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 (assisting Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Olympus Principal Photographer). In this time he shot for clients like Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus, and providing training for professionals.
He has written for publications including Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker. He gives talks around the world at events like The Photography & Video Show, and serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.
Latest articles by James Artaius

Best student camera in 2025: top gear for school and college photography courses
By Gareth Bevan last updated
buying guide The very best student cameras are a joy to use and will help you excel in your photography course

The best Canon RF lenses in 2025: top lenses for the EOS R camera system
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Check out the best Canon RF lenses for whatever you shoot, whether you're a full frame or APS-C shooter

The best Micro Four Thirds cameras from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic – as chosen by a day one user!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power

The best DSLR in 2025: Chunky, classic camera designs still loved today
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
Buying guide The best DSLRs are still great cameras to buy today, with bigger bodies, better battery life, and a huge range of lenses

Camera rumors in 2025: what cameras are coming, officially and otherwise!
By James Artaius last updated
CAMERA RUMORS The camera rumors are flying thick and fast! Here are the most credible rumblings and reports about what's coming next

BREAKING: Canon is teasing TWO new cameras for next week!
By James Artaius published
It looks like two new Canon cameras are coming on March 26 – including what looks like the PowerShot V1

Will Nikon's new camera be enough to make you jump ship?
By James Artaius published
Nikon is reportedly launching a key new camera next month – will it be enough to make you a Nikon user?

The best compact cameras: top quality cameras you can take anywhere
By James Artaius last updated
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!

The best waterproof camera in 2025: compact underwater cameras for fun and action
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best waterproof cameras are perfect for shooting on the beach, in the sea, or anywhere that other cameras dare not go!

Is Nikon taking aim at Sony with a Red-powered FX3 killer?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Nikon is reportedly working on a video-centric camera that will challenge Sony's FX3 dominance

The best full frame cameras: from budget buys to high-end pro cameras
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best full frame cameras on the market right now, whether you're just starting out or upgrading your current kit

Russia: Trump's tariffs are delaying Sony's next camera
By James Artaius published
NEWS Are President Trump's tariffs on China delaying Sony's most popular camera model? Russian media thinks so

People are STILL paying up to US$3,000 for the Fujifilm X100VI on eBay
By James Artaius published
A year after launch, the Fujifilm X100VI is still out of stock everywhere and selling for over twice the RRP on the used market

Canon targets a TRILLION yen in sales, "overwhelming number one share"
By James Artaius published
NEWS "We will achieve an overwhelming number one share" and "establish an absolute position in the camera market" says Canon

The best medium format cameras: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best medium format cameras are smaller and better than ever – and now they're challenging full frame cameras on price

The Sony RX100 III is a bargain buy – just beware this compact camera's compromises
By James Artaius published
Should you buy the Sony RX100 III in 2025? There are some key trade-offs against the VII, but a couple of advantages too

Forget the rule of thirds – try symmetry photography instead!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I LOVE symmetry photography in my portrait, landscape and architectural work. Is it better than the rule of thirds?

The best digital instant cameras: hybrid instant cameras and printers for gifting and sharing your photos
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE If you're after a digital instant camera that can also print photos from your phone look no further

My friend just bought a Canon PowerShot SX740 HS – proving that the camera industry is out of touch
By James Artaius published
OPINION People buying a Canon PowerShot SX740 HS in 2025 proves that the market really doesn't understand its customers right now

The Canon G7 X Mark II is a better buy than the Mark III (with one BIG proviso)
By James Artaius published
OPINION I think the Canon G7 X Mark II is a better choice than the Mark III – but there's one key difference between the two

DSLR vs mirrorless cameras in 2025: which format is best, and why?
By Rod Lawton last updated
BUYING GUIDE The DSLR vs mirrorless camera debate continues – we help you decide which is right for you

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

Polaroid launches Now 3rd Generation – "brighter pictures, bolder colors, better tech"
By Kalum Carter published
News Polaroid improves its Now instant camera with improved AF, metering, and sharpness!
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