
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 Panasonic Lumix S5 and S9 have dropped to their lowest ever price – and even the newer S5 II is a steep $400 off
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL Building a full-frame Panasonic kit just got more affordable with several discounts, ending July 19 at midnight

Say what?!? Adobe Firefly can now generate audio for AI videos and even give a voice to AI avatars
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS First, Adobe Firefly allowed creators to generate AI video; now, the AI will help video editors generate audio too

A camera flew through the sun’s corona, didn’t melt, and sent back these first-ever close-ups of the sun
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NASA NASA has just shared the closest-ever video of the sun – and the footage is mesmerizing

There’s finally a new compact camera out-selling the trendy Fujifilm X100VI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Map Camera's list of best-selling cameras for June is topped by this newly released compact camera

Sony squished its best camera tech into a charmingly small compact camera called the Sony RX1R III. But there are some features left out to get to that compact size
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Surprise! Sony has crammed some of its tech into a full-frame compact camera, but the Sony RX1R III is missing some features from its mirrorless siblings

BREAKING: Sony's full-frame compact camera is back! The Sony RX1R III packs in a 61MP sensor and film styles
By James Artaius, Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Prayers answered! The Sony RX 1R III full-frame compact camera has just been revealed with a 61MP sensor and 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens

Cheap mirrorless cameras are typically plasticky and slow. Cameras like the Nikon Z50 II are an exception
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I learned photography on a Nikon DSLR, but I’m a bit jealous that beginners now have options like the Nikon Z50 II

Normal is boring. This strange new lens filter intentionally warps photos for a trippy visual effect
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new PolarPro Warp filter is designed to blur and refract light to create an unusual effect

New tariff threats could increase camera prices in the US (again) after August 01
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS The Trump administration has now threatened higher tariff rates beginning in August for the EU, along with more than 20 nations

Last chance to save on these sensational Sony camera deals - and not a prime membership in sight!
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEALS Sony's Prime Day deals are only here for a few more hours – but they don't require a Prime subscription!

Once I start creating perfect images, I’m quitting photography. This is why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Ignorance can be fixed, but arrogance is far more deadly as an artist

Will OM System develop an advanced compact camera? I asked OM execs about compacts, the PEN line, and cheap mirrorless – and what they said surprised me
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INTERVIEW OM System discusses the missing models in its lineup, from compact cameras and a new PEN to the E-M10 IV successor

The creators of the viral Camp Snap compact camera are launching a digital Super 8 – and I’ve never been this excited for a camcorder!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Camp Snap CS-8 is a digital camera inspired by Super 8, and I'm totally geeking out about it

That cute retro TLR-style camera that everyone is talking about? It’s under $30 for this last-minute Prime Day deal
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Chuzhao is more toy than serious camera, but at under $30, it's even more tempting

Carrying heavy telephotos for wildlife photography is no walk in the park – that's why this lens is one of my favorites (and it's $800 off)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The OM System 150-600mm lens is light enough to hike with, which is why it's one of my favorite telephotos

Am I the only one left without a Prime subscription? These Anti-Prime Day photography deals are steep – and subscription-free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ANTI-PRIME Sure, Prime Day gets all the attention, but there are some great deals outside of Amazon this week too

Peak Design isn’t part of Prime Day – but I just found a hidden coupon for several popular bags and straps
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL Coupons create discounts of up to $80 off Peak Design straps and bags

I just found the mother of all Anti-Prime Day deals! This trio of fast primes costs less than most single lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL A bundle of Tokina 23mm, 33mm, and 56mm f/1.4 lenses is under $600 at B&H right now

Printers are the most frustrating tech that I use as a photographer. This is the printer that I finally fell in love with – and the price has never been lower
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 has dropped to its lowest price ever during Amazon Prime Day

I'm jealous of Canon photographers! A full frame camera with lens for $1,000, and a nifty 50 for almost 40% off are just some of the Canon Prime Day deals right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEALS Canon has several cameras and lenses discounted right now – and you don't need a Prime membership to buy them, either

Sony’s new CFexpress cards are made for 8K and uncompressed RAW with impressive 1700 MB/s write speeds
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Sony has more than doubled the speed of its CFexpress Type A memory cards

Retro cameras are in – but nothing is more retro than real film. These instant film cameras and 35mm film cameras start at just $30 during Prime Day
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
PRIME DAY These Prime Day film camera deals are so good, the film may cost more than the camera

The Sony A7 V rumors have started up (again) – but this is what I really want to see on the update to Sony’s most well-rounded camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony A7 IV is nearly four years old – is it time for a replacement?
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