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 (assisting Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Olympus Principal Photographer). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals.
He has written for publications including Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker. He gives talks around the world at events like The Photography & Video Show, and serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.
Latest articles by James Artaius
Do you want Taylor Swift's camera? It's over $100 / £100 off in the Black Friday sale!
By James Artaius published
The camera that Taylor Swift uses is more than $100 / £100 cheaper at Amazon right now
Not a typo! Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera drops to LOWEST EVER price!
By James Artaius published
Updated Get Canon's smallest, lightest, yet incredibly formidable full-frame camera, the EOS R8 for £999
The best iPhone printer in 2024: take photos and print them out on the move
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!
The best professional camera in 2024: which pro camera system is best?
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide The best professional cameras are "unicorns" that deliver high-quality stills, locked-in AF, fast burst modes, and crisp video
What’s better than an ice cream float? 32-bit float audio on the LUMIX GH7
By James Artaius published
LUMIX’s XLR2 adaptor unlocks 32-bit float recording on the GH7, plus 4-channel audio on multiple cameras
Don't let Amazon screw you! Watch out for this sneaky trick during the Black Friday sales
By James Artaius published
This sneaky trick is being used by Amazon (and other retailers) and it could cost you HUNDREDS – watch out for it!
The best Sony camera in 2024 for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated These are the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation
Here's my pick of the best offers from Canon – save hundreds in instant savings, and THOUSANDS on camera bundles!
By James Artaius published
Canon is offering some wild savings right now – I've picked the best deals, with hundreds off everything from cameras to supertelephoto lenses
My most-used Canon lens is just £135 – its lowest price ever!
By James Artaius published
DEAL My most-used Canon lens is just £135 – its lowest price ever!
Best camera with GPS: geotag photos and videos with these GPS cameras
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best cameras with GPS built-in enable you to record the exact location where your photos and videos were taken
The best Nikon camera in 2024: perfect cameras for beginners, enthusiasts and pros
By Adam Waring last updated
Buying Guide The best Nikon cameras include both mirrorless cameras, and DSLRs, APS-C, and full frame – there's something for everyone!
Best camera for sports photography in 2024: get in on the action!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide These are the best cameras for sports photography I've ever used, from ball sports to brawl sports
The best camera for kids in 2024: cameras for children of all ages
By Chris George last updated
Buying Guide The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!
The best travel camera in 2024: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at
The best Canon camera in 2024: Canon's top mirrorless, DSLRs and compacts
By James Artaius last updated
Updated Our Canon expert runs down the best Canon cameras of all kinds for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals
Canon Powershot PX robotic camera slashed to just £98, an incredible £241 off!
By James Artaius published
DEAL Canon's clever little robotic camera – which acts like your very own "personal photographer" – just hit its lowest ever price
Best Micro Four Thirds cameras in 2024 from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power
The best camera for wildlife photography in 2024
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide DCW's wildlife expert helps you find the best camera for wildlife photography for beginners, enthusiasts and pros
The best travel tripod in 2024: from full-size sticks to bag-sized mini-tripods
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!
Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Nov 24)
By James Artaius published
New flagship Sony camera, old Nazi Leica camera, a ridiculous SD card and Leica reports best financials ever
The best medium format camera in 2024: 100MP monsters for elite shooters
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide The best medium format cameras are smaller and better than ever – and now they're challenging full frame cameras on price
The best mirrorless camera in 2024: get the right camera at the right price!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a holiday snapper or a pro performer
The best camera for beginners in 2024: perfect cameras for learning photography
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide Forget your phone! Get one of the best cameras for beginners and start taking photos and video with amazing quality
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