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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The best lenses for the Canon EOS R100: budget buys for your budget Canon camera
By James Artaius last updated
Updated What are the best lenses for the Canon EOS R100? I reckon these are the perfect pairings for this powerhouse beginner camera!
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The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II: make the most of your new Canon classic
By James Artaius last updated
Updated I think the best lenses for the EOS R6 and R6 Mark II are those that reflect their strengths – speed, low light, sports and events
![A Canon EOS R5, sitting on a wooden outdoor surface, with a selection of Canon, Laowa, Lensbaby, AstrHori and Zhongyi RF lenses](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y4NzFTqTsRmCjASKAgtbTY-320-80.jpg)
The best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II: premium lenses for Canon's high-res bodies
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Join me as I pick out the best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II, from portrait primes to wildlife zooms, astro glass and macro
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Don’t shortchange your high-performance camera with low-performance cards
By James Artaius published
You’ve invested in your camera and your business – don’t shortchange your setup with low-end memory cards
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No trick, two treats! Canon drops a pair of killer f/1.4 hybrid lenses
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon drops an early Halloween treat, adding a pair of f/1.4 primes to its L-series hybrid range
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Kodak disposable camera sales DOUBLE thanks to… Snoop Dogg and millennials
By James Artaius published
Sales of Kodak disposable cameras are through the roof, with labs processing up to 300 disposables PER DAY
![Canon EOS M10 being held by a photographer inside a clothing store](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f2z3sdstSEftA62UthX4t6-320-80.jpg)
The Canon EOS M10 is dead… but it might be about to blow up on YouTube
By James Artaius published
OPINION It's almost a decade old, but does the Canon EOS M10 still have value in the modern mirrorless age?
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The best digital instant cameras: hybrid instant cameras and printers
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
![Hillary Clinton addresses the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 19 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tjtah8tC7VinMhVSPWKkTo-320-80.jpg)
Hillary Clinton was "worst subject yet" says award-winning portrait photographer
By James Artaius published
NEWS This photographer waited 8 hours to photograph Hillary Clinton for 15 seconds – but she had no intention of honoring the shoot at all
![James Artaius holding a Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 in a woodland setting](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hemq8ng59qNKQhjd98DRV-320-80.jpg)
Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 review: What's new in Gen 2? Three things – but only one makes a difference
By James Artaius published
What's the difference between the Polaroid Now+ Generation 2 and the original? Not a lot – but there's one upgrade that I'm grateful for
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Nikon makes the best-looking cameras – and here is the proof
By James Artaius published
These limited edition Nikon cameras are the best-looking cameras on the market right now. JUST LOOK AT THEM
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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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/28UzA474RgpxPrxSp58jN7-320-80.jpg)
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?
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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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GaxX2ZginiAqf98SeoGFNh-320-80.jpg)
Best backdrops for photography: 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
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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
![Female student using a DSLR outdoors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6oE3Rb3FTagzQhrm4qosdY-320-80.jpg)
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XoTJ9ETRKn93Zms6FZ2WAJ-320-80.jpg)
The best Canon portrait lenses: 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WLuuT4wJM3tzmiwxzRXUqa-320-80.jpg)
The best cameras for Instagram: 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
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Forget Black Friday! The Sony A6400 just hit its lowest price
By James Artaius published
DEAL Snag a $178 saving on the always-popular Sony A6400, in this better-than-Black-Friday deal at Walmart
![James Artaius holding a Lomo'Instant Wide Glass camera, against a woodland background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jq6xAShoERS7LC2ELDTqaA-320-80.jpg)
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
![One of the best portable printers, the Instax Mini Link, on a table covered with food and instant photographs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xoa8jtbLDAP26MZuCVUQGZ-320-80.jpg)
The best portable printers: 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.
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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
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