
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, primarily for Olympus (now OM System) product testing, shooting ad campaigns, and training new and professional photographers. His professional clients include names like Canon, Elinchrom, Aston Martin Racing and L'Oréal, and he also shoots for a number of ethical and women-owned small businesses.
He has written for publications including Digital Camera Magazine, PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine, N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, Digital Photographer and Professional Imagemaker. He has been invited to give talks around the world at events like The Photography & Video Show, and serves as a judge for both the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest and the Urban Photo Awards.
An Olympus / OM System, Canon and Hasselblad shooter, James has a wealth of knowledge on cameras of all makes – and a fondness for vintage lenses and instant cameras. He is, however, glad to have escaped the 35mm film days. "Film is fun for nostalgia purposes, but I'd never go back to that analog workflow!"
Latest articles by James Artaius

Hold my beer: DZO launches probe zoom lens, Laowa says "Mine will be better"
By James Artaius published
Just as DZOFilm unveils its new 18-28mm probe zoom lens, Laowa teases its own that will "outperform competitors"

What type of instant film do I need? It's harder than you think!
By James Artaius last updated
INSTANT FILM Got (or getting) an instant camera? Then you need instant film – but which type is right for your camera, and for you?

CES 2025: Is it worth paying attention to for photographers and videographers? [UPDATE: No, not really]
By James Artaius last updated
CES 2024 The world's biggest technology show, CES 2024 is taking place in Las Vegas this week. What camera kit will be there?

Call me birdbrained, but these new bird feeder cameras are the most exciting things at CES
By James Artaius published
Birdfy has unveiled a slew of new bird feeder cameras in Las Vegas – including a new model with 4K and 120p video

Is Panasonic about to launch the Lumix S1R II after a 6-year wait?
By James Artaius published
We've been waiting for it since 2019 – and Panasonic is reportedly announcing the Lumix S1R II next month

If OM System reboots the Olympus Trip 35, it could conquer the camera market
By James Artaius published
OPINION OM System has teased a new camera – and if it's THIS one, it could topple the Fujifilm X100VI as the hottest camera around

Leaked! Leica's new camera is codenamed "Warp" – and I think it's boldly going to be the SL3-S
By James Artaius published
NEWS After its last camera was codenamed "Picard", Leica's next camera is reportedly called "Warp" – and it's coming next week

Samyang Remaster Slim review: This 3-in-1 pancake is the most unique lens you'll ever use
By James Artaius published
The Samyang Remaster Slim is part pancake lens, part Lensbaby Optic and part Lomography Neptune – and I LOVE it

Could this new AI "brain" for imaging help smartphones conquer cameras for good?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Chinese company Tecno reveals new AI imaging "brain" along with new AI-powered imaging technologies

Is Canon stealing this secret weapon lens from Olympus?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon has designed a series of lenses that seem inspired by one of Olympus' secret weapons

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Dec 15)
By James Artaius published
Sigma makes a "lens that has never existed before", Canon copies Sony, Apple copies Google, new DJI's drone leaked and Røde learns to float

The best Canon EF-M lenses: my top choices for EOS M system cameras
By Matthew Richards last updated
Updated These are the best Canon EF-M lenses for the EOS M50 & M50 Mark II, M6 & M6 Mark II, M5, M100 and M200

What's this? Sigma is making "a telephoto lens that has never existed before"
By James Artaius published
NEWS "Sports photographers and wildlife photographers might be very excited about the lens" says Sigma CEO

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Dec 08)
By James Artaius published
"Revealing" new Pirelli calendar, Canon overtakes Sony, Arri reveals Alexa 35 successor, Samyang joins Canon's exclusive RF AF club

DNA transplant: will the Canon EOS R6 Mark III feature former flagship tech?
By James Artaius published
The Canon EOS R6 Mark III will reportedly have similar DNA to the EOS R3 when it lands early next year

Just LOOK at some of the crap Amazon tried to sell me over Black Friday / Cyber Monday
By James Artaius published
American Idol cameras, 16-year-old manuals, camera watches, Windows 98 software… Amazon tried to sell me a LOT of crap

These AI-powered cameras give you a virtual cameraman!
By James Artaius published
Presented by Obsbot
Tiny by name, mighty by nature – these AI webcams boast auto tracking, auto zoom, and voice and gesture controls

Looking for a cheap film camera on Black Friday? Take my advice: DO NOT buy the cheapest
By James Artaius published
OPINION There are 35mm film cameras for as little as US$13 for Black Friday, but take it from me – do NOT buy them

What’s better than an ice cream float? 32-bit float audio on the LUMIX GH7
By James Artaius published
LUMIX’s XLR2 adaptor unlocks 32-bit float recording on the GH7, plus 4-channel audio on multiple cameras

Don't let Amazon screw you! Watch out for this sneaky trick during the Black Friday sales
By James Artaius published
This sneaky trick is being used by Amazon (and other retailers) and it could cost you HUNDREDS – watch out for it!

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Nov 24)
By James Artaius published
New flagship Sony camera, old Nazi Leica camera, a ridiculous SD card and Leica reports best financials ever

Nikon Z9 review: Nikon's flagship pro camera keeps on getting better
By James Artaius last updated
HANDS ON The Nikon Z9 was late to the pro mirrorless party, but packs 120fps bursts, 2½ hours of 8K video and constant evolution

Canon EOS R5 review in 2024: can it still stack up against the EOS R5 Mark II?
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The Canon EOS R5 combines unsurpassed stills with fantastic, frustrating but improved video. It's impressive, even in 2024
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