
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 foreign-made drone ban is heartbreaking as an American drone pilot, but this Chinese brand is exploring US-based manufacturing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES Drone brand SkyRover says that it will "explore" US manufacturing in its five-year plan

These iconic Kodak films may be about to change their name – but as a film photographer, I think that’s actually fantastic news
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KODAK Does a film by any other name look as sweet? The iconic Kodak Portra appears to have been re-released under the new name Kodak Ektacolor

The Chuzhao digital TLR-style camera that everyone loves is now under $35 in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Deal The Chuzhao is more toy than serious camera, but at under $35, it's even more tempting

I’m a photographer and bargain hunter – and these are the best prices on Canon cameras that I’ve seen all year
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CANON Spring sales are starting to feel a bit like the Black Friday of Easter, and Canon has several steep discounts on cameras right now

Photographer captures seemingly impossible long exposure action shot of skydivers against the northern lights while flying over 100MPH in sub-zero temperatures
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WOAH! Long exposures and action don’t usually mix, but a team of photographers just photographed skydivers against the northern lights, battling the challenges of action in the dark

A GoPro with a larger sensor is no longer the stuff of rumors. This is what we know so far about GoPro's upcoming advanced camera launch
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
GoPro GoPro has officially confirmed that its next generation of cameras is coming in April with a larger sensor and advanced features. This is what we know so far

The best Nikon at the best price? I'm a camera expert – and these are the best Nikon camera deals I've seen all year
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
NIKON Several of Nikon's best cameras have dropped to the lowest price I've seen this year – and some are even at the best price yet

Compact cameras are too expensive. These pancake lenses make your mirrorless feel like one for as little as $79
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEALS Pancake lenses make a mirrorless feel much smaller – and some of the best pancake lenses are heavily discounted right now

I'm sorry, but the Amazon Big Spring Sale compact camera deals are boring...so I found better ones
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEALS Don't buy an unnamed brand's compact camera on Amazon. These are the best spring deals on point-and-shoots I've found

Photographers can now match their hotshoe covers to their camera straps in this colorful special edition launch inspired by NYC youth
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NIKON Nikon USA has launched a series of limited edition straps with matching hot shoe covers with designs from NYC youth

I’m a Fujifilm photographer. These rare deals on X-Mount lenses, from pancakes to f/2.8 zooms, are hard to resist
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEALS Fujifilm's popularity means deals are hard to come by, but these X-Mount lens deals are surprisingly good

Sora is dead, long live cameras! The AI video generator that posed “significant risk” to creators is shutting down. Is it a sign of hope for traditional moviemakers?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AI In an unexpected move, AI giant OpenAI is shutting down its video generation tool, Sora

BREAKING: GoPro will debut larger sensor cameras in April with “bulletproof reliability”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GOPRO The latest GoPro advanced camera teaser confirms that the camera will have a larger sensor and GoPro-level durability

Ultra-wide lenses are usually massive. Researchers just built one thinner than a penny using inspiration from a parasite
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
SCIENCE Researchers have built an ultra-wide lens that's less than 1mm thick using inspiration from the eyes of a parasite that feeds on paper wasps

As a mom and a photographer, the percentage of mothers who are nearly never in their family photos is sobering
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FAMILY A recent survey of more than 500 moms found that more than half reported rarely ever being in their own family photos

One of the best iPhone photography apps is stuck in a legal battle, but it actually hints at what’s a "top priority” for Apple
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
APPLE A lawsuit between the co-founders of the software company behind Halide hints that pro camera controls could be a "top priority" for Apple

I didn’t understand the hype behind black-and-white-only cameras. Then, I tried one for the first time. The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is a camera with an attitude!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome can't create color images, but I'm surprised at how much I'm loving it

Old tech can learn new tricks. Colorful comparison photos of Crab Nebula wouldn’t have been possible with newer telescopes, NASA says
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ASTRO Images of the same colorful nebulae 25 years apart are a key example of why the Hubble Space Telescope's longevity matters

As an astrophotographer, this photograph is breaking my heart. A photographer captured a photo that illustrates just how much satellites are ruining astrophotography
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Around 90 percent of astrophotographers report that satellites are affecting night sky photography

Help! It’s National Puppy Day, and I can’t stop looking at these adorable puppy photos. Here are 8 puppy photos (and why they’re so good)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
PUPPIES As a dog mom and photographer, these photos remind me of important puppy photography tips

One of the most important skills I’ve learned as a pro photographer? When to put the camera down
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Observation is a key skill for photographers to have, which means (sometimes) putting the camera down

The beloved retro Olympus PEN isn't dead! Interview hints that OM System "plans to launch a new PEN series"
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OM SYSTEM During an interview, OM System has hinted that a new PEN series camera is coming

My favorite part about Nikon Z? It’s actually the lenses – and the best prime, best zoom, and best macro are all steeply discounted right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LENSES Several of Nikon's best Z-mount lenses are steeply discounted in the US right now in this Adorama sale

Need multiple photo accessories? This tripod brand just made a Lego-like kit for creating a custom camera rig to attach anything from mics to grips
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DIY The 3 Legged Thing Xpand system is essentially building blocks to create a DIY camera cage to rig out your camera with different accessories

Age is relative: This older, smaller, and more affordable full-frame mirrorless is still topping charts at a retailer in Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The Sony A7C II is a 2023 launch, but the compact mirrorless camera is beating out even the new Sony A7 V at one retailer in Japan
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