
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

Are retro cameras just nostalgia bait? How good is the Canon EOS C50? Plus tips for using a new or upgraded camera – it's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST New podcast! We ask if retro cameras are style or substance, can the Canon C50 really kill the FX3, and new camera tips whether you're a first timer or a system switcher

The best camera for streaming in 2026: for Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

Canon's 2025 was a wild ride, as it cashed in on the compact camera craze, put a hit on the Sony FX3 and upped the hybrid hype
By James Artaius published
2025 IN REVIEW Compact cameras, hybrid cameras, hybrid lenses and cheap lenses – Canon turned 2025 upside-down!

Do you REALLY need a hi-res camera? How good is Fujifilm's new instant compact camera? Cutting the crop factor 💩 – all in the latest Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST In our latest podcast we ask if 60MP and 100MP cameras are really necessary, how good is the latest instant compact camera, and we cut the crap with crop factor!

Sorry not sorry – these were the WORST cameras of 2025
By James Artaius published
WORST OF 2025 We won't be getting Christmas cards from these camera brands next year! Qué será, será… these are our least favorite cameras of the year

Best of the best: These are our favorite cameras of 2025
By James Artaius published
BEST OF 2025 We've used every camera that was released in 2025 – so what was THE best camera of the year? Here are our team picks!

Is Canon firing back at Fujifilm with its next camera?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon is fighting fire with fire, as the EOS R7 Mark II is rumored to feature a 40MP / 8K sensor

Who is Fujifilm's new camera for? Do you REALLY need fast lenses? How to shoot fast action and sport – all in Episode 6 of our Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST In the DCW podcast, James and Mike ask who needs f/1.2 and f/0.95 lenses, who is the Fujifilm X-T30 III for, and how to shoot fast action

Will Canon's retro camera have its newest image sensor?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon's retro camera might look like an old film camera, but it could have the 32.5MP sensor from its latest models

Best lights for Zoom calls: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Has Sony REALLY locked out third-party lenses on the Sony A7 V?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Lenses from some third-party brands do not seem to work on the Sony A7 V. What's going on with Sony's new camera?

LUMIX Listens to Creators: LUMIX Rolls Out Major Firmware Update with Extended S1II and S1RII Recording Times
By James Artaius published
Sponsor Content Created With LUMIX
Is your camera holding back your creativity? You need one that evolves to meet your needs

Sony A7 V brings "true flagship performance" and AI processing to the masses
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Sony A7 V packs a new partially stacked 33MP sensor, 30fps shooting, cropped 4K 120p and built-in AI processing

I know this LED light is expensive – but it's so good, it might be the last light you ever need to buy
By James Artaius published
OPINION I truly think this is the best light you can get for photo and video. Portable, powerful, versatile – it's an incredible creative tool

Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM review: Canon’s long-awaited portrait prime gets a hybrid makeover
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM adds hybrid video performance to Canon's classic portrait lens

I will NEVER sell these 10 cameras from my collection!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I just sold $3,000 worth of cameras to free up some space – but these 10 cameras are going to stay on my shelf forever

Do you wish your mirrorless was as small as a compact camera? With this super-slim pancake lens, it can fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius published
Opinion This $47 pancake lens made my mirrorless camera the same size as my compact – now it easily slips in my pocket

Kodak's secret weapon! Who needs a 200mm f/2 lens? This hidden camera feature changes your photography! Listen to Episode 5 of our Bokeh Face podcast
By James Artaius published
PODCAST In our latest podcast, James and Chris talk Kodak's "Pokémon camera", Sigma's 200mm f/2 lens, and a tool that makes photography fun again
I know I'm a grumpy old man… but most people don't know how to hold a bloody camera properly!
By James Artaius published
OPINION Poor camera discipline is making people miss shots – and I know exactly what is to blame!

Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS review: Trust me, this is the lens you've been waiting for
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is the first G Master macro lens – and it brings up to 2.8x magnification to your shots
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