
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

Do you REALLY need a hi-res camera? How good is Fujifilm's new instant compact camera? Cutting the crop factor 💩 – all in the latest Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST In our latest podcast we ask if 60MP and 100MP cameras are really necessary, how good is the latest instant compact camera, and we cut the crap with crop factor!

Sorry not sorry – these were the WORST cameras of 2025
By James Artaius published
WORST OF 2025 We won't be getting Christmas cards from these camera brands next year! Qué será, será… these are our least favorite cameras of the year

Best of the best: These are our favorite cameras of 2025
By James Artaius published
BEST OF 2025 We've used every camera that was released in 2025 – so what was THE best camera of the year? Here are our team picks!

Last-minute gifts? Get them in as fast as an hour at Walmart!
By James Artaius published
LAST-MINUTE GIFTS! Still shopping for that special something? Just found out about a surprise guest over the holidays? Express Delivery to the rescue!

Is Canon firing back at Fujifilm with its next camera?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon is fighting fire with fire, as the EOS R7 Mark II is rumored to feature a 40MP / 8K sensor

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

Who is Fujifilm's new camera for? Do you REALLY need fast lenses? How to shoot fast action and sport – all in Episode 6 of our Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST In the DCW podcast, James and Mike ask who needs f/1.2 and f/0.95 lenses, who is the Fujifilm X-T30 III for, and how to shoot fast action

Will Canon's retro camera have its newest image sensor?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon's retro camera might look like an old film camera, but it could have the 32.5MP sensor from its latest models

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2025: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Has Sony REALLY locked out third-party lenses on the Sony A7 V?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Lenses from some third-party brands do not seem to work on the Sony A7 V. What's going on with Sony's new camera?

"The sexiest camera ever made" is currently $800 off!
By James Artaius published
DEAL Hasselblad's stunningly beautiful modular medium format camera has received a suitably handsome discount!

Cyber Monday is over, but these Stunning Canon deals are still live
By James Artaius last updated
Deals These are the best Canon deals after Black Friday and Cyber Monday - and these deals save you a fortune!

LUMIX Listens to Creators: LUMIX Rolls Out Major Firmware Update with Extended S1II and S1RII Recording Times
By James Artaius published
Sponsor Content Created With LUMIX
Is your camera holding back your creativity? You need one that evolves to meet your needs

Sony A7 V brings "true flagship performance" and AI processing to the masses
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Sony A7 V packs a new partially stacked 33MP sensor, 30fps shooting, cropped 4K 120p and built-in AI processing

LAST CALL on Cyber Monday photography deals! I'm hunting down the last deals on cameras, lenses, printers and more
By James Artaius last updated
LIVE Deals end at midnight! Cameras, lenses, photography accessories – I'm sharing the last smattering of savings before they all disappear

These retro-styled flashguns are dripping with cool – and they're reduced by up to $49 for Cyber Monday
By James Artaius published
CYBER MONDAY These flashguns take inspiration from 1930s and 1970s-era flash unit design, but they pack a very modern punch – and a big saving, too!

This compact camera is a pocket powerhouse! Panasonic's Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 is still reduced for Cyber Monday
By James Artaius published
CYBER MONDAY Looking for a great deal on a compact camera? This palm-sized Panasonic has a 24-720mm lens, 20.3MP sensor and up to $55 saving

I'm a Polaroid shooter and this is the Cyber Monday deal I've been looking for: Up to 15% off i-Type and Go film
By James Artaius published
CYBER MONDAY I've been waiting for a discount on Polaroid film, and Cyber Monday came good – 15% off i-Type and 10% off Go color film

Grab the Canon EOS R50 with a huge discount! Perfect for beginners, creators, travel and street photographers
By James Artaius published
Canon's ultra-compact creator, travel and beginner camera is slashed by up to $100 / £200!

I know this LED light is expensive – but it's so good, it might be the last light you ever need to buy
By James Artaius published
OPINION I truly think this is the best light you can get for photo and video. Portable, powerful, versatile – it's an incredible creative tool
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