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

Generative AI video actually isn’t that easy to create, according to an AI director. Here’s why
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS During Adobe Max Japan, one of the speakers debunked the myth that using AI is easy

Instagram just got a little less instant – because now even DMs can be scheduled
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Instagram is going all in on scheduling – but that may not be a bad thing, with a new ability to pre-plan DMs

Using copyrighted material to train AI isn’t always fair use, judge rules. But what are the implications for photographers?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS In a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Thomson Reuters, a federal judge has ruled that AI competed with the original material

This photographer just broke the world record for the most headshots taken in an hour. Can you guess how many he captured?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Saidu Abdulrahaman has broke the world record for taking nearly 900 portraits of different students in just 60 minutes

With the Fujifilm X-E4 discontinued and retro compacts flying off the shelves, we sorely need a Fujifilm X-E5
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION With the Fujifilm X-E4's similarities to the X100VI, I think an updated X-E5 could be a trendy camera

The Fujifilm X100VI is now officially one year old. Will the hype ever die down enough to find it in stock?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION I hope your wish for the Fujifilm X100VI’s birthday wasn’t to find the camera in stock anywhere…

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

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
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