
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

I can’t orbit the moon, but I can explore the universe from my backyard. As a photographer, I’m amazed at the space discoveries made possible with cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
SPACE From galaxies found on 2MP cameras to comets captured on old DSLRs, astrophotography is proof of the power of the camera

Sorry, photographers: The world’s biggest chipmaker says the memory crisis is only going to get worse
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
MEMORY Samsung expects the memory shortage to continue to worsen as the chipmaker has already begun receiving orders for 2027

In an AI era, one of the most influential companies is actually this camera brand with its old-school instant film and retro compact cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS TIME has selected Fujifilm as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2026, highlighting the brand's Instax line

My favorite cheap compact camera has retro vibes and no screen – and right now it’s surprisingly cheap
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
DEAL The Camp Snap CS-Pro captures those retro flash photos that feel like a disposable film camera, and right now it's just $89 / £64 / CA$117

Instagram is testing a new app that feels like the exact opposite of instant film photography
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
INSTAGRAM Instagram Instants is a new app for sharing unedited photos that disappear after 24 hours

Your camera wants a security blanket. These new camera wraps are designed for maximum impact absorption
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
KICKSTARTER The Spinn Design ProWrapp Impact+ wraps are designed to cradle expensive tech to protect it from shock

Photographers have asked for a waterproof compact camera with a large sensor for years. I think we may finally be getting one – in an unexpected form
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION The GoPro Mission 1 was announced alongside a point-and-shoot grip. Is it the large sensor waterproof camera photographers have been asking for?
I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

Flexible mini tripods can climb trees – but this brand is building a full-sized tripod that clings to objects using a clever hook
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
KICKSTARTER The Viperpod is the first full-sized tripod with a built-in hook for clinging to railings, trees, and other objects

This is the Nikon camera that I recommend most for pros – and I’ve never seen the price lower, even on Black Friday
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
DEAL The Nikon Z8 is an ideal blend of resolution and speed for pros – especially at its lowest ever price in the US

This miracle gadget doesn’t just turn film cameras into digital ones, it gives them a screen too. I'm buzzed that I’m Back Roll now has an optional display
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
KICKSTARTER The I'm Back Roll converts film cameras to digital and now offers optional screens and electronic viewfinder accessories

An actor brought an unusual film camera back from the dead – and now the WideluxX is open for pre-orders after years of teasers
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
FILM The iconic retro WideluxX camera re-made by Jeff Bridges has opened for the first pre-orders for the hand-assembled panoramic film camera
I have mixed feelings about AI, but I'm happy my favorite smart tools is finally coming to Lightroom
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION The AI-powered search tool is finally coming to Lightroom CC, along with other Lightroom and Photoshop updates

Compact cameras get all the attention, but this category just unexpectedly doubled in the latest official figures from Japan
By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
CIPA In the latest CIPA numbers, DSLR shipments are 204.4 percent compared to the previous month, but one piece of data hints at why

The compact camera trend has driven up prices – but Canon’s best one just dropped to its lowest price yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
DEAL The large sensor Canon PowerShot V1 has dropped to the lowest price that I've ever seen in the US

Canon will use AI to launch new cameras faster by using software to help find issues like heat dissipation before the physical prototype
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
CANON In a recent report, Canon shared plans to use AI to look for potential problems before a physical prototype

I love that cameras are no longer all just basic black. But buying a colorful camera seems way more complicated than it should be
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
OPINION Sometimes, colorful cameras cost more, while availability is also limited in some regions

These tiny 8K, 50MP cameras haven’t launched yet, but they’re already winners as new camera series takes home three NAB Show awards
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
NEWS The GoPro Mission 1 series took home three awards from the NAB Show, hinting at the series' early hype

The Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III special edition drops tomorrow. Here’s how to get your hands on this compact camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
CANON The special edition Canon G7 X Mark III drops April 28, but ordering one involves being lucky in a lottery draw

Compact cameras are a “fashion statement.” Canon says an expanded PowerShot line is coming, hinting at three key trends for future cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
CANON In a recent report, Canon is hinting towards what's next for the camera maker amid growth in new users, video, and compact camera markets

These fridge magnets look like instant film – but they’re actually e-ink photo frames, and they don’t even need batteries!
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
E-INK E-ink is giving digital frames a more paper-like look, but these new tiny frames don't even need batteries

This is going to sound strange, but wildlife photography isn’t about the photos for me
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
WILDLIFE Wildlife photography forces me to slow down and pay attention in an increasingly fast-paced world

The Sony RX100 VII is an excellent compact camera, but Sony’s smallest mirrorless is nearly half the cost right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated
OPINION The Sony ZV-E10, ZV-E10 II, and A6400 are all more affordable than the Sony RX100 VIII right now

A surprising number of the new GoPro Mission accessories will work with Hero cameras, including GoPro's first-ever vertical mount and wireless mic
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
GoPro GoPro is all about the accessories – and a number of the new options work with both the Mission and Hero series

Hubble would have taken a century to do what NASA’s next telescope can do in a month. The 300MP Roman Telescope is nearly ready for launch
By Hillary K. Grigonis Published
SPACE NASA has completed assembly and testing on the 300-megapixel Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, so a launch could come as soon as September
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