James Artaius

James Artaius

Editor

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

Woman holding a Canon EOS R100 camera

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

James Artaius using one of the best Canon cameras on a tripod in a street environment

The best Canon camera in 2024: Canon's top mirrorless, DSLRs and compacts

By James Artaius last updated

Updated Our Canon expert runs down the best Canon cameras of all kinds for beginners, enthusiasts and professionals

Shutter count screen on the Olympus PEN-F

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

Black and white photograph of a woman, wearing glasses and a black coat, against a blurry outdoor background

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

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM lens against a faded brown background

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

The Llano Dual Camera Battery and Charger set on a wooden surface against a purple background

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

A woman holding the Canon EOS 200D Mark II

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

Canon EOS R3

The best professional camera in 2024: which pro camera system is best?

By James Artaius last updated

Buying Guide The best professional cameras are "unicorns" that deliver high-quality stills, locked-in AF, fast burst modes, and crisp video

Sony A7C II camera with Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II lens

The best Sony camera in 2024 for vlogging, filmmaking and photography

By Gareth Bevan last updated

Updated These are the best Sony cameras right now for photographers, videographers, and content creation

Animation of light painting of Australian breakdancer Raygun by Dariustwin

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 🥇

World Photography Day: Celebrating the Daguerreotype 'gift to the world'

World Photography Day: what is it, and why is it today?

By James Artaius last updated

WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY What is World Photography Day? A celebration of photographic history – and a great excuse to share photos with the world

Series of photographs of Atlanta Falcons stars, on and off the field

NFL's Atlanta Falcons switch from Nikon to Sony cameras, thanks to KEH

By James Artaius published

NEWS "That Nikon gear is now available on KEH. As a photographer, you can be holding the gear that the Falcons used"

DSLR vs mirrorless

DSLR vs mirrorless cameras in 2024: which format is best, and why?

By Rod Lawton last updated

Buying Guide The DSLR vs mirrorless camera debate continues – we help you decide which is right for you

Top-down view of the Instax Mini Evo Anniversary Bundle, with Dark Silver and Titanium Gold cameras amid a selection of Instax Mini photographs

These limited edition Instax cameras just went on my shopping list

By James Artaius published

NEWS Fujifilm celebrates its 90th birthday with limited edition Dark Silver and Titanium Gold Instax cameras

A Canon EOS R5 Mark II on a white table with a Neewer battery

It looks like you can't use third-party batteries on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

By James Artaius published

NEWS "You cannot use third-party batteries" on the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, even with a battery grip, finds reviewer

backup google photos

Backup Google Photos and keep your images safe!

By James Artaius last updated

TUTORIAL Looking to backup Google Photos? Follow these simple steps to find out how using an Android device, iPhone or computer

Canon AE-1 film camera on a wooden surface in front of a purple background

Will we get a retro-styled Canon camera? "There is a possibility…" says exec

By James Artaius published

NEWS Canon knows that the market wants retro-looking cameras, and says "there is a possibility we will address those needs"

Golden ratio photography

Golden ratio photography composition explained

By James Artaius last updated

Guide It's been used by artists for centuries, but is golden ratio photography composition as good as the rule of thirds?

Animation illustrating Kodak Alaris' business interests

Kodak has been sold… again

By James Artaius published

NEWS The splintered saga of Kodak continues, as a private equity firm acquires film, photo, imaging and data capture businesses

Weekly Wash – composite image showing a mystery Canon camera, a Canon EOS R1, an Atomos Shinobi II, the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, and Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina

Weekly Wash: the 5 biggest camera news stories of the week (August 04)

By James Artaius published

NEWS Not one but TWO rumored Canon cameras, a new superzoom, Atomos' Shinobi sequel, and the best photo of the Olympics

Ring camera feed of a woman waving, being displayed on a phone

Amazon's Ring outage: what happened, will it happen again, and can you still trust Ring cameras?

By James Artaius published

NEWS An Amazon server failure caused Ring camera outages this week. What happened, will it happen again, and should you still rely on Ring?

Fujifilm X100VI camera held between two hands over a map

The Fujifilm X100VI is officially a pro camera – but not the way you think

By James Artaius published

NEWS Professionals have been adopting the Fujifilm X100VI for their work – but not in the way you might expect

Silhouette of a mystery Canon camera, against a white background on a reflective grey surface

Canon's next headline camera is "pretty much ready to go"

By James Artaius published

News Will Canon hit the trifecta in 2024? It's being reported that the Canon EOS R6 Mark III could arrive by the end of the year

Famous photographers: 30 celebrities who also take pictures

Famous photographers: 35 celebrities who also take pictures

By Tom May, James Artaius last updated

Features Celebrities take photos too, you know – these famous people also spend time BEHIND the camera!

best camera for streaming

The best camera for streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Live

By James Artaius last updated

Buying Guide If you want the best camera for streaming, meetings and Let's Plays, these are the top webcams, camcorders and cameras

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