
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

The best full-frame compact cameras – portable powerhouses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

The best full frame cameras: from budget bodies to compact cameras to high-end pro systems
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best full frame cameras on the market right now, whether you're just starting out or upgrading your current kit

The best medium format cameras: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best medium format cameras as small as full-frame cameras in size – and some are even comparable in price!

Hasselblad X2D II sample photo gallery: Check out the 100MP images from this HDR medium format camera
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE PHOTOS Want to see what Hasselblad's new HDR camera can do? Take a look at these hands-on sample shots from my review

The best portable printers in 2025: make real prints of your shots for sharing while you’re in the moment
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE With one of the best portable printers, you can make prints anywhere and everywhere, to share with friends and family.

The best camera for streaming in 2025: for Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

Hasselblad XCD 35-100E review: The fastest (and best) zoom lens for medium format cameras
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Hasselblad XCD 35-100E is the second "trinity" lens in the X-System lineup – and it can replace 7 premium primes worth over US$20,000

The best camera for portraits in 2025: 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 best teleprompter in 2025: present content like a pro
By James Artaius last updated
buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

Hasselblad’s new 100MP HDR camera shatters standards with 10 stops of stabilization, 15.3 stops of dynamic range and LiDAR autofocus
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is the best camera the company has ever made, blending timeless tradition with the technology of tomorrow

Hasselblad X2D II 100C review: The finest stills camera ever made
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Hasselblad X2D II 100C is a photography juggernaut: 100MP, 10 stops of IBIS, 15.3 stops of dynamic range, algorithmic AF, LiDAR… and a joystick!

This is the lens I’ve been waiting for: Hasselblad’s latest “trinity lens” is here
By James Artaius published
NEWS Hasselblad’s latest Exclusive “trinity lens” replaces 7 primes! Meet the XCD 35-100E

Ricoh GR IV vs GR III: Are we just re-releasing old cameras with new names now?
By James Artaius last updated
VERSUS The GR IV is now official, but is anything actually different? A Ricoh GR IV vs GR III comparison

World Photography Day: what is it, and why is it today?
By James Artaius last updated
WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY What is World Photography Day? A celebration of photographic history – and a great excuse to share photos with the world

This 5x macro lens on my medium format camera turns grains of salt into icebergs… and my 1-inch Darth Vader into a giant!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I put Mitakon's amazing $399 1-5x macro lens on my 100MP Hasselblad camera. Pixel peeping has never been so much fun!

Canon could rule the camera industry if it buys Arri… but will it?
By James Artaius published
OPINION Will Canon buy Arri? If it does, it would reshape the camera industry even more than Nikon buying Red

Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 / 43: Which full frame compact camera is king?
By James Artaius published
It's the battle of full frame compacts: Sony RX1R III vs Leica Q3 and Q3 43. Which 61MP camera comes out on top?

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

Best student camera in 2025: 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

Sony RX1R III review: Size matters… and this tiny 61MP compact camera is the pound-for-pound champ
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The impossibly small Sony RX1R III packs a heavyweight punch in a cruiserweight frame

Sony RX1R III sample photo gallery: Check out these real-life shots from the 61MP full-frame compact camera
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE GALLERY I averaged 1,000 shots a day with the Sony RX1R III – here's a look at some of my hands-on sample photos to show what this camera can do!

The best full frame DSLR in 2025: 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 Sony RX1R III compact camera is small… but HOW small? I compare it to 6 other small cameras
By James Artaius published
Sony's RX1R III is a VERY small camera – but how small is it compared to other cameras?
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