Articles by: James Artaius

James Artaius

The editor of Digital Camera World, James started working in the photographic industry in 2014 as an assistant to Damian McGillicuddy – successor to David Bailey as Principal Photographer for Olympus. In this time he shot for clients as diverse as Aston Martin Racing, Elinchrom and L'Oréal, in addition to shooting campaigns and product testing for Olympus. An Olympus and Canon user, James was previously technique editor on PhotoPlus: The Canon Magazine.

Can this Olympus camera solve a 36-year-old murder?

Can this camera solve the 36-year-old murder of a photographer?

By James Artaius

NEWS This Olympus OM-20 could be the key to identifying the brutal murder of a photographer in 1984

The best Black Friday camera deals in 2020

Early Black Friday camera deals in 2020: cameras, lenses, lighting and more!

By James Artaius

BLACK FRIDAY Looking for the best early Black Friday camera deals in 2020? Get big savings on cameras, lenses, lighting, laptops and more!

250MP sensor unleashed by Canon!

By James Artaius

NEWS Canon unleashes a 250MP (yes, really!) image sensor – and it's not even full-frame!

This is Canon's adorable Pokémon camera

By James Artaius

NEWS A Pikachu-themed Canon Ivy Rec Pokémon camera is being released this month (but only in Japan)

Do you really NEED a fast lens? Take this quick test!

By James Artaius

NEWS Fast-aperture lenses are highly desirable, but do you actually need one or do you just WANT one? Find out here!

Canon EOS R1 to have Quad Pixel AF and global shutter sensor?

By James Artaius

NEWS Canon has designed new, cutting-edge sensor and autofocus tech – and it's perfect for a new pro sports camera

Canon EOS M50 II arrives… and it's a disappointingly light refresh

Canon EOS M50 Mark II arrives… and it's a disappointingly light refresh

By James Artaius

NEWS The rumors were wrong – the Canon EOS M50 Mark II is much the same as its predecessor, with a few video tweaks

Canon PowerShot Zoom: a pocket camera crossed with an 800mm telescope!

By James Artaius

NEWS The brilliant Canon PowerShot Zoom shoots image-stabilized photos and video, weighs just 145g and costs $299

This is the Panasonic BGH1 cine camera – and it could be here on 17 November

By Louise Carey, James Artaius

NEWS The Panasonic BGH1 shoots unlimited C4K 60p 10-bit RAW, with unlimited recording and dual native ISO… for just $1,998?

Fishy business! A Canon RF 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye has been designed for EOS R cameras

Canon has designed a fisheye lens for EOS R cameras

By James Artaius

NEWS Fishy business! A Canon RF 8-15mm f/4 Fisheye has been designed for EOS R cameras

The best camera for film students in 2020

By James Artaius, Gavin Stoker

buying guide Looking for the best camera for film students? These will help you make the most of film school or your media course!

Canon to release TWO 35mm f/1.2 lenses – one with Defocus Smoothing?

By James Artaius

NEWS Canon will add two more RF f/1.2 primes next year – and one will be a DS lens, for buttery smooth blur (report)

Instagram is 10 years old! A Pulitzer Prize winner explains how it helped his career

By James Artaius

NEWS National Geographic photographer and Canon Ambassador Muhammed Muheisen discusses Instagram's importance

Polaroid launches Snoopy-themed film to celebrate 70 years of Peanuts

By James Artaius

NEWS Stay Joe Cool with the new Peanuts Polaroid film, starring Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Woodstock and co

Nikon Z9 specs leak: Canon EOS R5 beater with 46MP, 8k 30p, 20 fps… for $7,000?

By James Artaius

NEWS The Nikon Z9 will arrive next year and gun for the Canon EOS R5 with equal specs and a higher res sensor (report)

The best cinema cameras in 2020: stepping up to full scale filmmaking

By Basil Kronfli, James Artaius

Buying guide The best cinema cameras have the handling, connections, lens mounts and accessories used by professional filmmakers

Canon launching pair of pro RF super-telephotos next year (with EOS R1)?

By James Artaius

NEWS A Canon RF 300mm f/2.8L and another professional super-tele are set to launch alongside a new pro mirrorless in 2021

5 hottest new lenses according to Amazon

By James Artaius

NEWS It's primes vs zooms, as a pair of new Canon lenses go toe-to-toe with Sigma, Tamron and… Viltrox?

The best camera for beginners in 2020: start your photographic journey here!

By Rod Lawton, James Artaius

BUYING GUIDE The best camera for beginners is one that enables you to swap lenses, is easy to use and can grow with you as you develop

Canon EOS M50 Mark II specs leak: 32.5MP, 4K 60p, Dual Pixel II… but no IBIS

By James Artaius

NEWS The Canon EOS M50 Mark II will have uncropped 4K 60p, a new processor and Dual Pixel AF II – but no in-body stabilization

The best dash cam in 2020: constant protection for you and your vehicle

By Alistair Charlton, James Artaius, Chris George

DASH CAMS The best dash cam is like CCTV for the motorist. Here's how to find the best dashboard camera for you and your vehicle!

The best camera for streaming on Twitch, Mixer and Facebook Live

By Alistair Charlton, James Artaius

Buying guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

The Canon RF 600mm & 800mm were inspired by the 1000mm f/11 from 1960

By James Artaius

NEWS Canon engineers discuss the remarkable super-telephoto, super-cheap lenses for its mirrorless system

5 hottest new cameras according to Amazon

By James Artaius

TOP 5 Canon EOS R5 and Sony A7S III are both on the hot list – but which is number 1?

Early Black Friday dashcam deals in October 2020

By James Artaius

deals Keep an extra pair of (electronic) eyes on the road with these superb dashcam deals

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