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 new power zoom Nikon 28-135mm lens is already exceeding expectations, Nikon Japan says
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ could be delayed for creators in Japan, according to Nikon Japan

The Nothing 3a hasn’t launched yet, but you can already see how it compares to the iPhone – and the zoom and macro look impressive
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Zoom is coming to the next Nothing phone, according to a key teaser shared for the upcoming Nothing 3a

The GoPro Max 360 is back! GoPro just quietly launched a new 360 camera with special effects – and a lower price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The newest GoPro is the refreshed GoPro Max 360, which features a new mount, a better battery, and a lower price

I really want to see a modern take on the retro Canon AE-1, but probably not for the reason that you think
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Canon AE-1 was a risky camera that paid off – and Canon needs a modern equivalent with a low price and weight

This cheap compact mirrorless is quickly becoming Nikon’s best selling camera – and I think it's actually long overdue
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Nikon Z30 is a cheap camera that doesn't feel cheap – and it's quickly rising in the sales ranks according to data from Japan

I love retro cameras, but if there’s one thing I hate about the vintage design, it’s this
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Modern cameras need to get a grip – literally

Is it just me, or has the cost of cameras and lenses gotten out of control?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The latest numbers in camera sales offer insight into what's behind the rising cost of cameras

What is an APS-C camera? Why this camera spec is a sweet spot for price and quality
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FAQ APS-C cameras from the Fujifilm X100VI to the Canon EOS R100 still have a lot to offer

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 is arguably the best take on the retro camera trend, so why don’t we have a new successor yet?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Fujifilm X-Pro3 officially carries the red discontinued banner, but I hope Fujifilm makes a successor

This retro-styled metal lens is probably narrower than your finger and only weighs slightly more than a deck of cards
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Voigtlander Color-Skopar 35mm f/3.5 weighs just 99g and measures only 14mm from the mount

TikTok has finally returned to Apple and Google app stores in the US – but for how long?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Users in the US can once again download TikTok, as well as installing updates and bug fixes

A former flagship camera for under $2K? The Nikon Z7 II just dropped back down to its best-ever price
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
DEAL The Nikon Z7 II is currently $1,000 off at several retailers in the US

Can you solve this DJI mystery? DJI is teasing not one but two products launching next week – and rewarding fans who guess right
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS DJI is preparing to launch two new products next week, but can you guess what they are?

Apple finally admits a new product is coming next week, but is it the new iPhone that everyone is hoping for?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Apple's Tim Cook has confirmed that the "newest member of the family" will launch on February 19

Time to get excited? Zeiss is finally teasing a new camera lens, and I think it’s going to be a new Otus optic
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Zeiss has shared a teaser on social media with a photo of an owl...so what's coming next for the optics company?

The Nikon P1100 is already in high demand. Is the compact camera revolution about more than just retro style and size?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Nikon Japan says that the new Coolpix P1100 has received more orders than expected

The obscene price hike on the Sony A1 II highlights one of the biggest problems with buying a camera in 2025
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Would you pay thousands more for a camera than list price?

Adobe adds impressive AI features for Lightroom, but I wish I had this one simple feature years ago
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Lightroom is gaining the ability to find and remove distractions automatically, along with several other features

Uh oh, is the new Fujifilm X-M5 price about to fall victim to the same hikes as the Fujifilm X100VI?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Fujifilm X-M5 appears to be in high demand, but camera shoppers shouldn't panic

TTArtisan has a secretive new product coming. I’m hoping for something both cheap and unique
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS TTArtisan has shared a teaser for a "new product" coming at the end of the month

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 II was a great camera – and I wish we had more Micro Four Thirds compacts like it
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
OPINION The MFT sensor seems made for small cameras, so I would love to see a Panasonic Lumix LX100 II revival

Social media is broken. Could BuzzFeed’s new “Island” platform finally make social media about the content, not the algorithms?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS BuzzFeed is developing a social media platform using “human creativity fighting against the machine”

The retro Nikon Coolpix P7000 deserves a comeback every bit as much as the new superzoom P1100
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION With a versatile zoom and a compact body with a viewfinder, we need more cameras like the Nikon Coolpix P7000
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