James Artaius

James Artaius

Editor

The editor of Digital Camera World, James has 21 years experience as a journalist and started working in the photographic industry in 2014 (as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy, who succeeded David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus). 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. This has led him to being a go-to expert for camera and lens reviews, photo and lighting tutorials, as well as industry news, rumors and analysis for publications like Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker, as well as hosting workshops and talks at The Photography Show. He also serves as a judge for the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest. An Olympus and Canon 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 CVF II 50C

Hasselblad has a new 100MP camera back on the way

By James Artaius published

NEWS 100MP camera back on the way from Hasselblad will bring new life to old 500CM film and 907X mirrorless bodies

Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 review

Instant gratification! Instax Mini 99 will offer "effects never experienced before"

By James Artaius published

NEWS Rumor is that an Instax Mini 99 is on the way – and it will offer "color and light combination effects never experienced before"

Fujifilm Instax Mini 10

The first ever Instax Mini camera is now 25 years old – and I took it for a spin!

By James Artaius published

HAPPY INSTAXIVERSARY 25 years ago, Instax was born – so I took the very first Instax Mini camera for a spin, to celebrate its birthday

A Nikon Zf camera face-to-face with a Nikon Z fc camera

Retro cameras, fresh tech! Nikon Zf and Z fc get new firmware and a big battery

By James Artaius published

NEWS Nikon refreshes its retro cameras, the Zf and Z fc, with fresh firmware – along with a new, high-capacity battery

"Hmm" emoji considering the Black Friday conundrum

Black Friday conundrum: save less money on a newer camera, or more money on an older one?

By James Artaius published

BLACK FRIDAY OPINION Is it false economy to save more money on an older camera? How to approach the Black Friday bargains

Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens, mounted to a Sony A9 III, at a sports track

Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS review: lightweight form, heavyweight punch

By James Artaius published

Not yet rated

REVIEW The Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS is the lightest lens in its division, but a true heavyweight performer

No global shutter on Canon EOS R1

No, Canon WON'T use global shutters for the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II (report)

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon isn't following Sony's suit, as the EOS R1 and R5 Mark II reportedly won't have global shutter sensors

Sony A9 III, Sony A1 and Sony A7S III against a white background

Flagship firmware! Sony reveals big updates for A1, A9 III and A7S III

By James Artaius published

NEWS Sony reveals flagship firmware updates for the A1, A9 III and A7S III – which include support for C2PA authentication

The Sony Exmor RS image sensor, against a plain background

Why does Sony's global shutter sensor have such a high (and weird) base ISO?

By James Artaius published

NEWS Sony's new global shutter sensor has a base sensitivity of ISO250 – which is high, and highly unusual. Why, exactly?

Sony A9 III being held by photographer James Artaius

Sony A9 III review: the most remarkable camera I've ever used

By James Artaius published

Not yet rated

REVIEW I have never used a camera like the Sony A9 III – and neither have you. Photography has just changed forever

Diego Gonzalez Souto shows a Sony A9 III stopping bullets in midair

This camera can LITERALLY stop bullets in midair

By James Artaius published

NEWS How fast is Sony's ridiculous new pro camera? It's faster than a speeding bullet – literally

Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table with grey curtains

No "off piste" pro lenses, says Sony! Pro photographers are "quite conservative"

By James Artaius published

NEWS Sony believes that "the professional photographer is quite conservative" and doesn't want "off-piste" lenses

Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table with grey curtains

At last! Sony completes its telephoto trinity lineup

By James Artaius published

NEWS The "missing link" in Sony's telephoto lens lineup is finally here, as the 300mm trinity G Master launches

Hello Kitty Strawberry Kawaii film cameras and cassette player

Hello Kitty brings film cameras (and a walkman) back from the dead

By James Artaius published

NEWS Film is not dead! Hello Kitty resurrects a pair of analog cameras and a portable cassette player

A Canon RF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens on a Canon EOS R5 camera on a wooden slatted bench

Meet Canon's ultra-wide, ultra-cheap APS-C zoom lens

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon's APS-C RF cameras were crying out for an ultra-wide lens – and now they have one! Meet the new RF-S 10-18mm

Canon RF 24-105mm f/2.8 IS USM Z lens on a Canon EOS R5 camera on a wooden bench

Meet the "trinity buster" – Canon's new 24-105mm f/2.8 zoom lens is UNREAL

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon just changed trinity lenses forever, with this unbelievable 24-105mm f/2.8 hybrid zoom

Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM lens on a Canon EOS R5 camera on a concrete surface

Canon launches the first ever 800mm super-telephoto zoom lens

By James Artaius published

NEWS This world-first 800mm super-tele zoom from Canon is compatible with teleconverters – for up to 1600mm of reach!

Orlando vs Florida

Orlando vs Miami: Which is Florida's most Instagrammable city?

By James Artaius published

NEWS The 10 most Instagrammable cities in Florida are topped by Orlando and Miami – but one is more than twice as popular!

A woman holding the Canon EOS 200D Mark II

Is the Canon 200D Mark II still a camera worth buying?

By James Artaius published

OPINION I've been recommending it for ages, but is the Canon EOS 200D Mark II still worth buying? Yes, and here's why

Photography & Video Show 2024

The Photography & Video Show 2024: everything you need to know

By James Artaius published

TPS 2024 The Photography Show & The Video Show 2024 returns to its original March slot at the Birmingham NEC

Panasonic Lumix G100 II (mockup)

Panasonic G100 II will have phase detect AF and flagship 25MP sensor (report)

By James Artaius published

NEWS Panasonic's vlogger-focused G100 II is getting phase detect autofocus and the 25MP sensor from the G9 II, says report

Leaked pictures of a Leica action camera

This Leica action camera just leaked. Is Leica taking on GoPro?

By James Artaius published

NEWS This action camera with a Leica lens just leaked. Is Leica challenging GoPro, or teaming up with another manufacturer?

Ricoh WG-80 in splashing water

Waterproof cameras are getting harder to find than Atlantis

By James Artaius published

NEWS Another waterproof camera is claimed by Davey Jones' locker. We're running out of options fast!

canon film camera

Canon asks customers which classic film camera it should bring back!

By James Artaius published

NEWS More signs that Canon is making a mirrorless retro camera, as it asks customers which classic body to resurrect

Jason Momoa's Leica M10 Monochrom is up for auction

Aquaman fan? You can buy one of Jason Momoa's cameras!

By James Artaius published

NEWS Dune and Aquaman star Jason Momoa has donated a custom camera to a charity lot at auction

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