
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

10 years ago, the Olympus PEN-F came close to Leica luxury. An update could transform the camera industry
By James Artaius last updated
OPINION The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years. Could an update change the course of the camera business?

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!
By James Artaius published
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
By James Artaius last updated
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?
By James Artaius published
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!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I think the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite is a fab little compact – the only challenge is finding it in stock anywhere

Not everyone loves the Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 but I adore it – and now it has dropped to its lowest price ever!
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. And now it's a bargain!

We've got one!!! The Ricoh GR IV Monochrome is at The Photography & Video Show – and you can try it, too!
By James Artaius published
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
By James Artaius published
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!
By James Artaius published
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?
By James Artaius published
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…
By James Artaius published
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
By James Artaius published
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
By James Artaius published
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
By James Artaius published
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!
By James Artaius published
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

WATCH LIVE: Fujifilm unveils 14 concept lenses – and you can vote on which you want to see released!
By James Artaius last updated
LIVE Fujifilm designers sharing 14 new lens ideas – and you can vote on which you'd like to see come to market. Watch the stream right here!

I tried TTArtisan's prototype folding camera – but I'm not sure you'll ever get your hands on one
By James Artaius published
CP+ 2026 What happened to TTArtisan's retro folding camera? Was it banned by Fujifilm? Well, you can now buy it – but there's a big catch

The best teleprompter in 2026: present content like a pro
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

Camera rumors in 2026: what cameras are coming, officially and otherwise!
By James Artaius last updated
CAMERA RUMORS The camera rumors are flying thick and fast! Here are the most credible rumblings and reports about what's coming next

Holy Trinity, Batman! We've held Samyang's 60-180mm f/2.8 lens – and it looks like it's just months away
By Alan Palazon published
News Samyang keeps teasing its 60-180mm f/2.8 lens – and it says that the L-mount version of the 14-24mm f/2.8 will be released soon

The best iPhone printer: take photos and print them out on the move with these portable picks chosen by real pro photographers
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide You don't have to wait till you're home to print out your pictures; you can use the best iPhone printer instead!

Canon picks its 12 favorite compact cameras – do you agree?
By James Artaius published
CP+ 2026 12 compact cameras from Canon that you should definitely check out – as chosen by the company itself!

13 world-first cameras from Panasonic, from the first ever mirrorless camera to the world's fastest autofocus
By James Artaius published
Did you know Panasonic made the first mirrorless camera back in 2008? This History of Lumix countdown breaks down 13 world-first cameras
The best camera deals, reviews, product advice, and unmissable photography news, direct to your inbox!


