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
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Comeback kid: the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is getting a replacement this year
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is reportedly getting a replacement in the latter half of 2025, as the bridge camera Rennaissance continues
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Sony A7 V: what I want to see… is probably NOT what Sony is going to give me
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Sony A7 V is expected imminently. But will the new A7 go back to its entry-level roots, or continue add tech and price?
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The best pancake lenses: super-skinny primes that keep the weight off
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide Sick of big fat glass? The best pancake lenses for Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and more are as thin as… well, a pancake!
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The best Canon camera in 2025: Canon's top mirrorless, DSLRs and compacts
By James Artaius last updated
Updated Our Canon expert runs down the best Canon cameras of all kinds for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals
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The best camera for portraits in 2025: cameras that are perfect for people pics
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur
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If you want a Canon EOS M100, get one while you can – it's just been discovered by Gen Z
By James Artaius published
News The underrated Canon EOS M100 has found a second life with Gen Zers and the "everyday carry" crowd
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Best camera for sports photography in 2025: get in on the action!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best cameras for sports photography I've ever used, from ball sports to brawl sports
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Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite
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Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.
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OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II review: The old dog learned a new trick – but lost an old one
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II is an essential 35mm equivalent that thinks weather sealing is more than important zone focusing – do you agree?
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OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II review: The must-have "nifty fifty" finally gets weather sealing
By James Artaius published
REVIEW After 17 years, the brilliant OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II adds the one trick it was missing
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OM System OM-3 review: The perfect camera… for me. Is it the perfect camera for you, too?
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The OM System OM-3 is quite simply a camera that will make you fall in love with photography again
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13 years later, OM System weather seals its pocket-sized prime lenses – and makes its 100-400mm even more of a monster
By James Artaius published
NEWS It's raining lens – hallelujah! OM System drops a trio of new-and-improved lenses, including weather-sealed 17mm and 25mm f/1.8 primes
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Watch out, Fujifilm – OM System just unleashed a killer retro camera
By James Artaius published
NEWS OM System has brought a classic film camera back to life – meet the reborn OM-3
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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!
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The best photo printer in 2025: top regular and wide format photo printers
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best photo printers enable you to create great color and mono photo prints at home – but which one should you go for?
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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
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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
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If the Canon V1 is real, it could be the most important camera of 2025
By James Artaius published
The Canon V1 might be the most significant camera of the year – not just for Canon, but for the whole industry
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The uncrowned king: the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II was Canon's answer to the Sony RX100 line
By James Artaius published
OPINION Often overlooked, the Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II was a powerful compact camera with a big sensor and a BIG zoom
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The best Nikon camera in 2025: from basic beginner cameras to advanced models for enthusiasts and pros
By Adam Waring last updated
BUYING GUIDE Nikon makes some of the best mirrorless cameras and DSLRs, both with APS-C and full-frame sensors, so there's something for everyone, and I've handpicked the best Nikon for you…
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OFFICIAL: Canon will "increase production and sales of compact cameras"… by outsourcing production?
By James Artaius published
"Compact cameras are becoming increasingly popular… we aim to increase sales by establishing a production expansion system"
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The best travel camera: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at
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