DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is finally back in stock at Amazon
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK ALERT The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal camera is so popular, it's hard to find in stock – but Amazon currently has it in stock in both the US and UK

Get your cameras ready – a solar storm ups the odds of catching the Northern Lights TONIGHT
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
NEWS A G2 solar storm is predicted to hit on June 13 and 14, which could mean northern locations have a shot at photographing the aurora

That perfect Instagram grid? It may be easier than ever, as Instagram allows creators to rearrange the profile grid
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Instagram will soon allow creators to arrange the profile grid beyond the default chronological order

The Fujifilm X-E5 price is more than 50 percent higher than the X-E4, but the features are no longer cheap either
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-E5 price sits at $1,699 / £1,249 / AU$2,699, shifting from a budget camera to mid-tier

My all-time favorite backpack just got an overhaul. The Wandrd Prvke V4 is a durable roll-top camera bag
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Wandrd Prvke V4 keeps the rolltop design but enhances comfort and extras

Tariffs are confusing. These are the camera companies that have now confirmed price increases or delays
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TARIFFS Canon, Nikon, Leica, and Sigma have confirmed US price increases

This is not a drill: The iconic retro camera brand Rollei is creating its first mirrorless lens. The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8 is an affordable portrait prime with a metal design
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Rollei AF 85mm f/1.8 is a portrait prime with a metal build and 11-blade aperture for creamy bokeh

This tripod isn’t made for photo or video – it’s made for both. The Manfrotto One is a hybrid tripod with a strangely versatile center column
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Manfrotto One's center column is designed for unique video transitions as well as stills

Compact cameras sales continue to skyrocket – but how much are tariffs really impacting shipments to the US?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The latest camera numbers from Japan show continued growth for compacts, but reduced shipments to the Americas

DJI’s newest drone can fly in the rain – and the battery lasts nearly an hour
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES The DJI Matrice 400 lists an IP55 rating and a flight time of up to 59 minutes

An astronaut shot his first-ever time-lapse – and let’s just say it’s way better than my first attempt to capture the aurora
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SPACE Astronaut Jonny Kim says this is his first attempt at a time-lapse – and it's a spectacular glimpse of the aurora from space

I’m a pro photographer, but I used this compact camera more than my mirrorless on my last vacation – and I don’t regret it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The OM System Tough TG-7's durable design meant I could take it where I couldn't take my mirrorless

I read Trump’s new drone orders so you don’t have to – these 5 changes could seriously impact aerial photo and video
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES A new set of executive orders from President Trump could enhance geofencing, allow flight beyond a line of sight and use AI to expedite flight waivers

I can’t believe I nabbed this shot of birds in midair with a cheap mirrorless camera. Is this evidence of how far autofocus technology has come, or just dumb luck?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION This shot from the Nikon Z50 II is the perfect example of how far autofocus technology has come, even on cheap cameras

Retro cameras are trendy. But the old school feature I really want to see make a comeback? The waist-level finder
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION With how popular retro cameras are, I think a digital camera with a waist-level finder would be a hit

Most weather-sealed cameras are pricey. But the retro OM System OM-5 has flagship-level durability – and the price has just dipped under $1,000
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The OM System OM-5 is a mid-tier mirrorless that mixes high-end weather-sealing and autofocus with an affordable price

These two wildly different photos were shot with the same lens. Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 crams two classic fisheye looks into one zoom
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 captures both circular and rectangular fisheye effects on mirrorless cameras

The Nikon Z fc has dropped back to its lowest-ever price – and I’d buy it over a retro compact in a heartbeat
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A price drop makes the small retro mirrorless Nikon Z fc even more tempting

First, it made a retro compact camera. Now, Camp Snap is making a digital Super 8 camcorder – and I predict it'll be a hit
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Camp Snap CS8 is an upcoming digital camcorder that mimics the experience of Super 8

Trump is reportedly drafting new policies against China-made drones. But as a DJI pilot, I’m actually hopeful – this is why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A security review needs to happen within the next six months, so kickstarting that review could be a good thing

Fujifilm just launched a “new” X100VI – and three more cameras. The X100VI-JP could be a good sign for tariff-weary photographers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS New product listings for the Fujifilm X100VI, X-M5, X-T50, and X-T5 hint that the company could be moving production to skirt tariff costs

“A cinema camera can take amazing photos…” The Sony FX2 has the same sensor as the A7 IV, but here's why it’s still more expensive
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS An interview with Sony's Cinema Product Manager offers insight into the Sony FX2's most debated features
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