
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

Camera electronic stabilization is often terrible. Sony wants to change that with this little chip that works with RAW footage and fights the jello effect
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
EIS Sony is building a dedicated chip for electronic stabilization that reduces artifacts and works with RAW footage

“We’re building a computer that we hope you’ll use less.” Snap’s new camera glasses will launch in 2026 under the new Specs Inc.
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
GLASSES The company behind Snapchat now has a separate subsidiary for camera glasses, which plans to launch Specs in 2026

I bought a daguerreotype at a flea market. This mirror-like photograph is a reminder that not all retro photographs were grainy and soft
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
RETRO I was expecting a grainy, soft image, but daguerreotypes are actually fairly sharp and detailed

The compact, full-frame mirrorless Panasonic Lumix S9 has gone retro with new silver designs
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Panasonic Lumix S9 is now available with a silver body and matching silver kit lens in a design refresh in the US

Best Pentax lenses in 2026: my top lens suggestions for your Pentax DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide These are the best Pentax lenses to extend your DSLR system, whether you have an APS-C model or a full frame K-1 II

This camera company now ranks among the top one percent for global sustainability
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Canon has just received an EcoVadis Platinum ranking, which places it among the top one percent of assessed companies

Trends revived the point-and-shoot from the dead. But what about the superzoom bridge camera?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The point-and-shoot is back! But, its bulky sibling, the bridge camera, hasn't fared as well

The photography trends in 2026 will be for less perfection and more human – and even this AI-focused software company agrees!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS Software brand Aftershoot surveyed photographers to predict the biggest photography trends of 2026

Peak Design Form review: I tried this popular brand’s new leather camera strap, and it’s a lesson in simplicity
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
STRAPS The new Peak Design Form is a simple leather strap that's so soft it doesn't need a break-in period

Apple’s new AirTag can track your camera gear from farther away – and costs the same as the old one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION After five years, Apple has finally updated the AirTag, but is it worth the upgrade for photographers tracking their gear?

I’m a pro photographer and I still use aperture priority – but this one setting is a must to avoid ruined shots
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Aperture priority isn't only for beginners, but if you want to use it like a pro, make sure you set the minimum shutter speed

I found an old compact camera in the closet. When I powered it on, I started crying. This 20-year-old point-and-shoot taught me a lesson on grief
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The value of a camera isn't in megapixels, but in memories – something I've learned from this old 6MP compact camera

This popular compact camera brand has been ranked on the Global 100 sustainability list for the 14th time
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Ricoh has been named among the Corporate Knights Global 100, a list recognizing large companies making strides in sustainability

I sat in the woods with a camera for hours and didn’t photograph a thing – only to photograph this in my own backyard
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
WILDLIFE Does anyone else ever feel like wildlife photography is a grown-up nature scavenger hunt?

This charming, cheap retro compact is all the evidence I need – I think the twin-lens reflex camera needs to make a comeback
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Retro cameras have made a comeback. Why not the twin-lens reflex camera?

The smartphone decimated the camera industry. But now Canon says the industry has finally settled, as trends push point-and-shoots like this PowerShot compact out of stock
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS In a new report, Canon says that the camera industry has finally "settled" from the impact of the smartphone

YouTube is adding support for still photos, as CEO says Shorts will gain support for image posts in 2026
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS In a list of features coming in 2026, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says that image posts are coming to Shorts

In a “win for filmmakers and fans alike,” the 102MP open gate Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 has been approved for IMAX screens
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CINEMA IMAX has now certified the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 for the big screen

A mirrorless with a pancake lens makes a fantastic point-and-shoot alternative, but you should know these 3 things before buying one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION A mirrorless camera with a pancake lens is becoming a popular alternative to the trendy point-and-shoot

A major solar storm brought the aurora farther south than normal. But are we in for an encore for photographers tonight?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AURORA Chances of spotting the northern lights linger into Tuesday night after a major solar storm

It’s back! The paused major firmware update for the Sony A7 IV has been updated after a glitch, bringing autofocus, display and anti-AI tweaks
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS After suspending the previous version due to a bug, the latest firmware update for the Sony A7 IV is here with a fix

The first major launches of 2026 are a 5MP retro camera and a compact that can't shoot color. Are simple cameras the next big trend in photo gear?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The biggest camera launches of 2026 so far are more about what they CAN'T do then what they can

Final Cut Pro will soon search with AI, detect beats and automate a montage on the heels of the Apple Creator Studio announcement
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Apple's popular video editing app is about to gain a handful of new AI-based capabilities around search, music and even automated montages

“Make this look like film” – I tried VSCO’s new AI prompt photo editing. It’s not perfect, but it did generate retro looks
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VSCO Photo editing app VSCO has launched a new Prompt tool inside its AI Lab

Film photography is making a comeback. As a photographer, these are the two types of film cameras that I think are the easiest to start with
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FILM If you're nervous about trying film photography for the first time, I recommend getting a taste of analog with a disposable camera or instant film
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