Hillary K. Grigonis
The US Editor of Digital Camera World, Hillary 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. 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

Adobe just quietly upped the cost of Lightroom and Photoshop for 2025. Here’s how to lock in existing prices
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Adobe just axed its most affordable photography plan for new subscribers while increasing the cost of the monthly Lightroom-Photoshop option

Thousands of retro cameras reportedly seized as “garbage.” Here’s where to buy used cameras without getting trash
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
HOW TO Trend or trash? As trends drive up the cost of retro cameras, here’s where to buy used cameras to negate most of the risk

Both AI and crappy retro cameras are trending, but I think that will give way to this 2025 trend
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION As AI grows, I hope the trend of 2025 is fully embracing imperfect images

No longer a rumor, the Nexus G1’s modular design and adaptive lens mount is what happens when filmmakers make cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A new company will launch a cinema camera in 2025 that puts the Blackmagic 6K sensor into a modular, boxy design

A new instant film back for vintage Hasselblads is coming in 2025 to correct a key issue
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Nons has teased a new back for Hasselblad cameras that spits out Instax film

Horrifying yet hilarious viral gymnastics video illustrates why videographers shouldn't fear losing jobs to AI yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
HUMOR An AI-generated video is going viral for horrifying lack of physics, but did anyone else notice the four-handed photographer in the background?

iPhone’s new Image Playground lets you make AI images of your friends. What could go wrong?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Apple Intelligence is rolling out with iOS 18.2 – and with it comes a generative AI image maker built right into several apps

What is Sora? ChatGPT has a video creator now, but what exactly can it do?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FAQ The video sibling to DALL•E has arrived, but the launch of OpenAI's Sora comes with questions

Wait, Lightroom is an App of the Year? The top Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch apps are ALL for photo and video
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Apple’s App of the Year awards are surprisingly skewed towards photo and video – including a favorite that’s 17 years old

This DSLR was rented more than any Sony camera this year. Is it a glitch or is the DSLR trendy again?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The list of gear photographers want but can’t afford is topped by the Canon EOS R5, R6 Mark II… and the 5D Mark IV?

Goodbye polarizing filters? New Adobe photo editing tool removes pesky reflections – here's how to use it
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
NEWS A new Reflections Removal tool is now live in Adobe Camera Raw, but how do you use it?

Police confirm missing photographer Hannah Kobayashi is safe after investigation found a “desire to disconnect”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A missing Hawaii woman described as a budding photographer has now been found safe after nearly a month of searching

X’s ethically lax generative AI Grok is now a free-for-all – and I think that’s terrifying
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION X now gives limited free access to the AI chatbot and image generator to almost all users

OpenAI admits Sora video generator “struggles,” but launches to “ensure it's used responsibly”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS OpenAI's video generator Sora has officially launched for subscribers in multiple countries

Canon copies Sony's tactic of charging $120 to add new camera gridlines via firmware
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Photographers using one of three Canon camera bodies can add a portrait cropping guide in a paid firmware update

GoPro Hero13 drops to the lowest price yet (yes, even better than on Black Friday)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL If you didn't jump at GoPro's Black Friday deals, you're in luck because the action cam is now even lower, shipping in time for the holidays.

Stop overpaying for trendy compact cameras. This is what you should buy instead
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Yes, that the Fujifilm X100V compact camera went viral on TikTok – but did you know you can get a better camera for less cash?

These new Artra Lab lenses give Fujifilm X100 cameras "zoom" for a third of the cost
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The conversion lenses turn the built-in lens to a 16mm or 60mm equivalent focal length

Miss Black Friday? Adorama still has cameras discounted by as much as $1K
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL That's not a typo, Adorama's Cyber Monday 2.0 includes as much as $1,000 off a pro-level mirrorless camera

He started as an intern making $20 a day. Now this photographer is among the Forbes 30 Under 30
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FEATURE Meet Gabriel Perez Silva, a fashion photographer on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Google Photos wants to show you how colorful – or boring – your 2024 was with new Spotify-Wrapped-like feature
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS What colors did you photograph most in 2024?

Do AI beauty filters also affect how intelligent you think people are? New study reveals fascinating findings
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
News Study participants who identified as male were more likely to rank edited images of women with lower intelligence scores

Take photos with a Google Pixel? You’ll soon be able to adjust camera settings faster
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Google is re-instating a shortcut that it previously removed to declutter the camera app screen
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