Latest articles by James Artaius
Want a premium compact camera but only have $200? This "fake Ricoh GR IV" could be for you!
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
BUYING GUIDE Looking for the best Hasselblad lens to pair with your X system camera? Macro, zoom, portrait, ultra-wide – they're all here
NEWS This $21,000 prototype lens from Xelmus, with an enormous 150° field of view, is the world's widest anamorphic optic
OPINION The Mark III is nice, but the Canon EOS R6 Mark II is probably the camera to get – especially during a memory crisis
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera
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
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
Updated What are the best lenses for the Canon EOS R100? I reckon these are the perfect pairings for this powerhouse beginner camera!
UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style
Buying guide The best medium format cameras as small as full-frame cameras in size – and some are even comparable in price!
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
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!
Review The Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you really rapid apertures and bokelicious backgrounds, for less than 500 bucks!
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses
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
APRIL FOOLS These news stories all had photographers reaching for their wallets... before checking the calendar
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Both systems are highly capable, but when it comes to colour, is it LUMIX or Sony cameras that come out on top?
OPINION The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years. Could an update change the course of the camera business?
PODCAST Not EVERY camera needs to be a hybrid, used camera success (and horror) stories, and Meta's camera glasses are all talking points in our latest podcast
