Latest articles by James Artaius
These retro-styled flashguns are dripping with cool – and they're reduced by up to $49 for Cyber Monday
CYBER MONDAY These flashguns take inspiration from 1930s and 1970s-era flash unit design, but they pack a very modern punch – and a big saving, too!
This compact camera is a pocket powerhouse! Panasonic's Lumix ZS99 / TZ99 is still reduced for Cyber Monday
CYBER MONDAY Looking for a great deal on a compact camera? This palm-sized Panasonic has a 24-720mm lens, 20.3MP sensor and up to $55 saving
I'm a Polaroid shooter and this is the Cyber Monday deal I've been looking for: Up to 15% off i-Type and Go film
CYBER MONDAY I've been waiting for a discount on Polaroid film, and Cyber Monday came good – 15% off i-Type and 10% off Go color film
Grab the Canon EOS R50 with a huge discount! Perfect for beginners, creators, travel and street photographers
Canon's ultra-compact creator, travel and beginner camera is slashed by up to $100 / £200!
I know this LED light is expensive – but it's so good, it might be the last light you ever need to buy
OPINION I truly think this is the best light you can get for photo and video. Portable, powerful, versatile – it's an incredible creative tool
Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM review: Canon’s long-awaited portrait prime gets a hybrid makeover
REVIEW The Canon RF 85mm f/1.4L VCM adds hybrid video performance to Canon's classic portrait lens
I will NEVER sell these 10 cameras from my collection!
OPINION I just sold $3,000 worth of cameras to free up some space – but these 10 cameras are going to stay on my shelf forever
We love this viral retro compact camera so much, we featured it on our podcast – and now it's cheaper than ever!
The Chuzhao TLR retro compact camera has been a hot seller since it came out – and not only is it back in stock, it's at a bargain price
Do you wish your mirrorless was as small as a compact camera? With this super-slim pancake lens, it can fit in your pocket!
Opinion This $47 pancake lens made my mirrorless camera the same size as my compact – now it easily slips in my pocket
Kodak's secret weapon! Who needs a 200mm f/2 lens? This hidden camera feature changes your photography! Listen to Episode 5 of our Bokeh Face podcast
PODCAST In our latest podcast, James and Chris talk Kodak's "Pokémon camera", Sigma's 200mm f/2 lens, and a tool that makes photography fun again
🇨🇦 Save CA$350! 🇨🇦 This Canon camera and lens combo is the best buy for beginner photographers
CANADIAN DEAL Fantastic Canadian camera deal on the Canon EOS R100 with lens – the best starter camera combo for newcomers to photography
$169!!!! This TINY zoom lens puts 80-300mm range in your pocket (literally)
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Smaller than a soda can, this shrunk-down 80-300mm equivalent lens has been slashed to just $169!
I bought this $80 burner iPad because I needed one for my photos – but I didn't want to pay full whack!
OPINION I wanted a cheap iPad to use as a portfolio, but that didn't justify paying full price. So I bought a refurbished one for $80 – and it's great
I know I'm a grumpy old man… but most people don't know how to hold a bloody camera properly!
OPINION Poor camera discipline is making people miss shots – and I know exactly what is to blame!
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS review: Trust me, this is the lens you've been waiting for
REVIEW The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is the first G Master macro lens – and it brings up to 2.8x magnification to your shots
This is how James Cameron used a light meter to shoot The Terminator within its B-movie budget
A humble light meter helped take The Terminator from "low-budget slasher movie" to box office juggernaut
Best camera for macro photography: This gear gets great close-up shots!
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for macro photography will help you to shoot small worlds, from tiny insects to detailed plants and so much more
Kodak is teasing a new 35mm compact camera!
NEWS We're getting a new 35mm film-based compact camera from Kodak! The Snapic A1 shoots double exposures, has a flash, and looks like a lot of fun
Outgrown your kit lens? Wondering which lens to buy next? If you're a Canon shooter, I think it should be this
OPINION After your kit lens, what lens should you buy to get the most out of your camera? This cheap optic will unlock your photography!
Japan's number 1 camera has been slashed in price!
DEAL The best-selling camera in Japan for the past three months, the Canon EOS R10, is now an absolute Black Friday bargain
Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A review: This is my new favorite compact camera!
REVIEW The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A is smaller than your phone, more convenient than your camera, and takes a great photo!
Canon EOS R50 V review: a "baby Cinema EOS" camera for content creators
REVIEW The Canon EOS R50 V arms aspiring content creators with powerful professional features
