
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

These 19 cameras have built-in storage, enabling you to beat the memory card crisis
By James Artaius published
CLEVER CAMERAS Nobody has any memory cards right now – but these clever cameras don't need them, as they have built-in memory!

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2026: 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

Best Canon portrait lenses in 2026: fast, people-perfect primes for your EOS mirrorless camera or DSLR
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera

Best ring light in 2026: beautiful lighting for vlogging, video calls, YouTubers, and selfies
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best ring light enables vloggers, content creators, and influencers to create will-lit photos and videos

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
BREAKING: A new Canon camera is coming next week!
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon is teasing a new camera for next week – here's everything you need to know

Best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II: Great glass to give you pro power!
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying guide These are the best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II – great for nature, wildlife and so much more

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

If this rumor is true, "the perfect camera" just got even MORE perfect
By James Artaius published
NEWS A Leica-fied version of my favorite camera? TAKE MY MONEY

Looking for a burner camera? The Canon EOS 1100D is ULTRA CHEAP – perfect for knockabout summer!
By James Artaius published
OPINION For just $70 / £60, the Canon EOS 1100D is a great "stunt camera" for you summer adventures

I'm a new dad – and this compact camera is the perfect everyday "dad cam"
By James Artaius published
OPINION As a new parent, I've been looking for a "dad camera" to capture all the memories. This compact camera is perfect!

Looking for a RIDICULOUSLY cheap waterproof compact camera for the summer?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Agfa just launched this waterproof compact for just £60! For that price, it's a great burner camera for the summer season

This YouTuber has "created a Ricoh GR IV clone for $200"
By James Artaius published
Want a premium compact camera but only have $200? This "fake Ricoh GR IV" could be for you!

New AI camera (not as bad as you think?) Is medium format superior? Why use custom buttons? It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
By Mike Harris published
PODCAST James showcases the Caira AI camera, the Bokeh Face boys muse whether or not every photographer should aspire to shoot medium format, and Mike delivers a crash course on camera custom buttons

Best Hasselblad lenses: the best lens for Hasselblad X1D, X2D, and 907X
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Looking for the best Hasselblad lens to pair with your X system camera? Macro, zoom, portrait, ultra-wide – they're all here

WORLD FIRST! This is the widest anamorphic lens in the world, with a 150° field of view
By James Artaius published
NEWS This $21,000 prototype lens from Xelmus, with an enormous 150° field of view, is the world's widest anamorphic optic

Yes, the R6 III is incredible… but you should probably buy the Canon EOS R6 Mark II
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Mark III is nice, but the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is probably the camera to get – especially during a memory crisis

The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026
By James Artaius last updated
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8 in 2026: Affordable lenses that make the most of this budget-friendly camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and R6 Mark II in 2026: make the most of your new Canon classic
By James Artaius last updated
Updated I think the best lenses for the EOS R6 and R6 Mark II are those that reflect their strengths – speed, low light, sports and events

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II in 2026: premium lenses for Canon's high-res bodies
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II, from portrait primes to wildlife zooms, astro glass and macro

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R100 in 2026: budget buys for your budget Canon camera
By James Artaius last updated
Updated What are the best lenses for the Canon EOS R100? I reckon these are the perfect pairings for this powerhouse beginner camera!

The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
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