
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

The credit for this mesmerizing film? That goes to a Giant Pacific Octopus that borrows the filmmaker's camera!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ANIMAL SELFIES An octopus borrowed a filmmaker's camera and captured a rare view before dropping the underwater camera rig

Kodak is in financial trouble (again), but the iconic film brand says it is "confident" about the future
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Kodak is digging into a pension plan in order to pay off debt and reverse a dire financial situation

Peak Design’s best-selling camera bags and straps? They just got more colorful with the brand’s biggest color refresh ever
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Meet Eclipse, Kelp, Ibis, and Ocean, Peak Design’s newest colors that translate to 75 new products

Rumors are swirling about more camera price increases coming next month. These are the three companies with rumored price increases
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
RUMORS The tariff saga continues as three major camera brands are rumored to be increasing prices (again) next month

At nearly 100x times faster than a bullet, this comet is the fastest ever recorded, but NASA still managed to capture a sharp photograph. Here’s how
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
space How do you take a picture of a comet moving at 130,000 miles per hour?

This new compact travel prime lens is built with metal – and it still costs under $200
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 is a compact full-frame prime with a budget price

This camera filter is empty, but fill it with anything from glitter to alcohol, and it becomes a mesmerizing, completely customizable look
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FILTERS KineticGlass is an empty filter that can be filled with liquids, glitter, confetti, and more to create a custom, moving filter for your camera

Trendy compact cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI and Ricoh GR III are missing a key feature. This old camera has it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Panasonic LX100 II offered zoom with a large sensor...and a competitive price

Dear camera makers, can you please start putting a battery charger in the box again?!?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Having a USB-C socket just isn't enough for us photographers

Trump’s 100% tariff threat on semiconductors is creating more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: US photographers should pay attention
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Semiconductors are a key component of cameras, so what would a 100% tariff mean for American photographers?

A solar flare just upped the odds for photographing the Northern Lights this weekend – and the Perseids are starting to heat up too
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AUORA NOAA is predicting a potential minor solar storm on August 08

This 16.6x zoom lens can go from ultra-wide to telephoto without lens swaps – and it's finally coming to Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is officially coming for Nikon and Canon mirrorless APS-C cameras

Fujifilm plans to expand its range of cameras, including more “concept cameras” like the X Half and GFX100RF
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Fujifilm told investors that it plans to continue expanding its line of cameras, including more "concept cameras"

This new compact camera from Lomography doesn’t just ooze retro vibes, it’s made for experimenting
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FILM The Lomography LomoApparat 21mm Alexanderplatz Edition is made for breaking the rules

The camera influencers want, but no one can find, is finally coming back. But is the Canon G7 X III even the best choice anymore?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDING Canon Japan is increasing production of the trendy G7X Mark III, but six years later, the compact camera still has a few stand-out features

Nikon’s first tariff price increase didn’t include cameras. According to reports, photographers won’t be so lucky the second time
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The reports of another Nikon price increase are so far just a rumor, but a new trade agreement with Thailand has me suspecting the rumors are true

This cheap mirrorless camera isn’t new. But it’s still dominating this best seller list, and there’s a good reason why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDING Cheap mirrorless cameras dominate the list of best-sellers in Japan for July

The trendy Fujifilm X100VI just got more expensive, but the Fujifilm X-E5 did not – and frankly, I think it’s the better choice
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION While Fujifilm has increased list prices in the US, the price of the X-E5 hasn't changed – is it the better choice over the trendy X100VI?

Photographers are actually paying to destroy their old cameras. I know what you’re thinking – but it’s really a fantastic idea
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION How much would you pay to turn an old camera into a nostalgic sculpture?

I took this picture with the “basic” OM System Tough TG-7, and it highlights a key feature of this compact camera that no one is talking about
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The OM System Tough TG-7 has an exceptional macro mode, and it's one of the most underrated features of this compact camera

2025 is poised to be the best year for cameras since 2019 – but the compact camera trend is only partially to blame
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The June CIPA data indicated 2025 could be the camera industry's best year since 2019, if trends continue

Want to make a digital camera feel more retro? Here's a hack that costs $0: Just turn off the darn screen!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If you want to slow down for more intentional, mindful photography, try turning off your screen

PolarPro CineGold review: This lens filter takes golden hour and turns it up to 10
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW Forget rose-colored glasses, I want to see the world through the golden hue of the PolarPro CineGold
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