
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

Can a computer help humans organize creative ideas? Firefly Boards is a new AI-first tool for ideation and moodboarding
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Firefly Boards is a new "AI-first" tool that allows users to generate, organize, and collaborate on ideas

Adobe’s new AI is cool, but this new free app helps prevent image theft from both humans and AI
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Adobe Content Authenticity app enables creators to embed their data and opt out of use for AI training

Instagram finally lets users record longer videos, shoot in 4K, and skip watermarks – but you’ll need this new app
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Edits is a new app from Instagram designed for editing Reels, with several features that Instagram doesn't offer

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a digital camera with a film soul – and I want its strange screen to come to more cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-Pro3's hidden screen and hybrid viewfinder feels like the perfect way to slow down in a fast-paced world

Florida bill would allow property owners to use “reasonable force” to stop spying drones, despite FAA warnings
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A proposed Florida bill could allow property owners to interfere with a drone conducting illegal surveillance

The Fujifilm X-M5 – one of the cheapest Fujifilm cameras – is hard to find right now. This is what I recommend instead
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-M5 is hard to find in stock, but this is what I recommend for photographers looking for Fujifilm on a budget

The Ricoh GR IIIx is an insanely popular camera, but this is the one that I would pick instead for the film-like look
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Ricoh GR IIIx is a popular point-and-shoot camera, but the model that I would pick is actually the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF

The Pentax 17 wasn’t the camera that I wanted, but it was the camera that I needed
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Pentax 17 doesn't have manual exposure, but it does have an easy launching point into film photography

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
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