
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

"I never made a cent from these photos. They cost me money but kept me alive" – Dennis Hopper in his own words
By James Artaius Published
DENNIS HOPPER Dennis Hopper would have been 90 this week – and the Hollywood antihero was perhaps as gifted a photographer as he was an actor

Canon: "We are the only ones supporting beginner photographers" with the Canon EOS R100
By James Artaius Published
OPINION The Canon EOS R100 is the only mirrorless camera that's truly beginner-friendly and affordable

The Canon EOS R6 V "might be the perfect camera". But is it perfect for you?
By James Artaius Published
OPINION Everyone is going crazy over the Canon EOS R6 V. Is it all just hype, or are the creators and YouTubers right?

Is this a joke? The most iconic Batman comic of all time gets a US$17,500 prestige edition that looks like a camera
By James Artaius Published
Classic Batman graphic novel 'The Killing Joke' is getting a photographer-baiting "Avant Garde Edition"

Why am I more excited about this random Canon accessory than the camera and lens it just announced?
By James Artaius Published
NEWS The Canon EOS R6 V is cool and all, but I'm WAY more excited by this Canon announcement that flew under the radar

The best hybrid instant cameras in 2026: Digital instant cameras with printers for sharing your photos!
By James Artaius Last updated
BUYING GUIDE Looking for a hybrid instant camera that can take pictures on the spot and also print photos from your phone? Look no further!

Bring Canon AE-1 back from the DEAD! • Waterproof compact king • Why buy a Mk II lens?
By Mike Harris Published
PODCAST The Bokeh Face boys come up with 6 cameras they want to see back from the dead. Plus, Mike waxes lyrical about the Nikon Z 70‑200mm f/2.8 VR S II, and Chris showcases the king of waterproof compacts, the OM System Tough TG-7

The world's most high-octane photo contest is back! Prep your camera for battle
By James Artaius Published
NEWS The Illume – "the world’s most recognized adventure and action sports photography awards" – is open for entries

Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ review: THE must-have lens for APS-C content creators
By James Artaius Last updated
REVIEW The Canon RF-S 14-30mm f/4-6.3 IS STM PZ is a cheap, compact and capable content creation lens

Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ review: Canon redefines the standard zoom for video shooters
By James Artaius Published
Not yet ratedREVIEW A dream video lens? The Canon RF 20-50mm f/4L IS USM PZ boasts built-in power zoom, weather sealing and 6 stops of IS

Canon EOS R6 V review: Whoa – Canon just "went Apple" with its R6 series of cameras
By James Artaius Published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon EOS R6 V is the fourth R6 model, the fourth V-series camera and the second RV body. So… is it any good?

Best camera for macro photography in 2026: This gear gets great close-up shots!
By Jon Stapley Last updated
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

These 19 cameras have built-in storage, enabling you to beat the memory card crisis
By James Artaius Published
CLEVER CAMERAS Nobody has any memory cards right now – but these clever cameras don't need them, as they have built-in memory!

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2026: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan Last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Best Canon portrait lenses in 2026: fast, people-perfect primes for your EOS mirrorless camera or DSLR
By Matthew Richards Last updated
Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera
BREAKING: A new Canon camera is coming next week!
By James Artaius Published
NEWS Canon is teasing a new camera for next week – here's everything you need to know

Best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II: Great glass to give you pro power!
By Rod Lawton Last updated
Buying guide These are the best lenses for the OM System OM-1 and OM-1 Mark II – great for nature, wildlife and so much more

If this rumor is true, "the perfect camera" just got even MORE perfect
By James Artaius Published
NEWS A Leica-fied version of my favorite camera? TAKE MY MONEY

Looking for a burner camera? The Canon EOS 1100D is ULTRA CHEAP – perfect for knockabout summer!
By James Artaius Published
OPINION For just $70 / £60, the Canon EOS 1100D is a great "stunt camera" for you summer adventures

I'm a new dad – and this compact camera is the perfect everyday "dad cam"
By James Artaius Published
OPINION As a new parent, I've been looking for a "dad camera" to capture all the memories. This compact camera is perfect!

Looking for a RIDICULOUSLY cheap waterproof compact camera for the summer?
By James Artaius Published
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"
By James Artaius Published
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!
By Mike Harris Published
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
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