
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

Pentax FA★ 85mm f/1.4 ED SDM AW review: A classic lens that requires little retouching
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The HD Pentax-D FA* 85mmF1.4ED SDM AW is a classic portrait lens that delivers lovely colors and bokeh

That tiny pancake lens that makes a Fujifilm mirrorless feel like a compact camera is finally available for pre-order. The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 is coming in December
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK The Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 finally has a solid pre-order date, months after it launched with the X-E5 kit

Compact cameras and film are trending. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is both – and remains my favorite cheap camera even years later
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Even years later, the Instax Mini Evo is the first camera that comes to mind when I think of cheap compact cameras

This tiny lens makes Nikon’s mirrorless feel more like a compact camera – and it just dropped to under $200 / £200
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Nikon Z 40mm f/2 is the ideal compact lens for everyday photography – and it just dropped to its lowest-ever price

The best photo calendars: create a personalized photo calendar online, ready for 2026
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best photo calendars are a great way to remember important dates and show off your favorite photos

Fujifilm isn’t done yet! As the X Half and X-E5 boost numbers, the brand says more new cameras are coming
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FUJIFILM As several Fujifilm cameras hit bestseller lists, the company says it will continue to expand its line of cameras

Nikon is taking the guesswork out of Black Friday. Nikon's holiday sale has dropped early with the lowest-ever prices on some cameras, lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
BLACK FRIDAY Nikon's Black Friday Deals range from the lowest ever price on the Nikon Z5 II to $550 off the 24-70mm f/2.8

Camp Snap just got personal. The trendy Camp Snap compact camera can now be customized – and it’s still under $90 / £70
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CUSTOM The affordable digital camera that feels like a film disposable can now be personalized, just in time for the holidays

Compact cameras get all the attention, but mirrorless is growing too. 2025 is on track to be the best year for cameras since 2019, according to CIPA
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CIPA DATA 2025 is on track to be the best year for camera shipments since 2019, thanks in large part to growth in mirrorless and compact cameras

Stop overpaying for the trendy Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III. This viral compact camera is finally showing signs of returning to stock at list price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III has resumed production and is finally showing signs of coming back in stock

This compact Canon budget mirrorless just got even more affordable. The Canon EOS R50 V has dropped to its lowest price yet in the US
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Canon EOS R50 V has dropped to its lowest price in the US yet, at $619 for the body only

Canon is getting ready to reveal something big – and this new teaser offers some major hints
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TEASER Canon has revealed a second teaser for an announcement coming on November 06

This camera wasn’t created for photographers. Caira is an AI mirrorless made to ditch photography’s learning curve – and now it’s available for pre-order
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AI The Caira, by Camera Intelligence, is a mirrorless camera that uses AI to negate some of photography's learning curve

Subscriptions are coming to mirrorless cameras. This new camera costs US$7 a month to run Nano Banana
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The first mirrorless camera with Nano Banana is here – but there's a subscription if you want to use generative editing

Canon’s new compact camera is finally in stock – but it won’t last long. The tiny 12x zoom Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS A is in stock at this US retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STOCK The Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is finally in stock at B&H, but it may not last long

Circular polarizers are fantastic, but dark. This new filter lets in more light than most – and is made to be used with gloves
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The PolarPro Arctic CP is a high-transmission circular polarizing filter that's designed to still work with gloves

World first! Rolling camera cases can’t go through sand and rock, so Tenba created the first roller with removable backpack straps
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRAVEL The Tenba Roadie V2 updates a popular roller bag with optional backpack straps, custom wheels and a hidden AirTag pocket

I just held the Fujifilm X-T30 III for the first time, and I can’t get over how light this mirrorless kit is – it's even lighter than the X100VI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-T30 III may be a minor update to a budget camera, but with the new kit lens, it's incredibly lightweight

Social feeds are being flooded by AI fakes. But these cameras are getting invisible authenticity stamps for video
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
news Content Authenticity data is coming to camera-created videos for the first time

Lightroom has a new slider – and it’s a game-changer for fixing red skin. Meet the new Color Variance tool
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TUTORIAL Lightroom's new Color Variance slider can help even out skin tones in seconds – or add more color contrast to landscapes

I photographed the fall colors with a compact camera. This is the feature that I missed the most
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I took a photo hike with the tiny yet high-end Fujifilm GFX100RF. This is what I captured

You probably missed some major editing news this week. Here's a recap of everything announced for Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Firefly, and more at Adobe Max
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
ADOBE MAX Adobe Max 2025 has brought some key changes to Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Firefly, and more

Adobe wants to make video editing more like photo editing. This new beta tech looks like a game-changer for hybrid shooters
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ADOBE Project Frame Forward is an AI tool that allows video editors to edit the first frame of a video, then apply it to the rest of the clip

The new Lightroom is here – and honestly, I haven’t been this excited since Smart Masks. Here’s everything new on Lightroom (and how to use it)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LIGHTROOM The latest update to Lightroom includes AI-Assisted Culling, as well as a new slider and refreshed tools
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