
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

Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV: The new Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV isn’t going anywhere. So what’s the difference?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VERSUS The Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV is sticking around as a budget option. So which full-frame mirrorless camera is the better buy?

I took the Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR on a trip, and nearly forgot I wasn’t using a compact camera. Fujifilm’s new pancake is already selling out fast
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Using the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR felt liberating after my heavy, ultra-bright lenses

This retro Fujifilm compact camera feels like film – but it's (usually) too expensive. The Fujifilm X Half has finally dropped to a palatable price
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION The Fujifilm X Half is a digital camera with a film soul. I wouldn't buy it at list price, but a steep discount is sorely tempting

Sony's A7 series has been paired with the same standard kit lens for more than a decade. That just changed. Meet the new Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II is a new kit lens designed to keep up with the new A7 V's faster frame rates

LAST CALL on Cyber Monday photography deals! I'm hunting down the last deals on cameras, lenses, printers and more
By James Artaius last updated
LIVE Deals end at midnight! Cameras, lenses, photography accessories – I'm sharing the last smattering of savings before they all disappear

This new lens screams retro. The Pergear 50mm f/1.2 was inspired by lenses of the 1980s – and it's available in multiple mounts for a surprising price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Pergear 50mm f/1.2 is a new budget lens inspired by a lens from 1981 – and it has glow-in-the-dark markings

I’m a pro photographer and a mom of three. These are the only kid camera deals that I’d consider adding to my cart
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION As both a photographer and a parent, these are the only kids' camera deals I'd consider for gifting this holiday season

Printers are frustrating. This is the photo printer that I finally fell in love with as a pro photographer – and the price has never been lower
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 has dropped to its lowest price ever during Cyber Monday

This compact retro mirrorless has a secret coupon, putting a five-star camera at its lowest-ever price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The OM System OM-3 is a retro mirrorless with flagship-level tech – and a hidden coupon that beats Amazon's lowest-ever price

This camera brand rarely does sales, but this luxury mirrorless is more than $1,000 off right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Leica SL3-S, paired with a 28-70mm f/2.8 lens, is more than $1,000 off right now in a rare deal

Trendy cameras rarely go on sale. But the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is the definition of trendy, and it just dropped by $270
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is at its lowest price in months, with a $270 discount on the popular video camera for Black Friday

This $45 gadget fixes the biggest mistake new videographers and content creators make. The DJI Mic Mini's lowest-ever deal is selling fast
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
DEAL I’m trying very hard not to buy this DJI Mic Mini deal for myself, but I’ve never seen the price this low

Under $10 photo accessories that aren’t garbage don’t exist…actually, never mind, these deals are fantastic
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I set out on a mission to find photo accessories under $10 that aren't total garbage, and I found a surprising number of deals
I hate traveling with heavy camera gear. This is my favorite compact camera for travel (and there’s a hidden $100 coupon right now)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRAVEL The OM System Tough TG-7 is my go-to compact for travel – if I didn't already have it, I'd be snapping up this deal

Sorry, but you don’t need a retro compact camera. This US$98 / £94 pancake lens makes a mirrorless feel both more film-like and more compact
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The PolarPro LightLeak 28mm is my favorite lens for creating a retro look, and I've never seen the price lower

Google’s Sundar Pichai says Nano Banana Pro shows “how much latent creativity there is in the world”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INTERVIEW In an interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said tools like Nano Bana Pro are helping people realize their "latent creativity"

The price of compact cameras is getting out of hand. These travel-friendly mirrorless cameras are actually cheaper than the trendiest compacts right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRAVEL Trends have driven the price of compact cameras up, but these travel-friendly mirrorless cameras make an excellent alternative

Smart home camera notifications are annoying. The Google Nest Cam is not (and it starts at just $75 right now)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I hate getting 500 notifications when I let the dog out or when my kids play outside, which is why I love the Google Nest Cam

Nikon and Red are about to share free tools for cinematic color in an “unprecedented recipe that will unleash your power of expression”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NIKON Red-engineered Imaging Recipes for cinematic color are coming to the Nikon Imaging Cloud on December 10

BREAKING: A new Sony Alpha is coming next week – and the teaser contains a major hint
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TEASER Sony has shared a teaser on Instagram, hinting that a new Alpha mirrorless camera product is coming next week

The Sony A7 IV and A7R V just got a major modern overhaul. New firmware touches everything from A1 II-like custom autofocus to anti-AI authenticity tools for video
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FIRMWARE The Sony A7 IV and A7R V just gained a new list of tools and customizations, thanks to new firmware

My smartphone camera can’t get close enough. These new smartphone macro lenses put microscopic photos (and bokeh!) in your pocket
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHY The new Moment 10x Macro II lenses have more glass for sharper close-ups from a smartphone

My favorite cheap instant film camera has just dropped to $65 – and it includes everything you need to get started
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm Instax Mini SE is just $65 bundled with film, a case, and an album at Walmart

Solar winds could bring a surprise Thanksgiving-week aurora to photographers in 14 states
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AUORA Solar winds could bring a potential G1 minor solar storm to northern latitudes on November 25 and 26

The best Black Friday deals on photo prints: I'm a picky pro photographer, and these are my favorite photo lab deals right now
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION From photo books to wall art, photographs are my favorite custom gift idea – and these photo prints are all steeply discounted right now
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