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James Artaius

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a magazine and web journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). In this time he shot for clients as diverse as Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photographic and lighting tutorials, as well as industry analysis, news and rumors for publications such as Digital Camera Magazine (opens in new tab), PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine (opens in new tab), N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine (opens in new tab), Digital Photographer (opens in new tab) and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and demonstrations at The Photography Show (opens in new tab). An Olympus and Canon shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.

Articles by: James Artaius

Polaroid Dunks are out now! Check out the Nike x Polaroid sneaker collab

By James Artaius published 12 April 22

NEWS The Polaroid Dunks are now available – and this new video showcases the crossover between Nike and Polaroid

3 things I love (and 3 things I don't) about the Canon EOS R3

Canon EOS R3 – 3 things I love and 3 things I hate

By James Artaius published 12 April 22

OPINION The Canon EOS R3 is the one of the best pro cameras out there – but as much as I love about it, there are some things I don't

Why the Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III is a must-have sidearm

By James Artaius published 12 April 22

OPINION An all-purpose pocket powerhouse, the Canon Powershot G7 X Mark III is a camera that does it all

Why the Canon EOS 6D Mark II is still a damn fine camera

By James Artaius published 5 April 22

OPINION Can a 5-year old, mid-range DSLR still cut it in 2022? Yes. Here's why I still happily shoot with the Canon EOS 6D Mark II

You have to see this! The Nikon Coolpix P1000's 125x zoom is just plain bonkers

By James Artaius published 5 April 22

OPINION Forget your phone – the 24-3000mm range of the Nikon Coolpix P1000's 125x zoom has to be seen to be believed

The best Nikon Coolpix W150 deals in August 2022

By James Artaius published 24 March 22

CAMERA DEAL These are the best Nikon Coolpix W150 deals – get the perfect pool party partner without breaking the bank

Is the 5-year-old Fujifilm X100F still worth buying?

By James Artaius published 22 March 22

STILL WORTH IT? The Fujifilm X100F came out in 2017, so is it still a good buy half a decade later?

Looking for the Instax printer SP1 or Instax Share SP2?

By James Artaius published 21 March 22

DEAL The Instax printer SP1 and Instax Share SP2 have been discontinued – so check out the newest Instax printers!

You NEED this $5 gadget in your camera bag!

By James Artaius published 18 March 22

NEWS This $5 gadget has everything from the Sunny 16 rule to screwdrivers and sawblades – it's a must for your camera bag

You HAVE to watch the Insta360 new camera teaser – and you can win one, too!

By James Artaius published 16 March 22

NEWS The Insta360 new camera is coming on 22 March – watch this sizzling teaser video and you could win one of your own

Polaroid goes all Batman with new black Polaroid Go and film

By James Artaius published 15 March 22

NEWS The Batman would be proud to pack the new black Polaroid Go and film in his utility belt

KeepTruckin dash cam uses AI to stop drivers using phones while driving

By James Artaius published 15 March 22

NEWS The AI-driven KeepTruckin dash cam detects unsafe behavior in real time to stop accidents before they happen

Want a camera which gives instant photos? Here's my top three

By James Artaius published 14 March 22

OPINION Looking for a camera which gives instant photos? You can't go wrong with these three!

What is a pinhole camera? (And how to make a pinhole camera of your own!)

By James Artaius published 14 March 22

Photography jargon Ever wondered what is a pinhole camera? We'll explain, and show you how to make a pinhole camera yourself

Snoop Dogg doesn't understand photography copyrizzle

By James Artaius published 12 March 22

NEWS "When you take a picture of a n**ger, that picture ain't yours" says Snoop Dogg, who doesn't understand copyright for shizzle

Does the Canon Zoemini S2 beat Instax at its own game?

By James Artaius published 11 March 22

OPINION The Canon Zoemini S2 is a smartphone-sized instant camera and pocket printer. Has Instax met its match?

Best diffusion filters: low contrast filters

Best diffusion filters in 2022: low-contrast, soft-focus filters for a cinematic look

By James Artaius published 11 March 22

BUYING GUIDE The best diffusion filters help you raise shadows, flatter skin and create a classic cinematic style

Canon RF lens roadmap: current and future lenses for the Canon EOS R system

By James Artaius published 10 March 22

LENS ROADMAP Canon's complete schedule of primes, zooms and creative lenses for the Canon EOS R and EOS RP

The 4-year-old Nikon D3500 is still better than it has any right to be

By James Artaius published 10 March 22

OPINION It's nearly half a decade old, but the Nikon D3500 still packs a heck of a wallop

Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 review: the trinity lens you didn't know you needed

By James Artaius published 9 March 22

REVIEW The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 could be our new favorite near-trinity lens

Shoot otherworldly photographs with the new Lensbaby Soft Focus II Optic

By James Artaius published 8 March 22

NEWS The updated Lensbaby Soft Focus II Optic has just been announced – and it creates uniquely otherworldy photographs

Photographer Tasneem Alsultan breaks down Middle East gender stereotypes

By James Artaius published 8 March 22

INT WOMEN'S DAY Documentary photographer Tasneem Alsultan is changing the narratives surrounding women in Saudi Arabia

Best backdrops for photography in 2022: collapsible and portable backgrounds

By Jon Stapley, James Artaius published 7 March 22

BUYING GUIDE The best backdrops for photography will transform your headshots, product shots and video presentations

Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF review

By James Artaius published 6 March 22

REVIEW The Laowa Argus 45mm f/0.95 FF is a mirrorless bokeh machine, but does its sharpness match its softness?

The best pancake lenses in 2022: ultra-slim optics for travel and street photography

By James Artaius published 28 February 22

Buying guide Sick of big fat glass? The best pancake lenses for Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and more are as thin as… well, a pancake!

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