
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

Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II review: A lens that proves workhorses don’t have to be heavy
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II is far lighter than its predecessor, but how does the image quality hold up?

Real cameras can actually fight AI fakes using…autofocus? Sony is using a neat 3D trick to prove that videos were shot with a camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sony's Camera Verify AI detection software now works with video, including a 3D trick using depth data

I tried Photoshop’s new AI Assistant. The new Photoshop chatbot feels like an overly enthusiastic intern, but it’s not all bad
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Photoshop has a new AI Assistant. I tried it, and I don't love it, but there's some potential

I’m obsessed with retro cameras. This gadget looks like a roll of film, but it's actually an APS-C sensor that allows old cameras to shoot digital – and even 4K video!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION ‘I'm Back’ is building another digital sensor that fits inside a roll of film, but this time it's APS-C and without the bulk

Photographs shouldn’t (always) be pretty. I’m a photographer, and the Pete Hegseth “unflattering” photo fiasco is missing the point
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The most impactful photojournalism is rarely of smiling faces, so why were press photographers left out of recent briefings?

The world’s widest macro probe lens is finally here – these unusual tubes are made for filming in difficult places (even underwater)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
MACRO Laowa says the new 15-24mm T8 is the world's widest macro probe, while the 15-35mm T12 brings the largest zoom range yet for the macro probe category

This new “disposable” digital compact camera feels like film. I tried the new Rewindpix compact camera on a trip, and I’m already charmed
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Rewindpix is a digital compact camera that uses film-inspired presets and even a "film" winder for a retro feel

This strange digital photo frame turns any image into a 3D hologram – and the price is surprising
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KICKSTARTER The Looking Glass Musubi is the first consumer digital photo frame with holographic tech, and it's launching on Kickstarter for pledges starting at US$99

Uh oh, does Fujifilm have another X100VI on its hands? The Instax Mini Evo Cinema is out of stock, and scalpers are nearly doubling the price!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Don’t pay more than the list price for the Instax Mini Evo Cinema – it’s hard to find, but not impossible

Will there ever be a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IV? Rumors hint that the trendy G7 X III successor will get an unexpected name
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
RUMORS The wildly popular Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is rumored to finally get a refresh – but it won’t be a Mark IV

Retro isn’t just for still cameras anymore. I’ve tried both the Camp Snap CS-8 and Instax Evo Cinema, and they’re really geared towards one type of clip
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The retro trend has come for camcorders – and it speaks to a shift in how we preserve memories as shorter clips

GoPro cameras can now livestream youth sports for those who can’t make it to the game
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SPORTS A new partnership between GoPro and GameChanger allows youth sports teams to livestream their games using GoPro action cams

Dropping a brand-new camera lens is heartbreaking. But this brand will now cover 50 percent of the repair cost
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LENS Tamron will now cover half the repair for accidental damage in the first six months, a perk added onto the already lengthy 6-year warranty

There are two trends behind the compact camera revival – and they’re both opposites. Cheap point-and-shoots and high-end compacts reign side by side in this bestseller list
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The list of best-selling compact cameras at B&H in February is filled with models at both ends of the price spectrum

These award-winning underwater photos were captured with compact cameras and a GoPro, proving big camera gear isn’t necessary to win a big contest
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
COMPACTS The Underwater Photographer of the Year has a category just for compact cameras, and the images are stunning

The best iPhone printer: take photos and print them out on the move with these portable picks chosen by real pro photographers
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!

GoPro’s new processor is here – but it’s not just for action cameras! GoPro is working on a vlogging camera and a compact cinema camera too
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GOPRO GoPro has unveiled the GP3 processor – and plans for a vlogging camera and compact cinema-grade camera along with it

Peak Design’s new modular camera backpack converts from a big travel pack to a compact kit – and it’s not the only travel bag launching today
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
BAGS Peak Design’s rolling case is so popular that the brand just added four more bags to the series

The camera in your pocket was actually made to go to outer space. NASA explains how the sensor inside billions of devices was first developed for space missions
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NASA The inventor behind the sensor used in most modern imaging devices has received a major award

Wildlife photographer Tom Murphy’s work has appeared everywhere from Nat Geo to on a postage stamp. But his biggest advice boils down to just three words
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WILDLIFE I sat down with wildlife photographer Tom Murphy to talk about his work – and his biggest advice

Wildlife photographers, grab your gear: The spring bird migration is here. Here’s how to find the best times to head out
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
BIRDS The spring bird migration has officially started. Here's how to find the best times to head out with your camera in the US and the UK

A $35 retro compact camera, a viral high-end compact, and a full-frame mirrorless are the trendiest cameras in the US right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS Sorry, but the viral compact camera craze isn’t over yet, as the Kodak Charmera and Fujifilm X100VI top the list of trending cameras from B&H

The camera price hikes aren’t over yet. Camera store says this brand is increasing prices in two weeks
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LEICA A Leica store in Florida says that a US price increase is coming on some M series, SL series, and Q series products
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