
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

I hate photo editing, but this one accessory makes it bearable – and it’s not even related to photography
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The editing accessory that makes all the difference? My computer mouse

A new retro compact camera is coming – but I’m already disappointed about this one feature
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The Yashica City 300 looks to have a larger sensor and optical stabilization – but digital zoom

“I’d like to see TikTok remain alive.” President Trump expects a TikTok deal to save the app from going dark (again) on April 5
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS As the new April 5 deadline approaches, Trump has indicated that a deal could come in the next few days

Researchers just uncovered a lost camera trap set in the 1970s to capture the Loch Ness Monster – and the film survived
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Autosub Boaty McBoatface has uncovered a little Kodak deployed 55 years ago in an attempt to photograph Nessie

Sorry, but this lens isn’t actually for a camera. Are interchangeable lens lights the next big thing in photography?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The new SmallRig Mini Spotlight uses a lens to shape light – and its one of the more affordable choices in a growing list of optical snoots

TTArtisan unveils its first autofocus lens for L-Mount – and it’s a cheap portrait prime
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2.8 L is a portrait prime for under US$200 / £200

PolarPro LightLeak 28mm review: This cheap lens creates a unique retro photo style – and I’m OBSESSED!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
REVIEW The PolarPro LightLeak 28mm adds vintage flare – literally – with intentional light leaks on mirrorless cameras

This new Vintage Z1 flash looks like the perfect trendy accessory for retro compact cameras
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION Love retro dials and leather-like wraps? Viltrox's first-ever hotshoe flashgun has both

The Fujifilm XQ2 feels like a mix of the two trendiest cameras – and I think this cheap compact deserves a comeback
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION An affordable compact camera with a zoom lens and film simulations like the old Fujifilm XQ2 would fly off the shelves

ChatGPT’s newest image generation tool isn’t just raising ethical concerns – it's also melting OpenAI's GPUs
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new GPT-4o image generation will copy studio styles and real people, but the company is restricting generations

“It almost tricks you at first glance.” These stunning drone shots prove the importance of an “eye” for composition
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS SkyPixel has unveiled its list of annual award winners, and the top aerial shots are stunning

The Canon PowerShot V1 is good, but it’s no Canon G7 X. Is the newer camera the better choice? The answer isn’t so obvious
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
VERSUS How does Canon's new PowerShot V1 compare to the longstanding G7 X Mark III?

These images are uncomfortable to look at. But that’s the point. Meet the winning World Press Photos
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
INSPIRATION Photographs cross cultural divides and highlight human connection in the winning images from the 2025 World Press Photo Awards

The TikTok ban is rapidly losing support, but if the legislation doesn’t change, senators warn that this is what could happen
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Executive Order that brought back TikTok expires on April 5 and the app's future is still uncertain

Canon’s first serious compact camera in years is finally here – but is the Canon PowerShot V1 just the start?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS After a soft launch in Asia, the Canon PowerShot V1 will roll out worldwide in April

Canon launches a cheap compact lens geared towards video – with a new feature it has never offered before
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is the first in the series to include power zoom

Canon just hacked one of its top mirrorless cams for an entirely new compact video shooter: the Canon EOS R50 V
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The new Canon EOS R50 V is a video-focused mirrorless camera for beginners without the high-end cinema price

Canon’s bright hybrid prime lens lineup just got wider with the new Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4 L VCM is designed for hybrid creators in need of pro performance

Backing up data is so annoying that most would rather…scrub toilets!
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Digital photos are at risk as people hate backing up digital films

There’s a new GoPro! Meet the new limited edition GoPro Hero 13 Black…that’s actually white
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS GoPro just dropped a new limited-edition camera that gives the GoPro Hero 13 Black a Polar White makeover

If the Fujifilm X-T6 launches with this one feature, I’m going to be the first in line
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION If Fujifilm's next mid-tier mirrorless has an autofocus overhaul, then my budget is a goner

The best-selling compact camera brand in Japan right now isn’t Fujifilm or Canon, but this inexplicably popular budget option
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS The best-selling camera brand in Japan according to BCN+R is actually...Kodak?

Instagram is testing AI that analyzes photos and generates comments… but isn't that the opposite of solving the bot problem?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
OPINION The tool enables users to use AI to generate a comment, instead of writing their own
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