
James Artaius
The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 22 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014, primarily for Olympus (now OM System) product testing, shooting ad campaigns, and training new and professional photographers. His professional clients include names like Canon, Elinchrom, Aston Martin Racing and L'Oréal, and he also shoots for a number of ethical and women-owned small businesses.
He has written for publications including Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker. He has been invited to give talks around the world at events like The Photography & Video Show, and serves as a judge for both the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest and the Urban Photo Awards.
An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, James has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras. He is, however, glad to have escaped the 35mm film days. "Film is fun for nostalgia purposes, but I'd never go back to that analog workflow!"
Latest articles by James Artaius

Sigma's new lens isn't just a prime killer – it may be a full-frame camera killer, too
By James Artaius published
OPINION Not only does Sigma's f/1.8 APS-C zoom make prime lenses redundant – it might actually make full-frame redundant

The best cheap cameras: My picks for great cameras that won't break the bank
By Lauren Scott last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money

The best camera for kids in 2025: great cameras for children of all ages
By Chris George last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!

Got kids? Going on vacation? Get this waterproof compact camera!
By James Artaius published
NEWS The new candy-colored kids compact camera is waterproof to 10 feet – perfect for beach or pool photos

The best waterproof camera in 2025: compact underwater cameras for fun and action
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best waterproof cameras are perfect for shooting on the beach, in the sea, or anywhere that other cameras dare not go!

This compact camera from AgfaPhoto has a 10x zoom, funky removable flash and rotating screen
By James Artaius published
AgfaPhoto drops a compact camera with manual controls, a rotating touchscreen and a hot shoe with flashgun

The best travel tripod in 2025: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

My friend asked me if the Canon EOS R50 is worth buying, when the R50 V is the better camera
By James Artaius published
OPINION My buddy wants the Canon EOS R50 – but he knows that the R50 V is technically better. He asked me to break the tie…

The best bridge camera in 2025: ultra-zoom cameras for far off subjects
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling

The best mirrorless camera: get the right camera at the right price!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a holiday snapper or a pro performer

The best iPhone printer: take photos and print them out on the move
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!

OM System OM-5 II sample photo gallery: See what this super compact camera system is capable of
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE GALLERY Wanna see what the latest OM System camera can do? Check out these hands-on sample photos from my test

Best student camera in 2025: top gear for school and college photography courses
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide The very best student cameras are a joy to use and will help you excel in your photography course

The best Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic – as chosen by a day one user!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power

OM System OM-3 review: The perfect camera… for me. Is it the perfect camera for you, too?
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The OM System OM-3 is quite simply a camera that will make you fall in love with photography again

If I had to start my camera setup from scratch tomorrow, this is the body and lens I'd buy
By James Artaius published
OPINION I've used and reviewed hundreds of cameras… but if I had to start all over again tomorrow, this is the one I would actually buy

The Fujifilm X-HF1 does for photography what vinyl has done for music
By James Artaius published
OPINION The new Fujifilm X-HF1 is the ballsiest camera on the market – and we need that now more than ever

Bild Expo is open NOW in New York! Score huge savings and get hands on with new Fujifilm, Sigma and OM System gear
By James Artaius last updated
The free photography, content creation and filmmaking festival is open now, with exclusive savings and early access to new gear

OM System OM-5 Mark II review: This camera lets you forget your filters and leave your tripod at home
By James Artaius published
review The OM System OM-5 Mark II looks and feels very familiar, but it's still the best Swiss Army knife camera for the outdoors

The best diffusion filters in 2025: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style

Best camera for sports photography in 2025: get in on the action!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best cameras for sports photography I've ever used, from ball sports to brawl sports

The best teleprompter in 2025: present content like a pro
By James Artaius last updated
buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

The best pancake lenses in 2025: super-skinny primes and zooms
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light
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