
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

Monopods are typically boring – but this extends to full height in one second with a single button
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KICKSTARTER The Coman Go M1Pro V5 height adjusts in seconds and converts to a tabletop tripod nearly just as fast

This photo contest celebrates portraits of real people. The kicker? It’s being judged entirely by AI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Excire's new photography contest uses AI instead of people to judge the images

The next big thing in cameras isn’t about specs, it's all about this instead – and I’m not mad about it
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Cameras like the Fujifilm X Half and Sigma BF seem to prioritize the joy of shooting over the list of tech specs

The Sony APS-C camera lineup is running out of room. What’s next for mid-tier models like the Sony A6400?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony A6400 is a solid mid-tier member of the Sony APS-C camera lineup, but is the aging camera due for an update?

Remote camera apps are typically terrible. I tried a third-party app instead – and I was blown away by this one key feature
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Shutter Camera Remote's intervalometer made self-portraits far less painful

The compact camera trend is coming for flash. The new Godox iT30 Pro strobe is tiny, affordable…and beginner-friendly
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
news The Godox iT30 Pro is a tiny camera flash, but it packs in some key dedicated features

The Yashica FX-D 100 looks like a film camera, but it’s hiding digital guts – and an unexpected price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Yashica FX-D 100 and 300 look like film SLRs, but they actually have fixed lenses and small digital sensors

Tariffs are about to increase the cost of Nikon gear – this is the kit that could be impacted the most
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS Nikon USA says that a price increase is coming on June 23

Mini mirrorless Nikon Z30 is now cheaper than some trendy compact cameras, as price hits all-time low
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL Looking for an alternative to a pricey high-end compact camera? The Nikon Z30 may fit the bill

This award-winning image proves that photographers can capture stunning images without leaving their backyards
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INSPIRATION Beth Mancuso is the 2025 Alpha Female+ Creator of the Year – and she took the winning photo in her own backyard

Are poses protected under copyright? US courts side against photographer in case claiming Lil Nas X copied Instagrammer’s photos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The courts dismissed the case on the grounds that the singer had likely never viewed the first images

Google’s AI is getting better at the things AI is terrible at. Which begs the question: how can we tell what images are AI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Google has unveiled a new tool to identify AI-generated graphics, alongside the latest version of Imagen

The new Fujifilm X Half is weird, but it combines my favorite cameras into one retro compact
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X Half feels like a mix between the Instax Mini Evo and the X Series – and that’s exactly why I think this camera could be popular

PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist filter review: Like magic pixie dust, but for a camera lens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW How much can a bit of gold glitter impact a photo? If the PolarPro McKinnon 135 Gold Mist is anything to go by, a lot actually

GoPro Hero 13 action camera drops to its lowest price ever
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL GoPro's flagship action cam is available at tasty new price, in time for the holiday weekend

This viral video shows how photographing a self-driving car could actually destroy your camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VIRAL Lasers can damage a camera sensor… which means so can the LiDAR on some cars

Adobe is raising prices again – but All App plan users can skip AI features and actually save money
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Adobe All Apps plan is about to increase by $10 a month in the US – but will decrease by $5 if you opt for limited AI credits

“In the cop car, they even told me they liked the art.” Photographer arrested on trespassing charges at New York gallery opening
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Photographer Isaac "Drift" Wright was reportedly arrested at his gallery show opening for his Empire State Building image

The popular compact camera Sony RX100 VII has jumped up $500 in the US, along with price hikes for some lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The price change comes after Sony estimated a $650 million impact from tariffs

“Specs and tech aren’t always everything,” Fujifilm camera designer says. What does that mean for Fujifilm’s upcoming camera?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Fujifilm has shared the first image and video samples from its upcoming camera

My all-time favorite camera backpack has dropped to its lowest-ever price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Wandrd Prvke roll-top camera pack is a great deal

Think Tank mashes together a backpack and a roller bag for an unusual hybrid camera bag
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Think Tank has announced two new camera bags, one that's both a roller and a backpack, and another made for long lenses

This highly secretive, tiny flash looks like it could be an ideal accessory for compact cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Godox is teasing a new TTL Mini flash, and I'm already intrigued
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