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 portable printers: make real prints of your shots for sharing while you’re in the moment
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE With one of the best portable printers, you can make prints anywhere and everywhere, to share with friends and family.

Attention, Canon users: Sigma's f/1.4 RF lenses will arrive by January
By James Artaius published
NEWS Sigma confirms that all its "expert" Canon RF f/1.4 prime lenses will arrive between now and January

The best teleprompter in 2025: present content like a pro
By James Artaius last updated
buying guide Make eye contact using the best teleprompters when shooting with your camera, phone or tablet

Fujifilm hates money, is not making a new film camera
By James Artaius published
NEWS All the big names like Pentax, Kodak and Rollei have new 35mm cameras – but a new film camera is not "on the agenda" for Fujifilm

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (October 20)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Ray-ban parent buys a chunk of Nikon, DJI launches a drone (then US blocks DJI drones), Fujifilm drops smallest cheapest camera, Canon preps retro camera

Is Leica's streak of 60MP cameras about to end?
By James Artaius published
Leica's next camera could have 60% lower resolution than the rest of its current lineup

"Young people no longer practice photography" says Fujifilm
By James Artaius published
NEWS Fujifilm says that youngsters don't take photos any more – so its new camera for young people "was designed more for YouTubers"

A decade later, the Canon 7D Mark II is still a powerhouse performer
By James Artaius published
OPINION There's a reason the Canon 7D Mark II was so coveted for wildlife shooting – and 10 years on, it's still a formidable camera

The highest resolution cameras you can buy today: ultimate megapixel monsters
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide The are the highest resolution cameras available today, hitting megapixel counts as high as 400MP!

Is Canon's "unicorn camera" FINALLY coming next year?
By James Artaius published
NEWS This "unicorn camera" from Canon has been rumored since the launch of the EOS R system. But it could finally arrive in 2025

OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS review: an effective 300-1200mm sniper
By Paul Burrows published
REVIEW With Micro Four Thirds' 2x crop factor, the OM System M.Zuiko 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 IS lens becomes a 300-1200mm monster

What is Polaroid 600 film – and which Polaroid cameras does it work with?
By James Artaius published
What is Wondering whether Polaroid 600 film will work with your Polaroid camera? I can help you with that!

Sony A7 IV firmware arrives – hopefully this one doesn't get suspended 🤞
By James Artaius published
NEWS Fresh firmware adds a slew of features to the Sony A7 IV. Let's hope it doesn't get suspended, like Sony's last two updates…

BREAKING: Canon will announce 3 new hybrid L lenses on October 30
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon has announced that it will unveil new hybrid L-series lenses on October 30 – and I know what one of them is…

Did Adobe just leak Sigma's next Canon RF lenses?
By James Artaius published
NEWS First, Blackmagic leaked Fuji's new camera – now Adobe has leaked Sigma's next lenses for the Canon RF mount

WATCH HERE! Fujifilm X Summit launches: new camera and two new lenses
By James Artaius last updated
LIVE See Fujifilm's X Summit product launches as they happened: the X-M5 camera along with XF 500mm and XF 16-55mm II

Canon's retro film-style camera is coming next year (report)
By James Artaius published
NEWS The much-teased retro Canon camera will be arriving by the end of 2025 – and it will be full frame, says report

Weekly Wash: The 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (October 13)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Major Sony rumors, Fujifilm teases its new camera, Panasonic launches a "new" camera, plus a TON of important firmware

Got salt? Here are the first Sony A1 II specs – and AI is among the features
By James Artaius published
NEWS The first Sony A1 II specs and release date have found their way online – including chatter about AI features

Shutter angle for all! Sony's game-changing FX30 firmware is available to download again
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS Sony has suspended its eagerly anticipated new firmware for the FX30, after the A7R V update reportedly bricked cameras

Sony un-suspends latest firmware for the A7R V
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS DO NOT install the latest firmware update for the Sony A7R V firmware, as Sony warns that it might brick your camera

Want to see Fujifilm's new camera? Here's a look at it, and its features
By James Artaius published
NEWS Get your first look at Fujifilm's new camera – and a peek at its features, including a Film Simulation dial

Instax vs Polaroid: which instant camera is right for you?
By James Artaius last updated
VERSUS The Instax vs Polaroid debate rages on. What are the differences and which is best?
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