
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

Game changer? The Canon EOS R5 can now shoot 3D images with no need for special lenses
By James Artaius published
"This Canon camera has a Dual Pixel sensor. That means two photodiodes in one pixel. We can use that pixel to produce 3D"

I've been using the new Sigma BF – and it's truly the "concept car" of cameras
By James Artaius published
OPINION If a workman is only as good as his tools, then the new Sigma BF is a work of art that's worthy of an artist

BREAKING: Sigma BF camera announced with 230GB internal memory and single-finger operation – along with 300-600mm f/4 "dream lens" and 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7
By James Artaius published
New products, logo identity and Sigma Foundation “reflects our commitment and sincere approach to unleash the creative potential in photography”

Is Panasonic announcing a new camera next week?
By James Artaius published
A Lumix Livestream has been announced for Tuesday – something Panasonic usually reserves for a new camera launch

The best Olympus / OM System lenses: great glass for your Micro Four Thirds camera
By James Artaius last updated
Updated We pick the best Olympus lenses (OM System) to get right now, from compact primes to professional constant aperture zooms

Canon fires shots at Sony with the new PowerShot V1 compact camera
By James Artaius published
The Canon PowerShot V1 is a compact camera aimed at hybrid content creators – and it's taking aim at Sony's ZV line

The best Olympus cameras and OM System cameras for content creators, enthusiasts and pros
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE Small, powerful and stylish – these are the best Olympus cameras (OM System) for everyone, from novices to pros

The best portable printers in 2025: 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.

Is the Nikon ZX real? This global shutter monster could be a Sony A9 III killer
By James Artaius published
NEWS Too good to be true? The Nikon ZX will reportedly be the Big N's first-ever global shutter sensor camera

What is ISO in photography?
By James Artaius published
camera basics It's crucial, but just what is ISO in photography? Here's what it stands for, what the numbers mean, and when to change them

Camera companies "say they think about the consumer. They're liars. They only think about their competitors."
By James Artaius published
OPINION This controversial camera designer said that Japanese brands are more concerned with competitors than customers. Is this why we don't get many ballsy cameras?

OFFICIAL: Canon rules the mirrorless camera market in the US
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon claims #1 status for mirrorless cameras, full-frame cameras, full-frame mirrorless cameras, interchangeable lens cameras and more

Haters be damned – EVERYONE loves the new OM System camera (except Kai)
By James Artaius published
NEWS It just became unfashionable to bash OM System, as the superb OM-3 achieves universal adulation

Comeback kid: the Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is getting a replacement this year
By James Artaius published
NEWS The Canon PowerShot SX70 HS is reportedly getting a replacement in the latter half of 2025, as the bridge camera Rennaissance continues

Sony A7 V: what I want to see… is probably NOT what Sony is going to give me
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Sony A7 V is expected imminently. But will the new A7 go back to its entry-level roots, or continue add tech and price?

The best camera for portraits in 2025: cameras that are perfect for people pics
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Updated The best camera for portraits needs to capture perfect facial perspective and beautiful background blur

If you want a Canon EOS M100, get one while you can – it's just been discovered by Gen Z
By James Artaius published
News The underrated Canon EOS M100 has found a second life with Gen Zers and the "everyday carry" crowd

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko17mm f/1.8 is a super-teeny Micro Four Thirds lens with real bite

Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review
By Matthew Richards last updated
review The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 is a tiny little lens that punches well above its weight.

OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II review: The old dog learned a new trick – but lost an old one
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The OM System M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 II is an essential 35mm equivalent that thinks weather sealing is more than important zone focusing – do you agree?

OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II review: The must-have "nifty fifty" finally gets weather sealing
By James Artaius published
REVIEW After 17 years, the brilliant OM System M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II adds the one trick it was missing

13 years later, OM System weather seals its pocket-sized prime lenses – and makes its 100-400mm even more of a monster
By James Artaius published
NEWS It's raining lens – hallelujah! OM System drops a trio of new-and-improved lenses, including weather-sealed 17mm and 25mm f/1.8 primes

Watch out, Fujifilm – OM System just unleashed a killer retro camera
By James Artaius published
NEWS OM System has brought a classic film camera back to life – meet the reborn OM-3
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