James Artaius

James Artaius

Editor

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, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, he has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras.

Articles by: James Artaius

Hasselblad XCD 75P mounted to a 907X & CFV100C being held by a photographer

Forget the "nifty fifty" – meet Hasselblad's new "nifty fifty-nine"

By James Artaius published

NEWS Hasselblad reinvents the standard lens – now 45% lighter than its predecessor prime

A pair of hands holding a Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z lens mounted to a camera, above a camera bag

Canon's ultimate trinity lens is delayed by SIX MONTHS in Japan – but what about elsewhere?

By James Artaius published

The latest Canon lens is already delayed, and won't ship for six months in Japan. Is it the same case in the rest of the world?

Instant prints

Instant camera film sizes – how big are all the Instax and Polaroid formats?

By James Artaius published

INSTANT CAMERA FILM SIZES Confused by all the instant camera film sizes? Here's how all the different Instax and Polaroid film types compare

How to take a Polaroid picture or Instax photo

By Gavin Stoker published

How to Take better pictures with your instax or Polaroid camera, with our ten tips for improving your instant-print photography

Animation of the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Zoom Shift lens being shifted on a Nikon Z camera body

This is the world's FIRST zooming shift lens (and it's available for six mounts – including Canon's dead camera system)

By James Artaius published

NEWS Laowa just launched its third shift lens in the past month – and it's a world-first ZOOMING shift!

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Is there still life in the Canon EOS 70D?

By James Artaius published

STILL WORTH IT? The Canon EOS 70D can be had for as little as 200 bucks. A brilliant bargain, or just a dead-end DSLR?

Close-up of a person with long hair wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Who is actually buying these Ray-Ban camera glasses?

By James Artaius published

OPINION I still don't understand who is buying those Ray-Ban camera glasses – especially now they've got Meta AI in them

Rollei 35 Retrospekt 24K Gold Edition camera being held by a suited person wearing gold rings

Want a 24K gold camera? This gorgeous gold-plated Rollei 35 adds even more drip to an analog icon

By James Artaius published

NEWS What could be better than a classic Rollei 35 film camera? A classic Rollei 35 film camera plated in 24K gold!

Silhouette of a Sony Alpha camera, against a dark grey background, with the Sony Creative Space logo

Is Sony launching a major new camera this month? History says yes

By James Artaius published

NEWS Sony's Creative Space event is taking place in two weeks – and traditionally it's been a launchpad for a big new camera release

Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Z mounted to a camera in a grassy outdoor setting

Sorry folks – Canon will NOT be making black teleconverters to go with its black 70-200mm trinity lens

By James Artaius published

NEWS Were you hoping that Canon would make black teleconverters, to match its new black 70-200mm f/2.8? Sorry, you're out of luck

Best lenses for the Canon EOS R100

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R100 in 2024: 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!

Best lenses for Canon EOS R6

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R6 and EOS R6 Mark II in 2024: 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

The best lenses for the Canon EOS R5 and R5 Mark II in 2024: 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

A selection of Instax, Polaroid and Lomography instant cameras, against a teal background

The best instant cameras in 2024 – 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!

Image of a photographer using a professional camera

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

OM System OM-1 Mark II being used by photographer James Artaius

Best Micro Four Thirds cameras in 2024 from Olympus, OM System and Panasonic

By James Artaius last updated

Buying Guide The best Micro Four Thirds cameras are the ultimate combo of portability (sometimes even pocketability!) and power

Portrait shoot with a photographer photographing a model under a blue light

The best camera for portraits in 2024: cameras that are perfect for people pics

By Gareth Bevan last updated

Updated The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur

Canon RF 50mm f/1.4L VCM lens mounted to a Canon EOS R5 Mark II against a colorful background

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

Photographer James Artaius shooting with the Canon EOS RP, with the words "BEST PRICE"

Canon EOS RP full-frame camera kit drops to its lowest-ever price!

By James Artaius published

DEAL The Canon EOS RP is at its lowest ever price of just £905 with standard zoom – an absolute bargain!

Kodak Funsaver Single Use Camera

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

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?

Panasonic Lumix G7 twin lens kit deal

Save big and buy a camera with twin-lens kit, and you don't need more lenses

By James Artaius last updated

BLACK FRIDAY HACK Buying a camera in a two-lens bundle is the best value – and means you won't need to buy more lenses any time soon

best digital instant cameras

The best digital instant cameras in 2024: 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

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

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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