
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

I shot these lightning storm photos on my iPhone 13 Mini – proving that the best camera really is the one you have with you
By James Artaius published
OPINION My 5-year-old iPhone with its crappy camera got better shots than my "proper cameras" for one simple reason: I had it when I needed it
Did Sony just sabotage its own flagship camera?
By James Artaius published
PODCAST Flagship killer? On our new podcast, we ask whether the Sony A7R VI is so good that it makes the A1 II redundant

Sigma CEO discusses his bucket list lens: "It's one of our missions to deliver niche lenses"
By James Artaius published
INTERVIEW "If we only make similar products to major companies at a lower price, I don’t think it’s worth existing in this industry" says Sigma chief

Budget super telephoto zooms • Smart telescopes • Travel compact cameras • It's the Digital Camera World podcast!
By Mike Harris published
PODCAST Chris explains how smart telescopes allow you to capture astrophotography from the comfort of your own home, the Bokeh Face boys take a look at a new travel compact camera, and Mike delivers his verdict on budget super telephoto zooms
Leica debuts "Shockwave Camera" in the new James Bond videogame
By James Artaius published
Shocking. Positively shocking. The Leica Q becomes a field weapon in the latest 007 videogame

Hey Canon, PLEASE bring back this Canon M6 Mark II feature!
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Canon M6 Mark II may be discontinued, but is there is still juice to be squeezed out of this 32.5MP beast?

The Vivitar Popsnap compact digital camera just makes me sad 😞
By James Artaius published
OPINION From imaging titan to TikTok camera, the Vivitar Popsnap compact digital camera is quite the fall from grace

The best Olympus and OM System lenses in 2026: great glass for Micro Four Thirds cameras of any brand!
By James Artaius last updated
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms

Best ring light in 2026: beautiful lighting for vlogging, video calls, YouTubers, and selfies
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best ring light enables vloggers, content creators, and influencers to create will-lit photos and videos

Goal-den hour is here! Ilford Football Collector's Edition camera film is here in time for the World Cup
By James Artaius published
NEWS Love football? Love film? Celebrate the World Cup with Ilford's new 35mm camera film, in collaboration with Expired Film Club

Kodak's camera films have just changed names – and they come from a different Kodak. Confused?
By James Artaius published
NEWS So… Kodak just rebranded its camera film. Here's what you need to know

Is the Panasonic Lumix L10 really a Fujifilm X100VI killer?
By James Artaius published
OPINION For some photographers, the Panasonic Lumix L10 kills the Fujifilm X100VI for this one feature alone. Agree or disagree?

The best travel camera in 2026: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

Best lenses for Canon DSLRs in 2026: best-buy prime and zoom options for your Canon EOS digital SLR camera
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best Canon lenses for DSLRs – and these EF and EF-S optics are still great to use on mirrorless cameras, too!

The best Canon RF lenses in 2026: top lenses for the EOS R mirrorless camera system
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Check out the best Canon RF lenses for whatever you shoot, whether you're a full frame or APS-C shooter

Will the real Canon EOS R6 please stand up! Do you need the R6 II, R6 III, R6 V or C50?
By James Artaius published
VERSUS There are now FOUR current models in the Canon EOS R6 family. So which one is right for you?
The "Cybertruck Leica": This beautiful camera is 100% handmade and 200% handsome
By James Artaius published
NEWS This guy is hand-making his own Leica-mount body in pursuit of "the finest mechanical 35mm film camera" ever

"I don’t believe I can make Sigma a bigger company than Sony or Canon, but I think I can make it a nicer brand”
By James Artaius published
“The Leica of Japan”: Sigma's CEO discusses transforming the perception of the company

Don't make this rookie mistake! This is my number one tip for street photography
By James Artaius published
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY If you're shooting street photography – especially if you're travelling or on vacation – avoid this basic mistake!

"I never made a cent from these photos. They cost me money but kept me alive" – Dennis Hopper in his own words
By James Artaius published
DENNIS HOPPER Dennis Hopper would have been 90 this week – and the Hollywood antihero was perhaps as gifted a photographer as he was an actor

Canon: "We are the only ones supporting beginner photographers" with the Canon EOS R100
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Canon EOS R100 is the only mirrorless camera that's truly beginner-friendly and affordable

The Canon EOS R6 V "might be the perfect camera". But is it perfect for you?
By James Artaius published
OPINION Everyone is going crazy over the Canon EOS R6 V. Is it all just hype, or are the creators and YouTubers right?

Is this a joke? The most iconic Batman comic of all time gets a US$17,500 prestige edition that looks like a camera
By James Artaius published
Classic Batman graphic novel 'The Killing Joke' is getting a photographer-baiting "Avant Garde Edition"
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