
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

Can a 200MP phone outshoot a 100MP camera?
By James Artaius Published
SHOOTOUT I pitted the 100MP Hasselblad X2D II against the 200MP "Hasselblad phone", the Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Pancake lenses are officially back in fashion (and it's all thanks to trendy compact cameras)
By James Artaius Published
OPINION “The most requested lens of all time” – The compact camera craze has created a BIG trend for these super small lenses

Is the Sony RX10 V the ultimate all-in-one zoom camera? Why pancake lenses rule! What’s the deal with aspect ratios?
By James Artaius Published
PODCAST The Sony RX10 V marks the return of the bridge camera. Pancake lenses are trending upwards. And why are some sensors 3:2 and others 4:3?

The best camera for wildlife photography: The best kit for the best bird and animal photos!
By James Artaius Last updated
Buying guide These are the best cameras for wildlife photography, whether I'm going to Zimbabwe or the zoo

A new DSLR is on the way! "Production is in progress" on Pentax's new camera
By James Artaius Published
NEWS The long-awaited new DSLR "is not only speculation or still a project" but is now a camera in production

Sony's new lens is "built for the future to grow your skill" – and it's a compact, teleconvertable 100-400mm that you can actually afford
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Sony just launched its THIRD 100-400mm lens, three months after the last one. So what's different about it?

The viral Godox C100 transparent viewfinder camera is now on sale – here's where can you buy it
By James Artaius Published
WHERE TO BUY Want to buy the brilliant Godox C100 viral camera? Here's where you can find it!

Best student camera: 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

Report: "Nikon is working on a Z7 III that will be a high-resolution camera"
By James Artaius Published
NEWS The Nikon Z7 III could have a 61MP sensor, rivalling Sony's high-resolution A7R cameras

Sony FX3 vs FX5: Old faithful or open gate? This is how Sony's cinema cameras compare
By James Artaius Published
VERSUS Contemplating the Sony FX3 vs FX5 for your video work? Here are the key differences between these killer cameras

The best camera for portraits in 2026: 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 Sony FX5 is on backorder after just 24 hours, as the "handheld Hollywood" camera is a huge hit
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Sony Japan warns of delays until September for the Sony FX5, due to demand that "significantly" exceeded expectations

The best pink cameras in 2026: live your best life with a Barbie camera!
By Jon Stapley Last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best pink cameras stand out from the crowd – unless you're in Barbie Land, as they're great Barbie cameras!

The best full frame DSLR: My top camera picks for enthusiasts to pros
By James Artaius Last updated
Buying guide The best full frame DSLRs still pack plenty of punch – and they don't have to cost a fortune! Here's my top choices for amateurs, enthusiasts and pros

"The world's cutest collab" – This compact camera is going to be an absolutely massive hit
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Cutest compact camera ever? The world's most delightful digicam is about to arrive… and it's irresistible
This $300 DSLR is still a powerhouse! The Canon EOS 7D Mark II packs a BIG punch
By James Artaius Published
OPINION Everyone wanted a Canon EOS 7D Mark II for sports and wildlife – and 12 years later, it's still a monster performer for just over $300!

Bokeh Face: Is the Lumix L10 too big? Plus, GoPro's bold Mission 1 series and what you need to know about lens resolution
By James Artaius Published
PODCAST What’s the perfect size for a compact camera? GoPro’s new premium camera series. And why you should know about lens resolution, but probably don’t need to worry about it

Is Viltrox the new Sigma? Popular prime lenses are coming to Lumix and OM System cameras
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Micro Four Thirds just got a shot in the arm, courtesy of Viltrox's "Air" lenses – is more great glass on the way?

Megadap M2RF review: Get "Leica magic" on your Canon RF camera! Use manual M lenses with full autofocus
By James Artaius Published
REVIEW The Megadap M2RF enables Canon RF users to shoot with Leica's magic M lenses, with full Dual Pixel AF support

The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is "dead", but it's also brilliant. So is it still worth buying?
By James Artaius Published
OPINION Is a dead camera worth buying? I don't think the Canon EOS M50 Mark II is ready for burial just yet!

Canon's next launch is a retro camera powered by its new 32.5MP sensor – and I've already got my credit card ready
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Canon is about to launch a retro camera using its new 32.5MP sensor, blending old school looks with new school mirrorless firepower (report)

Camera rumors in 2026: what cameras are coming, officially and otherwise!
By James Artaius Last updated
CAMERA RUMORS The camera rumors are flying thick and fast! Here are the most credible rumblings and reports about what's coming next

The best bridge camera in 2026: 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
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