
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

Go anywhere, shoot anything with these all-purpose camera setups
By James Artaius published
Don’t settle for being a picture taker – be a picture maker with these cameras that put YOU in control

The great weather is here – take advantage with an affordable camera upgrade
By James Artaius published
Make the most of the great weather by upgrading your camera gear! Trade in your old kit to make a newer camera more affordable

The problem isn't your camera, it's your editing – and these AI-powered tools are the solution
By James Artaius published
Sponsored by Skylum
Before you go upgrading your camera or lens, when was the last time you upgraded your photo editing?

I've never seen this before: Sony is offering a free hardware upgrade to improve colors on this top-end camera sensor
By James Artaius published
NEWS Sony will replace the IR cut filter on its 8K Burano cameras for free, to improve color rendition

Sigma's new lens isn't just a prime killer – it may be a full-frame camera killer, too
By James Artaius published
OPINION Not only does Sigma's f/1.8 APS-C zoom make prime lenses redundant – it might actually make full-frame redundant

Got kids? Going on vacation? Get this waterproof compact camera!
By James Artaius published
NEWS The new candy-colored kids compact camera is waterproof to 10 feet – perfect for beach or pool photos

This compact camera from AgfaPhoto has a 10x zoom, funky removable flash and rotating screen
By James Artaius published
AgfaPhoto drops a compact camera with manual controls, a rotating touchscreen and a hot shoe with flashgun

My friend asked me if the Canon EOS R50 is worth buying, when the R50 V is the better camera
By James Artaius published
OPINION My buddy wants the Canon EOS R50 – but he knows that the R50 V is technically better. He asked me to break the tie…

I'm going on vacation – and this is the $660 weather-sealed camera I'm packing in my bag
By James Artaius published
OPINION I've packed the perfect camera kit for my vacation – compact, capable and CHEAP!

The best mirrorless camera: 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 iPhone printer: 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!

OM System OM-5 II sample photo gallery: See what this super compact camera system is capable of
By James Artaius published
SAMPLE GALLERY Wanna see what the latest OM System camera can do? Check out these hands-on sample photos from my test

OM System OM-3 review: The perfect camera… for me. Is it the perfect camera for you, too?
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The OM System OM-3 is quite simply a camera that will make you fall in love with photography again

If I had to start my camera setup from scratch tomorrow, this is the body and lens I'd buy
By James Artaius published
OPINION I've used and reviewed hundreds of cameras… but if I had to start all over again tomorrow, this is the one I would actually buy

The Fujifilm X-HF1 does for photography what vinyl has done for music
By James Artaius published
OPINION The new Fujifilm X-HF1 is the ballsiest camera on the market – and we need that now more than ever

Bild Expo is open NOW in New York! Score huge savings and get hands on with new Fujifilm, Sigma and OM System gear
By James Artaius last updated
The free photography, content creation and filmmaking festival is open now, with exclusive savings and early access to new gear

OM System OM-5 Mark II review: This camera lets you forget your filters and leave your tripod at home
By James Artaius published
review The OM System OM-5 Mark II looks and feels very familiar, but it's still the best Swiss Army knife camera for the outdoors

The best diffusion filters in 2025: soft-focus, low-contrast filters for the cinematic look
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best diffusion filters – or mist filters – flatter skin, raise shadows, and create a classic cinematic style

The best pancake lenses in 2025: super-skinny primes and zooms
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide At around an inch thin – or even less – the best pancake lenses are downsized delights and ideal for traveling light

OF COURSE David Lynch owned the most batshit camera ever made
By James Artaius published
NEWS This camera put fake jewels, a wooden grip and an extra $5,600 on an enthusiast Sony camera – so obviously, Lynch had one

Is the Canon EOS 300 the most enduring budget camera that Canon ever made?
By James Artaius published
The Canon EOS 300 was the end of an era for Canon film cameras… but the beginning of endless new eras even today

The Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition is a great compact camera – if you can find it in stock!
By James Artaius published
I love the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite Edition – and if you can actually find one in stock, you'll love it too

Did Leica just throw shade at APS-C sensors and the Sigma BF?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Leica's head honcho says the company "wants to move away from APS-C" and says Sigma's new camera is basically Leica's old one
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