Latest articles by James Artaius
Looking for a RIDICULOUSLY cheap waterproof compact camera for the summer?
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"
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
The best cameras for Instagram in 2026: take your gram game to the next level
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
Best diffusion filters in 2026: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style
The best medium format cameras in 2026: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
Buying guide The best medium format cameras as small as full-frame cameras in size – and some are even comparable in price!
Is this retro compact camera a gimmick? What's the deal with the OM-3 Astro? The best portrait lenses. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST Chris delivers his verdict on some sexy-looking ‘SLR-style’ compact cameras, the Bokeh Face boys delve into the world of astro-centric cameras, and James delivers his optical top picks for perfect portraits
Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM review: it’s genuinely two different fisheye lenses in one package
REVIEW The Canon RF 7-14mm f/2.8-3.5L Fisheye STM saves you the problem of trying to choose between a circular and diagonal fisheye – it’s both!
Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM review: The super-fast glass that's super affordable – and punches way above its weight and price point
Review The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you really rapid apertures and bokelicious backgrounds, for less than 500 bucks!
The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
The best point-and-shoot camera in 2026: Easy-to-use cameras to fit every pocket
BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact
Is MFT the wildlife photographer’s cheat code? Is VR the next imaging frontier? Supercharge your street photos. It's the new Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST James talks his recent experience with Canon’s VR system and where the technology is heading, Mike softens his stance on MFT, and the Bokeh Face boys give their top tips for street photography
Our favorite April Fools for photographers ever - from fake news to dream cameras
APRIL FOOLS These news stories all had photographers reaching for their wallets... before checking the calendar
