
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

Hands-on Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM review: The super-fast glass that's super affordable – and punches way above its price point
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedThe Canon RF 45mm f/1.2 STM gives you super-fast apertures and bohelicious backgrounds at less than 500 bucks!

Canon just dropped this bokehlicious budget lens that gives you f/1.2 speed for less than 500 bucks
By James Artaius published
NEWS Forget those fast-but-bulky third-party lenses with no autofocus; Canon's full-frame, full AF 45mm f/1.2 is the bargain of the year

Canon’s latest camera brings a cannon to a knife fight – and Sony and Panasonic should be scared stiff
By James Artaius published
Canon brings 32.5MP stills and 7K open gate video to its best-selling camera line. The EOS R6 Mark III is going to be a BIG hit

Hands-on Canon EOS R6 Mark III review: On paper, this hybrid camera has no weaknesses
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Canon EOS R6 Mark III takes no prisoners, bringing 7K open gate video, 32.5MP resolution and 40fps burst shooting to the hybrid arena

The best cheap cameras: My picks for great cameras that won't break the bank
By Lauren Scott last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best cheap cameras give you the best photographic features and quality for your money

Best ring light in 2025: beautiful lighting for vlogging, video calls and selfies
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best ring light enables vloggers, content creators, and influencers to create will-lit photos and videos

Leica's 100th birthday isn't what you think! Is Hasselblad's new camera unmatched? How do you shoot better macro? It's Episode 3 of our podcast!
By James Artaius published
NEWS In the new episode of Bokeh Face we chat Leica's anniversary and history, look at Hasselblad's crazy 100MP camera and share macro photography hacks

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 full-frame compact cameras – portable powerhouses
By Sebastian Oakley last updated
BUYING GUIDE These pocket-size cameras boast a full-frame sensor so there's no need to compromise on size or quality

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!

The best Sony camera for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED These are my top picks for the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation

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

Canon just made its 170 millionth EOS lens – enough to wrap around the planet!
By James Artaius published
Canon extends its world record for the highest number of interchangeable camera lenses ever produced, at 170 million

These black-and-white portraits of Batman and Superman, taken by Zack Snyder on a monochrome camera, are causing a stir online
By James Artaius published
NEWS Batman. Superman. Leica cameras. Canon's f/0.95 "Dream Lens". Zack Snyder's Instagram account is making waves

Fujifilm is launching a new camera and lens on Thursday! Can you tell what they are from this teaser?
By James Artaius published
NEWS "Your story starts with our new camera and lens" says Fujifilm, in video teaser of Thursday's announcement

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R8: Affordable lenses to make the most of this budget-friendly camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated I choose the best lenses for the Canon R8, Canon's powerful but affordable full-frame mirrorless camera

The best camera for wildlife photography: for the best bird and animal photos, you need the right kit!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best cameras for wildlife photography, whether I'm going to Zimbabwe or the zoo

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

The best professional camera in 2025: which pro camera system is best?
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best professional cameras are "unicorns" that deliver high-quality stills, locked-in AF, fast burst modes, and crisp video

The best bridge camera in 2025: ultra-zoom cameras for far-off subjects
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling

Are primes dead? Are bridge cameras underrated? Can you shoot landscapes in bad weather? It's Episode 2 of our Bokeh Face podcast!
By James Artaius published
In our latest podcast, James and Mike discuss primes vs zooms, a camera with a 24-3000mm lens and how to shoot landscapes in poor conditions

Panasonic is announcing a new camera on Thursday! Here's what it could be
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS A new Lumix camera looks set to be announced this week – but will it be a full-frame, Micro Four Thirds or compact camera?
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