Latest articles by James Artaius
The best medium format cameras in 2026: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
Buying guide The best medium format cameras as small as full-frame cameras in size – and some are even comparable in price!
Is this retro compact camera a gimmick? What's the deal with the OM-3 Astro? The best portrait lenses. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Chris delivers his verdict on some sexy-looking ‘SLR-style’ compact cameras, the Bokeh Face boys delve into the world of astro-centric cameras, and James delivers his optical top picks for perfect portraits
Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM review: it’s genuinely two different fisheye lenses in one package
REVIEW The Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM saves you the problem of trying to choose between a circular and diagonal fisheye – it’s both!
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM review: The super-fast glass that's super affordable – and punches way above its weight and price point
Review The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you really rapid apertures and bokelicious backgrounds, for less than 500 bucks!
The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
The best point-and-shoot camera in 2026: Easy-to-use cameras to fit every pocket
BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact
Is MFT the wildlife photographer’s cheat code? Is VR the next imaging frontier? Supercharge your street photos. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST James talks his recent experience with Canon’s VR system and where the technology is heading, Mike softens his stance on MFT, and the Bokeh Face boys give their top tips for street photography
Our favorite April Fools for photographers ever - from fake news to dream cameras
APRIL FOOLS These news stories all had photographers reaching for their wallets... before checking the calendar
10 years ago, the Olympus PEN-F came close to Leica luxury. An update could transform the camera industry
OPINION The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years. Could an update change the course of the camera business?
Not a gimmick: the Instax Mini Link is the best photo printer I've ever bought – and now it is under $50!!
Deal I use the Instax Mini Link more than any other printer I own –and it is now half price in the Amazon spring sale
Is the Sony A7 V too powerful? Should you buy used camera gear? How good are Meta's AI camera glasses? All in the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Not EVERY camera needs to be a hybrid, used camera success (and horror) stories, and Meta's camera glasses are all talking points in our latest podcast
The best mirrorless camera: My picks for the beginners, pros, stills and video
Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a starter snapper or a pro performer
The world's most elusive camera is finally available – but why is it $400 for a "beta" version?
Releasing beta software is one thing, but a physical beta CAMERA? TTArtisan's unicorn retro camera is "here"… sort of
Canon's PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a great compact camera… if you can actually find one!
OPINION I think the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a fab little compact – the only challenge is finding it in stock anywhere
We've got one!!! The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is at The Photography & Video Show – and you can try it, too!
THE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SHOW Get your hands on the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome at The Photography & Video Show
"We are not going to sacrifice high standards": Canon's midrange cameras are selling well – and offering pro specs
NEWS Canon's midrange cameras – the R50 and R6 series – are enjoying "very favorable sales" despite stiff competition
This all-weather compact camera is so good, the head of a rival camera company wanted to buy one!
OPINION After seeing mine, three other people bought this weatherproof compact camera – including the director of a rival camera brand!
Everyone is going nuts over this new reflex lens. Don't they know how HORRIBLE reflex lenses are?
OPINION The Kase Reflex 150mm f/5.6 AF is getting a lot of hype online – but does nobody remember how bad these lenses are?
It starts this weekend! Download your FREE Photography & Video Show guide and get prepared…
NEWS Over 200 brands are coming to The Photography & Video Show in Birmingham this weekend – download your FREE show guide
Got an instant camera? This product could save your Instax and Polaroid photos from deteriorating over time
NEWS This magic product could protect your instant photographs from discoloring and warping
Will the compact camera bubble burst? "We will see whether this is a real boom or not," says Canon
NEWS "The compact camera demand may be due to the insufficient supply… Once our capacity can meet it, we will see whether this is a real boom or not"
I bet you've never seen this before! This is how your camera's in-body image stabilization works
CP+ Ever wondered what's going on inside your camera? Here's a look at the sensor stabilization system in action!
Were we all wrong about the Nikon ZR? Is Adobe really the best for editing? Is videogame photography REAL photography? It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Mike argues that Adobe's pricing isn't that bad, James argues that videogame photography IS real photography, and we agree that the Nikon ZR is a beast on our latest podcast
