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

Is Canon really developing a retro camera? As a film fanatic, I hope the leaks hinting at a Canon AE-1 in digital form are real
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Leaks suggest Canon could be working on a digital camera inspired by the retro AE-1 – and I sure hope its true

The average price of compact cameras actually surpassed DSLRs last year, but what do industry analysts predict for 2025?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The latest CIPA report has good news for some photographers, however, as mirrorless prices seem to be stabilizing

Polaroid factory tour reveals the “insanely complex” process behind instant film – and why modern film isn’t quite like it used to be
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
HOW ITS MADE A new video shows how Polaroid film is made, along with revealing why today's film isn't quite the same as the classic

Can photography and AI happily co-exist? They do in this unusual new gallery exhibition contrasting photography with “promptography”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FEATURE A new exhibit in Berlin aims to address some of the key questions surrounding photography and promptography

You probably can’t afford this rare Leica 0-Series prototype, but you can admire the camera before it goes up for auction
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A rare prototype Leica 0-Series will be up for auction this summer as part of the 100th anniversary of the Leica I camera

Buying an older camera like the Sony a7 III is my favorite hack for getting a great camera cheaply
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The newest camera isn't always the best choice, at least for budget shoppers

Fujifilm is planning something big for March 20 – as a Fujifilm photographer, this is what I hope is coming
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Fujifilm has confirmed an X-Summit launch event on March 20, with a teaser that offers a tiny hint at what could be coming

Canon wants to make tiny lenses to build more compact camera systems, a new patent hints
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Canon has filed a patent in Japan describing a new compact lens design

The Nikon Coolpix is cool again – but you should really consider these five things before you buy one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Compact cameras are back – and the Nikon Coolpix is a popular choice, but is it the best choice?

The new MacBook Air M4 edits photos twice as fast as the M1, with an updated camera and a lower price point
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new MacBook Air M4 is largely about the new processor and camera, but it also comes in at a lower starting price

The “most powerful Mac ever” is actually made with photographers and videographers in mind. Meet the new Mac Studio with M4 Max, M3 Ultra
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Made for power users, the new Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra variants brings loads of memory bandwidth

Content creator admits to setting a building on fire to profit from the views
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A 21-year-old Maryland man has been arrested on arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a building for social media views

The new iPad Air M3 inches closer to Pro performance with boosted speed, graphics and, yes, even ProRes editing
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The iPad Air M3 comes with native support for ProRes Editing – though not shooting – and a speed and graphics boost

This new slim iPhone case can help get that retro photo look by outfitting your iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max with creative filters
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The PolarPro LiteChaser Pro 16 Slim is a lighter take on the brand’s phone cases made for photography

This gadget looks like a retro instant film photo, but it’s actually a weirdly cool digital camera!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Escrua InstantSnap is a digital camera that actually looks more like retro instant film than a camera

A new limited edition Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will launch later this month, but what will they look like?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A special edition of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses is coming, the company has revealed on its website

Smartphone cameras aren’t great at capturing colors. Is adding a spectral camera to the array the answer?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
news The Tecno SpecralVision Camera uses nine color channels rather than the more traditional four

Wandrd’s newest backpack is a modern, customizable bag for content creators – and there’s even a version for non-photographers
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Wandrd Stratus is a modern camera backpack designed for content creators

Apple will make another key launch this week as Tim Cook teases "something in the AIR”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Just weeks after the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple is already gearing up for another announcement

Compact cameras are trendy, but a travel-friendly mirrorless like the Sony a6700 may be the better buy. Here’s why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Sony a6700 is only slightly more expensive than Sony’s RX100 compact cameras – and with a lot more features

This cheap Agfa compact vlogging camera hides an unusually large twisting screen in a bid to rival the DJI Pocket
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The AgfaPhoto Realimove Mc3X takes aim at the DJI Pocket series of gimbal cameras with a larger screen and lower price

Camera brands are focusing on mirrorless, but consumers actually want compacts – and that could spell big problems, report suggests
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A new report on camera sales data suggests camera brands' focus on mirrorless may be misplaced

Can't afford to travel the world taking pictures? Do it from your couch with this photography simulation game
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Lushfoil Photography Sim is an adventure game where players photograph locations around the world
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