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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

15 years on, here's what I think of the first ever mirrorless camera

By James Artaius published 3 April 23

OPINION Did you know that the first mirrorless camera came out in 2008? Well, here it is – and here's what I think of it, 15 years on

AT LAST! Sigma makes its Nikon Z debut

By James Artaius published 3 April 23

NEWS The wait is over! Sigma just released its first ever Nikon Z lenses, dropping a trio of fast f/1.4 primes

Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN C • Sigma 23mm F1.4 DC DN C • Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN C

Prime time! Sigma drops 3 new lenses for Sony, Fujifilm and L-Mount

By James Artaius published 3 April 23

NEWS Sigma just launched a trifecta of new primes for Sony, Fujifilm and L-Mount – including a pair of magnificent metallic lenses

Sony just missed a HUGE opportunity

By James Artaius published 3 April 23

OPINION The Sony ZV-E1 is pretty amazing – but it misses one big trick that it came THIS close to nailing

No, this left-handed camera is NOT an April fool!

By James Artaius published 1 April 23

FEATURE A fake left-handed Sony camera was recently posted as an April fool – but this classic Yashica is a REAL camera for lefties!

What is pixel shift? Multi-shot can QUADRUPLE your camera resolution!

By James Artaius published 31 March 23

WHAT IS Does your camera have a pixel shift / multi-shot function? This feature can boost your resolution by 300% or more

OFFICIAL: the Canon EOS R5 can now shoot 400MP images

By James Artaius published 30 March 23

NEWS Canon just boosted the resolution of the EOS R5 almost TENFOLD. This is the best firmware update ever!

LIVE: Sony is launching a new camera today! Watch it right here

By James Artaius last updated 29 March 23

LIVE REPORT A new Sony camera is being announced today – watch the LIVE launch event right here with us

The Canon EOS 5DS' resolution still blows away every other Canon camera

By James Artaius published 27 March 23

OPINION With a 50.6MP sensor, the Canon EOS 5DS has more pixels than any other Canon camera – does that make it the best?

Is the 8-year-old Canon EOS M10 still worth looking at?

By James Artaius published 27 March 23

OPINION It's almost a decade old, but does the Canon EOS M10 still have value in the modern mirrorless age?

Polaroid template – download a blank Polaroid frame and get creative

By James Artaius published 27 March 23

DOWNLOAD This Polaroid template image file gives you a blank instant photo to use for your creative projects

You HAVE to see this! The Nikon Coolpix P1000's 125x zoom is mind-blowing

By James Artaius published 24 March 23

OPINION This is bonkers: the 125x zoom (that's 24-3000mm!) of the Nikon Coolpix P1000 has to be seen to be believed

A woman holding the Canon EOS 200D Mark II

The Canon EOS 200D Mark II has aged better than some mirrorless cameras

By James Artaius published 20 March 23

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

This camera transforms into Optimus Prime!

By James Artaius published 18 March 23

NEWS When is a camera not a camera? When it's actually a Tranformer, and it's Optimus Prime in disguise!

Sony almost teamed up with Olympus and Panasonic in 2008

By James Artaius published 17 March 23

NEWS After flaming out with the Minolta brand, Sony considered joining Micro Four Thirds instead of launching the E-mount

338% surge for disposable cameras as retro photography keeps booming

By James Artaius published 16 March 23

NEWS Searches for disposable and film cameras have soared in the past 5 years – while traditional camera searches have slumped

No, Canon is NOT killing its other mirrorless cameras

By James Artaius published 15 March 23

NEWS Canon confirms it is not killing off the EOS M camera line, because "there is still a strong demand" for it

Studio Creator Podcast & Vlogging Kit review

By James Artaius published 13 March 23

REVIEW With an LED light, microphone and tripod/grip for 20 bucks, the Studio Creator Podcast & Vlogging Kit is a real bargain

OFFICIAL! Canon confirms the EOS R1 will be the "most premium model"

By James Artaius published 13 March 23

NEWS Canon has confirmed that the Canon EOS R1 "is currently being worked on and will be our most premium model"

DSLRs are still NOT dead, says Canon

By James Artaius published 10 March 23

NEWS Not only does Canon confirm that DSLRs are not yet dead, but they still make up a third of the camera market

World Wildlife Day – Marine Conservation Society

Snorkeller captures epic close-up photo of a 30-foot shark!

By James Artaius published 3 March 23

NEWS Unbelievable underwater photographs commemorate World Wildlife Day

Shots fired! Sigma stops developing Micro Four Thirds lenses; APS-C "also in decline"

By James Artaius published 28 February 23

NEWS Demand for Micro Four Thirds lenses is "decreasing very strongly" and APS-C "is also in decline" says Sigma

Primes or zooms: what are photographers buying more of?

By James Artaius published 27 February 23

NEWS Do photographers buy more prime lenses or zooms? The 2023 sales charts reveal what people are putting on their cameras

Nikon Z8: what we know about the Sony A7R V beater

By James Artaius published 22 February 23

NEWS The Nikon Z8 is believed to be arriving in March – what do we know about the supposed Sony A7R V killer?

CP+ 2023: The world's biggest camera event is happening in Japan

By James Artaius last updated 22 February 23

CP+ 2023 New cameras, new lenses and new sensors – CP+ 2023 is tipping off tomorrow, so here's everything you need to know

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