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
Shutter angle for all! Sony's game-changing FX30 firmware is available to download again
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS Sony has suspended its eagerly anticipated new firmware for the FX30, after the A7R V update reportedly bricked cameras
Sony un-suspends latest firmware for the A7R V
By James Artaius last updated
NEWS DO NOT install the latest firmware update for the Sony A7R V firmware, as Sony warns that it might brick your camera
The best waterproof camera in 2024: 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!
HURRY! One of my favorite Olympus lenses is £145 off – but only until midnight
By James Artaius published
DEAL BE QUICK! This pocket-sized Olympus lens is one of my faves, and it's reduced by £145 – but the deal ends at midnight!
Are you learning photography? I think you should buy this camera
By James Artaius published
Looking for a starter camera? I think you should get this body and lens – you won't find a cheaper camera bundle anywhere!
I've never bought an action camera, so I'm getting this DJI one for £169
By James Artaius published
NEWS This brilliant DJI action camera is an absolute steal at just £169 – at this price, even I can't resist it!
Wanna be a vlogger? My favorite vlogging camera just hit its lowest EVER price!
By James Artaius published
DEAL Canon's quirky content creation camera just hit its lowest ever price – and I love vlogging with it, especially at just £239!
Want Taylor Swift's camera? Amazon just stealth-discounted it to £579!
By James Artaius published
DEAL If you want the same camera that Taylor Swift uses, you're in luck – Amazon just sneakily discounted it to £579!
I can't live without the Olympus PEN E-P7 – and it's just £580 on Amazon
By James Artaius published
Deal I take it everywhere, every day – if I could only keep one camera, it would be the Olympus PEN E-P7. And it's just £580!
My favorite Instax camera – which looks like the old Instagram logo – is £35 off
By James Artaius published
DEAL The Instax "Instagram logo" camera is £35 off – and they don't make it any more, so you should get one before it's gone
I think this is THE best camera deal on Amazon Prime: £580 off the Lumix S5II
By James Artaius published
DEAL This is the camera I would buy for shooting video – and right now it's £580 off in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale
I already own this camera, but it's at its lowest EVER price – I might buy a spare!
By James Artaius published
DEAL This unbreakable camera just hit an unbeatable price – it's never been cheaper than it is right now!
Want to see Fujifilm's new camera? Here's a look at it, and its features
By James Artaius published
NEWS Get your first look at Fujifilm's new camera – and a peek at its features, including a Film Simulation dial
Instax vs Polaroid: which instant camera is right for you?
By James Artaius last updated
VERSUS The Instax vs Polaroid debate rages on. What are the differences and which is best?
Do better cameras = worse filmmakers? "They end up with 650 hours of footage, and it's all mediocre"
By James Artaius published
OPINION "Young filmmakers don't know what they're doing. [Because] the cameras are very good, they end up with 650 hours of footage, and it's all mediocre"
Weekly Wash: The 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (September 06)
By James Artaius published
NEWS Rotolight enters administration, the US runs out of emergency drones, Fujifilm finally fixes autofocus, and a legend returns
It's 6 years old, but I think the Fujifilm X-T3 is still a damn good camera
By James Artaius published
Opinion Even after six years (and two upgrades), I think the Fujifilm X-T3 is still a great camera – and maybe a better buy than an X-T5
What does ISO stand for in photography?
By James Artaius published
DID YOU KNOW Pop quiz: what does ISO stand for in photography? The answer might surprise you!
Rotolight goes into administration, but "remains hopeful" the brand will continue
By James Artaius published
NEWS Rotolight, maker of innovative lighting used everywhere from Bond movies to Gray's Anatomy, has entered administration
Pentax knows there is demand for a medium format film camera… will we get one?
By James Artaius published
NEWS Could we see a medium format film camera from Pentax? The company knows there is market demand for one…
Will Pentax make a mirrorless camera? "I cannot say never," says exec, but it would have to be "unique"
By James Artaius published
NEWS If Pentax makes a mirrorless camera again, it will "not follow the trend" of other brands, says exec
The best bridge camera in 2024: ultra-zoom cameras for far off subjects
By James Artaius last updated
Buying Guide The best bridge camera will deliver high-quality images, have a relatively big zoom, and DSLR-style handling
Canon may just have designed the perfect camera (for me)
By James Artaius published
OPINION Looking at the leaks, it sounds like Canon's new camera might be absolutely perfect… at least, for me
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