
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

Get 25% off ALL photo products when you join the Saal Digital Club
By James Artaius published
This exclusive offer gets you 25% off high-quality photo books, wall art, prints, posters, calendars, cards and other photo gifts

I shot these photos with my favorite diffusion filter – it seldom leaves my camera lens for portraits, and it's 33% off right now
By James Artaius published
OPINION Better than Pro Mist! Check out the photos I took with my favorite diffusion filter, the Moment CineBloom (and save 33% if you want one)

Lowest EVER price on the Canon EOS R50 V with a lens! This content creation camera is slashed by $205
By James Artaius published
DEAL This is an outstanding deal: the Canon EOS R50 V with Power Zoom lens is down to just $725 – it's lowest price ever!

I just bought this $18 camera lens – and it's "the worst lens I've ever used… but I love it"
By James Artaius published
OPINION For $18, I don't even care if this lens is no good – in fact, its crappiness is exactly why I bought it!

This is my favorite travel lens, and it's been all over the world with me – and right now it's cheaper than it's been all year
By James Artaius last updated
OPINION Just LOOK how cool this electronic pancake lens is! It's at its lowest price of the year and it's perfect to take on your next trip

$29.95!!! This is the cheapest Nikon Z lens on Amazon – and I think you'd be crazy not to buy it
By James Artaius published
DEAL Yes, you read that right! This is a $29.95 full frame lens, and it's astonishingly good – because it's actually a far more expensive lens in disguise…

My camera has more balls than yours – here's the indestructible OM System Tough TG-7 taking a bath
By James Artaius published
OPINION Afraid to get your camera wet? Not me – which is one of the reasons I love this compact camera. If you want one, it's on sale right now

Ugreen just made your life easier with this Retractable Series of chargers – and they're already 30% off Prime Day!
By James Artaius published
NEWS Want a power bank or charger with a built-in retractable cable? Ugreen comes to the rescue – and brings launch day discounts!

Save up to $132 and supercharge your editing with TourBox Creative Console
By James Artaius published
DEAL PLUS! Get an extra 5% off with this exclusive discount code, and transform your photo and video editing with TourBox

I'm STILL waiting for a Canon fisheye lens… will we ever get one?
By James Artaius published
OPINION I know I'm not the only one who wants an RF Canon fisheye lens. But after 7 years, are we EVER getting it?

The best cameras for Instagram: take your gram game to the next level
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank

Spielberg vs Lynch – two very different perspectives on the film vs digital photography debate
By James Artaius published
David Lynch says film is a "completely ridiculous dinosaur", Steven Spielberg says it's a "chemical miracle"

Canon APS-C cameras: These are the key differences between Canon's crop-sensor bodies
By James Artaius published
VERSUS Which Canon APS-C camera is right for you? Let me help you work out the differences between them

This is the best camera you didn't know about: the Canon EOS M6 Mark II
By James Artaius published
OPINION If Canon remade the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, it would have an instant best-seller on its hands

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

Best camera for macro photography in 2025: This gear gets great close-up shots!
By Jon Stapley last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for macro photography will help you to shoot small worlds, from tiny insects to detailed plants and so much more

The best Canon RF lenses in 2025: top lenses for the EOS R 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

The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!

Go anywhere, shoot anything with these all-purpose camera setups
By James Artaius published
Don’t settle for being a picture taker – be a picture maker with these cameras that put YOU in control

The best camera for beginners in 2025: perfect cameras for learning photography
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Forget your phone! Get one of the best cameras for beginners and start taking photos and video with amazing quality

Camera rumors in 2025: 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 problem isn't your camera, it's your editing – and these AI-powered tools are the solution
By James Artaius published
Presented by Skylum
Before you go upgrading your camera or lens, when was the last time you upgraded your photo editing?

The best point and shoot camera: easy to use cameras to fit every pocket
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact
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