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
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Leica's new camera is "the fastest Leica system camera ever built"
By James Artaius published
The new Leica SL3-S blends strength with speed: 30fps bursts, 6K video, IP54 weather sealing and up to 96MP photos
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Hold my beer: DZO launches probe zoom lens, Laowa says "Mine will be better"
By James Artaius published
Just as DZOFilm unveils its new 18-28mm probe zoom lens, Laowa teases its own that will "outperform competitors"
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The best waterproof camera in 2025: compact underwater cameras for fun and action
By James Artaius last updated
Updated The best waterproof cameras are perfect for shooting on the beach, in the sea, or anywhere that other cameras dare not go!
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What type of instant film do I need? It's harder than you think!
By James Artaius last updated
INSTANT FILM Got (or getting) an instant camera? Then you need instant film – but which type is right for your camera, and for you?
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The best instant cameras in 2025 – retro prints from Instax, Polaroid and more
By James Artaius last updated
BUYING GUIDE These are the best instant cameras whether you're looking for a great gift or you want to take the ultimate analog photo!
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CES 2025: Is it worth paying attention to for photographers and videographers? [UPDATE: No, not really]
By James Artaius last updated
CES 2024 The world's biggest technology show, CES 2024 is taking place in Las Vegas this week. What camera kit will be there?
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Call me birdbrained, but these new bird feeder cameras are the most exciting things at CES
By James Artaius published
Birdfy has unveiled a slew of new bird feeder cameras in Las Vegas – including a new model with 4K and 120p video
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Is Panasonic about to launch the Lumix S1R II after a 6-year wait?
By James Artaius published
We've been waiting for it since 2019 – and Panasonic is reportedly announcing the Lumix S1R II next month
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If OM System reboots the Olympus Trip 35, it could conquer the camera market
By James Artaius published
OPINION OM System has teased a new camera – and if it's THIS one, it could topple the Fujifilm X100VI as the hottest camera around
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Leaked! Leica's new camera is codenamed "Warp" – and I think it's boldly going to be the SL3-S
By James Artaius published
NEWS After its last camera was codenamed "Picard", Leica's next camera is reportedly called "Warp" – and it's coming next week
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Samyang Remaster Slim review: This 3-in-1 pancake is the most unique lens you'll ever use
By James Artaius published
The Samyang Remaster Slim is part pancake lens, part Lensbaby Optic and part Lomography Neptune – and I LOVE it
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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
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Canon EOS R8 mirrorless camera drops to LOWEST EVER price!
By James Artaius last updated
updated Get Canon's smallest, lightest, yet incredibly formidable full-frame camera, the EOS R8 for $1,099
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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
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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
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About us
By James Artaius last updated
ABOUT US Everything you need to know about Digital Camera World
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I wish the Canon R5 had been $2,799 when I bought it—seeing it at this price stings a little!
By James Artaius published
DEAL $2,799 for the Canon EOS R5! I wish this full-frame mirrorless camera had been so cheap when I bought it!
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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
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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
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Best lights for Zoom calls: look smart on camera with desktop lighting
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying guide Look more presentable when videoconferencing, with the best lights for Zoom calls available today
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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
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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
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The best Canon Cyber Monday deals in 2024 – we've found some brilliant savings!
By Chris George last updated
Deals These are the best Canon Black Friday deals that we have spotted as we head into the cyber sales weekend
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