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

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Are full frame sensors for "people with low camera literacy"?

By James Artaius published 15 June 24

NEWS Panasonic says crop sensors are "difficult to use for people with low camera literacy" while full frame sensors "are easier to understand". So… are full-framers dumb?

The 50.6MP Canon EOS 5DSR still destroys every other Canon camera

By James Artaius published 14 June 24

OPINION The Canon EOS 5DSR packs more megapixels than any other Canon camera, with 50.6MP. So is it the best?

Where's the new Fujifilm GFX 50R – and why has Fujifilm phased out rangefinders?

By James Artaius published 14 June 24

OPINION Can we have a new Fujifilm GFX 50R, or has Fujifilm abandoned rangefinders? It sure feels that way

A "clapping" emoji over a still from the Nikon Z6 III teaser video

Well played, Nikon: if you can't beat the camera leakers… join 'em!

By James Artaius published 12 June 24

OPINION Most camera companies get their thunder stolen by leaks and rumors. Nikon turned the tables by leaking the Z6 III itself

Canon RF-S 7.8mm f/4 STM Dual lens against a black background, with the Canon and Apple logos

Canon x Apple: Canon has made a lens to create Vision Pro content… and I've already seen it

By James Artaius published 11 June 24

NEWS Canon has teamed up with Apple to make a 3D lens for Vision Pro content. Spoiler alert: I've already seen it…

Animation of a male photographer using the Nikon Z6 III on a beach

FIRST LOOK at the Nikon Z6 III!

By James Artaius published 11 June 24

NEWS Here's your first look at the Nikon Z6 III, along with the first specs for the camera – which is officially coming next week!

A closeup of the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM lens being held in someone's fingertips

Should you still buy the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM in 2024? Hell yes

By James Artaius published 10 June 24

OPINION Once considered essential, is the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM still a must-have lens in 2024? You'd better believe it is

16MP is enough to win a camera war – the Kodak Pixpro FZ45 and FZ55 prove it

By James Artaius published 10 June 24

OPINION Canon, Nikon and Sony are getting their lunch eaten by the Kodak Pixpro FZ45 and FZ55 – the question is, why?

Sigma CEO, Kazuto Yamaki, against a white background holding a Sigma fp L camera

Will there be another Sigma fp? "It hasn't been decided yet," says Sigma

By James Artaius published 9 June 24

NEWS What is the fate of the Sigma fp series? "It hasn't been decided yet, but basically we want to evolve it" says Sigma

Animation of Steven Spielberg, drawing a film frame with his fingers, during an interview with The Post

"Digital photography is a science and film photography is a chemical miracle" says Steven Spielberg

By James Artaius published 8 June 24

NEWS Steven Spielberg describes digital photography as science and film photography as a "chemical miracle"

Best lights for Zoom calls in 2024: look smart on camera with desktop lighting

By Gareth Bevan last updated 7 June 24

Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today

Canon gets oversensitive with first ever TRIPLE-base ISO camera

By James Artaius published 5 June 24

NEWS Feeling sensitive? Check out Canon's world-first TRIPLE-base ISO camera sensor

The Canon EOS C400, veiled in a layer of smoke, against a black background

WHOA! Canon's new camera is nothing short of a mic drop

By James Artaius published 5 June 24

NEWS The new Canon camera is an absolute mic drop, offering full-frame 6K 60p 12-bit video, VR support and TRIPLE-base ISO!

Canon Mount Adapter PL-RF against a red and white background

Are you a Canon filmmaker? Now you can use PL lenses on your RF camera

By James Artaius published 5 June 24

NEWS Now you can adapt Arri PL lenses to your RF body, with Canon's new adapater – with full Cooke i/Technology support

Dark, silhouetted image of a Canon Cinema EOS camera in shadow

Canon's next camera is launching TODAY!

By James Artaius last updated 5 June 24

NEWS Canon has started teasing its newest camera, which will be announced TODAY

Panasonic teaser animation, featuring the Micro Four Thirds lens mount with the word "Lumix" followed by a countdown, from 7 to 1, and the text "New phase @Cine Gear 5th June"

Is Panasonic launching a new camera today?

By James Artaius last updated 5 June 24

NEWS Panasonic is teasing an announcement for today – is a new camera on the way?

Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN lens, mounted to a Sigma fp L camera, being used outdoors by Yuichiro Fujishiro

Trinity lenses? Pfft – this world-first f/1.8 zoom is the New Testament

By James Artaius published 3 June 24

NEWS World first: Sigma just launched the first ever full-frame f/1.8 zoom lens. Move over, Trinity glass!

An animation illustrating what focus hunting looks like

Has Canon just solved focus hunting?

By James Artaius published 2 June 24

NEWS Is this the end of focus hunting? Canon has designed a new focus detection system that could be a very big deal

Sigma CEO Kazuto Yamaki, wearing a grey suit, holding up a lens, against a defocused nature background

"Sigma is kind of the guinea pig in the lens industry"

By James Artaius published 2 June 24

NEWS "Other companies use Sigma as an experiment, and if we prove it, they use it" says Sigma's CEO

An iPhone 4 being held by photographer Takanobu Sasaki, in front of a green hill with a traditional red Japanese gate

Bloody hell… now Gen Zers are taking photos on old 4MP iPhones

By James Artaius published 1 June 24

NEWS What's the latest Gen Z photo trend? Not content with using 2000-era compact cameras, now it's taking photos on old iPhones

WTF? Kodak just toppled Canon, Sony Fujifilm AND Nikon

By James Artaius published 31 May 24

NEWS Kodak has more market share than Canon, Sony, Fujifilm and Nikon in Japan, owning almost a quarter of the market

Panasonic uses a photograph taken on a Nikon, by photographer Mircea Bezergheanu, to illustrate the capabilities of Lumix cameras

Panasonic apologizes after being caught using photos taken on Canon, Nikon and Tamron kit

By James Artaius last updated 29 May 24

NEWS Lumix Japan issues an apology after it was discovered using images taken on Canon, Nikon and Tamron kit on its website

The best Olympus camera (OM System) in 2024: for vloggers, enthusiasts and pros

By James Artaius last updated 28 May 24

UPDATED Small, powerful and stylish – these are the best Olympus cameras (OM System) for everyone, from novices to pros

A man in a blue suit, with a white shirt, holding a Panasonic Lumix GM1 camera up to his eye, obscuring his face

Sorry, Panasonic, I don't want the S9 – I want the camera you made 11 years ago

By James Artaius published 25 May 24

OPINION In theory, I love the Lumix S9. In practice, it proves that there's a time and place for full frame – and this isn't it

The Nikon Z50 proves that photographers are just hipsters

By James Artaius published 24 May 24

OPINION Why doesn't anyone love the Nikon Z50? The answer is simple: photographers are hipsters

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