Hillary K. Grigonis

Hillary K. Grigonis

US Editor

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

A photo of the Kase AF 24mm f/3.8 mounted on a Sony camera
This tiny pancake lens only weighs as much as a tennis ball – and borrows a feature from point-and-shoots that means you'll never lose another lens cap

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Kase AF 24mm f/3.8 is a compact pancake lens that has a built-in lens cap

NEWS
The TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air mounted on a camera
The new TTArtisan AF 17mm f/1.8 Air is a lightweight prime that still uses an all-metal body

By Hillary K. Grigonis, Ben Andrews Last updated

NEWS Available for APS-C X-Mount, E-Mount, and now Z-mount cameras

NEWS
A pre-teen with the Sony RX10 V
The Sony RX10 V is a camera meant for all skill levels – so I put one on auto mode and handed it to an 11-year-old

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera that can shoot everything from wildlife to macro, but how beginner-friendly is it?

OPINION
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: A passenger (C) looks on as members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front ride the Washington Metro on July 04, 2026 in Washington, DC. Numerous events, activities, and fireworks are planned in celebration of America's 250th Anniversary. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)
A viral photo on the subway. A striking aerial view. The top 5 news photos of the week prove the power of contrast in photojournalism

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION I'm a journalist and a photographer, and I think these striking photos are the best news photos this week

OPINION
Best Pentax Lenses
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

Buying guide
The Ricoh GR IV 30th Anniversary Edition
30 years later, the design of this trendy compact camera has hardly changed. Can you spot the difference on the latest version of the Ricoh GR IV?

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Ricoh GR IV is getting a special edition this fall, but the design is a minimalist nod to how loyal the series has remained to the original

NEWS
Money in the pocket. US Dollar banknote in blue jeans pocket and a camera
Trends make film photography feel expensive, but this popular Kodak film stock is actually priced better than it was in the 1990s

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS An analysis of more than 30 film stocks across 6 months shows that film prices haven't risen as fast as the annual inflation rate

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NEWS
Fujifilm X-T5 testing
These three camera brands have yet to announce a major camera in 2026 – but I suspect there’s a good reason why

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION 2026 had a slow start for the camera industry, and three major brands have yet to introduce a new model this year

OPINION
An AI-generated image of a girl on a horse with a screenshot of the prompt that created the image
Instagram’s controversial AI won’t just copy your face – Meta Muse Image imitates photography styles too

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The new Meta Muse image generator is already facing a privacy backlash, but artists should know that the wrong privacy settings allow the AI to copy style too

NEWS
GoPro HERO13 Black action camera held in a hand
GoPro, at risk of bankruptcy, is getting a $20 million loan from its founder and inventor as the process for potential sale “continues to progress”

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

GOPRO GoPro CEO Nicholas Woodman is buying $20 million in stock to help keep the action camera afloat amid the search for a potential buyer or merger

GOPRO
The Sony RX10 photographed outdoors
Sony has brought its every-genre camera back from the dead. The Sony RX10 V isn’t a compact camera, but its fixed lens covers everything from macro to telephoto

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

News The Sony RX10 V is a bridge camera with a 24x zoom, a one-inch sensor – and speed and autofocus borrowed from Sony's mirrorless cameras

News
Person holding a Nikon Z6 III camera up to their faceNikon Z6 III camera held in a pair of hands
Nikon announced, then un-announced, a weird new Nikon Z6 III camera. This is why

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NIKON Nikon USA explained that the Wi-Fi free Z6 III is designed for a few specific security use cases

NIKON
Meike 85mm f/1.4 Mix II product image
A new multi-mount 85mm f/1.2 lens is coming from Meike – but one key detail has yet to be decided

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS A development teaser seems to hint that the Meike AF 85mm f/1.2 may have a plastic or metal build

NEWS
Mondo Robotics Beni is a small camera robot
Sorry, drones – Beni is a cute camera on wheels, and the quirky little robot can even climb stairs (even if it can't fly)

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS A California startup is launching a little camera robot named Beni with 4K video, auto follow and even the ability to jump

NEWS
Gofunly Kids Camera Instant Print
Amazon’s best-selling cameras right now aren’t at all what I expected, but as a parent and pro photographer, I 100% agree

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION Several of the best-selling cameras on Amazon right now are made for kids. As a photographer and parent, this is a trend I love

OPINION
Fujifilm X Half camera held in a hand
Digital cameras that look like film are trendy. I shoot both film and digital, and these are my top picks

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

OPINION These are my favorite digital cameras that look like film, as a photographer who shoots both digital and film

2 Comments
OPINION
A photographer holds a screen-free digital camera
I gave up my iPhone for a screen-free compact camera. I didn’t miss the screen, but I did miss these two things

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

OPINION I ignored my iPhone camera for 13 days – nearly twice my original goal – and shot with screen-free compact cameras instead

OPINION
Too many cameras!
Camera sales have dropped for the second time in 2026, but the latest numbers from Japan even show a decline in this trending category

By Hillary K. Grigonis Last updated

CIPA The latest CIPA data shows a decline in shipments across every major camera category for May 2026

CIPA
The Sony A7R VI photographed outdoors
The Sony A7 V is no longer king as 66.8MP monster jumps to the top of sales charts in the US, followed by the unstoppable viral Kodak Charmera

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS US retailer B&H has released the latest trends lists, and a new Sony is topping both the overall and mirrorless charts

TRENDS
Ricoh GR IV HDF compact camera being taken out of a woman's coat pocket
A popular compact camera has jumped in list price. But trends aren’t entirely to blame for the new Ricoh GR IV prices

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Ricoh GR series of compact cameras has increased in price in multiple regions, following rising manufacturing costs

NEWS
Lightning strikes during the postgame Fourth of July fireworks show after a 14-3 Atlanta Braves victory over the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 4, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
Timing fireworks photos is hard enough, but this sports photographer managed to get fireworks and lightning in one shot

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

WOAH! After a Fourth of July Atlanta Braves game, a sports photographer managed to get a rare mix

WOAH!
Close up of the viewfinder on a Sony FX2 camera
If this rumor is true, I’m insanely jealous of Sony’s highly anticipated full-frame camera

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

RUMORS Speculation about the Sony FX5 is running rampant – and includes an optional tilting viewfinder

RUMORS
A starry night sky with the beginnings of sunrise in the right side over a lake shore
I abandoned the newest GoPro on a beach overnight to record the stars – and I can’t believe how long the battery lasted

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OPINION I left the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro recording a 4K timelapse of the night sky overnight to see just how much the battery – and low light – has improved

OPINION
A scan of a daguerreotype of a school in Pennsylvania
Taken in 1839, this is the oldest surviving American photo – but it wasn’t taken with a camera

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

HAPPY JULY 4TH! The oldest known American photograph was taken in Philadelphia in 1839

HAPPY JULY 4TH!
Close up of the logo on a Nikon Z6 III camera held in a pair of hands
Nikon has sneak-launched a new mirrorless camera – but as much as I love the Z6 III, I’d warn you not to buy the new one

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NIKON Nikon has quietly announced a new variant of the Z6 III that has identical features, except it is missing wireless tech

NIKON
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