Latest articles by James Artaius
We love this viral retro compact camera so much, we featured it on our podcast – and now it's cheaper than ever!
The Chuzhao TLR retro compact camera has been a hot seller since it came out – and not only is it back in stock, it's at a bargain price
Do you wish your mirrorless was as small as a compact camera? With this super-slim pancake lens, it can fit in your pocket!
Opinion This $47 pancake lens made my mirrorless camera the same size as my compact – now it easily slips in my pocket
Kodak's secret weapon! Who needs a 200mm f/2 lens? This hidden camera feature changes your photography! Listen to Episode 5 of our Bokeh Face podcast
PODCAST In our latest podcast, James and Chris talk Kodak's "Pokémon camera", Sigma's 200mm f/2 lens, and a tool that makes photography fun again
£159!!!! This TINY zoom lens puts 80-300mm range in your pocket (literally)
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Smaller than a soda can, this shrunk-down 80-300mm equivalent lens has been slashed to just £159!
I bought this £74 burner iPad because I needed one for my photos – but I didn't want to pay full whack!
OPINION I wanted a cheap iPad to use as a portfolio, but that didn't justify paying full price. So I bought a refurbished one for £74 – and it's great
I know I'm a grumpy old man… but most people don't know how to hold a bloody camera properly!
OPINION Poor camera discipline is making people miss shots – and I know exactly what is to blame!
£155!!!! My favorite lens is so cheap, I'm going to buy another one
DEAL My favorite lens is just £155! That's so cheap for the amazing Olympus 45mm f/1.8, I'm going to buy another one
Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS review: Trust me, this is the lens you've been waiting for
REVIEW The Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS is the first G Master macro lens – and it brings up to 2.8x magnification to your shots
This is how James Cameron used a light meter to shoot The Terminator within its B-movie budget
A humble light meter helped take The Terminator from "low-budget slasher movie" to box office juggernaut
Best camera for macro photography in 2025: This gear gets great close-up shots!
BUYING GUIDE The best camera for macro photography will help you to shoot small worlds, from tiny insects to detailed plants and so much more
Kodak is teasing a new 35mm compact camera!
NEWS We're getting a new 35mm film-based compact camera from Kodak! The Snapic A1 shoots double exposures, has a flash, and looks like a lot of fun
The best camera for beginners: Let me show you the right camera to start your shooting journey!
BUYING GUIDE Forget your phone! Get one of the best cameras for beginners and start taking photos and video with amazing quality
Outgrown your kit lens? Wondering which lens to buy next? If you're a Canon shooter, I think it should be this
OPINION After your kit lens, what lens should you buy to get the most out of your camera? This cheap optic will unlock your photography!
Japan's number 1 camera has been slashed in price!
DEAL The best-selling camera in Japan for the past three months, the Canon EOS R10, is now an absolute Black Friday bargain
The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now, and we've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A review: This is my new favorite compact camera!
REVIEW The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A / Ixus 285 HS A is smaller than your phone, more convenient than your camera, and takes a great photo!
The best Canon camera: Canon's top mirrorless, DSLRs and compacts
Updated Our Canon expert runs down the best Canon cameras of all kinds for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals
Canon EOS R50 V review: a "baby Cinema EOS" camera for content creators
REVIEW The Canon EOS R50 V arms aspiring content creators with powerful professional features
Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs R6 Mark III: What's the difference?
VERSUS 6 key differences between the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and R6 Mark III – are they enough to justify the upgrade?
These photo products make the best Christmas gifts!
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Should you bother with firmware? How good is Sigma's "dream lens"? How do you cure camera shake? Find out in Episode 4 of our Bokeh Face podcast!
PODCAST In the latest DCW podcast, James and Mike chat the pros and cons of firmware, Sigma's 300-600mm f/4 lens, and how to beat the blur!
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
