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

Canon’s newest app is for true color geeks – and it's free
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Canon Color Matching application helps one Canon camera match the colors of cameras from another brand

TikTok ban deadline could get extended – but rumors suggest the US may be trading one risk for another
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS With the TikTok ban deadline just days away, new legislation could give the app another 270 days to find a buyer

Photoshop’s newest feature feels like Google Docs collaboration tools, but for photographs
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Photoshop Live Co-Editing will also support live tutorials, Adobe says

Canon RF shooters are finally about to get some cheap third-party wide prime lenses
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Sigma 16mm and 23mm f/1.4 lenses for RF mount now have an official sale date

The best Photoshop alternatives in 2025
By Hillary K. Grigonis last updated
BUYING GUIDE Photoshop too expensive? These photo editors are a viable alternative

You probably don’t print enough photos. But could the paper-like technology inside a Kindle hold the answer?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The PocketBook InkPoster uses e-ink to display digital images without the glare – or cords

Controversial photos of children by Sally Mann seized from Texas museum, resurfacing a decades old debate
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS An art exhibition featuring work by women and nonbinary artists is facing criticism for some of its images

What is a half-frame camera? Why this unique film camera format is making a comeback in the digital age
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
FAQ Half-frame cameras are making a comeback as a more economical way to shoot real film

Drone crash at the Palisades fire highlights the potentially devastating consequences of ignoring flight restrictions
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS While the firefighting plane landed safely, the crash hindered firefighting efforts

Will TikTok go dark on January 19? Creators ask Supreme Court to save “most vibrant speech forum in America”
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Supreme Court will continue to debate the future of the social media app TikTok in the US next week

Is THIS why trendy compact cameras like the Canon G7X are all out of stock? Canon hints at big factory changes
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Canon is considering moving the assembly of some budget cameras and printers to China

BREAKING: Watch the fate of TikTok unfold live as the Supreme Court hears first amendment case
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Supreme Court will hear arguments over a potential TikTok ban at 10:00 EST today, January 10

Tired of iPhone memory full notifications? This SSD drive sticks to the back of your phone using MagSafe
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The SanDisk Creator Phone SSD can also record 4K 60fps Apple ProRes directly to the drive

Canon just warned users of a glitch with certain SanDisk cards – a harsh reminder that some memory cards aren’t universally compatible
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Using one of three different SanDisk Extreme Pro cards in the Canon R5 Mark II can corrupt images

Did this startup just beat Canon to the punch? This 8K VR camera looks and functions like a smartphone
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Slam XCam is an 8K, 3D, 180° VR camera with smart capabilities and live streaming

This cheap gadget gives nearly any camera a retro waist-level viewfinder using optical trickery
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The gadget uses a mirror to offer wasit-level framing from a hot shoe or cold shoe shot

More photographers can work inside US National Parks without expensive permits, thanks to new law
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The FILM Act adjusts the permit requirements for smaller commercial photography and videography in national parks

LaCie’s new drop-proof drive is fast enough to edit 8K video without lag
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The LaCie Rugged SSD Pro is the fastest scratch disk for creatives yet, according to the company

A Getty and Shutterstock merger will create opportunities for both generative AI innovation and creator growth, the companies say
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Getty and Shutterstock have announced plans for a merger of the two stock content companies

This camera disguised as a flower spies on backyard wildlife – and I want one
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Wonder Petal is a backyard camera that alerts you to different wild visitors

A film shop in Amsterdam is building a compact camera with an autofocus similar to iPhones
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Analogue aF-1 is a film point-and-shoot with LiDAR autofocus

Some iPhone users are reporting an odd camera glitch after updating to iOS 18.2
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS A few iPhone users have took to Reddit to note some issues with iOS 18.2 freezing the camera

OM System just dropped a huge hint about an upcoming camera. But is the brand’s outdoor move enough?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS OM System will soon introduce a new camera as well as multiple new prime lenses, according to the CEO
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