
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

Best lights for Zoom calls: 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

Everyone hates the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 for the exact reason I LOVE it
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Canon RF 70-200mm f2.8L's signature feature has also been a divisive one… but it's the very reason I love this lens so much

The Peak Design Travel Tripod is bloody expensive… but right now it's $200 off!
By James Artaius published
My favorite tripod is notoriously pricey, but right now it's been slashed from $599 to just $399!

The best instant cameras in 2025 – retro prints from Instax, Polaroid and more
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best instant cameras whether you're looking for a great gift or you want to take the ultimate analog photo!

The best Olympus and OM System lenses: great glass for Micro Four Thirds cameras of any brand!
By James Artaius last updated
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms

The best Olympus cameras and OM System cameras for content creators, enthusiasts and pros
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Small, powerful and stylish – these are the best Olympus cameras (OM System) for everyone, from novices to pros

Canon shows its 410MP full frame camera sensor to the public for the first time
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon's 410MP sensor has 49x the resolution of 4K! The groundbreaking full-frame sensor makes its public trade show debut

BREAKING: Sony's full-frame compact camera is back! The Sony RX1R III packs in a 61MP sensor and film styles
By James Artaius, Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS Prayers answered! The Sony RX 1R III full-frame compact camera has just been revealed with a 61MP sensor and 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
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 Canon camera in 2025: Canon's top mirrorless, DSLRs and compacts
By James Artaius last updated
Updated Our Canon expert runs down the best Canon cameras of all kinds for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals

FINALLY! The Ricoh GR III gets the one thing I always wished it had
By James Artaius published
Ricoh launches the GR World app for the Ricoh GR III family, plugging the cameras' biggest hole

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"
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!