
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

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

GAME CHANGED: I didn't care about 3D images or VR cameras – until I saw what Canon is doing with them
By James Artaius last updated
CP+ 2026 Canon proves that VR really can enhance your images – and now its standard Dual Pixel sensors can turn regular photos into 3D content

When was the last time you spring cleaned your camera shelf?
By James Artaius published
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Ever used an f/130 lens? This compact camera is made of paper, shoots on film and only costs US$17
By James Artaius published
CP+ 2026 Forget megapixels, AI and autofocus! This analog film camera has a 20mm f/130 lens and can be assembled in 20-30 minutes

CP+ 2026 show report: We're on the exhibition floor in Japan, at the biggest event on the camera industry calendar
By James Artaius last updated
Features CP+ 2026 is perhaps THE photography show of the year for the camera trade – and we're live in Japan all week

Canon goes retro! Analog concept camera with optical finder and manual focus is unveiled in Japan
By James Artaius published
CP+ 2026 Canon has revealed its retro, box-style Analog Concept Camera with waist-level optical viewfinder at CP+ 2026

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

Super discount on Sony's super-telephoto 200-600mm! Just the ticket for bird and aviation photographers at £1,274
By James Artaius published
Deal Over £250 slashed off the Sony FE 200-600mm super-telephoto lens. Grab this 5-star lens before it's gone!

Why do 5 companies make "Kodak cameras"? Has Fujifilm made the must-have party camera? Is travel lens convenience worth the compromise? It's new podcast day!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST Fujifilm's wackiest camera might be its most essential; the 5 companies behind "Kodak cameras"; and how good / bad are superzooms?

The best bridge camera in 2026: ultra-zoom cameras for far-off subjects
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling

The best full-frame compact cameras in 2026 – portable powerhouses with premium performance
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

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!

I can't live without the Olympus PEN E-P7 – and it's just dropped in price on Amazon
By James Artaius published
Deal I take it everywhere, every day – if I could only keep one camera, it would be the Olympus PEN E-P7. And it's just £580!

The best point-and-shoot camera in 2026: Easy-to-use cameras to fit every pocket
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact

OM System and Panasonic might be MIA, but could THIS camera company and magnetic lenses save the day for Micro Four Thirds?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Micro Four Thirds just got a shot in the arm from Chinese phone and camera companies – new products are on the way soon

"I have always loved the look of film, so I wanted a camera with which I could just use my instincts in terms of exposure"
By James Artaius published
Q&A This is what a 17K camera, capturing 8K open gate video to shoot digital 65mm, looks like. The cinematographer of 'To Fly or Float' shares his experience shooting Blackmagic

The best portable printers in 2026: make real prints of your shots for sharing while you’re in the moment
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE With one of the best portable printers, you can make prints anywhere and everywhere, to share with friends and family.

A new compact camera is coming from Lumix… but is it the one we've all been waiting for? (Report)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Good news: A new compact camera is reportedly coming from Lumix! Bad news: It might not be the one you were hoping for

DSLRs are dead – so why do DSLR lenses sell more than ever? Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V rumble… All in the new Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
PODCAST It's podcast time! Why are DSLR lens sales going up? Which is best, Canon R6 III vs Nikon Z6 III vs Sony A7 V? Where the heck do you start in video?

Hands-on Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM review: Canon's funkiest optic is fishier than ever
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW From astro and sport to VR video and stills, Canon's RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM might have the most creative potential of any lens

This is photography's biggest lie – and you've been brainwashed about how to use your camera
By James Artaius published
OPINION The camera industry has gaslit us into being terrified of ISO – but I think grain in photos should be embraced, not erased
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