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

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

About us
By James Artaius last updated
ABOUT US Everything you need to know about Digital Camera World

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!

Best camera with GPS: geotag photos and videos with these GPS cameras
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best cameras with GPS built-in enable you to record the exact location where your photos and videos were taken

The best camera for wildlife photography: if you want the best animal pictures, you need lenses like these!
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide DCW's wildlife expert helps you find the best camera for wildlife photography for beginners, enthusiasts and pros

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 in 2024: 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

The Canon EOS R1 is basically a PED for sports photography
By James Artaius published
The advantage is truly unfair: the Canon EOS R1 is like performance enhancing drugs for photographing sports

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (Nov 17)
By James Artaius published
New Canon and Sony flagships, Fujifilm drops medium format cinema camera, Voigtländer celebrates 25th anniversary, DSLR wins $200,000 photo contest

Instax Square SQ1 review: Too square to be hip
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The Instax Square SQ1 takes a good photograph, but is lacking in full fat features

Polaroid Now+ review: It's been replaced by Gen 2, but is it still worth buying?
By James Artaius last updated
REVIEW The Polaroid Now+ is an old school instant camera with new school creativity – but are you better getting the Gen 2 version?

Instax Mini 40 review: Old, but still gold?
By Jon Stapley last updated
review You have to pay more for the Instax Mini 40's old school looks – is it worth the extra pennies?
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