
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

Agentic photo editing is here. ChatGPT can now use Photoshop to edit photos without the know-how
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
PHOTOSHOP ChatGPT can now use Photoshop to edit images, all without leaving the popular chatbot

An adventure photographer planned this amazing shot for eight months. A surprise aurora made the image even more epic. Ice caves, a pilot’s view, and more top the best Northern Lights photos of 2025
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
AURORA The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2025 encompasses everything from a stunning ice cave to a pilot's view above the clouds

Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR review: This tiny pancake makes a mirrorless feel like a compact camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR is so small, it makes a mirrorless feel more like the X100VI

Hot on the heels of the point-and-shoot, the pancake lens is becoming a key photography trend for 2025
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS Google data indicates that searches for a pancake lens have climbed dramatically in 2025
This portable flash is only about the size of a 70-200mm lens, but packs 300Ws of power, recycles in as little as .01 seconds, and syncs in one tap
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Godox AD300ProII is an update to a five-star flash for on-site photography with more versatile adjustments and one-tap sync

That free Adobe Premiere mobile app? It now has a dedicated space for creating YouTube Shorts, including building custom templates
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VIDEO Adobe Premiere mobile now has a dedicated space for creating YouTube Shorts, including custom templates and sharing shortcuts

I’m a photographer, not a videographer – and I hate shooting Reels. But, I finally found a simple hack to shoot behind-the-scenes videos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
HACK I finally found the perfect hack to take behind-the-scenes videos while still focusing 100% on photography

The brand behind one of our favorite kid cameras just launched a new instant camera for young photographers that offers quality, but affordable prints!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
KIDS The kid tech brand myFirst has two new cameras – and both have built-in printers for instant photos

Camera sales are booming. But what about the lenses? Actually, this specific category of lens is doing strangely well
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS According to the latest CIPA numbers, lenses for crop sensor cameras are booming

Cyber Monday is over. Fujifilm deals are not. Save up to £550 on these Fujifilm UK holiday deals
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
CYBER MONDAY Fujifilm didn't get the memo about Black Friday and Cyber Monday being over, because discounts of up to £500 last until January 14

Apple has supported Portrait Night Mode since the iPhone 12 Pro. So why is the feature missing from the iPhone 17 Pro?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
IPHONE iPhone 17 Pro and Max users have taken to internet forums to express frustration that Portrait Night Mode is missing

The popular Tamron 150-500mm telephoto just got better as firmware brings improved autofocus and faster bursts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FIRMWARE The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is joining the list of lenses that support 120 fps burst on the Sony A9 III, but not with AF-C

DJI’s days in the US are numbered. Drone maker pleads for government action as deadline looms – and even points to US-made third-party apps
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DRONES DJI is urging immediate action to launch the government-mandated security review ahead of a pending December 23 deadline

Camp Snap CS-Pro review: I finally found a retro compact camera that's not overpriced (actually, it's underpriced)!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The Camp Snap CS-Pro is a compact camera with retro filters, a screen-free design, and a refreshingly low price

Camera brands are now shipping 5x more compact cameras than DSLRs, as camera shipments continue to grow
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
CIPA The latest shipment numbers from Japan for October show more than 5x as many compact cameras shipped as DSLRs

The Sony A7 V is a camera with an identity crisis. I was there when Sony launched the original A7, and five generations later, I never would have imagined this
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony A7 V is a much more versatile all-rounder than the original Sony A7 that I tried more than a decade ago

This 6-year-old compact camera is among the trendiest cameras right now. These are the hottest deals from compacts to pro mirrorless, according to one photo retailer
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS Cameras like the Sony RX100 VII, Canon EOS R6 II, Nikon Z8, and more are among the trendiest options at B&H over the last week

Sony A7 V vs Sony A7 IV: The new Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV isn’t going anywhere. So what’s the difference?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VERSUS The Sony A7 V is here, but the A7 IV is sticking around as a budget option. So which full-frame mirrorless camera is the better buy?

I took the Fujifilm 23mm f/2.8 R WR on a trip, and nearly forgot I wasn’t using a compact camera. Fujifilm’s new pancake is already selling out fast
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Using the Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2.8 R WR felt liberating after my heavy, ultra-bright lenses

This retro Fujifilm compact camera feels like film – but it's (usually) too expensive. The Fujifilm X Half has finally dropped to a palatable price
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION The Fujifilm X Half is a digital camera with a film soul. I wouldn't buy it at list price, but a steep discount is sorely tempting

Sony's A7 series has been paired with the same standard kit lens for more than a decade. That just changed. Meet the new Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS II is a new kit lens designed to keep up with the new A7 V's faster frame rates

This new lens screams retro. The Pergear 50mm f/1.2 was inspired by lenses of the 1980s – and it's available in multiple mounts for a surprising price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Pergear 50mm f/1.2 is a new budget lens inspired by a lens from 1981 – and it has glow-in-the-dark markings

Printers are frustrating. This is the photo printer that I finally fell in love with as a pro photographer – and the price has never been lower
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 has dropped to its lowest price ever during Cyber Monday
I hate traveling with heavy camera gear. This is my favorite compact camera for travel (and it is now at lowest price ever)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
The OM System Tough TG-7 is my go-to compact for travel – if I didn't already have it, I'd be snapping up this deal

Sorry, but you don’t need a retro compact camera. This US$98 / £94 pancake lens makes a mirrorless feel both more film-like and more compact
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The PolarPro LightLeak 28mm is my favorite lens for creating a retro look, and I've never seen the price lower
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