James Artaius

James Artaius

Editor

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, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.

Articles by: James Artaius

Composite image of a Leica M-A, Lomo'Instant Wide Glass, Canon EOS R7 and an image sensor against an indigo background

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Oct 27)

By James Artaius published

Canon shows off a 250MP camera and gives full-frame ISO to an APS-C body; Leica drops a platinum camera; Lomo launches the world's best instant camera; and DJI sues the US government

Photographer James Artaius holding a Blue Polaroid Go Gen 2 camera, in a woodland setting

Polaroid Go Generation 2 review: still exquisitely small, still exposes strangely, still utterly irresistible

By James Artaius published

review The Polaroid Go Generation 2 remains the smallest, cutest camera around – but how about that image quality?

Canon EOS R7 camera, against a black background, with the text "ISO+"

This APS-C camera just got full frame ISO performance

By James Artaius published

NEWS I didn't even know this was possible: Canon just gave full-frame ISO performance to this APS-C camera

Best backdrops for photography

Best backdrops for photography in 2024: collapsible and portable backgrounds

By James Artaius, Jon Stapley last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best backdrops for photography can transport you to another world while being portable and easy to use

Green Canon box camera with LI8020SA 250MP sensor, presented at China International Public Security Products Expo 2024

Mic drop: Canon just revealed a 250MP camera

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon drops the mic and ends the megapixel war with its 250MP camera sensor

The best travel camera: see the world and capture amazing images

The best travel camera in 2024: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere

By Gareth Bevan last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

Female student using a DSLR outdoors

Best student camera: 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

Best Canon Portrait Lenses

The best Canon portrait lenses in 2024: fast primes for your EOS camera

By Matthew Richards last updated

Updated The best Canon portrait lenses enable you to take pixel-perfect people pictures with your EOS camera

Fujifilm X100VI camera held between two hands over a map

The best cameras for Instagram in 2024: take your gram game to the next level

By Gareth Bevan last updated

UPDATED The best cameras for Instagram offer video and photo capabilities, WiFi transfer, and won't break the bank

James Artaius holding a Lomo'Instant Wide Glass camera, against a woodland background

Lomo'Instant Wide Glass review: the wide camera you've been waiting for

By James Artaius published

REVIEW From selfies to studio shots, the Lomo'Instant Wide Glass is a wide-format camera absolutely dripping with creative options

Nikon Z8 being reviewed by Adam Waring, editor of N-Photo magazine

The best Nikon camera in 2024: perfect cameras for beginners, enthusiasts and pros

By Gareth Bevan last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best Nikon cameras include both mirrorless cameras, and DSLRs, APS-C, and full frame – there's something for everyone!

One of the best portable printers, the Instax Mini Link, on a table covered with food and instant photographs

The best portable printers in 2024: make real prints of your shots for sharing while you’re in the moment

By James Artaius last updated

BUYING GUIDE With one of the best portable printers, you can make prints anywhere and everywhere, to share with friends and family.

Sigma 16mm, 23mm, 30mm and 56mm f/1.4 prime lenses against a black background, with the text "Sigma x Canon"

Attention, Canon users: Sigma's f/1.4 RF lenses will arrive by January

By James Artaius published

NEWS Sigma confirms that all its "expert" Canon RF f/1.4 prime lenses will arrive between now and January

Woman looking into camera connected to Desview Teleprompter, one of the best teleprompters

The best teleprompter in 2024: present content like a pro

By James Artaius last updated

buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

Fujica ST605

Fujifilm hates money, is not making a new film camera

By James Artaius published

NEWS All the big names like Pentax, Kodak and Rollei have new 35mm cameras – but a new film camera is not "on the agenda" for Fujifilm

Composite image of a feminine-presenting person wearing Ray-ban Meta Wayfarer smart glasses, next to superimposed images of a DJI Air 3S drone, and Canon AE-1 and Fujifilm X-M5 cameras

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (October 20)

By James Artaius published

NEWS Ray-ban parent buys a chunk of Nikon, DJI launches a drone (then US blocks DJI drones), Fujifilm drops smallest cheapest camera, Canon preps retro camera

Leica SL3 camera on a wooden surface against a blue background

Is Leica's streak of 60MP cameras about to end?

By James Artaius published

Leica's next camera could have 60% lower resolution than the rest of its current lineup

A person in a horse mask among a crowd of young people

"Young people no longer practice photography" says Fujifilm

By James Artaius published

NEWS Fujifilm says that youngsters don't take photos any more – so its new camera for young people "was designed more for YouTubers"

Canon EOS 7D Mark II camera with 18-135mm kit lens against a yellow-and-blue background

A decade later, the Canon 7D Mark II is still a powerhouse performer

By James Artaius published

OPINION There's a reason the Canon 7D Mark II was so coveted for wildlife shooting – and 10 years on, it's still a formidable camera

The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C medium format camera with digital back, on a wooden table with artistic lighting

The highest resolution cameras you can buy today: ultimate megapixel monsters

By James Artaius last updated

Buying guide The are the highest resolution cameras available today, hitting megapixel counts as high as 400MP!

Canon logo, in pink, with a unicorn replacing the letter "a", against a purple background

Is Canon's "unicorn camera" FINALLY coming next year?

By James Artaius published

NEWS This "unicorn camera" from Canon has been rumored since the launch of the EOS R system. But it could finally arrive in 2025

OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens, mounted to an OM System OM-1 Mark II, being held out in a top-down view in a woodland setting

OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS review: an effective 300-1200mm sniper

By Paul Burrows published

REVIEW With Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor, the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens becomes a 300-1200mm monster

Box of Polaroid 600 film, against a blue background, with a large question mark symbol

What is Polaroid 600 film – and which Polaroid cameras does it work with?

By James Artaius published

What is Wondering whether Polaroid 600 film will work with your Polaroid camera? I can help you with that!

Sony A7 IV with screen flipped out on a wooden background

Sony A7 IV firmware arrives – hopefully this one doesn't get suspended 🤞

By James Artaius published

NEWS Fresh firmware adds a slew of features to the Sony A7 IV. Let's hope it doesn't get suspended, like Sony's last two updates…

A teaser image showing five Canon L-series hybrid lenses, darkly lit, with three in complete silhouette

BREAKING: Canon will announce 3 new hybrid L lenses on October 30

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon has announced that it will unveil new hybrid L-series lenses on October 30 – and I know what one of them is…

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