
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

Want to make it as a photographer? Being a little “strange” may help, plus 5 more takeaways from a key industry survey
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LIST The 2025 State of the Photography Industry report hints that versatility may be key to thriving in an increasingly competitive market

Love bubble bokeh? This new lens has an unusual slider that customizes the bokeh
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 is a cinema lens that allows creators to adjust the look of the bokeh from soft to bubble

These cameras will finally tell you when new firmware updates are available
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Sony ZV-E10, A7 III, A7R IV, and A7C just got new firmware – with a feature so photographers don't miss another future update

“Bombardment was easier.” War forced this photojournalist to flee. She still captured one of the most striking Gaza images
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Features The World Press Photo of the Year depicts a survivor of the Israel-Gaza conflict, and the photographer herself had to flee the same war

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 has an updated price in the US – and it could be the first hint at the impact of tariffs
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 will sell for about $30 more than the older camera in the US

The Nikon Z8 brought back one of my favorite features from the D850 – and I think more mirrorless cameras need this
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Nikon Z8 brought back the light-up buttons from the D850 and it's a feature that I really miss

Is this a mistake? The Panasonic GH5 II is down to Black Friday level pricing, while the G9 II comes with a free lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Panasonic GH5 II and G9 II have temporarily dropped in price, making them a great Micro Four Thirds option on a budget

What is aperture in photography? The "f-number" is actually key to taking better photos
By Lauren Scott, Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
TUTORIAL What is aperture in photography? Here's what you need to know – and how it affects your images

The Nikon Z50 II already has its first firmware update, with an unusual new feature
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS New Nikon Z50 II firmware fixes two bugs and adds pre-capture support with a SmallRig grip

Semiconductor tariffs would still hit American-made cameras, company says, putting plans for a US factory on hold
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Blackmagic Design indicated that semiconductor tariffs could negate the cost savings of building a factory located in the US

Google Gemini can now answer weirdly specific personal questions using Photos, and I don’t know whether to be impressed or concerned
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Ask Photos tool is rolling out to the Google Gemini app, allowing users to ask questions and get answers based on personal photos

Retro cameras are expensive, but the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a budget gem that’s lighter than some compacts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV may be a few years old, but it's affordable, lightweight, and retro

The new Polaroid Flip answers some of the biggest complaints that I have with instant film – and I want one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Polaroid Flip is equipped with a powerful flash, an LED warning light, and sonar autofocus.

This 3D artist imagined a world where photographers could control more than just a camera – and turned it into a video game
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INTERVIEW What if photographers could control the sun the way they control a camera? Lushfoil is a new video game that allows photographers to do just that

Compact cameras are trendy, but these 7 small mirrorless kits are much cheaper (and better)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
LIST Looking for a compact camera because point-and-shoots are cheap? Think again, these mirrorless cameras actually cost less than high-end compacts

Digital cameras that look like film cameras are trendy, but the secret to that retro look may actually be the lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION As a photographer that shoots both film and digital, I think the trick to retro images may actually be in the lens

Cheap cameras are typically terrible. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is an exception
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If I only had $200 / £175 / AU$300 to spend on a camera, I know exactly the one I would choose: The Instax Mini Evo

Cameras are “dumb tech.” No, that’s not an insult – it’s the reason compact cameras are making a comeback
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
Opinion The reason compact cameras are making a comeback may not be just about image quality, but digital minimalism

The OM System OM-3 is quickly becoming one of the most popular new cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The OM System OM-3 tops a major camera retailer’s best seller list, despite being launched just weeks ago

Is Ken Griffey Jr. a photographer? Yes – and the Baseball Hall of Famer just shot these photos at the Masters
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. first picked up a camera because “no one’s messing with the photographer”

Photographer blames plastic construction after a 200-800mm lens snapped in half while in a camera bag
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OUCH! A wildlife photographer says that a Canon RF 200-800mm lens snapped while packed in a bag but riding on a snowmobile

This budget phone has a 108MP "AI Camera" with an "AI Camera Button"
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Honor 400 Lite 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone with a dedicated "AI Camera Button" and a 108MP "AI Camera"

Harvard researchers are using this strange-looking camera to look for extraterrestrial evidence in the skies
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Galileo Project's Dalek uses eight infared cameras to scan the entire sky at once
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