
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

A rare court re-hearing could call key copyright test into question as a photographer and celebrity tattoo artist return to court
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A full panel of judges will now hear the argument between Kat Von D and photographer Jeffrey Sadlik over a photo turned into a tattoo in an unusual en banc hearing

Kodak's viral keychain camera has just gone Y2K. The new Charmera Millennium Edition is a compact camera with low-fi vibes inside and out
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Kodak Charmera is back! This time, the trendy keychain camera is sporting a look inspired by Y2K

4 of the top 5 cameras in Japan come from a single brand (and it’s not Canon or Sony) as a trendy compact camera returns to #1
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The latest sales numbers from Japan put the X100VI back at #1, pushing out the longstanding Sony A7 V
The new Adobe Premiere hides a new film grain effect, simpler captions, faster masking and more inside the latest update
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Adobe Premiere video editing software has gained a handful of new tools, panels and effects in the June 2026 update
Lightroom has just gained the ability to turn photos into videos – but it’s the first Adobe-made tool to use generative credits inside Lightroom
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ADOBE Lightroom desktop can now use AI to turn photos into B-Roll-like videos, but the feature requires generative credits

This fridge-sized Polaroid camera – used by Andy Warhol, Ansel Adams and Sally Mann – has been restored and is touring the world with modern artists
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The 20x24 Project is a documentary following the journey of a 235-pound Polaroid camera from 1976 in the hands of modern artists

WARNING! This summer safety staple can melt the plastic on your camera and damage your lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WARNING! Bug sprays and sunscreen can damage the plastics and materials on cameras as well as the coatings on lenses

Keychain cameras are trendy, but Joby shrank down a tripod for compact cameras and smartphones and gave it a clip
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
JOBY The Joby HandyPod Clip Extend can clip to a backpack or belt loop and is built for smartphones, compact cameras, and action cams

New firmware for the popular compact Panasonic Lumix S9 has been partially suspended, but only one update method has a bug
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FIRMWARE Panasonic has suspended app-based firmware updates on the Lumix S9 after a bug

Viral artist Matt B Customs will personalize Instax cameras free for two days in London – but only if you love Minions
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Minions are taking over a Fujifilm store – and fans can even customize an Instax camera for free

I gave a cheap compact camera to my 6-year-old. I'll never forget what he did next
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION If you want to appreciate something as simple as the beauty of a dandelion, give a kid a camera

Fujifilm’s new compact instant camera has a weird trick for selfies without that awkward outstretched arm – and it's hiding in the strangest place
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INSTAX The Instax Mini 13 is finally getting ready to ship – and its most unusual feature is hiding right in the camera strap

Camera lovers, avert your eyes! Viral video shows a spidercam cable camera smoking and falling to its death during international soccer match
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OUCH As a photographer, the viral video of a cable camera falling more than 65 feet during a soccer match and narrowly missing a camera operator is hard to watch

I’m a former sports photographer – but after looking at this viral World Cup photo, I will never look at team photos the same way
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WORLD CUP Forget the classic, boring team photo. David Yarrow's Norway World Cup team photo is the stuff of legends

Photographers like Diane Arbus, Robert Frank helped shape New York City. A new gallery steps from historic locations will create “a dynamic space for encountering photography”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NYC The photography nonprofit Aperture is moving to a new home, including spaces for galleries and public events

Sony’s trendy, compact full-frame mirrorless cameras have just dropped to the lowest price of the year
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Sony A7C II compact mirrorless camera has dropped to a new low price – the lowest of the year in the US and the lowest ever in the UK – and the A7CR is discounted too

Forget pool floaties, these amazing new photo-video lights inflate for portable, creative lighting
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LIGHTS The new Godox LC500R Air and LR150 Air use inflatable heads to maximize portability while keeping the light source large

Freelancing as a female photographer? This genre is where you'll suffer the largest gender pay gap
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A new study analyzing freelancer rates suggests real estate photographer has a higher pay gap than the average

Slurpees, sneakers and…retro cameras? This tiny keychain camera is made for Y2K outfits and retro vibes
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS This tiny keychain camera has Y2K vibes – but the Mini Camera comes from an unusual source

Sony is building a sensor that’s 2.2x larger than E-Mount – and now we finally have the first images of the Rialto 65mm camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
SONY The upcoming Sony Rialto 65 oversized sensor was unveiled at CineGear 2026, and now the first images are trickling out

Weighing about as much a can of soda, Viltrox’s new multi-mount telephoto primes are built for budget portraits
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LENS The Viltrox AF 75mm f/1.8 Evo and 90mm f/2.2 Evo are the latest in the optics brand's series, designed to balance performance and size for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mirrorless cameras

No AI necessary: Viral in-camera creator Jordi Koaltic will share visual effects tricks in a free photography workshop on June 10
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FREE Viral content creator Jordi Koaltic will share insight into in-camera visual effects in a free workshop at Adorama and livestreamed on YouTube

Peak Design Travel Backpack 20L review: This travel camera bag is wonderfully minimalist, except for two disappointments
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Peak Design Travel Backpack 20L has a sleek look and an ideal size for minimalist setups, but I didn't love the water bottle pocket or material
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