
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

Leica Q3 Monochrom review: The ultimate compact camera for street photography
By James Artaius published
REVIEW Leica's coolest camera just got cooler: the Leica Q3 Monochrom is an absolute dream camera for street shooting

Is Canon's "unicorn lens" finally here?
By James Artaius published
NEWS The long-rumored (and even longer-desired) "unicorn lens", the Canon RF 35mm f/1.2L, might finally be on its way

The best camera for beginners in 2026: Let me show you the right camera to start your shooting journey!
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Forget your phone! Get one of the best cameras for beginners and start taking photos and video with amazing quality

Canon and Nikon DSLRs just got a new lens!
By Mike Harris last updated
News Been waiting for a new DSLR lens? You're in luck! Canon EF and Nikon F shooters' patience has been rewarded with a fast new prime

When did the retro camera trend start? (Spoiler: it's earlier than you think!) Here's a timeline of vintage-styled cameras
By James Artaius published
TIMELINE We all know that retro cameras are ultra-popular… but when did the craze for classic-looking cameras become a thing?

Are retro cameras just nostalgia bait? How good is the Canon EOS C50? Plus tips for using a new or upgraded camera – it's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST New podcast! We ask if retro cameras are style or substance, can the Canon C50 really kill the FX3, and new camera tips whether you're a first timer or a system switcher

The best camera for streaming in 2026: 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

Canon's 2025 was a wild ride, as it cashed in on the compact camera craze, put a hit on the Sony FX3 and upped the hybrid hype
By James Artaius published
2025 IN REVIEW Compact cameras, hybrid cameras, hybrid lenses and cheap lenses – Canon turned 2025 upside-down!

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

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: 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
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