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 medium format cameras: 100MP monsters for supreme image quality
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide The best medium format cameras are smaller and better than ever – and now they're challenging full frame cameras on price

The Sony RX100 III is a bargain buy – just beware this compact camera's compromises
By James Artaius published
Should you buy the Sony RX100 III in 2025? There are some key trade-offs against the VII, but a couple of advantages too

Forget the rule of thirds – try symmetry photography instead!
By James Artaius published
OPINION I LOVE symmetry photography in my portrait, landscape and architectural work. Is it better than the rule of thirds?

The best digital instant cameras: hybrid instant cameras and printers for gifting and sharing your photos
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

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

My friend just bought a Canon PowerShot SX740 HS – proving that the camera industry is out of touch
By James Artaius published
OPINION People buying a Canon PowerShot SX740 HS in 2025 proves that the market really doesn't understand its customers right now

The Canon G7 X Mark II is a better buy than the Mark III (with one BIG proviso)
By James Artaius published
OPINION I think the Canon G7 X Mark II is a better choice than the Mark III – but there's one key difference between the two

DSLR vs mirrorless cameras in 2025: which format is best, and why?
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying Guide The DSLR vs mirrorless camera debate continues – we help you decide which is right for you

The best mirrorless camera: get the right camera at the right price!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide These are the best mirrorless cameras right now, whether you're after a holiday snapper or a pro performer

Polaroid launches Now 3rd Generation – "brighter pictures, bolder colors, better tech"
By Kalum Carter published
News Polaroid improves its Now instant camera with improved AF, metering, and sharpness!

You HAVE to see this! The Nikon Coolpix P1100's 24-3000mm zoom range is bonkers
By James Artaius published
OPINION This is bananas: the truly ridiculous 24-3000mm zoom of the Nikon Coolpix P1100 has to be seen to be believed

Hands-on Sigma BF review: the camera that beats Leica at its own game
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW The Sigma BF has looks to kill… and some quirks that might make you WANT to

Canon kicks off CP+ (literally) bringing Karate to the main stage with Olympic partnership
By James Artaius published
NEWS Signing ceremony and Karate demonstration sees Canon announce sponsorship of 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026

Game changer? The Canon EOS R5 can now shoot 3D images with no need for special lenses
By James Artaius published
"This Canon camera has a Dual Pixel sensor. That means two photodiodes in one pixel. We can use that pixel to produce 3D"

Hands-on Canon PowerShot V1 review: is this compact camera comeback a Sony ZV killer?
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW After 6 years, is the Canon PowerShot V1 the compact camera comeback that everyone's been hoping for?

I've been using the new Sigma BF – and it's truly the "concept car" of cameras
By James Artaius published
OPINION If a workman is only as good as his tools, then the new Sigma BF is a work of art that's worthy of an artist

BREAKING: Sigma BF camera announced with 230GB internal memory and single-finger operation – along with 300-600mm f/4 "dream lens" and 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7
By James Artaius published
New products, logo identity and Sigma Foundation “reflects our commitment and sincere approach to unleash the creative potential in photography”

Is Panasonic announcing a new camera next week?
By James Artaius published
A Lumix Livestream has been announced for Tuesday – something Panasonic usually reserves for a new camera launch

The best camera for streaming in 2025: for Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

The best Olympus / OM System lenses: great glass for your Micro Four Thirds camera
By James Artaius last updated
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms

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!

Canon fires shots at Sony with the new PowerShot V1 compact camera
By James Artaius published
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a compact camera aimed at hybrid content creators – and it's taking aim at Sony's ZV line

The best Olympus cameras and OM System cameras for content creators, enthusiasts and pros
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide Small, powerful and stylish – these are the best Olympus cameras (OM System) for everyone, from novices to pros
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