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

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

Canon vs DJI: Canon designs ANOTHER challenger to the Osmo Pocket
By James Artaius published
NEWS Canon has resurrected its project to challenge the DJI Osmo Pocket, with yet another design for a gimbal camera

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 01)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Specs leak for Nikon's next camera, Canon drops a killer new printer, OM System gets flagship firmware, and Sony updates an iconic lens

Nikon Z50 II specs emerge – is Nikon playing it too safe?
By James Artaius published
NEWS First specs surface online for the Nikon Z50 II – reportedly coming this year with a fresh body, but familiar tech

Red alert: Manfrotto launches ultra-high capacity camera batteries for pros
By James Artaius published
NEWS Manfrotto has launched a range of 2400mAh ultra-high capacity camera batteries for professionals

WHOA… it looks like the DJI Neo is launching next week
By James Artaius published
NEWS If the DJI Neo is "The One" you've been waiting for, it looks like it's being announced next Thursday

New Sigma kit is coming next week! Here's what I think it is…
By James Artaius published
NEWS Sigma is launching "new products" next week – and this is what I think they could be

People really don't "get" the Canon EOS R100 – and I really don't get why
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Canon EOS R100 is brilliant at what it does, and for whom it does it – and the haters clearly don't "get" it

What is camera shutter count, and how do you find out yours?
By Hannah Rooke published
SHUTTER COUNT Do you know your camera's shutter count? Here's what it is, and why it's important

Bokeh: camera settings for film and digital photos with beautiful blur
By James Artaius published
BOKEH CAMERA SETTINGS Want bokeh? Here are the camera settings you need for film and digital photographs with sumptously shallow depth of field

It's 14 years old, but the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM is still bloody good
By James Artaius published
OPINION The Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM is still an astoundingly good lens – even after more than a decade and two replacements

Wanna hear something crazy? This battery charger is the coolest camera accessory I've used in years
By James Artaius published
OPINION Not only is this battery charger the coolest (and coolest looking!) I've ever used, it's also incredibly practical

The Canon 200D Mark II: is it still worth a shot in 2024?
By James Artaius published
OPINION For years, the Canon 200D Mark II was a top recommendation – and even in the mirrorless age, it's definitely worth a look

Australia's Olympic breakdancer immortalized in animated light painting
By James Artaius published
NEWS This incredible animated light painting of Australia's Olympic breakdancer, Raygun, deserves a gold medal 🥇
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