Latest articles by James Artaius
The best photography lighting kits: for studio, location and video
Buying guide We select the best photography lighting kits with mains power, battery power, and continuous LED lighting for video
Polaroid Flip review: Polaroid brought back all my favorite features to this brilliant camera
REVIEW The Polaroid Flip is the instant camera I've been waiting for, with sonar autofocus and full manual control with a big fat flipping flash
Camera rumors in 2025: what cameras are coming, officially and otherwise!
CAMERA RUMORS The camera rumors are flying thick and fast! Here are the most credible rumblings and reports about what's coming next
What's the best vlog camera for beginners?
OPINION Choosing the best vlog camera for beginners is a bit of a minefield, but these are my three top picks
Is the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is still a camera worth buying?
Opinion Launched in 2019, how does the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay fare against today's instant cameras?
Is Canon's next camera a "baby R5"?
NEWS "Baby R5"? Canon's new APS-C flagship could be a 40MP, 8K powerhouse
Trump tariffs: Blackmagic is the first camera company to confirm price hike for US customers
NEWS While other camera companies stay silent, Blackmagic confirms tariff strategy – and actually minimizes price rises
The best camera for wildlife photography: for the best bird and animal photos, you need the right kit!
Buying guide These are the best cameras for wildlife photography, whether I'm going to Zimbabwe or the zoo
The highest resolution cameras you can buy today: ultimate megapixel monsters
Buying guide The are the highest resolution cameras available today, hitting megapixel counts as high as 400MP!
RIP: Sony just killed off one of my favorite cameras
I'm holding a vigil for one of my beloved bridge cameras, which Sony has just killed off
This guy used a camera as a webcam for his interview with Canon. Now he designs cameras for a living
NEWS In the ultimate proof in the pudding, this Canon camera designer got his job after using a camera as a webcam for his interview
Canon EOS R50 vs R50 V: I'll bet cash that you won't guess which camera comes out on top
VERSUS It's the Canon EOS R50 vs R50 V showdown: which of these compact, capable cameras is the right one for you?
What the hell even IS a compact camera these days?
OPINION Compact cameras used to be small and straightforward. Now, they're huge and high-powered. What happened?
The best cheap cameras: My picks for great cameras that won't break the bank
BUYING GUIDE The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money
"AI for analog photos": this developing powder sharpens blurry photos using film's grain structure
NEWS Qubit Grain promises to sharpen even out-of-focus photographs during the film development process
These are the best photography April Fools we've ever seen
APRIL FOOLS Happy Fake News Day! Here are our favorite photography-related April Fools japes
Canon: “The EOS R50 V is the beginning of a new series” of cameras
NEWS More Canon RV hybrid video cameras are on the way – and we could see the next one later this year
NO FAIR! 😤 Asia gets ANOTHER exclusive Canon camera that we didn't get over here
NEWS First the PowerShot V1, now this – the new Canon EOS R50 V is available in this exclusive finish, but only in Asia (for now…)
Hasselblad X1D: is the original medium format mirrorless camera still worth a look?
OPINION The original Hasselblad X1D was a trailblazing camera, but how does it hold up in 2025?
Best lights for Zoom calls: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today
Hands-on Canon PowerShot V1 review: is this compact camera comeback a Sony ZV killer?
Not yet ratedREVIEW After 6 years, is the Canon PowerShot V1 the compact camera comeback that everyone's been hoping for?
Hands-on Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM review: Canon's widest professional prime for the RF mount
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon RF 20mm f/1.4L VCM is both the widest hybrid lens and the widest pro prime in Canon's RF lineup
Hands-on Canon EOS R50 V review: a "baby Cinema EOS" camera for content creators
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon EOS R50 V arms aspiring content creators with powerful professional features
