
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

Nikon announces Z Cinema lenses – here's what to expect
By James Artaius published
NEWS Nikon is making Nikkor Cinema Lenses for its new Z Cinema series of cameras. These are the lenses you should expect…

The best Hasselblad cameras: Want ultimate luxury and supreme photographic performance? Look no further
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best Hasselblad cameras offer epic medium format quality

OM System's world-first lens is so popular, it's already delayed in Japan
By James Artaius published
NEWS The universally praised new lens from Om System, the world's only 100-400mm f/2.8 equivalent, is already on back-order due to demand

YOU'VE BEEN LIED TO: This camera disproves the myths you've been told about small sensors
By James Artaius published
GALLERY That stuff you've read on the internet about small sensors? Nonsense. I took my new crop sensor camera on a professional shoot to prove it

Sample photo gallery: How good are the images on the OM System 50-200mm f/2.8 world-first lens?
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE PHOTOS Interested in what the world's only 100-400mm f/2.8 equivalent lens can do? Check out these sample photos from my hands-on review

The world's first mirrorless camera launched 17 years ago today! Here it is… but is it still any good?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Happy birthday to the world's first ever mirrorless camera, which was released 17 years ago! So, what does it look like with 2025 eyes?

Is Canon's new 32MP / 7K sensor coming to the R6 Mark III? I think so
By James Artaius published
OPINION I think Canon's much-anticipated hybrid camera could get the powerhouse 32MP, 40fps, 7K open gate sensor from the new EOS C50

The best travel tripod in 2025: lightweight, stable supports for taking on the road
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying Guide The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

The best Nikon camera in 2025: from basic beginner cameras to advanced models for enthusiasts and pros
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE Nikon makes the best full-frame and APS-C sensor mirrorless cameras on the market, as well as DSLRs and bridge cameras, so there's something for everyone, and I've handpicked the best Nikon for you…

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

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

The best photo printer in 2025: my top choices for photo printing in regular and large sizes
By Matthew Richards last updated
Buying guide The best photo printers empower you to create spectacular color and mono photo prints at home. Here's my pick of the best options

Hands-on Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM review: Canon’s long-awaited portrait prime gets a hybrid makeover
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM adds hybrid video performance to Canon's classic portrait lens

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

The best travel camera in 2025: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

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

Should you still buy the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM in 2025? Hell yes!
By James Artaius published
Opinion Once considered essential, is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM still a must-have lens in 2025? You'd better believe it is
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