
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

Hands-on OM System M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro review: The world’s only 100-400mm f/2.8 equivalent lens!
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The OM System M.Zuiko 50-200mm f/2.8 IS Pro sets new standards for telephoto zooms with outstanding reach and quality

Hands-on Canon EOS C50 review: The FX3 killer is here
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon EOS C50 is here with 7K 60p and open gate video (plus 32MP stills and 40fps bursts) to topple the Sony FX3

I called this "the perfect camera" – so I put my money where my mouth is and bought one
By James Artaius published
OPINION I gave this camera a 5-star review and called it "perfect". So I bought one… and I stand by my words

Ever wondered what the Sound of Silence looks like? Haunting photography project wins Urban Press Award 2025
By James Artaius published
NEWS Idea beats gear: These breathtaking, award-winning photographs were shot on an entry-level full-frame camera with a superzoom lens

Is this the most beautiful camera money can buy?
By James Artaius published
OPINION If you think a camera should look every bit as good as the pictures it takes, then feast your eyes on this – the prettiest camera you can buy

Sick of vlogging on your phone? Level up your content with $100 off this killer camera and lens combo
By James Artaius last updated
DEAL Don't let your phone limit your content creation – Sony's sensational vlogging camera with lens is slashed by $100

This photo just won a Leica camera, a trip to Switzerland and a day shooting in the Alps with Chris Burkard for its photographer!
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Mammut Photo Contest – the most creative competition on the circuit – just unveiled its category and Grand Prize winners… and they're incredible

The Canon SL3 has aged better than some mirrorless cameras
By James Artaius published
OPINION I've been recommending this DSLR for ages… but is the Canon SL3 really still worth buying in 2025? Yes – and here's why

Canon is teasing a new camera – and it's coming next week!
By James Artaius published
NEWS A new Canon camera is being revealed next week – here's what it could be…

The best full frame cameras: from budget bodies to compact cameras to high-end pro systems
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best full frame cameras on the market right now, whether you're just starting out or upgrading your current kit

Hasselblad X2D II sample photo gallery: Check out the 100MP images from this HDR medium format camera
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE PHOTOS Want to see what Hasselblad's new HDR camera can do? Take a look at these hands-on sample shots from my review

The best camera for streaming in 2025: 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

Hasselblad XCD 35-100E review: The fastest (and best) zoom lens for medium format cameras
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Hasselblad XCD 35-100E is the second "trinity" lens in the X-System lineup – and it can replace 7 premium primes worth over US$20,000

The best camera for portraits in 2025: cameras that are perfect for people pics
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur

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

This is the lens I’ve been waiting for: Hasselblad’s latest “trinity lens” is here
By James Artaius published
NEWS Hasselblad’s latest Exclusive “trinity lens” replaces 7 primes! Meet the XCD 35-100E

Hasselblad’s new 100MP HDR camera shatters standards with 10 stops of stabilization, 15.3 stops of dynamic range and LiDAR autofocus
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the best camera the company has ever made, blending timeless tradition with the technology of tomorrow

Hasselblad X2D II 100C review: The finest stills camera ever made
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is a photography juggernaut: 100MP, 10 stops of IBIS, 15.3 stops of dynamic range, algorithmic AF, LiDAR… and a joystick!

Ricoh GR IV vs GR III: Are we just re-releasing old cameras with new names now?
By James Artaius last updated
VERSUS The GR IV is now official, but is anything actually different? A Ricoh GR IV vs GR III comparison

World Photography Day: what is it, and why is it today?
By James Artaius last updated
WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY What is World Photography Day? A celebration of photographic history – and a great excuse to share photos with the world

This 5x macro lens on my medium format camera turns grains of salt into icebergs… and my 1-inch Darth Vader into a giant!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I put Mitakon's amazing $399 1-5x macro lens on my 100MP Hasselblad camera. Pixel peeping has never been so much fun!

Canon could rule the camera industry if it buys Arri… but will it?
By James Artaius published
OPINION Will Canon buy Arri? If it does, it would reshape the camera industry even more than Nikon buying Red

Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 / 43: Which full frame compact camera is king?
By James Artaius published
It's the battle of full frame compacts: Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 and Q3 43. Which 61MP camera comes out on top?
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