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 Sony camera for vlogging, filmmaking and photography
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated These are the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation
Canon EOS RP full-frame camera kit drops in price!
By James Artaius published
DEAL The Canon EOS RP is at its lowest price this year - just £987.79 with 24-105mm zoom
The best camera for kids in 2025: great cameras for children of all ages
By Chris George last updated
Buying Guide The best camera for kids should be simple, fun, affordable, useful, and even educational!
The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras
By James Artaius last updated
Updated We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos
The best Olympus / OM System lenses: great glass for Micro Four Thirds cameras
By Rod Lawton last updated
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms
Is Canon about to introduce open gate video?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Rumor has it that open gate video might be coming to the Canon EOS R5 Mark II next month
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
Leica celebrates its 100th birthday with a teddy bear's picnic, branded cufflinks, stationery, puzzles and camera accessories
By James Artaius published
For its 100th anniversary, Leica has launched a collection of Steiff teddy bears, branded camera accessories, stationery and other collectibles
Want to take photos like this? You NEED to attend an organized portraiture event!
By James Artaius published
OPINION Add pictures to your portfolio that you never thought possible, by attending an organized photography event
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: 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
The best travel camera in 2025: 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
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?
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