
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

The Sony a6400 is cheaper than a lot of advanced compact cameras – I’d buy it over the Sony RX100 VII in a heartbeat
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony a6400 is a small mirrorless camera that still keeps a grip and viewfinder, making it a tempting budget choice

The Nikon Coolpix SQ is a retro compact camera that folded before folding smartphones were a thing
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION Long before folding tech was cool, the Nikon Coolpix SQ took a risk with an oddball design

Photoshop will soon have an AI agent that edits your photos for you with simple text prompts
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A new Photoshop Actions panel will soon use AI to carry out tasks automatically, suggest edits, and more

The Fujifilm X-T30 II may be old, but it’s cheap – and I would buy it over the popular X-M5
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-T30 II isn't Fujifilm's best camera, but it may be a good option for stills photographers on a strict budget

Divers recover wedding photographer’s camera after plunge into lake – and the photos survived
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A fire department recovered the $5,000 Sony camera kit during part of a dive training

Google’s free chatbot lets photographers learn lighting in a virtual studio – and honestly, it may be the best use of AI yet
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Google's new Learning Light uses AI to teach theatrical lighting- and it's a great tool for photographers and videographers too

PolarPro’s new camera bags are lightweight, “wearable workstations” for a variety of kit sizes
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The PolarPro RoadRunner collection includes two camera backpacks, two shoulder bags, and one compact camera sling

Does embedding an Instagram violate copyright? A photographer wants the Supreme Court to decide
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A photographer wants the Supreme Court to argue the validity of the "server test"

Nikon doesn’t make an advanced compact camera anymore, but the Nikon Z30 almost feels like one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Nikon Z30 is a mirrorless camera, but its small design makes it feel almost like a compact camera

Is Fujifilm hiking film prices? Rumor sparks budget concerns, but the cost is only changing in one region
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The cost of 135 film from Fujifilm is increasing, but only in Japan at this time

Leak hints DJI Mavic 4 Pro could boast 100MP, but as a drone photographer, this is what I suspect is coming
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If the rumored DJI Mavic 4 Pro has a 100MP sensor, I suspect it will use a Quad Bayer design for more versatility

The fan-favorite Blackmagic Cinema 6K camera gets a major autofocus overhaul with a free firmware update
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Continuous autofocus is finally coming to the Blackmagic Cinema 6K, along with object tracking and facial recognition

BREAKING: Blackmagic PYXIS 12K G2 packs a whopping 12K full-frame sensor into a modular camera
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Blackmagic Design's PYXIS cine camera gets mega resolution boost

A camera powers one of the new Nintendo Switch 2’s biggest features (but I’d buy this one instead)
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS CameraPlay allows players to use a camera and their body to control gameplay, but I'm seriously tempted by this Piranha Plant Camera

GoPro can now create iconic Hollywood-level horizontal flares and cinematic ratios with this accessory
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The GoPro Anamorphic Lens Mod brings cinematic flare and ultra-wide ratios to to GoPro HERO13 Black

The first spacecraft to orbit the Earth's poles includes a cinematographer but no licensed pilot – and the first footage is mesmerizing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fram2 crew includes the first professional cinematographer to ever go to space, Jannicke Mikkelsen

This legislation would penalize museums for “obscene” photography, but is it a dangerous idea for the art community?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION After a museum in Texas removed controversial photos by Sally Mann, the state is now considering legislation that would fine museums for "obscene" art

I love saving cash on previously loved camera gear – but I wouldn’t buy the Fujifilm X100VI used. This is why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X100VI used price is still higher than the camera's list price, but if you can't wait, this is what I recommend instead

The new 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 is nearly a third of the price of a first-party Fujifilm lens – and it has autofocus
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The 7Artisans AF 35mm f/1.4 is a new budget prime lens for Fujifilm X-Mount cameras

The search for the right video clip in Premiere Pro is a headache, but now there’s an AI for that as Adobe launches sweeping video updates
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Adobe Premiere Pro just gained a new AI-powered search tool, as well as 4K-capable generative AI

Peak Design is now making a wallet that fits 3 passports – and yet still fits in your pocket
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Peak Design Passport Wallet launches in September – or earlier to its Kickstarter supporters

This portable, modular drive backs up photos without a laptop – and then backs up the backup
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The PocketCloud is a portable NAS device with SD card backups that uses a modular dock for secondary storage

100MP? Psh. This medium format camera has a whopping 245.7MP resolution
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A new prototype camera has a 245.7MP sensor inside, the highest resolution backlit design yet
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