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
Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 29)
By James Artaius published
NEWS The real story behind the death of Kodak, how to shoot like Taylor Swift, an $80 camera feature and a "new" Leica launches
The best Canon lenses for DSLRs in 2024: go longer, wider and closer
By James Artaius last updated
Buying guide These are the best Canon lenses for DSLRs – and these EF and EF-S optics are still great to use on mirrorless cameras, too!
This is the RAREST camera on the market – and I've been shooting with it
By James Artaius published
OPINION This camera is number 0001 of 1000, making it the rarest camera you can currently buy – and I've been shooting with it!
Hasselblad launches an adventure camera kit – and it's truly "one of a kind"
By James Artaius published
NEWS Adventure photographers! Check out Hasselblad's new adventure camera kit – and which is EXTREMELY limited edition
So crazy, it might just be true. Are DJI and Huawei REALLY making a camera?
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS Rumors are rife that DJI is making a mirrorless camera, possibly with Huawei – and it could totally transform the industry
Risk vs reward: Is it REALLY worth installing new firmware on your camera?
By James Artaius published
OPINION Should you really install new firmware on your camera? As Sony and Fujifilm have shown, it can be a risky business
Buddhist monk blesses Hasselblad camera – will "enlightenment" make it overexpose photos?
By James Artaius published
NEWS This Buddhist monk blessed a Hasselblad camera at the Shaolin Temple – and Chinese social media had a field day with "enlightenment" puns
IBC 2024: Camera news and product launches from the giant industry event
By James Artaius last updated
IBC 2024 The broadcasting industry's biggest event of the year is taking place in Amsterdam right now – here's what's happening at IBC 2024
Photography cheat sheet: Lighting setups for professional portraits
By James Artaius last updated
CHEAT SHEET From classic Rembrandt styles to more modern alternatives, our cheat sheet shows you 24 different lighting setups
The best photography lighting kits in 2024: for studio, location and video
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide We select the best photography lighting kits with mains power, battery power, and continuous LED lighting for video
Atomos devices can now upload directly to Dropbox (and get you a discount, too)
By Leonie Helm, James Artaius published
NEWS Now your Atomos Ninja or Shogun can upload directly to Dropbox – and you can get 40% off Business plans with certain purchases
A new flagship DSLR is on the way – and it has a 61MP sensor! (Report)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Not only is a new DSLR on its way, but it apparently has a 61MP image sensor along with built-in GPS and Astrotracer
The first ever mirrorless camera just turned 16 years old… is it still any good?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Happy birthday to the world's first ever mirrorless camera, which just turned 16 years old! But is it still usable in 2024?
Canon doubles Sony's camera sales in China – and quadruples Nikon's
By Leonie Helm, James Artaius published
NEWS Data reveals that Canon sells twice as many cameras as Sony does in China – and four times as many as Nikon
"No women were going as photographers – they couldn't even get accreditation…" Kate Winslet talks Lee Miller biopic
By James Artaius published
NEWS "We had Lee Miller's real photographs… so it was our duty as filmmakers to follow that truth" – Kate Winslet's Lee Miller biopic opens today in the UK
This camera is about to rocket in price, thanks to Taylor Swift
By James Artaius published
NEWS Hey, wanna know what camera Taylor Swift uses? This one – and its price is about to skyrocket
Does this controversial 9/11 photograph deserve to be in New York's 400th birthday exhibition?
By Kalum Carter last updated
News This controversial 9/11 photo by Thomas Hoepker is featured in an exhibition celebrating New York's 400th birthday
Ultra-wide meets ultra-sharp: Hasselblad's new zoom is as sharp as a prime!
By James Artaius published
NEWS Hasselblad just launched its first ever ultra-wide zoom lens – and its center sharpness is as good as a prime
Hasselblad XCD 20-35E review: the ultra-wide you've been waiting for
By James Artaius published
REVIEW The Hasselblad XCD 20-35E delivers ultra-wide shooting with center sharpness on par with a prime
Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 08)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon topples Sony and goes after DJI, while DJI goes after HoverAir, Sigma goes for Canon, and GoPro gets rescued by two Heroes
Vintage camera sales SKYROCKET 1600% – and it's all down to fancy weddings
By James Artaius published
NEWS Sales of vintage cameras from Leica, Bronica, Kodak and Polaroid have soared 1600% – apparently all due to wedding trends
Canon RF shooters get a wiiiiiiiiiide angle zoom from Sigma
By James Artaius published
NEWS Heads up, Canon owners! Sigma's second RF lens is on the way – and it's "the world’s smallest and lightest ultra-wide-angle zoom"
Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100 review: if you're a pro, you NEED this printer
By James Artaius published
Not yet ratedREVIEW Better blues, bolder blacks, tougher inks and 10-foot panoramas – the Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1100 has it all
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