Articles by James Artaius, Editor | Digital Camera World

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, Canon and Hasselblad 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

Composite image showing a selection of different colored Panasonic S9 cameras, hovering about matching-colored podiums, next to a Panasonic S5D and Sony A1

Weekly Wash: The 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (October 13)

By James Artaius published 13 October 24

NEWS Major Sony rumors, Fujifilm teases its new camera, Panasonic launches a "new" camera, plus a TON of important firmware

Sony A1 camera, against a purple background, with a hand emoji holding up two fingers

Got salt? Here are the first Sony A1 II specs – and AI is among the features

By James Artaius published 12 October 24

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 11 October 24

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 11 October 24

NEWS DO NOT install the latest firmware update for the Sony A7R V firmware, as Sony warns that it might brick your camera

OM System Tough TG-7 and Pentax WG-90 cameras sitting in water, with a view of trees reflected in the water behind them

The best waterproof camera in 2024: underwater cameras for fun and action

By James Artaius last updated 10 October 24

Updated The best waterproof cameras are perfect for shooting on the beach, in the sea, or anywhere that other cameras dare not go!

Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 lens on a wooden surface, in front of a dark shadowy background, with the text "Price drop"

My most-used Canon lens is just £159 – and if you don't have it, you NEED it

By James Artaius published 9 October 24

DEAL This is the Canon lens I use more than any other – and it's been slashed to just £159, so you should add one to your bag

Composite images from Fujifilm's X-Summit teaser: a photographer using a camera on a mountain, a close-up of a camera sensor and mount, and a close-up of a hand pulling a camera out of a jeans pocket

Want to see Fujifilm's new camera? Here's a look at it, and its features

By James Artaius published 7 October 24

NEWS Get your first look at Fujifilm's new camera – and a peek at its features, including a Film Simulation dial

Instax vs Polaroid – the Polaroid 600 Vnyl and Polaroid OneStep 2 Stranger Things cameras, positioned next to the Instax Mini 8 and Instax Wide 100 cameras, lit with neon lighting

Instax vs Polaroid: which instant camera is right for you?

By James Artaius last updated 6 October 24

VERSUS The Instax vs Polaroid debate rages on. What are the differences and which is best?

Werner Herzog being interviewed on stage by the International Documentary Association (IDA)

Do better cameras = worse filmmakers? "They end up with 650 hours of footage, and it's all mediocre"

By James Artaius published 6 October 24

OPINION "Young filmmakers don't know what they're doing. [Because] the cameras are very good, they end up with 650 hours of footage, and it's all mediocre"

Weekly Wash: The 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 06)

By James Artaius published 6 October 24

NEWS Rotolight enters administration, the US runs out of emergency drones, Fujifilm finally fixes autofocus, and a legend returns

It's 6 years old, but I think the Fujifilm X-T3 is still a damn good camera

By James Artaius published 4 October 24

Opinion Even after six years (and two upgrades), I think the Fujifilm X-T3 is still a great camera – and maybe a better buy than an X-T5

Photographer James Artaius using the Sony A9 III with Sony 300mm lens, standing in a floodlit track and field stadium at night

Best camera for sports photography in 2024: get in on the action!

By James Artaius last updated 3 October 24

Buying guide These are the best cameras for sports photography I've ever used, from ball sports to brawl sports

What does ISO stand for in photography?

By James Artaius published 3 October 24

DID YOU KNOW Pop quiz: what does ISO stand for in photography? The answer might surprise you!

Rotolight goes into administration, but "remains hopeful" the brand will continue

By James Artaius published 2 October 24

NEWS Rotolight, maker of innovative lighting used everywhere from Bond movies to Gray's Anatomy, has entered administration

Pentax knows there is demand for a medium format film camera… will we get one?

By James Artaius published 2 October 24

NEWS Could we see a medium format film camera from Pentax? The company knows there is market demand for one…

Pentax executives Genichiro Takaoka and Tomoki Tanaka, being interviewed by YouTube channel @PushingFilm

Will Pentax make a mirrorless camera? "I cannot say never," says exec, but it would have to be "unique"

By James Artaius published 1 October 24

NEWS If Pentax makes a mirrorless camera again, it will "not follow the trend" of other brands, says exec

The best travel tripod in 2024: from full-size sticks to bag-sized mini-tripods

By Matthew Richards last updated 30 September 24

Updated The best travel tripods have to be small enough to pack, light enough to carry, and sturdy enough for shake-free photos!

Pentax Grad ND Simulator before and after comparison of a colorful lake view

The coolest camera feature I've ever seen is coming to Pentax DSLRs… but you have to pay $116 for it

By James Artaius published 26 September 24

NEWS This in-camera feature makes ND grad filters extinct – but you need to pay $116 to install it. Should this be a firmware update?

Sony RX10 IV bridge camera being held in a reviewer's hand

The best bridge camera in 2024: ultra-zoom cameras for far off subjects

By James Artaius last updated 26 September 24

BUYING GUIDE The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling

Mockup image of the Canon EOS R6 Mark III being used by photographer James Artaius

Canon may just have designed the perfect camera (for me)

By James Artaius published 26 September 24

OPINION Looking at the leaks, it sounds like Canon's new camera might be absolutely perfect… at least, for me

Animation of a young woman holding a Canon PowerShot V10 White up to the camera, against a variety of backgrounds

Canon's craziest camera now comes in a new color

By James Artaius published 25 September 24

NEWS It's Canon quirkiest camera ever – and now it might be its prettiest camera, too, with this fresh new color option

Morpheus, from a scene in The Matrix, asking "What is real?"

Mark my words: Apple will regret saying this about photography

By James Artaius published 25 September 24

OPINION Write down what Apple just said about photography – because I guarantee, it's going to eat these words

Is Sigma launching a new camera at its castle in California?

By James Artaius published 23 September 24

NEWS Sigma announces "fp Day" at its castle-shaped studio in California – will this see the launch of a new Sigma camera?

Your photos could win prizes! Show off your best "Summer in the City" shots

By James Artaius published 22 September 24

COMPETITION Ever entered a photo contest? Your best "Summer in the City" shots could win you prizes and even be exhibited at The Photography Show!

Side-by-side images of a Taylor Swift Instagram post, depicting her and two female friends on a night out, and a photograph by James Artaius of two women in swimsuits, both shot with the Olympus Vintage I filter

This is the camera filter that Taylor Swift uses – and I've been using it for years

By James Artaius published 22 September 24

NEWS It turns out that Taylor Swift uses the same camera filter as me – and good for her, because it's awesome and I love how it looks

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