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

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 camera for beginners in 2025: perfect cameras for learning photography
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Forget your phone! Get one of the best cameras for beginners and start taking photos and video with amazing quality

Sorry folks, TikTok isn't "unbanned", it's on reprieve – and VPNs don't work
By James Artaius published
VPNs don't solve the TikTok ban (and make no mistake, it's on reprieve, not unbanned)

This FREE Canon app enables you to use iPhones and iPads as multi-angle cameras
By James Artaius published
The new Canon Live Switcher Mobile app is essential for streamers using Apple devices, offering multi-angle video from iOS cameras

The best travel tripod: from full-size sticks to bag-sized mini-tripods
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

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

Pentax WG-90 review: the compact camera you can take ANYWHERE
By James Artaius published
review Not all compact cameras are created equal. The Pentax WG-90 goes places that others can't – in the water, sand, mud, freezing cold and desert heat!

The best point and shoot camera: easy to use cameras to fit every pocket
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best point and shoot camera will be affordable, have the ability to shoot photos and videos, and be very compact

12 years on, the Fujifilm X-M1 is still a king of micro mirrorless cameras
By James Artaius published
The Fujifilm X-M1 is the OG of Fujifilm's super small X cameras – but how does it hold up in 2025?

Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic review: still the coolest retro Instax in the range?
By Gavin Stoker last updated
review Forget the pastel colors and Hello Kitty styling of junior models in the Instax range; this retro-styled instant print contender is one for the grown ups

Instax Pal review – probably not your new BFF
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Review This Instax wants to be your best Pal, but probably should just remain an acquaintance

Instax Square SQ40 review: the best square instant camera in town?
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Review Fujifilm's retro Instax line of instant print cameras gets a square-format retro design to match

Polaroid Go review: positively petite, but still packs a punch
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The Polaroid Go is the world's smallest analog instant camera – it's ridiculously cute, but is it capable as well?

Leica Sofort 2 review: the sophisticate’s instant camera
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Review The Leica Sofort 2 might be the classiest-looking hybrid instant camera yet, but still has all the same issues

Why the hell is the Canon G1 X so popular right now? Trust me, it's not just Gen Z nonsense…
By James Artaius published
OPINION Compact cameras like the Canon G1 X are more popular now than when they were brand new – but WHY?

Leica's new camera is "the fastest Leica system camera ever built"
By James Artaius published
The new Leica SL3-S blends strength with speed: 30fps bursts, 6K video, IP54 weather sealing and up to 96MP photos

Hold my beer: DZO launches probe zoom lens, Laowa says "Mine will be better"
By James Artaius published
Just as DZOFilm unveils its new 18-28mm probe zoom lens, Laowa teases its own that will "outperform competitors"

What type of instant film do I need? It's harder than you think!
By James Artaius last updated
INSTANT FILM Got (or getting) an instant camera? Then you need instant film – but which type is right for your camera, and for you?

The best instant cameras in 2025 – retro prints from Instax, Polaroid and more
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best instant cameras whether you're looking for a great gift or you want to take the ultimate analog photo!

CES 2025: Is it worth paying attention to for photographers and videographers? [UPDATE: No, not really]
By James Artaius last updated
CES 2024 The world's biggest technology show, CES 2024 is taking place in Las Vegas this week. What camera kit will be there?

Call me birdbrained, but these new bird feeder cameras are the most exciting things at CES
By James Artaius published
Birdfy has unveiled a slew of new bird feeder cameras in Las Vegas – including a new model with 4K and 120p video

Is Panasonic about to launch the Lumix S1R II after a 6-year wait?
By James Artaius published
We've been waiting for it since 2019 – and Panasonic is reportedly announcing the Lumix S1R II next month

If OM System reboots the Olympus Trip 35, it could conquer the camera market
By James Artaius published
OPINION OM System has teased a new camera – and if it's THIS one, it could topple the Fujifilm X100VI as the hottest camera around
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