
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 you a pro editor? Get faster results with eye-free, one-hand control using TourBox Creative Consoles and save up to $117/£117
By James Artaius published
DEAL Adobe, Affinity, Capture One, DaVinci… TourBox Creative Consoles level up your workflow, and right now there are huge savings

For two years, my buddy and I were rude about the Lumix S9. Now we both own one. What happened?
By James Artaius published
OPINION My colleague and I scoffed when the Lumix S9 launched in 2024. Today, we both have one – and I think you should, too

Do you wish your mirrorless was as small as a compact camera? With this ultra-slim pancake lens, it can fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius published
Opinion This $50 pancake lens made my mirrorless camera the same size as my compact – and now it easily slips in my pocket

For $144, I always carry this 80-300mm lens that's smaller than a soda can so I never miss a telephoto shot
By James Artaius published
PRIME DEAL This 80-300mm equivalent lens is smaller than a can of soda and only costs $144 – giving you telephoto power in your pocket

Do you know about the "Trinity prime lenses" for portrait photography?
By James Artaius published
OPINION These are the "Trinity prime lenses" for portraiture – and they will change how you use your camera for people photography

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 Sony FX5 has been "confirmed" for July – with a global shutter sensor and "mini Venice" cinema features
By James Artaius published
News Forget the FX3 II – we're reportedly getting a Sony FX5 in July with killer specs like a global shutter sensor… and MAYBE open gate?

Looking for your first "proper" camera? I think this bargain body and lens is an absolute no-brainer
By James Artaius published
OPINION If you're searching for a starter camera and lens, I think this is the best place to begin (and it's an absolute steal at $499)
Take your editing skills from starter to spectacular! Save up to $117/£117 and unlock expert edits with TourBox Creative Consoles
By James Artaius published
DEAL Instantly elevate your editing game for photo and video alike – all while saving money with these killer TourBox savings

HOLY CRAP – Canon's best-value full-frame camera is insanely cheap in this Prime Day deal
By James Artaius last updated
PRIME DAY DEAL Canon's smallest full-frame camera is RIDICULOUSLY cheap right now – just $617 in the US and £679 in the UK

EOS R(I)P: Canon just discontinued its most popular camera
By James Artaius published
NEWS It's a sad day, as Canon just killed its first mirrorless camera that I really loved

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

The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

Photography's gateway drug: Even non-photographers love macro photography
By James Artaius published
OPINION Why do people who aren't even photographers love macro photography?

DSLR beats mirrorless!!! I just recommended a Nikon D7500 DSLR camera over a Nikon Z fc
By James Artaius published
VERSUS My friend asked if she should buy a mirrorless Nikon Z fc or a Nikon D7500 DSLR camera. I can't believe my own recommendation!

Weird or wonderful? We take a look at Canon's more unusual cameras
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Features Love them or hate them, we take a look at some of the more distinctive designs to escape the Canon R&D labs

This is the best World Cup merch I've seen: SanDisk flash drives that look like referee whistles!
By James Artaius published
WORLD CUP These SanDisk flash drives look like referee whistles from the FIFA World Cup

FINALLY, a lens that's actually worth buying for my Lumix S9
By James Artaius published
NEWS At last, the lens that the Lumix S9 has been begging for is here! This tiny pancake prime is a perfect fit for the tiny trendy camera

How to transfer photos to a computer: Three easy ways to get your pictures off your camera
By James Artaius published
HOW TO Got a camera and wondering how to transfer photos to a computer? It's easy with these simple methods!

Kodak's best-selling compact camera drops to just $99
By James Artaius published
DEAL The Kodak Pixpro FZ45 is down to just $99 – a great time to snap up this super-popular compact camera

Did you know that Sony owns the biggest share of Tamron? Well, maybe not for much longer…
By James Artaius published
NEWS Sony owns the biggest share of Tamron right now – but is it being muscled out in an "aggressive" takeover?

Is THIS what Nikon's lawsuit is about? Viltrox is making a camera using the Z-mount (report)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Is Nikon suing Viltrox over an unlicensed camera using its lens mount without permission?
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