
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

The Instax Mini Evo Cinema decade camera is delightfully weird and the most fun that I've had with a retro compact camera in a long time. But, it's not without some serious flaws
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Now officially available outside Japan, the Instax Mini Evo Cinema is delightfully strange, but not without its flaws

Fujifilm Instax Mini Link+ review: Sharp prints make this the best Instax portable printer yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW Sharper prints and excellent colors make boost print quality on the new Instax Mini Link+

The US has temporarily eased up on the drone ban, but the exemption list leaves aerial photographers behind
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The US drone ban has been updated to ease off on pre-approved "Blue List" models and partially US-made drones

Popular Adobe alternatives Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro are going subscription as Apple launches Creator Studio
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro will be available as part of a new subscription option, but one-time purchases remain available

Best Lightroom alternatives in 2026: Switching doesn't have to mean sacrificing powerful editing tools
By Mike Harris last updated
Buying guide These are the best Lightroom alternatives for anyone who wants an all-in-one editor without a subscription

Is it possible to use a treadmill while editing photos? I’m a photographer – and now I’m hooked on standing desks
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I tried a standing desk for photo editing… and now I can't go back!

Researchers hacked a weird Franken-lens to a Canon EOS R10 to take photos with everything in focus – without computational photography
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Four lenses and a Spatial Light Modulator enable each pixel to have a different focal length – so that everything in a photo is in focus

These are the best cameras for kids in 2026, as recommended by real photographer parents
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!

Fujifilm is gambling on strange retro compact cameras where megapixels don’t matter, and style is everything. The oddball Evo Cinema has just 5MP, but so does the best-selling Evo original
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Fujifilm Japan has now shared a spec sheet on its strange, time-traveling Instax Mini Evo Cinema

Are US camera prices about to change again? GoPro among the 1,000+ companies suing Trump over tariffs
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TARIFFS US action camera maker GoPro is among the list of companies leveraging lawsuits as the Supreme Court considers the tariffs

Nikon is leveling up its lens manufacturing. A new manufacturing facility could help Nikon quickly increase production of its most popular lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
News Nikon has begun construction on two new buildings for lens manufacturing, including a more versatile production line

This new pro gimbal accommodates everything from mirrorless to compact cameras with a detachable screen-clad remote for AI tracking
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CES 2026 The Hohem iSteady MT3 gimbal has a detachable screen for controlling AI tracking features

Instax is about to get a lot better at printing text on instant film, if this new premium mobile printer is any indication
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INSTAX Fujifilm's Instax Mini Link+ is a portable photo printer made to also print text and graphics, but it has only been announced in Japan

The newest Fujifilm compact camera “time-travels” with an Eras Dial and a design inspired by 1960s 8mm cine cameras. But, there’s a catch
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema has a dial to replicate looks from different decades, but it's only been announced in Japan

The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 weighs about as much as a can of soup and costs less than US$300
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new Meike 23mm f/1.4 STM Neo is designed for bright apertures and 6K resolution on a budget

This plug-and-play mic is designed to blend in with clothing at a tiny 8.8mm deep – and it’s surprisingly affordable
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CES 2026 The SmallRig S70 is a new wireless tieclip mic designed to level up audio while blending in

Camera glasses are about to get more useful while on camera with teleprompters. But, Meta’s Ray-Ban Display is so popular, the international launch is on hold
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GLASSES The Meta Ray-Ban Display now has a teleprompter feature, but the UK, Canada, and others will have longer to wait

Camera-themed laptops are a thing now. The Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition takes action cam inspiration for a rugged laptop with a rotating touchscreen
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GOPRO The Asus ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition has a GoPro-like look, shortcut key, and even a microSD card slot

This giant digital photo frame rearranges millions of ink capsules for a cord-free art display that can still display pictures when powered off!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CES 2026 The Pocketbook Inkposter Tela and Duna are the largest E Ink digital art displays yet

This camera brand is developing its own sensor. I hope the change indicates a push for even better color science
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS According to a recent interview, Leica is working on developing its own in-house sensor

Compact cameras are climbing in popularity nearly as fast as DSLRs are declining, the latest stats suggest
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CIPA The CIPA data for November shows a continuing trend of compact camera growth and DSLR decline, as mirrorless remains the reigning champ

Instagram, as we know it, is dead. But as Instagram head Adam Mosseri calls pro photographs “boring,” where is Instagram headed next?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION In aq post that is angering many photographers, Instagram Head Adam Mosseri discusses authenticity and what's next for Instagram

Some point-and-shoot cameras are surprisingly good at macro photography. The reason? It's actually because of those small sensors
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A small sensor is usually a bad thing, but some point-and-shoot cameras can use a tiny sensor for closer macro photography

The internet is calling out Grok for “nudifying” photos. But it’s not even the first time X’s AI has been under fire for undressing photos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
A new X feature and an AI bikini trend is resurfacing a debate on consent in the age of AI

These mesmerizing images of the aurora were captured above the clouds. Pilot Ralf Rohner shares how he takes award-winning astrophotography from the cockpit (and the ground)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
ASTRO Astrophotographer and pilot Ralf Rohner explains what it's like to photograph the night sky from the cockpit
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